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MADISON HARDY

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Sheriff seeks $4.8M budget increase
May 12, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Sheriff seeks $4.8M budget increase

Commissioner says massive hike won't fly

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office seeks big increase

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Lyrics for Libraries will raise facility funds

Community Library Network Foundation to host fundraiser Friday

A Post Falls lament
May 11, 2021 1:08 a.m.

A Post Falls lament

Two residents pine for days before growth changed everything

Two Post Falls residents reflect on influx of housing developments in the city

AIDS Coalition reaches out with new program
May 11, 2021 1 a.m.

AIDS Coalition reaches out with new program

In wake of COVID, testing can be done by mail

North Idaho AIDS Coalition adapts to COVID-19 with new outreach programs

Growth grumblings rise in Rathdrum
May 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Growth grumblings rise in Rathdrum

Some question city's direction during town hall on comprehensive plan

Some question city's direction during town hall on comprehensive plan

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 28: Headlines from 5/5 thru 5/7
May 7, 2021 3 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 28: Headlines from 5/5 thru 5/7

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 5 to 7.

The fate of the big blue lake
May 7, 2021 1:08 a.m.

The fate of the big blue lake

Second study session ends with focus on Lake Cd'A health

Study committee reflects on presentation data

Post Falls OKs impact fee plan
May 6, 2021 1 a.m.

Post Falls OKs impact fee plan

Post Falls council to review outdated improvement plans

May 6, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID-19 vaccination walk-ins now available

Safeway and Albertsons pharmacies offering all three FDA approved vaccines

May 6, 2021 1 a.m.

Forest fires impact on water quality

National Academies of Sciences continues day two of Lake Coeur d'Alene study discussion

National Academies of Sciences continues day two of Lake Coeur d'Alene study discussion

Home business runs afoul of city code
May 5, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Home business runs afoul of city code

PF woman stands up for her She Shed

Post Falls crafter hopes to save her haven

Farmers Market season here at last
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Farmers Market season here at last

Starting Friday, fans can sample three markets each week

Athol Farmers' Market begins Friday

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Phosphorus numbers troubling

National Academy of Sciences study talks element levels in Coeur d'Alene Basin

National Academy of Sciences study talks element levels in Coeur d'Alene Basin

May 4, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Lake Cd'A under microscope, take 2

Intensive water quality study resumes today

Public invited to attend meetings this week

Forms of government group about to get going
May 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Forms of government group about to get going

County commissioners talk the study and public transportation during Monday meeting

Freedom Fighters
May 2, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Freedom Fighters

New group aims to protect rights

Books on the shelf
May 2, 2021 1:10 a.m.

Books on the shelf

Library officials stand by selection, place responsibility in hands of readers

May 2, 2021 1 a.m.

Beyond the Call of Duty

Bus remembering fallen soldiers to stop in Coeur d'Alene

In Idaho, cattle can conquer wolves
May 1, 2021 1:40 a.m.

In Idaho, cattle can conquer wolves

Bill awaits gov's signature before opening wolf-hunting floodgates

Backers of bill believe it will better Idaho economy

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 26: Headlines from 4/28 thru 4/30
April 30, 2021 2:29 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 26: Headlines from 4/28 thru 4/30

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 April 28 to 30.

Complaint against NIC could impact accreditation
April 30, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Complaint against NIC could impact accreditation

Civil rights, academic freedom issues cited

Civil rights complaint brings question to NIC accreditation

Residents' worries
April 29, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Residents' worries

Five-hour planning and zoning meeting sends projects to city council

Five-hour planning and zoning meeting sends projects to city council

April 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Working on the railroad

Group looks at expanding passenger trains in North Idaho

A bubble that won't pop
April 29, 2021 1 a.m.

A bubble that won't pop

Housing market has light on the horizon

Hitting the road to vaccinate
April 28, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Hitting the road to vaccinate

Mobile teams preparing to reach those who want vaccine

Panhandle Health District plans mobile outreach

Participants named for study of optional forms of government
April 27, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Participants named for study of optional forms of government

Nine individuals plus alternates will conduct analysis

Nine individuals plus alternates will conduct analysis

Building this city
April 27, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Building this city

Post Falls Planning and Zoning will discuss development on approximately 670 acres of land

Post Falls Planning and Zoning will discuss development on approximately 670 acres of land

April 27, 2021 1 a.m.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation Scholarship open

$14,000 to go back to community youth

SmartCode for Dummies
April 26, 2021 1:08 a.m.

SmartCode for Dummies

Post Falls says maybe regulations weren't so smart after all

Post Falls council reflects on past zoning regulations

FAQs now answered on Post Falls growth
April 26, 2021 1:07 a.m.

FAQs now answered on Post Falls growth

Post Falls releases FAQ sheet on growth management

Fillios takes turn with hot potato
April 23, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Fillios takes turn with hot potato

Commissioner explains nuts, bolts of form of government process

Commissioner Chris Fillios talks optional forms of government

The air we breathe
April 22, 2021 1:09 a.m.

The air we breathe

Region rated 11th worst in nation in air quality study

Wildfire smoke significant player in local outdoor air pollution

Big year for a county getting bigger
April 21, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Big year for a county getting bigger

Commissioners laud progress, outline challenges ahead

County commissioner talk the past and future for the Kootenai Community

Bank robbery in Post Falls
April 20, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Bank robbery in Post Falls

Police seek citizens' help in identifying suspect

First time in seven years the crime has occurred in River City

Commissioners to pick panel themselves
April 20, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Commissioners to pick panel themselves

Form of government ad hoc trio dissolved

Commissioner to nominate study commission participants Monday

Post Falls Chamber shows appreciation for education system
April 19, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Post Falls Chamber shows appreciation for education system

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce shows appreciation for education system

What are their options?
April 17, 2021 1 a.m.

What are their options?

Commissioners to discuss ad hoc committee Monday

Commissioners to discuss ad hoc committee Monday

Hitting the road to manage growth
April 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Hitting the road to manage growth

County looks at broad plan with cities as key players

Kootenai County to seek input on management plan

PHD board of health nominee announced
April 16, 2021 1:08 a.m.

PHD board of health nominee announced

Jessica Jameson, M.D., county pick for district official

Rathdrum mayor lauds progress
April 16, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Rathdrum mayor lauds progress

Holmes says one goal, though, is more commercial opportunity

2021 State of the Community Luncheon highlights Rathdrum's strengths

Vandals mess up field of dreams
April 15, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Vandals mess up field of dreams

But Rathdrum responds, restores Little League field for Saturday opener

How an estimated $2,500 of damage at Lion's Fields brought the community together

April 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Initiative rejection: Supporters don't accept 'no'

Issue is what they deem irresponsible growth in Post Falls, Rathdrum

Writers of the Post Falls and Rathdrum citizen growth plan share their piece

Library trustee candidate — a Republican — decries GOP tactics
April 14, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Library trustee candidate — a Republican — decries GOP tactics

Says he's blacklisted because he wouldn't promise to censor materials

Bob Fish says standing up, speaking out will cost him.

Eberlein has left the table
April 14, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Eberlein has left the table

Ad hoc selection committee makes little progress in nomination process

Ad hoc selection committee makes little progress in nomination process

April 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Citylink expands its reach

Residents invited to take transportation survey

Citylink North release public survey to address needs

April 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Less for locals

$80 million transportation bill passes Senate committee

$80 million transportation bill passes Senate committee

Built on handshakes and trust
April 12, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Built on handshakes and trust

Jerry's Body Shop closes after 60 years of service

Jerry's Body Shop closes after 60 years of service

Street Thugs at it again
April 10, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Street Thugs at it again

Barbers pitching in after long pandemic pause

Street Thug get back to business

Growth tool kit
April 10, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Growth tool kit

Study on managing Kootenai County's development published by planning staff

Study on managing Kootenai County's development published by planning staff

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 20: Headlines from 4/7 thru 4/9
April 9, 2021 2:35 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 20: Headlines from 4/7 thru 4/9

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 April 7 to 9.