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In Reed’s words
June 7, 2020 1:20 a.m.

In Reed’s words

Former legislator and co-founder of KEA releases book of columns

WINDOW  to two WORLDS
June 1, 2020 1:15 a.m.

WINDOW to two WORLDS

Neighbors Spokane, Cd’A so close, yet so far away with COVID-19

‘Dysfunction junction’
May 30, 2020 1:09 a.m.

‘Dysfunction junction’

Go online and help shape future of traffic project

Proposed Post Falls land deal targets clean water needs
May 29, 2020 1 a.m.

Proposed Post Falls land deal targets clean water needs

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Post Falls will hold a virtual public hearing on two requests to annex acres with a public reserve zoning designation into the city.

May 27, 2020 1 a.m.

County tables latest call for no-wake in Hayden Lake bay

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County commissioners on Tuesday heard another proposal to make a busy bay in Hayden Lake a no-wake zone.

Tourism: Canada a big question mark
May 26, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Tourism: Canada a big question mark

The North Idaho tourism industry has long had a love affair with Canadians and their vacation funds. The Canadian dollar has been hurting for several years, but as the pandemic continues, the loonie has dropped even further, earning only 71 cents on the dollar across the border in the U.S.

Jobless rate sets record
May 23, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Jobless rate sets record

State at 11.5%, Kootenai County at 16.8%

Matt Dill named EMS division chief
May 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Matt Dill named EMS division chief

Northern Lakes Fire District bid farewell to retiring EMS Division Chief Brad Van Ert after 40 years in the fire service, including the last seven with Northern Lakes Fire.

Fewer expected to travel this wet weekend
May 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Fewer expected to travel this wet weekend

This Memorial Day weekend may see the lowest travel volume in the last 20 years, according to Matthew Conde, AAA Idaho spokesman.

You can’t train an owl to do this
May 22, 2020 1 a.m.

You can’t train an owl to do this

RATHDRUM — Laborers at the BNSF Railway Hauser fueling facility had quite the hoot.

Music for the soul
May 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Music for the soul

Dalton Gardens artist releases album: ‘Revibify’

Kovacs named new assessor
May 21, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Kovacs named new assessor

Bela Kovacs was sworn in Wednesday as the new Kootenai County assessor after the Board of County Commissioners unanimously selected him from three candidates.

Wake zone on tap
May 19, 2020 1:11 a.m.

Wake zone on tap

Commissioners hear testimony tonight

Gyms jacked to be back
May 17, 2020 8:30 a.m.

Gyms jacked to be back

With a few changes, Kroc Center, Peak Health & Wellness users return

This fire season unlike any other
May 17, 2020 1:30 a.m.

This fire season unlike any other

Wildland firefighters are gearing up for what could be a higher-than-average fire season.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (4-year term) Three candidates, three platforms
May 15, 2020 1:15 a.m.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (4-year term) Three candidates, three platforms

Nicholas Henderson said as commissioner, he would maintain a servant heart and lead from that position.

David Stewart
May 15, 2020 1:14 a.m.

David Stewart

Commissioner Candidate David Stewart declined a phone interview. Information regarding his candidacy is taken directly from the Coeur d’Alene Press Voter Guide questionnaire and his website.

Bill Brooks
May 15, 2020 1:13 a.m.

Bill Brooks

Bill Brooks believes the most important part of the county commissioner’s job is quite simple.

Three candidates selected for assessor post
May 14, 2020 1:11 a.m.

Three candidates selected for assessor post

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee selected three candidates to replace the late county assessor Rich Houser on Wednesday evening. More than 60 people gathered at the fairgrounds for the special meeting.

Post Falls bathrooms being cleaned more often
May 14, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls bathrooms being cleaned more often

More than 50 people gathered online Tuesday for a virtual town hall with Post Falls leaders.

Way named new KCFR chief
May 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Way named new KCFR chief

The Kootenai County Fire & Rescue District has a new fire chief.

May 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Meeting set to choose assessor nominees

Use of fairgrounds will allow for social distancing

Post Falls honors grads
May 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls honors grads

Post Falls Police Chief Pat Knight knew he had to do something to support the senior high school class of 2020.

PF council to keep talking about ordinance
May 7, 2020 1 a.m.

PF council to keep talking about ordinance

The Post Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to continue discussion to repeal an outdated ordinance regarding water and sewer capacity fees for new developments.

May 6, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls passes emergency ordinance

Move bypasses public hearings before planning commission

Recognizing murdered and missing indigenous people
May 5, 2020 1:12 a.m.

Recognizing murdered and missing indigenous people

Online webinar will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. today

Humane society gets on the bus
May 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Humane society gets on the bus

1976 Volkswagen to be raffled to care for animals

May 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls seeks comment on proposed development

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing via Zoom on May 12 at 6 p.m., on a request to subdivide approximately 10 acres into 50 single-family residential lots.

PF Mayor: ‘We will never all agree’
May 2, 2020 1:06 a.m.

PF Mayor: ‘We will never all agree’

Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson said one thing in the COVID-19 pandemic has become abundantly clear: There are many different opinions.

Hayden mayor preps residents  on rebound
May 1, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Hayden mayor preps residents on rebound

HAYDEN — Mayor Steve Griffitts addressed residents via Facebook live Thursday, preparing them for the first phase of Gov. Brad Little’s rebound order.

Ziply takes over Frontier locally
May 1, 2020 1 a.m.

Ziply takes over Frontier locally

HAYDEN — Ziply Fiber finalized its acquisition of the Northwest operations of Frontier Communications in a $1.35 billion transaction Thursday. An additional half-billion dollars will be used to address network and service improvements, the company announced.

April 29, 2020 1 a.m.

County ramps up re-open plan

Kootenai County plans to open its governmental doors Monday.

County grapples with property tax dilemma
April 28, 2020 1 a.m.

County grapples with property tax dilemma

The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners, as well as Treasurer Steve Matheson and Chief Deputy Treasurer Laurie Thomas, are making plans for 2019 property tax payments.

Fixing sewer pipes, without digging a trench
April 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Fixing sewer pipes, without digging a trench

Steam billowed from a manhole on 12th Street in Coeur d’Alene’s Garden District on a recent rainy afternoon, as the Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Department worked to rehabilitate sewer pipelines.

Earth Day the North Idaho way
April 22, 2020 1:15 a.m.

Earth Day the North Idaho way

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the modern environmental movement. Over one billion people in 190 countries will celebrate the largest secular observance in the world.

April 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls council urges more COVID-19 testing

The Post Falls City Council voted Tuesday to send a letter to Gov. Brad Little, urging the governor to procure both additional COVID-19 tests and serology tests prior to lifting the state’s stay-at-home order.

LODGING A BULLET
April 21, 2020 1:14 a.m.

LODGING A BULLET

Roosevelt Inn gets loan, but success far from certain

PF library, museum offer digital journeys
April 21, 2020 1:12 a.m.

PF library, museum offer digital journeys

POST FALLS — One goal of libraries and museums is to provide public access to their archived materials.

No conflict declared in county hire
April 21, 2020 1 a.m.

No conflict declared in county hire

Terri Dickerson, campaign treasurer for Commissioner Bill Brooks, hired as the Veteran’s Officer assistant

Leadership event coming straight to your place
April 20, 2020 1:12 a.m.

Leadership event coming straight to your place

In the midst of a pandemic, many online experiences give listeners stuck at home the ability to stream live events.

Assisted living worker tests positive
April 16, 2020 1:12 a.m.

Assisted living worker tests positive

An employee at Honeysuckle Senior Living, an assisted living facility in Hayden, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 10.

Hotels hanging on —  and helping out
April 15, 2020 1:13 a.m.

Hotels hanging on — and helping out

Local hotels have opened their doors to provide shelter for essential workers during Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order, which has been extended to April 30.

Less driving, fewer crashes: You might get a nice refund
April 13, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Less driving, fewer crashes: You might get a nice refund

As Idaho residents follow the governor’s stay-at-home order, fewer drivers take to the road. In turn, there have been fewer auto accidents. Several automobile insurance companies are taking note, refunding customers portions of their premium payments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Construction goes on, warning lights flash
April 11, 2020 1:15 a.m.

Construction goes on, warning lights flash

While Washington Gov. Jay Inslee deemed the majority of commercial and residential construction in the state non-essential, construction projects have continued in Idaho during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Fair forecast
April 9, 2020 1:15 a.m.

A Fair forecast

GM hopeful N. Idaho fair is still a go this summer

Post Falls city center gets boost
April 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls city center gets boost

The Post Falls City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with its urban renewal agency Tuesday. The memorandum states that the agency will fund half of the cost for the update to the city center master plan, not to exceed $30,000.

Rathdrum might reconsider subdivision decision
April 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Rathdrum might reconsider subdivision decision

The Rathdrum City Council will decide tonight whether to reconsider its March 11 decision approving a 113-lot subdivision on the northwest corner of Highway 53 and Meyer Road.

Wanted: ‘Essential’ waste only
April 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Wanted: ‘Essential’ waste only

County suggests making full use of curbside recycling

April 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Rathdrum goes to Zoom for residents

The city of Rathdrum will hold a public hearing using Zoom video communications on April 15.

SEED CITY
April 6, 2020 1:15 a.m.

SEED CITY

Forest nursery in Cd’A serves serious seed purpose