Hundreds of kids hear from Smoky and friends
Kootenai County firefighters wrap up skits
The fire safety messages taught to the students include knowing what number to call in an emergency.
After delays, man faces prison for DUI
A man whose 2017 prison sentence for drunk driving has been repeatedly delayed is in jail, nearly eight years later.
Montana man gets federal prison for fentanyl trafficking in Coeur d’Alene
A Montana man who was caught in Coeur d’Alene with more than 216 grams of fentanyl pills will spend two years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Idaho.
Spokane Valley man arrested for Post Falls burglary
Spokane Valley man Tuesday morning allegedly stole from Post Falls business.
Emergency food, shelter funding available to Kootenai County nonprofits
Local food and shelter organizations can apply for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Live: North Idaho College trustees meet
North Idaho College trustees convened at 5 p.m. to decide whether to enter executive session in order to discuss a lawsuit filed by former NIC employee Laura Rumpler, as well as an unspecified personnel matter.
Whooping cough on the rise
Nineteen cases already in North Idaho
The majority of the cases are among those 0-18 years of age.
Three hurt in Highway 41 collision
According to the Idaho State Police, a 16-year-old male was driving an ATV about 3 p.m. when he crossed the highway near milepost 16 from Spirit Bend Avenue going westbound to get onto a dirt access road.
Man gets probation for sexual exploitation
A man who pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse was placed on supervised probation.
Driver cited for crash involving deputy, K-9
Idaho State Police determined the Kootenai County deputy who struck a power pole with his patrol vehicle Wednesday morning wasn’t at fault for the collision.
Earth Day celebration Saturday
Community members of all ages are invited to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s annual Earth Day celebration Saturday.
Man gets prison for aggravated DUI
One victim paralyzed
A Washington man received a prison sentence for a car crash that paralyzed a woman.
Safety hold at Hayden Meadows Elementary
No danger to school, officials said
Cd’A man charged with attempting to provide support, resources to ISIS
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who had allegedly “pledged his allegiance to ISIS” and planned to attack people at local churches using guns, knives and fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Chamber slates Next Gen Tech Summit
Talks will center on AI, automation, cybersecurity
In addition to keynote addresses, expert-led panel discussions will dissect the transformative potential of each technology within our region’s dynamic business ecosystem
Absentee ballots mailed for May primary
County elections offices throughout Idaho are mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary elections.
Surgeon charged with sexual exploitation, voyeurism
An orthopedic surgeon is facing felony charges after he allegedly hid a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Shawls in solidarity
In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women will march today at 2 p.m.
Program could remedy nursing shortage
Accelerated training expected to help fill health care jobs
Through the program, following completion of prerequisite courses, students with a bachelor's degree in another discipline are eligible to receive an accelerated education and training to become a nurse and receive their Bachelor of Science in nursing.
Man gets prison for malicious harassment
A Washington man received a prison sentence for lunging at a Post Falls police officer after calling the officer racist slurs, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
PHD: Family exposed to rabid bat in Kootenai County
People, pet receiving treatment for possible exposure
A family and a dog were recently exposed to a rabid bat in Kootenai County, according to Panhandle Health District.
FBI dedicates resources to indigenous women, children in Indian Country
Resident agency in Coeur d’Alene received one special agent
The FBI is announcing the results of Operation Not Forgotten, which dedicated over 40 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, staff operations specialists, and victim specialists to 10 FBI field offices whose designated regions support women and children in Indigenous communities
Former Hayden resident sentenced for rape
Stewart Harmon gets 15 years with parole eligibility after five
Man sentenced in sexual assault on teen
Police looking for theft suspects
CDA, Post Falls stores reportedly hit by traveling group
The most recent trend occurred in late September when a group of thieves stole more than $6,000 worth of Similac baby formula from multiple grocery stores in Kennewick, Spokane, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, and Coeur d'Alene
Skeet club winter league approaches
The Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club’s winter league clay sports competition is approaching.
Athol man gets probation for buying unlawfully taken wildlife
Reportedly purchased parts of a golden eagle,
Athol man gets probation
GoFundMe establishes wildfire donation hub
A centralized hub has been established at GoFundMe for anyone who would like to help people affected by wildfires in Eastern Washington, according to an announcement from the fundraising site. The hub will direct people to organizations that GoFundMe has verified as legitimate, to keep scam artists from preying on potential donors...
Ridge Creek Fire grows to 3,200 acres
Kootenai County commissioners declare fire disaster
Kootenai County commissioners declare fire disaster
Ridge Creek Fire still burning
Fire crews continue to battle the Ridge Creek Fire, which remained 0% contained Sunday evening.
Higgens oil project on hold
ITD says sunken equipment location hard to pinpoint
Oil plan on hold
Letter carriers food drive May 13
Letter carriers walk through their communities each day, often seeing firsthand the struggles their neighbors face, including hunger.
Hayden Lights Parade, tree lighting Dec. 3
Parade applications due by Monday
The annual Hayden Lights Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Dec. 3 in McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Government Way.
Popular shooting site temporarily closed near Hayden Creek
Drivers should use Ohio Match Road for access to Hayden watershed
A borrow pit near Hayden Lake that is popular with recreational target shooters is temporarily closed while a contractor repairs berms to prevent sediment from entering nearby Hayden Creek.
Here comes Christmas
Ellen Travolta brings back holiday show
Ellen Travolta, sister Margaret Travolta, daughter Molly Allen and friends Abbey Crawford and Mark Cotter are bringing the Best of Christmas to The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Jenny Shotwell will be on piano and Eugene Jablonski on bass. The show premieres Friday and runs every Thursday to Sunday through Dec. 18.
Q'emiln Park boat launch closing for season
Launch will be closed Nov. 8 through late spring or early summer
Q'emiln Park boat launch closing November 8.
Man dies after semi crash
A man died Monday after his semitrailer drove off the road, went down an embankment and hit a tree, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Car chase ends in arrest
A man is being held on $250,000 bail after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase that injured and officer and damaged multiple vehicles.
AMBER Alert issued for missing boy
Missing boy is in danger, police said
PF school board candidate makes national news
David Reilly's past has surfaced in a big way.
High temps affect Deceitful fire
Reduced forest closures still in effect
Wildland firefighters gaining upper hand
Firefighters are gaining the upper hand against the Stateline Complex
Deceitful fire 7% contained
Though rainfall decreased wildfire spread over the weekend, firefighters remain on alert ahead of dry conditions expected this week.
Cooler temps aid wildland firefighters
Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity are expected to slow the spread of area wildfires.
Wildfire closures expand for St. Joe Ranger District
Extreme fire behaviors have prompted officials to expand area closures around the Stateline fire complex.
Air quality advisory extended
Air quality remains unhealthy for sensitive groups in the Idaho Panhandle as wind spreads smoke from area wildfires.
Air quality unhealthy for some
Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups in the Idaho Panhandle
Hot weekend temps could cause fire growth
Hot temperatures, low humidity and dry fuels mean the Deceitful fire could see large growth through the weekend.
Crash victim identified
Police have identified a man who died in a single-car crash last week.
Wildfire near Silverwood
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning near Silverwood Theme Park.
Really BIG Raffle winners announced
Richard Straw won the grand prize Wednesday in the North Idaho College Foundation’s Really BIG Raffle—a newly constructed home appraised at $420,000.