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MADISON HARDY

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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

Rathdrum traffic jams: If you can't beat 'em, move 'em
August 11, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Rathdrum traffic jams: If you can't beat 'em, move 'em

Officials look to signage for diluting city congestion

Officials look to signage for diluting city congestion

Crossing boundaries to fight fire
August 11, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Crossing boundaries to fight fire

Legislation introduced by Idaho Senator could help North Idaho forest management

August 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Optional Forms of Government meeting delayed

Officials cite increased rate of illness as cause

Zone changes seeing changes
August 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Zone changes seeing changes

Hayden staff to present possible amendments at council meeting tonight

Breaking the budget
August 7, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Breaking the budget

Two of three commissioners express hesitancy to 2022 budget expenses

Two of three commissioners express hesitancy to 2022 budget expenses

August 7, 2021 1 a.m.

DMV closed through Tuesday

COVID-19 exposure shuts down Coeur d'Alene office through the weekend

Quitting tobacco one word search at a time
August 7, 2021 1 a.m.

Quitting tobacco one word search at a time

Panhandle Health District offers unique program to cut nicotine addiction

Building a better bridge
August 7, 2021 1 a.m.

Building a better bridge

Missing boater safety signage should return to Black Creek Bay shortly

Missing boater safety signage should return to Black Creek Bay shortly

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 54: Headlines from 8/4 thru 8/6
August 6, 2021 11:50 a.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 54: Headlines from 8/4 thru 8/6

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 4-6.

Hayden budget beefs up public safety
August 6, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Hayden budget beefs up public safety

Reflects $80k more to sheriff's office

Hayden anticipate increased law enforcement funding in 2022

Hayden Canyon's next step approved
August 5, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Hayden Canyon's next step approved

City OKs 162 residential lots on almost 50 acres

City's largest land mass development moves into second stage

Prosecutor, coroner share views on county government structure
August 5, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Prosecutor, coroner share views on county government structure

County coroner and prosecuting attorney speak on experience in office

Traffic is sky high
August 4, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Traffic is sky high

County hears argument for control tower at CDA airport

Coeur d'Alene Airport administration to start conversations about control tower

Addicted to cigs? Free help is here
August 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Addicted to cigs? Free help is here

Nonprofit steps up for targeted groups

Nonprofit organization offers free services for nicotine addiction

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 53: Headlines from 7/31 thru 8/3 and interview with Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker
August 3, 2021 5:02 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 53: Headlines from 7/31 thru 8/3 and interview with Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker

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, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 31 to Aug. 3.

Hayden development director passes baton
August 3, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Hayden development director passes baton

City seeks new senior planner

August 3, 2021 1 a.m.

What's going on in Cougar Bay?

Decade long disagreement continues between state agency and business

Decade long disagreement continues between state agency and business

August 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Traffic, budgets and housing developments

Hayden City Council has packed agenda tonight

Hayden City Council meets at 5 p.m.

GOP rejects offer for livestream meetings
August 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

GOP rejects offer for livestream meetings

Chairman cites possible Idaho Code violation

County budget could reach $109M
August 1, 2021 1:08 a.m.

County budget could reach $109M

Represents $10M increase over current year

Kootenai County budget plans to grow by $10 million for 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 52: Headlines from 7/27 thru 7/30
July 30, 2021 3:41 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 52: Headlines from 7/27 thru 7/30

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 July 27-30.

Imagine Hayden rezoned
July 30, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Imagine Hayden rezoned

Residents voice concerns in open house

Residents voice concerns in open house

Key to different government: Not just efficiency, but cost
July 30, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Key to different government: Not just efficiency, but cost

Kootenai County officials give their take on government operations

Kootenai County officials give their take on government operations

Reading, leading, achieving
July 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Reading, leading, achieving

Program addresses 'summer slide' with young students

CDA Reads wraps up summer literacy program

Free school supplies at weekend events
July 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Free school supplies at weekend events

Local nonprofit offers goods and activities to those in need

Embracing Birch
July 29, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Embracing Birch

GOP group stands in support of John Birch Society

Republican Central Committee says if you don't like JBS, get out of party.

Fillios defends year-old meeting with Dems
July 29, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Fillios defends year-old meeting with Dems

Public figures respond to comments about video online

Massive water tower taking shape
July 29, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Massive water tower taking shape

23 years and 2 million gallons of water in the making

23 years and 2 million gallons of water in the making

Cd'A schools might discuss new mask recommendation
July 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Cd'A schools might discuss new mask recommendation

CdA School District currently not requiring face coverings

Fair warning: Bad behavior a bad idea
July 27, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Fair warning: Bad behavior a bad idea

After shooting at Oregon fair, local officials prepare for fun, safe event

Kootenai County Sheriff and Fairgrounds Manager affirm fair safety

Housing — where it is, where it could be
July 27, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Housing — where it is, where it could be

Surveys could be heading your way

Surveys on housing could be heading your way

Jazzed About Reading nets cruise ride
July 26, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Jazzed About Reading nets cruise ride

Program emphasizes how good books can change lives

Nonprofit rewards winning book report

Fire near Silverwood under control
July 25, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Fire near Silverwood under control

Theme park back to business as usual Saturday

Additional evacuations not anticipated

'So good to be back'
July 25, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'So good to be back'

Hayden Days parade draws rookies, veterans

Hayden Days draws love from residents after year hiatus

All together for Hayden Days
July 24, 2021 1 a.m.

All together for Hayden Days

City officials thankful for ability to be together

Worker housing one hot topic Monday
July 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Worker housing one hot topic Monday

Growth group hopes to have recommendations this fall

Monday meeting features updates from regional and local worker studies

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 50!: Headlines from 7/21 thru 7/23
July 23, 2021 3:11 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 50!: Headlines from 7/21 thru 7/23

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 July 21-23.

Brooks undaunted by recall effort
July 23, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Brooks undaunted by recall effort

Bill Brooks unphased by recent call to oust him

Democrat leader weighs in on forms of government
July 23, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Democrat leader weighs in on forms of government

Only recommendation: Minimize politics, emphasize qualifications

Democratic Central Committee chairman urges separation from ideological elections

Targeting the 'transportation desert '
July 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Targeting the 'transportation desert '

Progress reported on app to help folks get from point A to B

Kootenai County transit employee explains route planning application

Insult to injury: Trash atop garbage
July 22, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Insult to injury: Trash atop garbage

County dealing with 'epic summer' of illegal waste disposal

Rural sites continue to see overflow of garbage

Latest laurel for Genter: Grand Marshal
July 22, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Latest laurel for Genter: Grand Marshal

She'll help lead Hometown Heroes parade Saturday in Hayden

Hayden Days Grand Marshal and Distinguished Veteran of the Year reflect on Air Force career

July 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Harrison Old Time Picnic this weekend

Old-fashioned family-fun in the park starting Friday

July 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden Days Parade road closures announced

Government Way the focal point for event

Rapper rumblings reverberate
July 21, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Rapper rumblings reverberate

Nelly coming to North Idaho State Fair; he has fans and foes

Individuals express concern for rap artist performance in email chain

Post Falls leaders suggest path forward on property taxes
July 20, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Post Falls leaders suggest path forward on property taxes

Officials break down property tax distribution and possible solutions

BSU boss embraces 'blue turf thinking'
July 20, 2021 1:08 a.m.

BSU boss embraces 'blue turf thinking'

President Tromp a barrier-remover for students facing obstacles

Boise State University president takes first trip to the panhandle

The effects of mining 100 years later
July 20, 2021 1:06 a.m.

The effects of mining 100 years later

EPA reports on heavy metals in the Coeur d'Alene Basin

Property tax burden shifting from business to residential
July 18, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Property tax burden shifting from business to residential

The scales of commercial and residential property taxes continue to weigh heavier on the latter