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MADISON HARDY

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Jackals, dogs and politics
July 16, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Jackals, dogs and politics

Study group discussion on form of government gets snarly

Brooks and Fillios take the hot seat at Optional Forms of Government meeting

Hayden City Council approves subdivision
July 15, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Hayden City Council approves subdivision

Board hopes development is step in right direction

Board hopes development is step in right direction

Life is a marathon; walk it
July 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Life is a marathon; walk it

Cd'A woman celebrates 80th birthday with 70th half marathon

70 half marathons later, Bonnie Sandford strides into 80

Coeur d'Alene Lake study resumes Monday
July 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene Lake study resumes Monday

Virtual event part of analysis of potential problems in the water

National Academy of Sciences will hear presentation from Environmental Protection Agency

Hayden Meadows hearing tonight
July 13, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Hayden Meadows hearing tonight

Council to decide proposed soccer field to neighborhood development

Subdivision on city council agenda

A match made in North Idaho
July 12, 2021 1:09 a.m.

A match made in North Idaho

Teacher-prep program links LCSC, Post Falls School District

LCSC program provides hands-on opportunities for educators

House Bill 389 — a bump in the property tax road
July 11, 2021 1:09 a.m.

House Bill 389 — a bump in the property tax road

Taxing entities dealing with a whole new set of rules

Legislation throws districts for a loop during budget season

Unaffiliated
July 10, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Unaffiliated

County Commissioner Bill Brooks severs himself from GOP

County Commissioner Bill Brooks severs himself from GOP

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 46: Headlines from 7/7 thru 7/9
July 9, 2021 4:10 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 46: Headlines from 7/7 thru 7/9

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 7-9.

The cost of public safety
July 9, 2021 1:08 a.m.

The cost of public safety

Hayden law enforcement contract still in negotiations, officials hopeful

Hayden law enforcement contract still in negotiations, officials hopeful

Former, current commissioners respectfully disagree
July 9, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Former, current commissioners respectfully disagree

Green says form of county government can still be more efficient

Optional forms of government interview highlights operational improvements without uprooting structure

Waterway citations on the rise
July 8, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Waterway citations on the rise

Despite hectic holiday activity, no injuries reported

Fourth of July weekend busiest year on record for KCSO

County: New rule does not ban wake-surfing
July 7, 2021 1:06 a.m.

County: New rule does not ban wake-surfing

Sheriff given discretion in deciding on possible infractions

Law enforcement will make final call on Spokane River wakes

Local Dems OK livestreaming  meetings
July 6, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Local Dems OK livestreaming meetings

GOP still has questions before accepting transparency offer

Commissioners awaiting questions from Republican central committee

Sweet view of big blue
July 4, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Sweet view of big blue

Monday's a somber anniversary of mid-air miscommunication

New business offering scenic tours of North Idaho

Keeping a watchful eye on the water
July 2, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Keeping a watchful eye on the water

KCSO plans for season of aggressive enforcement

Form of government group hears argument for quality elected officials
July 2, 2021 1 a.m.

Form of government group hears argument for quality elected officials

Optional forms of government interview KCRCC chairman and Kootenai County Treasurer

Amador analyzes longest session ever
July 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Amador analyzes longest session ever

Coeur d'Alene lawmaker reflects on 2021 actions

July 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Rathdrum well engine overheats during extreme temperatures

Citizens asked to conserve through Friday afternoon

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 43: Headlines from 6/26 thru 6/29
June 30, 2021 2:57 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 43: Headlines from 6/26 thru 6/29

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 June 26-29.

June 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Cut the lights and conserve your water

Officials and utility companies advise residents act moderately during extreme weather

June 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Different waterways, different rules

Fernan and Lower Twin Lakes maintain 150-foot ordinance, Spokane River decision pushed

Fernan and Lower Twin Lakes maintain 150-foot ordinance, Spokane River decision pushed

Preservation and planning on the prairie
June 29, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Preservation and planning on the prairie

Rathdrum Prairie takes center stage in third regional partnership meeting

June 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Water, electricity conservation efforts requested

Local groups ask resident cooperation during extreme weather

Tough as iron
June 28, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Tough as iron

Locals reflect on Ironman triathlon

Showing support for the iron-clad
June 28, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Showing support for the iron-clad

Onlookers of Ironman triathlon cheer on athletes as they endure Sunday race

VRBO a four-letter word to neighbors
June 27, 2021 1:08 a.m.

VRBO a four-letter word to neighbors

Vacation rentals a nightmare to some

KC reviews short-term vacation rentals

Tribe taps brakes on development
June 26, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Tribe taps brakes on development

Even small subdivision requests face scrutiny in age of rapid growth

Coeur d'Alene Tribe opens dialogue on land use management

Rathdrum says no to proposed housing project
June 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Rathdrum says no to proposed housing project

Topic of 'affordable housing' stirs debate

Annexation application fails at Rathdrum council meeting, raises concerns about housing

New-car conundrum
June 25, 2021 1:08 a.m.

New-car conundrum

Demand sky high, inventory rock bottom - and here's why

Automotive shortage an hidden repercussion of COVID-19

Burning restricted ahead of scorching holiday week
June 25, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Burning restricted ahead of scorching holiday week

Officials urge residents to practice safe firework use

Form of government analysts weigh pros, cons
June 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Form of government analysts weigh pros, cons

Participants in study 25 years ago shed light on recommendations

Optional forms of government commission drill deeper into 1996 study

Envisioning CdA's new comprehensive plan
June 24, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Envisioning CdA's new comprehensive plan

Project contributors gather public input before starting revisions

Project contributors gather public input before starting revisions

Hayden P&Z OKs new neighborhood
June 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden P&Z OKs new neighborhood

Commissioners weigh growth concerns with strong plan

Hayden Meadows Estates receive recommendation from planning and zoning

A dam problem
June 23, 2021 1:08 a.m.

A dam problem

Avista warns of public safety issue; wants stricter ordinance

Avista Utilities expresses interest in increasing public safety measures on Post Falls Dam

Celebrating the safe way
June 22, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Celebrating the safe way

Officials advise extra fireworks precautions amid dry spell

Officials advise extra fireworks precautions amid dry spell

June 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Community input for Envision Cd'A wanted

Open house on CdA Comprehensive Plan Wednesday

The magic of gift giving
June 21, 2021 1:07 a.m.

The magic of gift giving

Women's Gift Alliance unloads $85,000 on five organizations

Women's Gift Alliance awards $85,000 of grant funding to five local organizations

Health Corridor URD focuses on transportation
June 19, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Health Corridor URD focuses on transportation

Public raised concerns about impacts to surrounding area

Public raised concerns about impacts to surrounding area

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 40: Headlines from 6/16 thru 6/18
June 18, 2021 4:19 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 40: Headlines from 6/16 thru 6/18

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 June 16-18.

June 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Pig in the Park this Sunday

Father's Day celebration for the whole family

A typical year? Not for this guy
June 18, 2021 1 a.m.

A typical year? Not for this guy

Assessor dives into challenges he faced in first year on job

County Assessor Bela Kovacs looks back on first year in office and ahead at assessment season

Officials say it's time for nonresidents to pay
June 17, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Officials say it's time for nonresidents to pay

Parks, waterways awash in out-of-staters

Fee increases topic of discussion as outdoor recreation sites see influx of out-of-state visitors

June 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Health Corridor public hearing tonight

Questions period to follow stakeholder presentation

June 17, 2021 1 a.m.

New study takes stab at growth issues

Contributions by H&G Partnership, University of Idaho, CDAEDC and Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance

High-density, high praise
June 16, 2021 1:06 a.m.

High-density, high praise

Proposed annexation along Spokane River receives vote of approval by council

U.S. 95 traffic rerouted, construction next two nights
June 15, 2021 1 a.m.

U.S. 95 traffic rerouted, construction next two nights

Idaho Transportation Department moves into final stage of Garwood Road overpass project

Boaters, this class is for you
June 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Boaters, this class is for you

It's free, but most water travelers avoid this safety measure

Marine law enforcement says classes are underutilized

NIC buys property, preparing for growth
June 14, 2021 1:09 a.m.

NIC buys property, preparing for growth

College leases out some of its recent acquisitions

North Idaho College purchase residential property for future growth

Sheriff: Hayden needs a cop boost
June 13, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Sheriff: Hayden needs a cop boost

City's low-tax structure hasn't allowed adding public safety measures

Kootenai County Sheriff says Hayden public safety plan is unsustainable