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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
Post Falls, Rathdrum reject citizen growth initiatives
Post Falls and Rathdrum reject citizen petitions
Growing every day
Post Falls staff plan for several upcoming developments
Post Falls staff plan for several upcoming developments
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
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
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
Sheriff Bob Norris talks to residents about boating issues
Sheriff Bob Norris talks to residents about boating issues
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
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
Commissioners deny 42,000-square-foot church project
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
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
Girl Scouts, 109 years of developing strong women
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
Outlines transportation plans with local leaders
Gov. Brad Little talks transportation funding initiatives
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'
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
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'
Tension between North Idaho College board of trustees continues
Tension between North Idaho College board of trustees continues
Not strictly for seniors
Rathdrum unveils community center for everybody
Rathdrum Community Center is open for business
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
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
Alternative forms of government to begin member selection process next week
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
Commissioners discuss limitations ahead of alternative forms of government workshop
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
State agency takes on burden of local backlogs
Assessing tough situation, Kovacs looks for help
County on look out for appraisers and chief deputy assessor
Vaccine available at Safeway, Albertsons pharmacies
Pharmacies currently administering Moderna doses at six Panhandle location
County postpones church deliberations
Commissioners should revisit issue April 1
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
NIC approves $8.1 million building expansion
Fire district starts $14.9 million bond campaign
Funding would help meet growing population demands
County schedules town hall for March 31
Commissioner will discuss $20 courthouse building
NIC honors local women making a difference
NIC recognizing notable local women for Women's History Month
Looking for sanctuary
Duncan brings forward resolution to protect Second Amendment rights
Commissioner Leslie Duncan brings forward resolution to protect Second Amendment rights
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
State's fewer coronavirus restrictions have helped, Faucher says
Economists expect U.S. economy to surpass pre-pandemic levels
42,000 square feet of contention
Proposal for new church draws community criticism
Commissioner to make final decision next week
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
Students proudly lead parent conferences
Student-led conferences with both parents and children
Commissioner, citizens grapple with growth problems
Facebook group meets with county commissioner on growth practices
Fire districts look at impact fees for help
Growth pushes emergency service providers to the brink
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
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
Shelley Austin ready to make waves in position
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
Authorities sound alarm on threat to rivers, lakes
Invasive species from the Ukraine found in Petco and Petsmart product
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
Founders of The Hive talk inspiring women through professional development