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Coeur d'Alene eyes higher fees
Council expected to vote on proposed increases Nov. 3
Rates for municipal parking, boat moorings, special events and even goat grazing permits could be restructured. Coeur d’Alene’s General Services Committee discussed on Monday possibly increasing a long list of fees that could generate up to $100,000 more in annual revenue, and that’s just for parking.
NOV NIBJ: A young entrepreneur’s journey
What business citizenship means for Burger Dock, Florette owner Claire Hartwig
In business, you’re only as strong as your relationships. “It usually comes back around in some capacity,” said Claire Hartwig, owner of Burger Dock and Florette in Coeur d’Alene, as well Burger Dock in Sandpoint. “Whether it’s collaborating with downtown businesses, or donating gift cards … whatever it is, I think you have to have that symbiotic nature when you’re a part of a smaller downtown.”
Would tiny homes cure big housing headaches?
Dwelling units still prohibited within Coeur d’Alene limits
Some Western towns are taking a “Little House on the Prairie” to new lengths. To mitigate rising market costs, the Kalispell City Council in Montana officially added tiny homes to its municipal code earlier this week. Back in Idaho, meanwhile, places like Moscow and Boise have various allowances for tiny home neighborhoods.
Idaho Liberty Bell coming to Coeur d’Alene
Tour also includes neighboring cities and counties
The bell, currently back in Boise for an 18-day break, is scheduled to visit many North Idaho communities later this month. Stops include Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum and Athol, as well as Bonner and Shoshone counties.
Behind the camera
Meet Coeur d’Alene TV Production Manager Mike Dziak
Mike Dziak, the city of Coeur d’Alene’s newest TV production manager, grew up in Spokane and attended grade and high school there. He went on to gain a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in Pullman and a master's degree from Gonzaga University.
‘Definitely meaningful’: Coeur d’Alene Tribe reflects on death of ‘Smoke Signals’ actor Tom Skerritt
Coeur d’Alene Tribe reflects on death of ‘Smoke Signals’ actor Tom Skerritt
It’s one of Indigenous cinema's most publicly quoted parts ever: “Hey, Victor!” The film? “Smoke Signals,” shot on location on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation. Written by Sherman Alexie of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, North Idaho’s Silver Screen moment included none other than actor Tom Skerritt. Skerritt, playing the wry but practical police chief, died in his Seattle home on Wednesday. He was 93.
Group requests ICE resistance resolution from Coeur d’Alene
Police chief says city has no plans to partner with federal agency
An advocacy group fighting racism and civil injustice wants Coeur d’Alene to take a stance against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Members of North-Idaho-based nonprofit Idaho for All told City Council members on Tuesday that an official resolution should locally restrict ICE’s “heavy-handed and intimidating” nationwide conduct.
High on authority: Should Idaho citizen-led initiatives over drug laws be kept?
Should Idaho citizen-led initiatives over drug laws be kept?
This isn’t simply a question of whether someone can one day legally scarf down a pot brownie on Sherman Avenue. “It would essentially be the voters of Idaho voting to give away a big piece of their own power,” said Luke Mayville, an executive director of Reclaim Idaho, Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University and Sandpoint High School graduate.
In remembrance: City eyes Independence Point for fallen firefighter dedication
City eyes Independence Point for fallen firefighter dedication
On Monday, the city’s parks and recreation commission approved a memorandum of understanding with the Panhandle Parks Foundation to “memorialize the parties' shared commitment to plan, fund, construct, and maintain” the permanent memorial, according to city documents.
Kicking into downtown: The Beacon owner to open ‘Kickers’ country-western venue on Fourth Street
The Beacon owner to open ‘Kickers’ country, Western venue on Fourth Street
Former madam Molly B'Damn had her Murray brothel. Famous lawman Wyatt Earp was a Kootenai County sheriff’s deputy. Now, in the spirit of these iconic frontier heroes, downtown Coeur d’Alene’s getting its own country-western dance floor.