Murder, carjacking suspect identified by authorities
The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the man accused of killing a good Samaritan who intervened in an attempted carjacking at Stateline.
Two dead after Spokane Valley crime spree
Police in Spokane Valley fatally shot a man who authorities said had killed a good Samaritan in Kootenai County during a crime spree early Sunday.
Cd’A man gets prison for witness intimidation, unlawful firearm possession
A man received a prison sentence for intimidating a witness while held in the Kootenai County jail, according to prosecutors.
AG Labrador meets with Post Falls Police Department leaders
Attorney General Raúl Labrador met with Post Falls Police Department leadership this week as part of an effort to strengthen partnerships between local law enforcement and the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Kootenai County Democrats elect new leadership
The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee has elected new leadership, a move the party said signals the beginning of a new chapter.
Timberlake FFA earns honors
Timberlake High School’s FFA team earned a first-place award at the Idaho FFA competition held at the University of Idaho.
Man imprisoned for drug related crimes
A man received a prison sentence for dealing methamphetamine, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Man imprisoned for cocaine possession
A man received a prison sentence for possessing cocaine.
Coeur d’Alene contractor settles with state over deceptive business practices
A local contractor will pay restitution to customers who reported deceptive business practices that resulted in “substantial consumer losses,” according to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.
Post Falls man gets prison for aggravated assault
A man who threatened to shoot his former girlfriend will spend time in prison, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Youth Water Summit winners take home $15K in NIC scholarships
Hundreds of students from across North Idaho gathered this week at the Kootenai County fairgrounds for the 2025 Youth Water Summit.
Hayden man imprisoned for child sexual abuse
A Hayden man will spend up to 30 years in prison for child sexual abuse.
Donations sought for mother of Xana Kernodle to attend trial
An online fundraiser has been established for the mother of one of the four University of Idaho student homicide victims so she can afford to attend the Boise murder trial of her daughter’s accused killer.
Montana murder suspect arrested in Coeur d’Alene
Local police have arrested a man suspected of murder in Montana.
Man gets probation after rider for attempted strangulation
A man who was convicted of choking his former girlfriend received a sentence of 15 years of probation after completing a prison treatment program, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Lapwai man gets prison for murder
A Lapwai man will spend nearly 20 years in prison for shooting a man to death.
Free law clinic May 1
Community members with questions about family law, wills and power of attorney can get free advice from local attorneys next week at a Law Day clinic. Law Day is Thursday, May 1 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
Water gun brings police to Coeur d’Alene High School
Police responded to a Friday morning report of a student outside Coeur d’Alene High School with what appeared to be a firearm, which turned out to be a water gun.
Hayden woman sentenced for tax evasion
A Hayden woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $162,000 from her former employer, some of which she repaid, received a jail sentence, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission.
Man charged with drug trafficking after Coeur d’Alene traffic stop
After a traffic stop, police arrested two people who allegedly possessed more than 100 grams of methamphetamine.
Stay sharp during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
As more drivers hit the road in the spring and summer months, the Idaho State Police urge drivers to stay focused while behind the wheel.
Free music workshops offer mental health tools
Free workshops featuring Coeur d’Alene Symphony musicians will teach community members how to use music as a tool to support mental health.
Coeur d’Alene man charged with kratom theft
Police arrested a local man who they suspect of stealing kratom from multiple businesses.
Cafferty named district judge
Judge John Cafferty is now a district judge for Idaho’s First Judicial District, which includes the five northern counties.
Coeur d’Alene man charged with rape
A local man accused of raping a woman was arrested in Spokane over the weekend faces extradition to Kootenai County.
$1 million bail for Washington man charged with enticement
A Washington man arrested during a special operation targeted at preventing sex crimes is being held on $1 million bail.
Avista outage affects thousands in Coeur d'Alene
Outages left 2,255 Avista customers without power in Coeur d’Alene Monday morning.
UPDATE: Power restored for Avista customers
Power outages affected 2,255 Avista customers in the Coeur d’Alene area Monday morning.
Overdose support group launches in Coeur d’Alene
Amid the fentanyl crisis growing in communities across the country, including in North Idaho, a support group aims to create space for those affected by drug overdoses.
Man gets probation for delivering, possessing meth
A man who was acquitted of causing a woman’s overdose death will spend time on probation for drug-related charges.
Coeur d'Alene man gets federal prison for $2.5 million wire fraud scheme
A man will spend almost four years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar accounts receivable factoring scheme.
Moscow man gets federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material
A Moscow man will spend 15 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.
Teens charged in Coeur d'Alene gas station shooting
Two teens are facing criminal charges after a dispute over jewelry culminated in a shooting at a gas station last week, police said.
One injured in gas station shooting
Police are investigating a gas station shooting that injured one person Friday.
U.S. Marshals arrest sex offender
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a sex offender in Boise who was wanted for violating the terms and conditions of his supervised police.
Police: Snowman investigated for battery
Police said there’s “no threat to the community” after a man in a snowman costume hugged a teen girl who has “an intense fear of mascots” Thursday night.
Man gets prison for counterfeit currency fraud
A California man who spent counterfeit money in Post Falls will spend five years in federal prison.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with aggravated assault
A man accused of assaulting a woman with a knife is being held on $100,000 bail.
NIC board to hire new legal counsel
North Idaho College trustees are expected to choose new legal counsel during a special meeting Wednesday night.
UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old found safe
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department has asked for the public’s help in a search for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Coeur d'Alene police: No charge for man accused of sexual battery
Police did not charge a man accused of sexual battery at a downtown bar over the weekend because the Idaho Constitution prohibits warrantless arrests for misdemeanor offenses that occur outside an office’s presence, according to a news release issued by the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Coeur d’Alene man arrested after standoff
After a standoff at an apartment complex, Coeur d’Alene police arrested a man early Thursday morning who had allegedly threatened another man with a knife.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with lewd conduct
Coeur d’Alene police are seeking information about a man who allegedly sexually abused children.
Senior housing project going to Coeur d'Alene commission
According to the report, the “minimal care facility” would have five buildings with 16 beds each, 24 senior cottages to accommodate up to 48 additional residents, and one additional guest suite.
Legislative tour begins Monday in Coeur d'Alene
80 elected leaders will visit businesses and more
Coppess said she hopes legislators come away with a clear understanding of what makes this region unique, "and why we need their help on legislative issues."
Local elections so far: Leads widen for Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft
The first batch of Kootenai County results are in, with 34,188 ballots counted so far.
In person voting underway
Record voter turnout is expected in Idaho today.
Police seek Florida fugitive
Police are searching for a man wanted on a warrant for skipping court in Florida, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Police raid yields drugs, guns, game camera
Police said a stolen game camera helped them locate a couple who allegedly possessed more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 14 firearms.
St. Vincent's hires new director
Dr. Ferguson enjoys spending quality outdoor time with his wife of 16 years and their two children.