Kootenai County budget could hinge on employee pay boost
Pay for county employees may be a sticking point for Kootenai County commissioners as they circle closer to approving a budget for fiscal year 2025.
Kootenai County updates barking dog ordinance
Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously this week to amend the county’s ordinance on barking dogs, making it more specific.
Kootenai County commissioners eye 2.5% pay increase for employees
Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to balance the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 with the assumption of a 3% tax increase, but it’s not yet clear how much of an increase Kootenai County taxpayers will actually see.
Plea deal likely in Coeur d'Alene voyeurism case
A man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge pleaded not guilty to all charges Tuesday, though his legal counsel indicated that a plea deal is likely.
Woman files intent to sue Kootenai County sheriff
A woman is seeking more than $500,000 in damages from Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris after she said he defamed her at a campaign event.
Kootenai fairgrounds master plan unveiled
North Idaho State Fair leadership unveiled a $280 million master plan to rejuvenate and expand the fairgrounds Monday, though they cautioned that it won’t come to fruition unless Kootenai County commissioners agree to a long-term lease for the fairgrounds.
Coeur d’Alene man charged in alleged stabbing
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stabbed his former roommate.
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
Families who accept teens are especially needed
When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.
Voyeurism lawsuit against Coeur d’Alene surgeon to proceed
The civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Thursday.
Washington man arrested in connection with overdose death
Police arrested two brothers on drug related-charges Wednesday, one of whom allegedly provided the illegal pills that caused a fatal overdose earlier in the day, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Hayden couple charged with attacking neighbors
Police arrested a Hayden couple Wednesday night after an altercation in which the husband allegedly pointed a loaded gun at his neighbors and the wife grabbed her neighbor by the throat.
Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision
Damages have accrued $14K in interest so far
A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely accused of exposing himself during Pride in the Park 2022, according to court records, while post-judgement interest piles up.
Coeur d'Alene man jailed again for failure to update sex offender information
For the second time in two months, a local man has been arrested for allegedly failing to update his information on the sex offender registry.
Deputy injured, man jailed after Post Falls standoff
A man is being held on $250,000 bail after a standoff with police culminated in his arrest Thursday.
Coeur d'Alene man charged under law aimed at AI-generated child sexual abuse material
A Coeur d’Alene man is the first to be charged under Idaho’s new law aimed at AI-generated of child sexual abuse.
Appellate court rules mostly against Hayden Christmas display
An appellate court ruling has cleared the path for a possible new trial in the years-long legal battle between a former Hayden couple and a homeowners association.
Community discusses fair’s future at town hall
The Kootenai County Fairgrounds play a significant role in the area’s economy, to the tune of $30 million in economic output in 2022 alone.
Idaho open primary initiative qualifies for November ballot
In November, voters will decide whether to approve a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to allow voters and created a ranked-choice voting system for general elections.
Hayden man jailed for possessing child sexual abuse material
A man who admitted to possessing more than 800 videos of child sexual abuse material is in jail on $250,000 bail.
Voyeurism case proceeds against Coeur d'Alene man
The case of a man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge has been referred to the district court for further action.
Public records lawsuit against Post Falls Police Department proceeds
A lawsuit filed by an incarcerated man asking the court to compel the Post Falls Police Department to disclose certain records will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Tuesday.
In the garden: 2024 Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour delights
Charise Maynes Felker beamed nearly as brightly as the afternoon sun as she welcomed hundreds of people to her garden Sunday.
Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation
Trustees explore temporary control agreement
North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.
16 people sue Coeur d'Alene surgeon over camera in bathroom
Civil lawsuit also filed
Spencer Greendyke, 68, is charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child by preparation of sexually exploitative material and eight counts of video voyeurism, all felonies.
Weeklong heat wave crashes into North Idaho
Multiple triple-digit days are in the forecast, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 100 degrees and 101 degrees, respectively.
Man gets 10 years in prison for child injury
A man will spend up to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to “having sexual intercourse” with minor girls.
ISP: Reported crime drops statewide
Kootenai County sees small increase.
Kootenai County commissioners approve ‘family split’ exemption
Kootenai County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new category of exempt divisions of land, allowing families to divide land, under certain conditions, without requiring a subdivision.
Police investigate mail theft
Authorities are investigating after checks believed to be stolen from Kootenai County mailboxes were cashed out of state.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now
After the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday allowing Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions — for now, under narrow constraints — the debate over abortion access in Idaho reached downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Kootenai County officials debate alleged data breach
Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs told commissioners that a county employee is responsible for a data breach in late April, though IT staff pushed back against the notion that any breach occurred.
North Idaho College enrollment rising
Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.
Kootenai County commissioners consider employee wage increase
Kootenai County commissioners will weigh pay increases for county employees as part the budgeting process for fiscal year 2025.
Man gets prison for injury to child
A man who sexually abused a teen girl will spend time in an Idaho prison before facing deportation.
Idaho Democratic Convention held in Moscow
Hundreds of Democrats from across Idaho traveled to Moscow this weekend for the Idaho Democratic Party State Convention, held at the University of Idaho.
Town hall will address fair’s future
Community members are invited to learn about the history of Kootenai County fairgrounds and weigh in on its future at a town hall meeting in July.
Not forgotten in North Idaho: Brian Shookman
Since he disappeared without a trace July 28, 2012 in Kellogg, there has been no sign of Brian Shookman.
Coeur d’Alene man sentenced to prison for voyeurism, sexual battery
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and photographing a sleeping woman will spend up to six years in prison.
Juneteenth honored in Coeur d’Alene
Speaker says people can change for the better
When Kitara Johnson-Jones arrived at the Human Rights Education Institute in downtown Coeur d’Alene and saw the “Love Lives Here” sign out front, she felt excited.
Community partnership barbecue Saturday
The public can meet local first responders and get a close look at equipment like a helicopter and SWAT vehicle at a community partnership barbeque this weekend.
Kootenai County to authorize Panhandle Health District to enforce aquifer chemical rules
Kootenai County commissioners will consider authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer handle chemicals.
Moon reelected Idaho GOP Chair, party now opposes funding higher education
Republican party platform opposes higher ed funding
Bingham County delegates rejected at Idaho GOP convention
One of Idaho’s 44 counties won’t be represented in the Idaho GOP Convention after Bingham County’s delegates were excluded Friday, ostensibly because the Bingham County Republican Central Committee has not paid dues to the state party.
Idaho GOP convention kicks off in Coeur d’Alene
Republicans from all of Idaho’s 44 counties converged on Coeur d’Alene Thursday for the kickoff of the Idaho Republican State Convention.
Kootenai first responders, school staff practice active shooter scenario
The scene unfolding at Timberlake High School was a simulated mass shooting, designed to give first responders, school staff and community members a chance to practice what to do in a realistic emergency scenario.
Sheriff's office looks to grow in remodeled Kootenai North building
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office aims to complete its move to the Kootenai North facility in Hayden by summer’s end.
Poorman named magistrate judge
Tristan Poorman is the newest magistrate judge for the First Judicial District, filling the vacancy created by Judge Ross Pittman’s appointment to the Kootenai County District Court bench.
Kootenai County: Nearly 7,000 tax assessment notices are wrong
Commercial property owners in Kootenai County can expect to receive corrected assessment notices after a database error led to many inaccurate commercial assessments being mailed to taxpayers.
Rathdrum man accused of Jan. 6 crimes
A federal judge signed a warrant for the arrest of a Rathdrum man for his alleged involvement in events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Coeur d’Alene man accused of secretly recording nude videos at bank, gym, home
He is in jail on $500,000 bail.