STAFF REPORT

Conservation deal protects Lake Creek, 700 acres of forest

Protected area includes important native trout streams

Nearly 9,000 feet of Lake Creek and 700 acres of family-owned forest and farmland in North Idaho and eastern Washington are permanently protected, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy announced.

Ring the bell: Fire department helps with first day of school

Coeur d'Alene firefighters to assist with traffic visibility and remind motorists that children are returning

Coeur d'Alene authorities seek help in arson investigation

Coeur d'Alene police and firefighters are seeking the public's help as they investigate two fires they believe were intentionally set during the early hours of Aug. 15.

Three arrested after drug investigation

Local and state law enforcement arrested three men and seized "nearly a quarter pound of methamphetamine" last week after a lengthy investigation, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

Comprehensive plan input sought at fair

Kootenai County Community Development will be at the North Idaho State Fair to connect with residents and gather public input on the comprehensive plan update and the parks and waterways plan.

Become a youth representative for Coeur d'Alene

Young Coeur d’Alene residents are being encouraged to become student representatives on city committees. The City of Coeur d’Alene is seeking youth representation on City Commissions, Boards, and Committees. Service on these boards gives high school students between the ages of 14 and 18 an unprecedented opportunity to learn about city government, special projects, and to become involved in the community.

New Jitterz Sit & Sip Cafe opens in Rathdrum

There’s more than just drive-through coffee stands brewing for Jitterz Espresso. Jitterz, which was established in 2006 by owners Laura and Jason Quast and currently has 11 coffee stands around Kootenai County, can now say it has its first ever sit-down cafe in the region.

Hayden Days returns July 24 - 25

The annual Hayden Days celebration returns to McIntire Family Park on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.

Rathdrum father charged with attempted murder of child

Police arrested a Rathdrum man Friday night who allegedly admitted to abusing his child, causing serious injuries and leaving her in critical condition, according to the Rathdrum Police Department.

Man gets 40 years in prison for child sexual abuse

A man who sexually abused two children will spend decades in pri