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MADISON HARDY

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Old Glory and Gold Star gratitude
September 12, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Old Glory and Gold Star gratitude

9/11 event shines light on heroes, features families of lost ones

Speakers honor law enforcement and Gold Star families

Say it ain't so, Joe
September 11, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Say it ain't so, Joe

Elected officials sound off against Biden mandate

Leaders believe the executive order won't solve the problem

Duffy takes PHD controls
September 11, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Duffy takes PHD controls

Longtime health care professional named district director

Don Duffy continues PHD service he started in 2014.

September 11, 2021 1 a.m.

The race for office begins - or for some, ends

Candidate submissions for Nov. 2 election closes

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 64: Headlines from 9/8 thru 9/10
September 10, 2021 3:57 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 64: Headlines from 9/8 thru 9/10

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from Sept. 8-10.

"We've reached our limit"
September 10, 2021 1:09 a.m.

"We've reached our limit"

Local officials band together for collaborative COVID-19 response plan

Don't give up elected positions, speakers say
September 10, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Don't give up elected positions, speakers say

Need for elected officials takes center stage

September 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Study panel hears conflict-of-interest charge

Members discuss Bruce Mattare's candidacy for county office

Lawmakers voice opposition to vaccine mandates
September 8, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Lawmakers voice opposition to vaccine mandates

Resolution from Idaho Republican Party calls for legislature to reconvene

September 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Solid Waste facilities to close early Sept. 12

Department aims to show appreciation for employees

North Idaho hospitals implement crisis standards
September 7, 2021 1:37 p.m.

North Idaho hospitals implement crisis standards

State cites rising COVID-19 cases, staffing and equipment shortages

Another record-breaking election year
September 4, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Another record-breaking election year

Candidates announced for November ballot

Candidates announced for November ballot

September 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Search for water quality projects begins

Proposals designed for quick implementation and high phosphorus reduction top priority

City of Hayden seeks nominations for 2021 distinguished veteran
September 4, 2021 1 a.m.

City of Hayden seeks nominations for 2021 distinguished veteran

Applications open until Oct. 1

September 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Elections Office seeks poll workers

Application available on Kootenai County website

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 62: Headlines from 9/1 thru 9/3
September 3, 2021 2:35 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 62: Headlines from 9/1 thru 9/3

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from Sept. 1-3.

Idaho GOP bursts Bircher bubble
September 3, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Idaho GOP bursts Bircher bubble

State group rejects both proposals made by KCRCC

Resolution passed unanimously by Kootenai County Republican Central Committee fails at state level

Dodgeball bouts in doubt
September 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Dodgeball bouts in doubt

Pick-up games at McEuen Park draw permit notice from city

Dodgeball players work with city to continue use of McEuen tennis courts

League of Women Voters to publish online voters guide
September 2, 2021 1:07 a.m.

League of Women Voters to publish online voters guide

League of Women Voters announces new nonpartisan website launching in October

"There's help out there"
September 1, 2021 1:06 a.m.

"There's help out there"

Regional organizations bring awareness to substance abuse

'Gem' of Cougar Bay preserved
September 1, 2021 1 a.m.

'Gem' of Cougar Bay preserved

Bureau of Land Management purchases 88-acres of Lake Coeur d'Alene property

Hayden Business Expo highlights growing community
September 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden Business Expo highlights growing community

Vendor and sponsor spots still open

August 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Vigil for Idahoans lost to overdose today

International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31

DeLange appointed to federal advisory committee
August 28, 2021 1 a.m.

DeLange appointed to federal advisory committee

Hayden councilwoman will provide insight environmental issues impacting small communities

August 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Athol land exchange near completion

But resident with higher bid is frustrated; lawsuit possible

Resident owner believes sale price is too low

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 60: Headlines from 8/25 thru 8/27
August 27, 2021 3:06 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 60: Headlines from 8/25 thru 8/27

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from August 25-27.

Lake advisory committee dives into action
August 27, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Lake advisory committee dives into action

Solicitation for projects to protect the Coeur d'Alene Basin opens next week

Airport director pitches joint-powers plan
August 26, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Airport director pitches joint-powers plan

If approved, new board would oversee CDA airport operations

Joint Powers Agreement could divide authority between county and cities

August 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden delays zone change

Council hopes to work with community for future implementation

August 26, 2021 1 a.m.

NIC trustees meet today

Agenda includes mask mandate and president contract

Commissioners approve $108.9 million budget
August 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Commissioners approve $108.9 million budget

Sheriff's Office employees call for wage increases

August 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden OKs 3% property tax hike

Hayden City Council approves $39.5 million budget

'The biggest bang for the buck'
August 26, 2021 1 a.m.

'The biggest bang for the buck'

Health Corridor transportation projects nearing stakeholder review

Health Corridor transportation projects nearing stakeholder review

August 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Group goal: Roofs over workers' heads

Regional Housing & Growth Partnership looks to help working class

Regional Housing & Growth Partnership looks to help working class

August 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Public comment meeting set on forms of government

Kootenai County Sheriff interview tentatively rescheduled

Crowd welcomes Nelly to Findlay Arena
August 24, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Crowd welcomes Nelly to Findlay Arena

10-day North Idaho State Fair continues today

'Justice is bleeding'
August 23, 2021 1:09 a.m.

'Justice is bleeding'

County nearing decisions on expansion plans

Funding source for county facility expansion still up for debate

Census confirmation: Our county is booming
August 22, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Census confirmation: Our county is booming

New growth alone over past 10 years bigger than 33 Idaho counties

Kootenai County growth according to the 2020 U.S. Census

New group's goal: Boost Lake CDA's health
August 21, 2021 1:07 a.m.

New group's goal: Boost Lake CDA's health

Governor appoints, funds special committee of North Idahoans

Idaho governor establishes advisory committee to preserve Lake Coeur d'Alene

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 58: Headlines from 8/18 thru 8/20
August 20, 2021 4:35 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 58: Headlines from 8/18 thru 8/20

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from August 18-20.

Elect, don't hire county officials
August 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Elect, don't hire county officials

That's key to checks and balances, county panel is told

Former county officials outline pros and cons of government operations

Coffee, cars and camaraderie
August 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Coffee, cars and camaraderie

Fledgling CDA club growing bigger by the week

Group hopes to continue hot rods for generations to come

August 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Public invited to Health Corridor virtual open house tonight

Staff to present draft study results for transportation plan implementation

Masters of their fate
August 18, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Masters of their fate

Elizabeth Smart and Marie Widmyer inspire audience at CDA Regional Chamber Women's Luncheon

Elizabeth Smart and Marie Widmyer inspire audience at CDA Regional Chamber Women's Luncheon

Five U.S. 95 intersections to close Thursday
August 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Five U.S. 95 intersections to close Thursday

Construction near Granite Hill takes "major milestone"

Misinformation effort snuffed out
August 17, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Misinformation effort snuffed out

Target is county's optional forms of government commission

County officials respond to misinformation spread over weekend

The less obvious property tax pain
August 15, 2021 1:09 a.m.

The less obvious property tax pain

Longtime resident laments wildlife loss as tax bills grow

Spirit Lake resident expresses concern for wildlife and property taxes

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 56: Headlines from 8/11 thru 8/13
August 13, 2021 1:30 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 56: Headlines from 8/11 thru 8/13

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from August 11-13.

Local lawyer makes his case for AG
August 13, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Local lawyer makes his case for AG

Local attorney talks campaign for state office

Hayden grapples with zoning changes
August 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden grapples with zoning changes

Hayden City Council approves amendments but press pause on path toward implementation