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MADISON HARDY

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Recent Stories

June 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Assessing your greatest asset

Experts explain how your property assessment is done

Kootenai County property assessment explained

NIC responds to complaint
June 12, 2021 1:07 a.m.

NIC responds to complaint

National organization has 30 days to determine accreditation validation

National organization has 30 days to determine accreditation validation

June 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Government group goes back to 1996

Members of study explain how conclusions, recommendations were reached

Participants of first optional forms of government study share thoughts on county structure

June 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Meyer Market on the way

Rathdrum approved commercial project

Hayden cancels town hall
June 10, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Hayden cancels town hall

Rift on City Council erupts during public meeting

City council calls off town hall in split vote

A record year of state accomplishments
June 10, 2021 1:07 a.m.

A record year of state accomplishments

Governor lauds successful legislative session and $800 million surplus

June 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Group sues county over wake issue

Citizens file injunction against action on excessive wake resolution

Citizens file injunction against action on excessive wake resolution

Visitors flocking to the forest
June 9, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Visitors flocking to the forest

Even with pandemic waning, outdoors increasing in popularity

Increase in visitors has North Idaho national forest asking for respect and preparedness

Change of course
June 9, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Change of course

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization updates Huetter Corridor to meet needs

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization updates Huetter Corridor to meet needs

June 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Public comment for Huetter Corridor plan today

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization offers informational opportunity

It's a fake crash for high school kids, but the impact hits home
June 5, 2021 1:07 a.m.

It's a fake crash for high school kids, but the impact hits home

Lakeland High School seniors experience mock DUI cash ahead of graduation celebrations

Real estate realities in the Wild, Wild West
June 4, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Real estate realities in the Wild, Wild West

Experts remain hopeful that housing market won't stay crazy

Housing and development professionals talk growth in the KC

Fairgrounds steps right into virus haymaker
June 4, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Fairgrounds steps right into virus haymaker

Good deeds 'rewarded' with annual revenue way down

North Idaho State Fair reports stronger than typical sales ahead of August event

Form of government group drills into Idaho code
June 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Form of government group drills into Idaho code

Former county commissioners from 1996 study scheduled for interview next week

PF Council OKs annexation for more jobs, new school
June 3, 2021 1:06 a.m.

PF Council OKs annexation for more jobs, new school

Pair of urban renewal districts also gets city's blessing

Pleasant View area and downtown core expected newest Post Falls urban renewal districts

Near-drowning punctuates a day on the water
June 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Near-drowning punctuates a day on the water

Reporter witnesses sheriff's office experts in action

Kootenai County Marine Division prepare for busy year ahead

County: Budget additions won't fly
May 31, 2021 1:08 a.m.

County: Budget additions won't fly

Department heads worry about staff shortages, burnout

County cuts focus on retaining rather than recruiting

Governor rips McGeachin executive order
May 29, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Governor rips McGeachin executive order

North Idaho figures share criticism for potentially unlawful action

North Idaho figures share criticism for potentially unlawful action

May 29, 2021 1 a.m.

New software aims to speed up operations

Kootenai County Community Development offers training session late July

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 34: Headlines from 5/26 thru 5/28
May 28, 2021 2:04 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 34: Headlines from 5/26 thru 5/28

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 May 26 to 28.

United they stand
May 28, 2021 1:10 a.m.

United they stand

North Idaho College trustees take first steps following accreditation investigation

Key questions - and people - identified
May 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Key questions - and people - identified

Optional forms of government panel laying out path ahead

Optional forms of government study commission mapS out schedule for stakeholder interviews

A gift, not a privilege
May 27, 2021 1:07 a.m.

A gift, not a privilege

Commissioners and Spokane River resident express views on waterways ordinance

Commissioners and Spokane River resident express views on waterways ordinance

Preparation is key
May 27, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Preparation is key

City staff talk about growth in the River City

City staff talk about growth in the River City

Whittling down
May 26, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Whittling down

Fiscal year 2022 budget presents new challenges for Kootenai County

Fiscal year 2022 budget presents new challenges for Kootenai County

Water sports live on
May 26, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Water sports live on

Commissioner says wake surfing on Spokane River still possible following ordinance repeal

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 33: Headlines from 5/22 thru 5/25
May 25, 2021 2:19 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 33: Headlines from 5/22 thru 5/25

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 May 22 to 25.

Commissioners make waves on waterway decision
May 25, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Commissioners make waves on waterway decision

Split vote repeals 150-foot no excessive wake ordinance

Sheriff: One chance to get it right
May 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Sheriff: One chance to get it right

Norris explains why his office needs more funding

Norris calls for leaders to develop strategic plan to combat growth

NIC plans no tax hike
May 24, 2021 1:09 a.m.

NIC plans no tax hike

Budget expected to increase slightly for several reasons

North Idaho College anticipates financial strength in 2022

Urban renewal projects closer to bearing fruit
May 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Urban renewal projects closer to bearing fruit

Kootenai County discusses development with Post Falls

Kootenai County discusses development with Post Falls

May 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Public meeting on excessive wake Monday

Commissioner discuss year-old boating resolution

In the interest of transparency
May 21, 2021 1 a.m.

In the interest of transparency

Commissioners wait on response from central committees to livestream meetings

Commissioners wait on response from central committees to livestream meetings

Rathdrum growth: Four public hearings ahead
May 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Rathdrum growth: Four public hearings ahead

Public hearings on four project proposals Thursday at 6 p.m.

Athol man seeks permission to build internet tower
May 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Athol man seeks permission to build internet tower

Athol resident proposes a internet tower in his backyard

From land use to raccoons
May 20, 2021 1:07 a.m.

From land use to raccoons

Post Falls City Council approves two-decade long project in Tuesday meeting

Post Falls City Council approves two-decade long project in Tuesday meeting

Doctor: Virus aftermath a long-term business challenge
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Doctor: Virus aftermath a long-term business challenge

Health professional encourages businesses to prepare for life in the post COVID era

The first of many
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

The first of many

Optional forms of government study commission starts

Optional forms of government study commission starts

Kootenai County Career Fair Wednesday
May 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Kootenai County Career Fair Wednesday

Departments looking for new employees will be in attendance

May 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Public hearing on no-wake zone today

The restrict would cover entirety of Honeysuckle Bay

A once-in-a-generation opportunity
May 18, 2021 1 a.m.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity

County officials discuss American Rescue Plan grant

County officials discuss American Rescue Plan grant

Onward & Upward
May 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Onward & Upward

Women's conference inspires

Women's conference inspires

Kootenai Electric heads to Rathdrum
May 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Kootenai Electric heads to Rathdrum

New facility could be open in spring 2023

Electric cooperative purchases property for future facility

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 30: Headlines from 5/12 thru 5/14
May 14, 2021 1:57 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 30: Headlines from 5/12 thru 5/14

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Josh McDonald 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 May 12 to 14.

Hitting the (newly paved) road
May 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Hitting the (newly paved) road

Finished bridge will help Highway 41 motorists move

Highway 41 overpass opens north of Hayden Avenue

Fighting the ghosts of decisions past
May 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Fighting the ghosts of decisions past

Post Falls City Councilman fields questions from Responsible North Idaho Facebook group

Post Falls City Councilman fields questions from Responsible North Idaho Facebook group

Love, kindness and compassion
May 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Love, kindness and compassion

Health care heroes honored in first annual awards event

Health care heroes honored in first annual awards event

Good food, good community
May 13, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Good food, good community

Kootenai County Farmers' Market gives midweek boost to community

Kootenai County Farmers Market gives midweek boost to community

Form of government group gets ready to rock
May 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Form of government group gets ready to rock

Rules, history explained to volunteer members

Optional forms of government study commission starts Monday

May 13, 2021 1 a.m.

1,400-unit development gets OK

Post Falls City Council will have final say

Post Falls Planning and Zoning recommends 1,400 unit development