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MADISON HARDY

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Osprey, osprey … goose!
April 9, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Osprey, osprey … goose!

Mother goose moves into raptor neighborhood

Coeur d'Alene's osprey nest camera show an unexpected, but familiar, friend making themself at home

April 9, 2021 1 a.m.

Post Falls, Rathdrum reject citizen growth initiatives

Post Falls and Rathdrum reject citizen petitions

Growing every day
April 7, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Growing every day

Post Falls staff plan for several upcoming developments

Post Falls staff plan for several upcoming developments

And the survey says ...
April 7, 2021 1:08 a.m.

And the survey says ...

River residents don't want outright ban on wakes

Survey results inspire greater KCSO patrol on Spokane River

Commissioner opts out of frying pan
April 7, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Commissioner opts out of frying pan

After last week's 'ambush,' Brooks declines Reagan Republican invite

Commissioner backs out of keynote presentation following unfavorable email chain

County picks 6 finalists for health board seat
April 6, 2021 1:09 a.m.

County picks 6 finalists for health board seat

Also revisits process for form of government panel

County commissioners talk Board of Health and ad hoc committee recommendations

A hot-take on excessive wake
April 6, 2021 1:07 a.m.

A hot-take on excessive wake

Sheriff Bob Norris talks to residents about boating issues

Sheriff Bob Norris talks to residents about boating issues

Keeping the peace
April 3, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Keeping the peace

Rathdrum ranked in Top 10 safest Idaho cities

Rathdrum ranked in Top 10 safest Idaho cities

What's on the menu? Roast commissioner
April 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

What's on the menu? Roast commissioner

Bill Brooks faces heat in GOP kitchen over government structure efforts

Alternative form of government study the main course at Republican women's monthly luncheon

Church: Not in that neighborhood
April 2, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Church: Not in that neighborhood

Commissioners deny 42,000-square-foot church project

Water takes center stage
April 1, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Water takes center stage

Group focuses on conserving river, aquifer for drinking and sprinkling

Water conservation specialist talk about Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer

Preserving Prairie
March 31, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Preserving Prairie

One man's mission is to keep some land for growing food

Former arborist hopes to turn prairie into agricultural preserve

More than a box of cookies
March 31, 2021 1:06 a.m.

More than a box of cookies

Girl Scouts, 109 years of developing strong women

18 apply for one health board seat
March 30, 2021 1:07 a.m.

18 apply for one health board seat

Commissioner Duncan seeks to open second seat by replacing physician

Kootenai County Commissioners consider Panhandle Health District applications

On the road with Gov. Little
March 30, 2021 1:06 a.m.

On the road with Gov. Little

Outlines transportation plans with local leaders

Gov. Brad Little talks transportation funding initiatives

On the hunt for candy-filled eggs
March 30, 2021 1 a.m.

On the hunt for candy-filled eggs

Check out these free Easter events for a hip-hoppity good time

'The world doesn't run by itself'
March 27, 2021 1 a.m.

'The world doesn't run by itself'

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Middle East addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Middle East addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 15: Headlines from 3/20 thru 3/23 podcast Episode 16: Headlines from 3/24 thru 3/26
March 26, 2021 11:43 a.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 15: Headlines from 3/20 thru 3/23 podcast Episode 16: Headlines from 3/24 thru 3/26

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 March 24 to 26.

'I don't work for you, Greg'
March 26, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'I don't work for you, Greg'

Tension between North Idaho College board of trustees continues

Tension between North Idaho College board of trustees continues

Not strictly for seniors
March 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Not strictly for seniors

Rathdrum unveils community center for everybody

Rathdrum Community Center is open for business

Mineral Ridge closing for rehab
March 25, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Mineral Ridge closing for rehab

January windstorm made popular trail 'look like bomb went off'

Popular scenic trail system will see a lot of activity this April - but not from hikers

Citizens sound off on Rathdrum comp plan
March 24, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Citizens sound off on Rathdrum comp plan

Some say there should be limits on development

Rathdrum Comprehensive Plan offers citizens opportunity to give input on growth

Next up: County government committee selection
March 24, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Next up: County government committee selection

Alternative forms of government to begin member selection process next week

Carrying on the legacy
March 23, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Carrying on the legacy

Local women's groups reflect on Women's History Month

Local women's groups reflect on Women's History Month

Opening the lines of communication
March 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Opening the lines of communication

Commissioners discuss limitations ahead of alternative forms of government workshop

Wolf population gets reprieve
March 21, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Wolf population gets reprieve

Bill to kill 1,000 dies, IDFG will continue to monitor

Bill to free-for-all hunt wolves goes nowhere

ITD offers to help clear local vehicle registration backlog
March 19, 2021 1:09 a.m.

ITD offers to help clear local vehicle registration backlog

State agency takes on burden of local backlogs

Assessing tough situation, Kovacs looks for help
March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Assessing tough situation, Kovacs looks for help

County on look out for appraisers and chief deputy assessor

Vaccine available at Safeway, Albertsons pharmacies
March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Vaccine available at Safeway, Albertsons pharmacies

Pharmacies currently administering Moderna doses at six Panhandle location

March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

County postpones church deliberations

Commissioners should revisit issue April 1

Post Falls denies Tullamore annex request
March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Post Falls denies Tullamore annex request

Traffic cited as chief concern against 170-unit project

Post Falls city council denies 20-acre annexation proposal

NIC invests $8.1M in health science expansion
March 17, 2021 1:08 a.m.

NIC invests $8.1M in health science expansion

NIC approves $8.1 million building expansion

Fire district starts $14.9 million bond campaign
March 17, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Fire district starts $14.9 million bond campaign

Funding would help meet growing population demands

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

County schedules town hall for March 31

Commissioner will discuss $20 courthouse building

NIC honors local women making a difference
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

NIC honors local women making a difference

NIC recognizing notable local women for Women's History Month

Looking for sanctuary
March 16, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Looking for sanctuary

Duncan brings forward resolution to protect Second Amendment rights

Commissioner Leslie Duncan brings forward resolution to protect Second Amendment rights

March 16, 2021 1 a.m.

County looks again at excessive wakes

Policy adopted last May could change this summer

Commissioners express differing opinions on no-excessive wake zones

Economist: Idaho flexes financial muscle
March 15, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Economist: Idaho flexes financial muscle

State's fewer coronavirus restrictions have helped, Faucher says

Economists expect U.S. economy to surpass pre-pandemic levels

March 13, 2021 1 a.m.

42,000 square feet of contention

Proposal for new church draws community criticism

Commissioner to make final decision next week

TITANS of TOURISM
March 12, 2021 1:08 a.m.

TITANS of TOURISM

Nobody in state does it better than North Idaho

Idaho Department of Commerce reports on travel industry after pandemic

Kids go to head of class
March 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Kids go to head of class

Students proudly lead parent conferences

Student-led conferences with both parents and children

Commissioner, citizens grapple with growth problems
March 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Commissioner, citizens grapple with growth problems

Facebook group meets with county commissioner on growth practices

March 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Fire districts look at impact fees for help

Growth pushes emergency service providers to the brink

No, this won't be easy
March 10, 2021 1:07 a.m.

No, this won't be easy

Bylaws exercise proves stressful for commissioners

Kootenai County commissioners differ on study commission bylaws

Free ice cream — the best kind
March 9, 2021 1 a.m.

Free ice cream — the best kind

Tips will go to Idaho Youth Ranch

Panhandle Cone & Coffee giving away free ice cream for a good cause

KEA hires new leader, focuses on lake, other issues
March 9, 2021 1 a.m.

KEA hires new leader, focuses on lake, other issues

Shelley Austin ready to make waves in position

Wolf kill bill in limbo
March 6, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Wolf kill bill in limbo

Legislation would extend harvest season, could reduce population by 1,000

House Bill that would deem animals as predators sits in committee

'Betta Buddys' no friend to local waterways
March 5, 2021 1:07 a.m.

'Betta Buddys' no friend to local waterways

Authorities sound alarm on threat to rivers, lakes

Invasive species from the Ukraine found in Petco and Petsmart product

Pandemic could be business driver
March 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Pandemic could be business driver

Companies in other states show more interest in N. Idaho

County looks at offering incentives for relocating industry

Empowered women empower women
March 4, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Empowered women empower women

Founders of The Hive talk inspiring women through professional development