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POLL POSITION
Kootenai County voter turnout No. 2 in state
Kootenai County voters make up 10% of state ballots
Holiday weekend forecast, warm and wet
Press Climatologist predicts warmer-than-usual temperatures
Post Falls passes mask recommendation
Resolution also requires face coverings on city property
Soroptimists honor eight women of distinction
The Soroptimist International of Coeur d'Alene honor female community workers
Commissioners rehash no-wake ordinance
Commissioners re-hash no-wake ordinance and possible KCSO Marine building Monday
State of the state's economy
Despite many positives, the 'c' word threatens prosperity
Experts talk Idaho's and Kootenai County's bounce-back after COVID-19
Just in time
Coat campaign brings warmth, joy to 500 families
Local Boys & Girls Clubs pass out 500 coats to keep families cozy all winter long
The 20-day test
Governor says that period may determine state's prosperity
Governor Little stresses COVID crisis to preserve economy
Malek launches lieutenant governor campaign
North Idaho lawmaker has goals for statehouse
New trustees on the block
New board members learn of NIC's upcoming agenda items
City Center of attention
Post Falls wants to know what public wants
Staff releases education video and survey to update City Center Master Plan
Rathdrum mulls mask recommendation
Council will discuss next Wednesday
Discussion on potential face coverings to come next week
Beyond Awareness
Panel explores ways to help missing and murdered indigenous people
Panel of experts discuss the reality of missing and murdered indigenous population
Post Falls rejects mask mandate
City staff will bring mask recommendation back to council in next meeting
Volunteer wins two prestigious awards
Robinette honored for Family Promise work with homeless
Hayden resident receives two awards for volunteer work in the homeless community
Hauser planning goes mainstream
Citizens, city, county cooperation nets results
New Area of City Impact agreement starts new era for city
Decision nears on Cougar Bay
Business's permit request has loud fans — and foes
Final decision on Cougar Bay draws near
Cardboard only
In rural areas, co-mingled recyclables a no no
Kootenai rural areas lose multi-material recycling bins amid national struggle
Never too soon to talk about property taxes
Commissioners grapple with several ideas for 2021
Commissioner discuss possible state legislation
County might help the sick and homeless
St. Vincent de Paul reaches out to local jurisdictions for housing aid
Norris in control
Sheriff campaign long, contentious
Voters elect county's law and order sheriff
Vehicle fee goes nowhere
Proposed vehicle registration fee largely opposed by county voters
A nation divided
Kootenai County voters anticipate elections end
Lethality rates in domestic violence cases rise
Local organization continues domestic violence resources during pandemic
Leading the nation in domestic violence rehab
Kootenai County receives nearly $150k to mentor courts nationwide
County out of mask mandate debate
Despite constituent cries, the commissioners say they have no say on masks
An unconventional Halloween
Kootenai County residents break tradition this holiday
Election office headaches continue
But clerk promises best effort with challenges
Kootenai County Elections Office tackles obstacles from all fronts
Parking their complaints
Residents unhappy with new Rathdrum rules on parking RVs, boats
Rathdrum residents oppose revised city code parking
Cities consider following Cd'A's lead
Keeping businesses open, kids in school key issues
City councils begin preparations for potential mask mandates following increase in cases
Tide of evictions on hold
But experts say stimulus needed for relief
CDC eviction moratorium ends January, how will it effect Kootenai County?
Electioneering: A constitutional issue
An attorney general opinion warns Kootenai County Elections Office on electioneering stance
Voting? Leave the MAGA hats and Biden buttons home
Clerk ready to have offenders prosecuted
Adams County request opinion from Attorney General on Kootenai County electioneering restrictions
Lakeland stays in yellow
Board unanimously moves to remain in moderate risk level despite Panhandle Health moving county to 'red'
'We are ... safe as can be'
Elections office places voters safety at forefront
Masks: a recommendation, not a requirement
Lakeland School District to revise reopening plan Friday morning
Positive case at Elections Office
State steps in to advise county
Early voting worker reports COVID-19 infection
Post Falls OK's housing plan
City council takes action on community needs
Commissioners say employees won't be forced to vaccinate
County commissioners plan to participate as future immunization site
Casino leader describes COVID crash course
Tribe's facility rebounded fast, is faring well
Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort CEO Laura Penney talks leading the nation in reopening
Study on altering county government to begin
Commissioner approve volunteer commission to evaluate efficiently of political leadership
'Wear a Mask' campaign explained
Mask update
County opts out of 'wear a mask' campaign
Commissioners opt out of financially supporting "Wear a Mask" campaign
Brooks sets stage for county leadership study
Commissioner to vote on alternative forms of government study
Lining up at the polls
Early voting hits almost 1,000 in Kootenai County
Old town americana
Harrison holds on to small community as slow growth rolls in
Harrison Idaho hold on to small community as slow growth rolls in
Voters split on vehicle fee proposal
Commissioners acknowledge ballot item faces stiff test
Kootenai County residents talk the $50 fee
"We built this airport"
Airplane hangar owners start petition on grievances
Carving up the prairie
Commissioners OK rezoning land for housing
Commissioner struggle with rezoning of agricultural land
Cities plan for altered Halloween
Rathdrum has canceled their annual events, but Post Falls and Hayden could save the day