Man charged with child sexual abuse
A man is in jail on $250,000 bail after police said he sexually abused a girl over a period of several years.
Former Hauser treasurer sentenced for embezzlement
A former treasurer for the city of Hauser and former finance director for the city of Rathdrum is on probation for embezzling money from a youth sports league.
NIC board tackles legal bills, athletics budget
North Idaho College trustees took unanimous action Wednesday night to seek new legal counsel, review the scope of the athletics program and address the numerous votes of no confidence the board has received from staff, faculty and student groups.
State Public Defender seeks more funding for 2025
The office of the State Public Defender will ask Idaho legislators to approve more than $16 million in supplementary funding for the coming fiscal year.
New North Idaho College trustees to be sworn in
Fresh off winning their elections, North Idaho College’s new trustees met with their counterparts on the board and college leadership Tuesday.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with witness intimidation
A man is in jail on $150,000 bail after police said he battered a woman, then tried to intimidate her.
Kootenai County cases stall as public defender shortage takes hold
As a shortage of public defenders continues to strain North Idaho’s legal system, Kootenai County’s top public defender says there’s no end in sight.
Man jailed for attempted strangulation
A man accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman is in jail on $100,000 bail.
Kootenai County commissioners approve fairgrounds agreement
Kootenai County commissioners approved an agreement this week that could give voters the final say about whether the fairgrounds move within the next 20 years.
NIC eyes emergency vehicle training facility
In Idaho, police recruits are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of emergency vehicle operations course training, plus an additional four hours of training every two years.
‘To the end of our days’: Hayden's Distinguished Veteran remembers Vietnam
2024 Distinguished Veteran recalls Vietnam
2024 Distinguished Veteran recalls life-changing Vietnam experience
As legislators descend on Coeur d'Alene, school district leaders appeal for longer levy terms
Some of North Idaho’s K-12 education leaders implored lawmakers to consider changing the terms of supplemental levies, allowing voters to approve terms longer than two years.
$500K bail for accused stalker
A man accused of repeatedly violating a no contact order is being held on $500,000.
Woman charged with animal cruelty
A woman who allegedly abandoned two dogs inside her home without food or water for a month is facing criminal charges.
‘Save NIC’ candidates sweep trustee race
Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft elected
Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft elected
Idaho rejects Prop 1
Idaho voters roundly rejected Proposition 1 Tuesday night, a ballot initiative that would’ve opened Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implemented ranked choice voting in general elections.
Knudtsen, Durbin, Havercroft claim NIC trustee seats
Three new trustees will take their places on the NIC board after the results were tallied in Tuesday night's race. The full slate of 74 Kootenai County precincts reported the results Wednesday morning, with Rick Durbin, Eve Knudtsen and Mary Havercroft scoring wins.
Duncan wins commissioner race
Republican incumbent Leslie Duncan was well ahead of independent challenger Roger Rowland in the race for Kootenai County Commissioner District 3 Tuesdsay night, based on early voting results.
Election Day is here
It’s Election Day, North Idaho — and it’s shaping up to be a big one.
Kootenai County faces public defender shortage
In the month since Idaho’s new public defense system went into effect, some indigent defendants in Kootenai County have appeared in court with no specific public defender to represent them.
Proposition 1 could reshape Idaho elections
The fiercest battle in Idaho politics this November may not be the presidential race or any of the legislative races happening across the state.
Latest NIC accreditation report: Progress made, but college not out of woods yet
Governance has improved at North Idaho College, according to a new report, but accreditors caution that the improvements may not last.
Idaho voter turnout soars ahead of Nov. 5
As the number of early and absentee ballots cast for the Nov. 5 general election surpasses the total ballots cast statewide in the May primary election, voter turnout in Kootenai County is already breaking records.
Continuous Composites wins $25 million patent infringement settlement
3D manufacturing company Continuous Composites will receive a $25 million settlement from another manufacturer for patent infringement, according to a settlement and patent license agreement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Post Falls man charged with child sexual exploitation
A Post Falls man is in jail after police said they caught him with hundreds of files depicting child sexual abuse.
NIC awaits site visit report
North Idaho College will soon receive a final report from the accreditation evaluators who visited campus last week.
Kootenai County sheriff sued for defamation
Norris says claims are false
COEUR d’ALENE — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris and the county government, alleging that Norris defamed her at a campaign event.
Washington man charged with attempted child sexual abuse
A Washington man is in jail after police said he sent explicit messages and made plans to meet someone he believed to be a teen girl but who was really an undercover police officer.
Hayden man jailed for fatal crash
A Hayden man who pleaded guilty to causing a head-on crash that killed a family will serve time in jail and may be ordered to pay support for the surviving children of the victims.
St. Maries man pleads guilty to rape, faces more charges
A St. Maries man who pleaded guilty to raping a teen girl now faces additional charges for allegedly raping a different girl.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with illegal elk killing
Prosecutors said a local man killed an elk using illegal means and then tried to hide the evidence.
Kootenai County proclaims support for veteran caregivers
Kootenai County commissioners issued a proclamation Tuesday recognizing the “hidden heroes” who provide caregiving for veterans.
Contributions fuel Kootenai County election campaigns
Candidates and political action committees are pulling in — and spending — serious cash in Kootenai County’s most competitive races.
One last chance: North Idaho College faces final site visit
This week, a team from North Idaho College’s accreditor will visit campus for the last time before NIC’s deadline to return to good standing.
From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
Gizmo pottery fundraiser set for Oct. 19
Community members are invited to go “bowl-istic” next weekend at Gizmo-CDA.
Election mailers stir conflict within Kootenai County GOP
With 25 days left until the general election that could shift the balance of power on North Idaho College’s board of trustees, some Kootenai County Republican Central Committee members say the local GOP has sent “misleading” mailers to their constituents, causing confusion over which candidates they really support.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with rape attempt
A man is in jail after police said he sexually assaulted his caretaker.
Cities take pass on Kootenai County public transit proposal
City leaders don’t appear keen to embrace a joint powers agreement for local public transit proposed by Kootenai County Commissioner Bruce Mattare.
Former CLN trustees, Kootenai County GOP settle lawsuit
More than a year after two former Community Library Network trustees sued the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee and several of its members for defamation, the matter has been resolved.
$8.9 million maximum cost set for Kootenai County jail expansion
The completion of two dormitory pods at the Kootenai County jail will cost a maximum of $8.9 million, according to contractor Sletten Construction Company.
Police: Coeur d’Alene man pointed BB gun at children
A man accused of threatening three children with a BB gun is in jail.
Hanford nuclear waste could pass through North Idaho
2,000 gallons will be trucked through Spokane in 2025
Edward Dawson, Hanford Site spokesman for the U.S. Department of Energy, told The Press via email on Thursday that the DOE has not yet released the transportation route.
Hayden couple to stand trial for alleged attack on neighbors
A husband and wife accused of attacking their neighbors are headed for trial.
Talks continue for Kootenai County fairgrounds agreement
Fair administrators and Kootenai County Commissioners are still working out an agreement to keep the fairgrounds at the current site for the foreseeable future.
New Post Office plan could add delays to rural North Idaho deliveries
Area members of the American Postal Workers Union will gather at noon in Spokane, in coordination with fellow postal workers across the country, to demand “better staffing, improved service and a fair contract that recognizes the essential role of postal workers” in communities, according to a news release.
Proposed aquifer chemical rules move forward at Kootenai County
Kootenai County moved one step closer this week to authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer handle chemicals.
Coeur d'Alene surgeon pleads not guilty to voyeurism
The case of an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office is headed for trial early next year.
North Idaho College trustee candidates face community at forum
With three of the five seats on North Idaho College’s nonpartisan board of trustees up for election Nov. 5, Kootenai County voters could shift the balance of power.
Man imprisoned for assault of sleeping woman
A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a sleeping woman received a prison sentence.