In Reed’s words
Former legislator and co-founder of KEA releases book of columns
WINDOW to two WORLDS
Neighbors Spokane, Cd’A so close, yet so far away with COVID-19
‘Dysfunction junction’
Go online and help shape future of traffic project
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.
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
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
State at 11.5%, Kootenai County at 16.8%
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
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
RATHDRUM — Laborers at the BNSF Railway Hauser fueling facility had quite the hoot.
Music for the soul
Dalton Gardens artist releases album: ‘Revibify’
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
Commissioners hear testimony tonight
Gyms jacked to be back
With a few changes, Kroc Center, Peak Health & Wellness users return
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
Nicholas Henderson said as commissioner, he would maintain a servant heart and lead from that position.
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
Bill Brooks believes the most important part of the county commissioner’s job is quite simple.
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
More than 50 people gathered online Tuesday for a virtual town hall with Post Falls leaders.
Way named new KCFR chief
The Kootenai County Fire & Rescue District has a new fire chief.
Meeting set to choose assessor nominees
Use of fairgrounds will allow for social distancing
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
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.
Post Falls passes emergency ordinance
Move bypasses public hearings before planning commission
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
1976 Volkswagen to be raffled to care for animals
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’
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
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
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.
County ramps up re-open plan
Kootenai County plans to open its governmental doors Monday.
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
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
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.
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
Roosevelt Inn gets loan, but success far from certain
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
Terri Dickerson, campaign treasurer for Commissioner Bill Brooks, hired as the Veteran’s Officer assistant
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
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
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
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
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
GM hopeful N. Idaho fair is still a go this summer
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
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
County suggests making full use of curbside recycling
Rathdrum goes to Zoom for residents
The city of Rathdrum will hold a public hearing using Zoom video communications on April 15.
SEED CITY
Forest nursery in Cd’A serves serious seed purpose