JACK DEWITT

Current, former Cd'A firefighters restore century-old fire truck

Current, former, Cd'A firefighters restore century-old fire truck

102 years ago, the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department purchased an American Lafrance fire truck. At the time, the 1000 gallons/min pump was the biggest pump west of the Mississippi River, according to the truck's restorers, retired CFD Lt. Kirk Marshall and current CFD Engineer and Paramedic Kellen McKiernan. Now, thanks to the hard work from Marshall and McKiernan, that 102-year-old American Lafrance not only looks, but runs just as good as it did 100 years ago.

NIBCA honors Parade of Homes submissions during awards ceremony

NIBCA honors Parade of Homes submissions during awards ceremony

Cd'A ceremony recalls heroism of firefighters on 9/11

Cd'A ceremony recalls heroism of firefighters on 9/11

New early childhood ed center planned for Post Falls

Goddard school owners say key aspect is critical thinking

Following a recent groundbreaking, Post Falls’ Goddard School is taking shape. The early childhood education center is offering parents educational freedom and teaching children not what to think, but “how to think.” “That’s really what I think early education should be about,” said co-owner Sara Carson.

Post Falls Planning and Zoning approves annexation of 'commercial node'

Approved property is 'exactly' what planning and zoning is looking for

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the annexation and zoning of a 3.04-acre piece of land to be used for a gas station and convenience store located on the northeast corner of Prairie Ave. and N Chase Rd. during a regular session on Tuesday. The proposal will come before the City Council for final approval at a future meeting.

Post Falls police chief against banning ALPRs

Hints there could be serious repercussions

Conversation around Flock, ALPRs, and their data is at an all-time high. Proponents tout the technology's investigative capabilities, while opponents warn of expanding public surveillance and technological limits. Many are calling for an outright ban on ALPR technology, but Post Falls Police Chief Mark Brantl said such a decision could have serious repercussions.

Super 1 doubles down on Post Falls

Breaks ground on second store scheduled to open next year

Super 1 Vice President Randy McIntire smiled when he was asked if he felt he had come full circle by opening a new store in Post Falls. “Nobody ever thought it would come to this, the size of the business, but it’s been really nice,” he said.

A fair to remember

Record attendance, charitable giving among highlights

171,362 people attended the North Idaho State Fair this year, their highest attendance ever. “Whether it’s a record setting year or not, anytime we can create an event to this scale and see people really enjoying the work that we do, it feels really special,” said Alexcia Jordan, CEO and General Manager of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Post Falls hears argument against kratom

Kratom was involved in four deaths in Kootenai County in 2025. In one of those deaths, it was the only substance involved, Kootenai County Coroner Duke Johnson revealed during a Kratom presentation to Post Falls City Council on Tuesday.

Idaho peels away from tabs

Registration stickers no longer required

The days of white knuckling the steering wheel while hoping the police officer behind you doesn’t notice your expired registration tabs are over. With the passage of HB 533 in February, and having taken effect on July 1, Idaho motorists are no longer required to display registration tabs on the corner of their license plates, nor will they receive them from the state.