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MADISON HARDY

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December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

They might be out of order

Plans for attorney facilities already stressing county budget

County facilities expansion pushes commissioner budgets

Idaho Forest Group announces southern expansion
December 22, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Idaho Forest Group announces southern expansion

Modern facility will be in Lumberton, Mississippi

Greensferry Bridge project still possible
December 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Greensferry Bridge project still possible

Post Falls Highway District talks Greensferry Bridge reconstruction

The difference between minor and major
December 19, 2020 1 a.m.

The difference between minor and major

Kootenai County Planning and Zoning to revisit subdivision development requirements

Kootenai County Planning and Zoning to revisit subdivision development requirements

High-tech company chooses Post Falls
December 18, 2020 1:08 a.m.

High-tech company chooses Post Falls

MetalQuest Unlimited expects to open doors in January

MetalQuest Unlimited expecting to open doors in late January

'We've pretty much lost everything'
December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

'We've pretty much lost everything'

North Idaho State Fair board suffers after a nearly eventless year, reports net income is negative $45,000

North Idaho State Fair board suffers after eventless year

Time ticking on Post Falls URD
December 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Time ticking on Post Falls URD

Council, staff discuss potential projects before 2022

Council, staff discuss potential projects before 2022

New leadership makes waves
December 17, 2020 1:07 a.m.

New leadership makes waves

North Idaho College board of trustees talks about serious changes to policy and athletics

PHD: Fighting the good fight
December 17, 2020 1 a.m.

PHD: Fighting the good fight

Commissioner goes out of his way to express appreciation

Commissioner Bill Brooks thanks Panhandle Health District for service

Spreading hope, food and dollars
December 16, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Spreading hope, food and dollars

Joshua Brandt Foundation and ABC Food Bank help more than 130 families

Joshua Brandt Foundation and ABC Food Bank pass out food to over 130 families

Lake Coeur d'Alene study moves forward
December 15, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Lake Coeur d'Alene study moves forward

Project to determine lake's health by May 2022

James Sturgess nominated for expert panel

December 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Dedication to service and support

BNSF honored for commitment to military personnel

BNSF Hauser Refueling Depot receives award for veteran opportunities

Hayden Chamber changes leadership
December 12, 2020 1 a.m.

Hayden Chamber changes leadership

Andrea Fulks named Hayden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Coeur d'Alene attorney Art Macomber considered Attorney General campaign
December 12, 2020 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene attorney Art Macomber considered Attorney General campaign

Disappointment in current administration is to blame

Prairie Preservation 101
December 11, 2020 1 a.m.

Prairie Preservation 101

County guide shows how to keep rural areas open

Conservation easements could protect farmland and give landowners tax deductibles

December 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Driver's License Office is still open

In Idaho, vehicle registration, driver's licensing two separate departments

Kootenai County officials clear up confusion amid closures

Scams on rise in PF, county
December 9, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Scams on rise in PF, county

Post Falls law enforcement warns about money scams

The power of pennies, nickels and dimes
December 9, 2020 1 a.m.

The power of pennies, nickels and dimes

North Idaho STEM Charter Academy students raise big bucks for local non-profit

COVID-19 creates traffic jam
December 8, 2020 1:09 a.m.

COVID-19 creates traffic jam

Options few for people needing driver license renewals

Coeur d'Alene Vehicle Licensing Division closes after positive COVID-19 case

Norris for sheriff? Yes — again
December 8, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Norris for sheriff? Yes — again

Bob Norris will start term 11-days early

'Exactly what we needed'
December 8, 2020 1 a.m.

'Exactly what we needed'

Rathdrum celebrates the success of Saturday's Lighted Vehicle Parade

Rathdrum celebrates the success of Saturday's Lighted Vehicle Parade

December 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Keep your home for Christmas

Applications for renters financial aid due Friday

More than a gift
December 7, 2020 1:08 a.m.

More than a gift

Presents delivered Sunday help make dreams come true

Public safety agencies around the region team up for some Christmas magic

They're virus fighters, too
December 6, 2020 1:09 a.m.

They're virus fighters, too

COVID-19 challenges fire department personnel, budget

Nothing can stop the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department from serving the community, especially not COVID

December 4, 2020 1 a.m.

A long-awaited discussion

Airport administration, hangar owners discuss future of runways

Hangar owners and airport administration host meeting on issues

December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Defunding PHD is off the table

Kootenai County commissioners express opinion on Bonner County discussion

The community's bright light
December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

The community's bright light

Post Falls Police Department receives donation of Christmas cheer

Santa Claus is coming to town
December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Post Falls event is Friday, Hayden, Rathdrum on Saturday

Post Falls and Hayden gear up for a weekend of holiday activities

Post Falls looks at riverfront property
December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls looks at riverfront property

City Council talks property, dollar signs during Tuesday meeting

City council talks property and dollar signs during Tuesday meeting

United they stand
December 2, 2020 1:08 a.m.

United they stand

Kroc Center, mayors, Architects West help those in need

How the Kroc Center, four North Idaho mayors, and Architects West are helping those in need

'She rides with her heart'
December 2, 2020 1 a.m.

'She rides with her heart'

Rathdrum BMX biker continues dream after season-ending crash

Rathdrum BMX biker chick continues dream after season-ending crash

Business is booming in Rathdrum
December 1, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Business is booming in Rathdrum

Three new entrepreneurs establish in the growing city

Full cupboards, full bellies
November 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Full cupboards, full bellies

St. Vincent gets help for the homeless

Local donations stock St. Vincent De Paul's pantry

COLD KIDS? NOT HERE
November 28, 2020 1 a.m.

COLD KIDS? NOT HERE

Knights of Columbus wrap up children in warm winter clothes

Knights of Columbus giveaway over 1,500 articles of winter clothes

Kootenai County to buy property in Hayden
November 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Kootenai County to buy property in Hayden

Sets government up where growth is greatest

Commissioners and Kootenai Electric Cooperative strike deal for Dakota Avenue location

Coming together, one frozen turkey at a time
November 27, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Coming together, one frozen turkey at a time

Local groups serve up hot meals this Thanksgiving

They're called heroes for a reason
November 27, 2020 1:06 a.m.

They're called heroes for a reason

Kootenai Testing Center staff brave the worst, to provide the best

Commissioner makes plea: 'Do everything we can'
November 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Commissioner makes plea: 'Do everything we can'

Commissioner Bill Brooks encourages COVID-19 practices amid case boom

November 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Expanding campus

County working on downtown legal center

County commissioners begin looking at new attorney building

Taxes main dish at lunch with legislators
November 24, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Taxes main dish at lunch with legislators

Property taxes and health district powers are the concern of lawmakers this session

A little holly and jolly heads to Rathdrum
November 24, 2020 1:06 a.m.

A little holly and jolly heads to Rathdrum

Rathdrum rolls out series of COVID-safe Christmas events

The 'Street Thug' who gives back
November 23, 2020 1:09 a.m.

The 'Street Thug' who gives back

Cutting hair for the homeless spreads some joy

Local barber helps homeless community through free hair services and support

Click It, Don't Risk It this holiday season
November 23, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Click It, Don't Risk It this holiday season

Crash stats might encourage you to buckle up

Local law enforcement agencies participate in national seat belt program

Fairchild delivers fuel - and inspiration
November 22, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Fairchild delivers fuel - and inspiration

Tankers' mid-air assignments increase global security

Fairchild Air Base celebrates air refueling wing as leader

Vehicle licensing in PF shuts down
November 21, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Vehicle licensing in PF shuts down

COVID-19 the likely culprit

Closure comes in wake of Bonner and Benewah County refusal of out-of-county patrons

Skiers, here's the latest
November 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Skiers, here's the latest

Lookout only place to go this weekend

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area opens slopes early for patrons

The 11-day sheriff
November 20, 2020 1:08 a.m.

The 11-day sheriff

Wolfinger resignation leaves void

Kootenai County Republican Central Committee tasked with interim-sheriff nominations

NIC board has new leadership
November 20, 2020 1:06 a.m.

NIC board has new leadership

Banducci takes over as chair

New trustees appointed to board positions

NIC board has new leadership
November 20, 2020 1:06 a.m.

NIC board has new leadership

Banducci takes over as chair

New trustees appointed to board positions

Rathdrum rejects mask recommendation
November 20, 2020 1 a.m.

Rathdrum rejects mask recommendation

City council votes against recommendation