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MADISON HARDY

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September 11, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Spectrum tries to block UI broadband grants in N. Idaho

University of Idaho appeals to increase broadband in North Idaho

Rehabbed osprey demonstrates danger of fishing line
September 9, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Rehabbed osprey demonstrates danger of fishing line

Rehabilitated osprey shows the reality of litter on ospreys in Coeur d'Alene

September 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Final verdict

County commissioners make decision on armory and property tax relief program

County commissioners make decision on armory and property tax relief program

Worker rights in spotlight today
September 7, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Worker rights in spotlight today

Coeur d'Alene associations reflect on Labor Day origin

Coeur d'Alene worker associations reflect on the origin of Labor Day

More than a senior center
September 5, 2020 1:06 a.m.

More than a senior center

Lake City Center's new director hopes to connect seniors with community

Lake City Center's new director hopes to connect seniors with community

There's a new judge in town
September 5, 2020 1 a.m.

There's a new judge in town

Post Falls deputy city attorney earns seat at the bench

Post Falls deputy city attorney receives seat at the bench

Commissioner opposes re-entry center
September 4, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Commissioner opposes re-entry center

Bill Brooks cites statistics that show prisoners likely to reoffend

Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks speaks against re-entry center in North Idaho

County closing in on new dispatch center
September 3, 2020 1:06 a.m.

County closing in on new dispatch center

County talks the armory and Romer House

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
September 2, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Kootenai County unveils new hazardous waste facility

Kootenai County unveils new hazardous waste facility

September 2, 2020 1 a.m.

Bayview residents reconnect to Farragut

Idaho State Parks and Recreation vote to reopen entrance

Idaho State Parks and Recreation vote to reopen entrance

September 2, 2020 1 a.m.

Not worth the risk

Post Falls to forgo property tax relief

Post Falls city council to forgo property tax relief

September 2, 2020 1 a.m.

It's National Preparedness Month

County officials team up to prepare residents for disasters

County commissioners and Office of Emergency Management team up to prepare residents for disasters

Mayhem outside the Moose
September 1, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Mayhem outside the Moose

Hit-and-run suspect has scheduled hearing this week

Hit-and-run suspect to face hearing this week

One last hurrah
September 1, 2020 1:07 a.m.

One last hurrah

Spirit Lake celebrates Labor Day weekend with two days of events

Spirit Lake celebrates Labor Day weekend with two days of events

'Don't tread on the Atwoods!'
August 31, 2020 1:07 a.m.

'Don't tread on the Atwoods!'

Rathdrum couple's flag cut down in middle of night

Rathdrum couple's flag cut down in middle of night

Rules on re-entry
August 28, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Rules on re-entry

Planning and zoning commission finalizes preliminary ordinance regarding center

Planning and zoning commission finalizes preliminary ordinance regarding reentry center

'I just killed my mom!'
August 27, 2020 1 a.m.

'I just killed my mom!'

Rathdrum police arrest man in bloody incident

Rathdrum man allegedly stabs mother

August 27, 2020 1 a.m.

Kootenai County Commissioners pass budget but hold off on CARES Act dollars

After a public hearing Wednesday night, the Kootenai County commissioners adopted their $98.9 million the fiscal year 2020-21 budget in a 2-1 vote.

4-H goes virtual
August 27, 2020 1 a.m.

4-H goes virtual

Kootenai-Shoshone 4-H Program offers online buying option

Kootenai-Shoshone 4-H Program offers online buying option

Tease photo
August 26, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Don't be a bystander

In a critical election year, Coeur d'Alene nonprofit is working to increase voter turnout

In a critical election year, one Coeur d'Alene nonprofit is trying to increase voter turnout

County government: Time for a restructure?
August 26, 2020 1:07 a.m.

County government: Time for a restructure?

Commissioner Bill Brooks discusses changing county government

August 26, 2020 1 a.m.

County pitches in on lake study

Kootenai County commissioners move forward in $200,000 support to Lake Coeur d'Alene study

Kootenai County commissioners move forward in $200,000 support to Lake Coeur d'Alene study

Farm fresh
August 25, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Farm fresh

Do you know where your food comes from?

County armory decision pushed to last second
August 25, 2020 1 a.m.

County armory decision pushed to last second

COEUR d’ALENE — With the start date deadline closing in, Kootenai County commissioners tentatively began the process of turning the vacant National Guard Armory at Coeur d’Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field into an Emergency Operations Center.

County hears ideas  for managing growth
August 24, 2020 1:08 a.m.

County hears ideas for managing growth

Community Development director offers several possible options

Chow time
August 22, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Chow time

North Idaho State Fair Food Fix in full swing at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

County officials wash hands of mask mandate
August 21, 2020 1:09 a.m.

County officials wash hands of mask mandate

Two residents push for some PHD members to be replaced

Cows, pigs and chickens — oh my!
August 21, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Cows, pigs and chickens — oh my!

Benewah County Fair gives 4-H kids an opportunity to shine

TRUE BLUE
August 20, 2020 1:05 a.m.

TRUE BLUE

PF Police honor three heroes

More prairie homes possible
August 20, 2020 1 a.m.

More prairie homes possible

Rathdrum P&Z OK’s 238-acre proposal

New fees for Rathdrum
August 20, 2020 1 a.m.

New fees for Rathdrum

Rathdrum City Council adopts 2020-21 budget and fees

County hesitant in helping pay for scientific study of Lake Cd’A
August 19, 2020 1:07 a.m.

County hesitant in helping pay for scientific study of Lake Cd’A

Although Gov. Brad Little and the state of Idaho decided to move forward with a scientific study of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenai County commissioners aren’t sure if they want the county to help pay for it.

Following the paper trail
August 19, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Following the paper trail

Post Falls adds name to list of Idaho municipalities unsure of Gov. Little’s CARES Act program

One district down, four to go
August 19, 2020 1 a.m.

One district down, four to go

Post Falls taxing districts to receive $70,000 from urban renewal district closure

Biden popular with Idaho women? You bet
August 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Biden popular with Idaho women? You bet

New group attracts Republicans, Independents

You can’t keep a  good burger down
August 17, 2020 1:08 a.m.

You can’t keep a good burger down

Schmidty’s Burgers finds new home after fire devastation

Rathdrum’s BNSF railroad facility going eco-friendly
August 16, 2020 1:40 a.m.

Rathdrum’s BNSF railroad facility going eco-friendly

Rathdrum’s BNSF railroad facility going eco-friendly

No fair, but at last a taste
August 14, 2020 1:06 a.m.

No fair, but at last a taste

4-H livestock sale and North Idaho State Fair food vendors coming to fairgrounds

End of an era
August 13, 2020 1:06 a.m.

End of an era

Rathdrum’s Tunnel of Terror closed forever

Eyes on the armory
August 12, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Eyes on the armory

Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management seeks permanent home

Educate, inspire, honor
August 11, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Educate, inspire, honor

World War II bomber has landed in CDA

Is it safe?
August 11, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Is it safe?

Commissioners evaluate CARES funding

Home on the range
August 10, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Home on the range

New farm-themed tourist attraction to open in Athol next month

August 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Spirit Lake may lift building moratorium

Spirit Lake’s moratorium on building permits and sewer hookups is over, for now.

Real Life Ministries growing northward
August 7, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Real Life Ministries growing northward

Church would be built in two phases

Rotten dock, begone
August 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Rotten dock, begone

Commissioners OK emergency ordinance, criticize negligent dock owners

Take a flight back
August 6, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Take a flight back

World War II warplane coming to CDA

Commissioners delay decision on joint powers deal
August 6, 2020 1 a.m.

Commissioners delay decision on joint powers deal

Kootenai County commissioners delayed a decision on a joint powers agreement with Post Falls until Monday after they were hesitant to initiate an urban renewal district in a tight economy.

Money in, money out
August 5, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Money in, money out

Post Falls City Council discusses budget, masks, and vehicle fees in meeting

August 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Hauser hearing set on Area of City Impact changes

A public hearing to amend Hauser’s Area of City Impact agreement and address changes in the Hauser Outreach Project is scheduled at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Hauser Lake Fire Station.