Be ready to shred this season with Ski Haus
Sportsman and Ski Haus, located on Ironwood Drive, has long been a game changer for those new to snow sports and experts alike.
Residents call for enforcement as Dalton Gardens sets lower speed limit
Drivers will need to slow down — or risk getting a ticket — after City Council unanimously approved a reduction of the city’s statutory speed limit from 35 to 25 mph Wednesday night.
A white Christmas? Coeur d'Alene may have to keep dreaming
Forecast calls for rain, temps in the 40s
North Idaho may need a holiday miracle to see a white Christmas this year.
Coeur d'Alene woman found dead following search
A woman was found dead Wednesday near her Cougar Gulch home following a multiday investigation.
Dalton Gardens to drivers: Slow down
City Council to consider lowering speed limit
City Council is looking at an ordinance that would reduce the statutory 35 miles per hour speed limit to 25 miles per hour within city limits.
Rathdrum vet gifted truck, all-terrain wheelchair
Rathdrum vet gifted truck, all-terrain wheelchair
Marine Corps veteran Joey Lowe, of Rathdrum, is an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman. He is also paralyzed from the chest down after his tank hit a 600-pound IED while serving in the Iraq War.
After setbacks, Spirit Lake Police Department rebuilds
A lot can change in a year. Few know this better than Mike Morlan, the Chief of Police with the Spirit Lake Police Department.
'Blessed above and beyond'
American Legion Riders help make Post Falls veterans home Christmas party possible
Christmas had come a little early for residents at the Idaho State Veterans Home.
'We shall remember': Veterans honored with Wreaths Across America tradition
About three million wreaths were placed at the graves of veterans at over 4,900 memorial sites across the country for Wreaths Across America on Saturday, including at the Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens.
Hope shines at HONI Tree Lighting Ceremony
Eric Ladwig, the executive director at Hospice of North Idaho, knew Thursday night’s Tree Lighting Ceremony was an emotional time for many.
Coeur d'Alene's Quinn named among Most Powerful Women of 2024
Kay Quinn is proving to be a force in the business world.
Moose dead after collision with vehicle in Coeur d'Alene
A moose is dead following a collision with a vehicle on Atlas Road on Tuesday night.
Snow and Santa for Hayden Lights Parade
Government Way was the site of an early Christmas miracle Saturday night as one of the first snow dustings of the season fell on the yearly Lights Parade.
Hayden business breaks cotton candy world record
A little rain and snow weren’t going to stop Jeff Harris and Melissa Keltz from breaking a sweet world record on Saturday.
Distinguished veteran Robert Martin to lead Hayden Lights Parade
Being selected as grand marshal for today’s Lights Parade is certainly not the first honor Robert Martin has received over the years.
In Spirit Lake, a young 'warrior' fights cancer
Shalena's Breakfast with Santa to support Spirit Lake boy, 6
For Hauser Lake Fire District Captain Gary Mobbs, the annual Shalena’s Breakfast with Santa fundraiser is deeply personal.
Toys for Tots seeking donations following slow start to season
Toys for Tots is seeing a slow start to the season of giving.
Community brings Christmas cheer to Post Falls Police Department
Wednesday night’s lighting ceremony at the Post Falls Police Department was about more than spreading Christmas cheer.
Over the Hill: Snowshoeing on Stevens Lakes Trail
Winter has a way of changing our landscape and making any outdoor excursion all the more an adventure. It also makes said excursions more difficult.
Woodland Middle School student found safe following two hour search
A Woodland Middle School student was found safe yesterday after he failed to arrive at school, prompting an almost two-hour search.
Hayden City Council to address demand for video recorded meetings
Councilors will consider how to address an increasing demand for video recordings of meetings beyond regular City Council and Planning and Zoning meetings at the start of the new year.
Christmas has come to Athol
Christmas magic wasn’t hard to find at the Athol Community Center on Saturday night.
Black Friday brings smiles, Christmas spirit to local businesses
Black Friday proved to be a win for local businesses this year.
Meet Kaitlyn Widmyer, 2024's Lighting Ceremony Parade grand marshal
Kaitlyn Widmyer has a lifetime’s worth of fond memories tied to the annual Lighting Ceremony Parade.
Over the Hill: North Idaho from 5,000 feet
This past weekend, I got the chance to ride shotgun in one of these planes, which fly out of Coeur d’Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field in Hayden. As I often share in this column, I’m constantly amazed by the natural beauty of North Idaho. But to see it from 5,000 feet —wow.
HREI marks Native American Heritage Day with community celebration
The Human Rights Education Institute, like the rest of Coeur d’Alene, is built upon Native American land. For HREI executive director Jeanette Laster, observing Native American Heritage Day is an important reminder of this.
North Idaho legislators talk education reform at town hall event
North Idaho legislators vowed to “open the floodgates for more conservative things in the Senate” during a legislative town hall on Saturday put on by Kootenai County GOP.
North Idaho students are Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Several students from Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy and Coeur d’Alene School District 271 are making names for themselves as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
Cashing in on kindness: North Idaho STEM raises $6,830.78 for Safe Passage
North Idaho STEM Charter Academy National Honor Society students broke their own record with this year’s coin drive, raising $6,830.78 in just one week for the North Idaho nonprofit Safe Passage.
North Idaho Pride Alliance honors lives lost to suicide, transphobic violence
There was barely a dry eye Wednesday night at the Human Rights Education Institute, where community members gathered in remembrance of those who lost their lives to suicide or transphobic violence over the past year.
Christmas magic comes alive on Lake Coeur d'Alene
North Pole cruises delight children
The magic of Christmas was tangible on Coeur d’Alene Lake Tuesday night.
Hayden advisory committee to recommend increasing impact fees
The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will recommend that city council increase impact fees for non-residential use categories in 2025 — which could mean that “most commercial impact fees will basically double,” said board member John Young.
'Tis the season of giving
KCSO, local business kick off food drive in Post Falls
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with 3rd Ave. Marketplace and North Idaho Arms to kick off the season of giving on Tuesday.
Cheers to the holiday shopping season
A fine time with wine and buying gifts
Holiday shopping kicked off with plenty of cheers along Sherman Ave. on Saturday.
40 years later, mystery surrounds drowning of Hayden 2-year-old
It’s been 40 years since two-year-old Ryan Hoeffliger’s body was discovered on the western shore of Hayden Lake — and Ryan’s uncle Chuck MacDonald will never forget the close relationship he shared with his young nephew.
Barbara Bennett recognized as an Extra Mile Hero
Barbara Bennett thought she was asked to attend Tuesday night’s city council meeting to present some of her latest work. Instead, she was honored by the city as an Extra Mile Hero.
Rathdrum Prairie traffic solutions draw community input
Community members weighed in on thirteen alternative plans to improve existing roadway corridors on the Rathdrum Prairie during a public meeting at Lake City Center Wednesday night.
Over the Hill: The great migration
Though we are surrounded by wildlife in North Idaho, the chance to see many types of animals for yourself can sometimes feel elusive. Even the most experienced hunters can spend hours in the backcountry without spotting anything, and most wild animals seem to have an instinctual aversion to popular hiking trails.
Legislators look to tax credits to incentivize affordable housing builds
State legislators are looking to “reinvigorate the American dream” through proposed tax credit legislation that would incentivize builders to develop properties that middle-income Idahoans can afford.
Celebrating 249 years of Marine Corps camaraderie
The feeling of brother and sisterhood was tangible at the Best Western Plus Saturday night as over 200 active duty and veteran Marine Corps members shared a night of camaraderie, ceremony, and celebration.
176 single-family homes, community park could be coming to Hayden
176 new single-family homes, in addition to two commercial lots and a 12-acre community park, could be coming to the area of West Hayden Ave. and North Carrington St.
Recognition and remembrance
Saturday was a day for recognition and remembrance at Lakeland Senior High School.
Post Falls residents call for sustainable growth
A few dozen community members raised concerns about whether development in the City of Post Falls is happening sustainably during a Housing Needs Assessment Open House Thursday night.
Fish and Game releases updated steelhead numbers
Idaho Fish and Game has released the latest data on this year’s steelhead trout return to Upper Salmon, Little Salmon, and Snake Rivers.
Athol woman at top 1% of National FFA
Not many can describe themselves as being at the top 1% of what they do — but Hayven Chase certainly can.
A spook-tacular night in downtown Coeur d'Alene
The popular Trick or Treat Downtown Coeur d’Alene event sees a huge turnout every year — Hudson’s Hamburgers reported going through nine bags of candy last Halloween, while CDA Garment District reported handing out fifteen or sixteen bags’ worth.
'Depyeti Squatch' is on the job
Local author makes law enforcement 'accessible' to children
Angela Goodman and her children’s book, Depyeti Squatch, are proof that artistic inspiration can come from anywhere.
Over the Hill: The possible haunting of Farragut State Park
One thing I find fascinating about North Idaho is the region’s rich, often complicated history — especially when there’s rumors of the paranormal involved.
Science gets spooky at Fernan STEM Academy
Science experiments got a spooky twist last week at Fernan STEM Academy in Coeur d'Alene.
KCSO, Made with Kindness teach 'survivor mentality'
The Made with Kindness Foundation partnered with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday to offer training to the community on how to react if they find themselves in an active shooter situation.