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MADISON HARDY

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Masks and money on  PF council agenda
August 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Masks and money on PF council agenda

Post Falls City Council will tackle the new budget, land usage plans and a face mask campaign at 6 tonight.

Rathdrum considers host of new fees
August 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Rathdrum considers host of new fees

Rathdrum City Council will hold a public hearing Aug. 19 on the proposed 2020-21 budget and a bunch of new fees and fee increases.

County decides against property tax increase
August 1, 2020 1 a.m.

County decides against property tax increase

Will hold public hearing on budget Aug. 26

Back to school
July 30, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Back to school

Post Falls School District drafts plans for in-person classes this fall

Property values up, tax appeals down
July 30, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Property values up, tax appeals down

Kootenai County property values and taxes continue to climb, yet the rate of property tax appeals is going down.

Unmasking raw feelings
July 25, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Unmasking raw feelings

Kootenai County residents split on mask mandate

Food bank meets growing demand
July 24, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Food bank meets growing demand

Rathdrum Chamber hears about programs to help those in need

July 24, 2020 1 a.m.

Wolf Lodge Bay permit discussion hears from both sides

The Idaho Department of Lands held a public hearing Thursday on the proposed construction of a 150-by-10-foot dock, two 100-foot mooring stations, and a 120-by-80-foot work area on Lake Coeur d’Alene in Wolf Lodge Bay.

Black Bay Depot jumps the track
July 23, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Black Bay Depot jumps the track

New Post Falls recreation center doubles original budget

Growing city, growing budget
July 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Growing city, growing budget

Post Falls starts budget hearings Aug. 4

COVID-19 still choking Idaho’s economy
July 22, 2020 1:05 a.m.

COVID-19 still choking Idaho’s economy

But economist says state might emerge strong faster

July 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Post Falls City Council to consider budget, annexations

The Post Falls City Council will discuss its tentative fiscal year 2021 budget, five land annexations, and the Black Bay Depot development in its meeting at 6 tonight at Post Falls City Hall.

Something comforting
July 19, 2020 1:20 a.m.

Something comforting

Glass art keeps memories of those past alive

County eyes $98M budget
July 18, 2020 1:07 a.m.

County eyes $98M budget

No property tax increase in proposal

One smart cookie
July 17, 2020 1:09 a.m.

One smart cookie

Post Falls Girl Scout sells more than 23,000 boxes of cookies to help others

‘The place I call home’
July 17, 2020 1:07 a.m.

‘The place I call home’

Larry Brown named Rathdrum Day grand marshal

July 17, 2020 1 a.m.

It’s still on

Rathdrum Day pushes forward with annual celebration

Jail time for isolation violation
July 15, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Jail time for isolation violation

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued 16 quarantine citations

July 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Children left in car unattended

KCSO deputies issue welfare check on kids

Report: Man threatened group before shooting
July 14, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Report: Man threatened group before shooting

Bail set for $500,000 after two were wounded in Saturday night incident

Wildlife lovers enjoy osprey cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene
July 12, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Wildlife lovers enjoy osprey cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene

One of the perks of summer in North Idaho is enjoying a cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Bad for business
July 11, 2020 1:40 a.m.

Bad for business

Farragut State Park closes door on Bayview

Welcome to the gun show
July 11, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Welcome to the gun show

Lewis Clark Trader puts on its annual event in Post Falls

Dancing the night away
July 10, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Dancing the night away

Hayden Concert Series kicks off in a big way

Cruisin’ for a good time
July 10, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Cruisin’ for a good time

Post Falls church plans socially distanced event for community

More growth in Post Falls
July 9, 2020 1 a.m.

More growth in Post Falls

City administration looks at possible 665-acre annexation

101 candles
July 8, 2020 1:07 a.m.

101 candles

Local man celebrates milestone birthday

This one is for the kids
July 8, 2020 1 a.m.

This one is for the kids

Three youth organizations get big donation

A new kind of holiday
July 4, 2020 1:07 a.m.

A new kind of holiday

Planning for a COVID-19 Fourth of July

July 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Rathdrum Days pushes forward

Despite changes, celebration will continue

Chris Arnold named Numerica’s Veteran Honoree of the Year
July 3, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Chris Arnold named Numerica’s Veteran Honoree of the Year

Chris Arnold named Numerica’s Veteran Honoree of the Year

PFPD and American Legion honor award winners
July 3, 2020 1:06 a.m.

PFPD and American Legion honor award winners

PFPD and American Legion honor award winners

Rathdrum looks to combine  City Hall, police, parks
July 2, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Rathdrum looks to combine City Hall, police, parks

Targets 30 acres on Lancaster Road

No Fair
July 1, 2020 1:09 a.m.

No Fair

Decision to cancel event called ‘heartbreaking’ but necessary

CDA man arrested on drug charges
July 1, 2020 1:06 a.m.

CDA man arrested on drug charges

A Coeur d’Alene man was recently arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine, destruction and concealment of evidence, and the introduction of major contraband into a correctional facility.

Grateful recognition and thankful hearts
July 1, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Grateful recognition and thankful hearts

Bad Dawg Inc. thanks law enforcement for service

The show must go on
June 30, 2020 1:07 a.m.

The show must go on

Harrison and Spirit Lake push forward with Fourth celebrations

Safe Passages provides help for abuse victims during pandemic
June 29, 2020 1:20 a.m.

Safe Passages provides help for abuse victims during pandemic

Safe Passages provides help for abuse victims during pandemic

Rathdrum business and American Legion donate flags
June 27, 2020 1:10 a.m.

Rathdrum business and American Legion donate flags

RATHDRUM — Mayor Vic Holmes believes locals could use a few reminders about the good people and the great pride of North Idaho.

Traffic stop turns into drug, stolen property arrest
June 26, 2020 1 a.m.

Traffic stop turns into drug, stolen property arrest

A Washington man was arrested by the Idaho State Police Tuesday evening for possession of a controlled substance, stolen property, and a counterfeit bill, felonies that carry up to 14 years in prison.

To wear, or not to wear
June 25, 2020 1:13 a.m.

To wear, or not to wear

Reaction mixed to Washington state’s new mask directive that begins Friday

June 25, 2020 1 a.m.

A holiday and a staycation

Chamber pushes forward with Festival at the Park celebration

Two heroes rescue two from helicopter crash near Rathdrum
June 24, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Two heroes rescue two from helicopter crash near Rathdrum

A pair of hero bystanders prevented disaster late Tuesday afternoon after rescuing two survivors of a helicopter crash near Rathdrum.

A different kind of Democrat
June 24, 2020 1:11 a.m.

A different kind of Democrat

Soto seeks First Congressional District seat

Behind bars
June 23, 2020 1:12 a.m.

Behind bars

Kootenai County Jail Museum opens for summer tours

June 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd’A man charged with domestic battery

A Coeur d’Alene man who police said threw a bookshelf at his girlfriend was released from jail after being arrested last week on a warrant.

Two Kootenai County CAP cadets ready to continue service
June 22, 2020 1:20 a.m.

Two Kootenai County CAP cadets ready to continue service

Kootenai County Civil Air Patrol cadets Erika Gallus and Carolyn Jackson are off on their next big adventure — serving the United States.

Rathdrum on to better days
June 19, 2020 1:11 a.m.

Rathdrum on to better days

Chamber of Commerce sees growth and good times ahead

Kootenai County Civil Air Patrol welcomes new commander
June 18, 2020 1:12 a.m.

Kootenai County Civil Air Patrol welcomes new commander

Kootenai County Civil Air Patrol welcomes new commander

June 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Growth could be coming to residential area

Post Falls City Council to hold virtual hearing on zoning proposal