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Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team
May 6, 2024 5 p.m.

Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team

The March 21 incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

'Idaho is becoming redder'
April 7, 2024 1:09 a.m.

'Idaho is becoming redder'

McGrane says Gem State still very much a Republican stronghold

In a 30-minute speech to about 100 Coeur d’Alene Rotarians at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday, McGrane offered voter registration numbers to back up his statement.

'Hopefully, things will heal'
April 6, 2024 1 a.m.

'Hopefully, things will heal'

Tribal members hold 'Shawls in Solidarity' walk against racism in downtown CDA

In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women marched Thursday

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting
February 26, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Ballot battle looming in North Idaho
February 21, 2024 1 a.m.

Ballot battle looming in North Idaho

Parties at odds over open primary initiative, ranked-choice voting

Mayville said it would create a nonpartisan primary. Anyone would have the right to cast a primary ballot, regardless of party affiliation. All candidates would be on the same ballot.

'When it’s negative 12 out, people die'
January 10, 2024 1:08 a.m.

'When it’s negative 12 out, people die'

St. Vincent's helping thousands survive in North Idaho

Riley outlined St. Vincent’s efforts to help those in need in a 20-minute talk, “Unhoused in North Idaho.”

December 21, 2023 1 a.m.

Open primaries initiative reaches 50,000 signatures

With half of petition signatures secured, initiative steps closer to the Nov. 2024 ballot

McGrane: Idaho won't be the next California
October 23, 2023 1:07 a.m.

McGrane: Idaho won't be the next California

Says state is becoming more and more firmly Republican

McGrane said nearly 70 percent of those who have moved to Idaho are affiliating as Republicans. In Kootenai County, 72% of new arrivals are registering as Republicans.

Gookin under fire, fires back
October 9, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Gookin under fire, fires back

Accusations fly, emotions run high at Republican candidates' forum

Gookin under fire for Kootenai Rants, fires back

The respect tour
October 5, 2023 1 a.m.

The respect tour

John Bryant has visited more than 200 World War II museums, memorials

The youthful Bryant, in total, has visited 150 sites in Europe and 92 in the U.S. — 180 museums, 52 memorials and eight cemeteries.

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session
September 8, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session

Senate awaits House action on consolidated presidential primary

Special session gains momentum

'A game-changer'
August 18, 2023 1 p.m.

'A game-changer'

Local consortium seeks to establish world-class tech hub for production, commercialization

About 50 local and regional workforce training, venture capital, economic development, labor, education, tribal and government groups have formed a consortium to support establishing the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center.

'He's still alive'
July 31, 2023 1:09 a.m.

'He's still alive'

Cd'A man swims out to save osprey battered by Canada geese

CDA man rescues osprey

Study: Idaho tops in rising home values
July 18, 2023 1 a.m.

Study: Idaho tops in rising home values

Housing prices climb from 2016

Priest River man identified as shooter in fatal incident
April 11, 2023 1 a.m.

Priest River man identified as shooter in fatal incident

Suspected burglar had previous criminal charges

Coeur d'Alene Police released the names Monday of the men involved in a fatal incident that occurred Friday outside a shopping center. James Dean, 74, Priest River, was identified as the man who shot a suspected car burglar in a parking lot outside retail stores on West Canfield Avenue, Capt. Dave Hagar said. Shane Ryan Brown, 30, Sandpoint, died at the scene.

BCSD responds to false threat
February 23, 2023 noon

BCSD responds to false threat

On Feb. 22, Boundary County Middle School received a potential threat via telephone, along with several other schools across Idaho and Colorado.

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting
February 6, 2023 1 a.m.

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

Little: 'Great shape here in Idaho'
January 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Little: 'Great shape here in Idaho'

Governor seeks support for education plans; chamber president says vote yes on levies

Little speaks to CDA Chamber members on Tuesday

'She would not have survived'
January 18, 2023 10 a.m.

'She would not have survived'

Joree Jimenez, 14, honored for saving woman who had fallen in the snow

Fire Chief saysit’s a pleasure to recognize members of the community “that go above and beyond in their daily lives."

Child care crisis deepens
January 11, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Child care crisis deepens

United Way of North Idaho seeks solutions via private, public connections

While the federal poverty level for a family of four in 2019 was $25,750, the average bare-minimum cost of living for a family in Idaho, according to the ALICE Household Survival Budget, was just over $63,000.

'Beautiful souls'
December 5, 2022 1 a.m.

'Beautiful souls'

Family, friends share memories, love for slain UI students

About 400 people, including roughly 50 UI students, attended a two-hour celebration of life event at Real Life Ministries that included prayer, song and remembrances of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

Tease photo
May 17, 2022 4 a.m.

Randy Weaver dies at 74

North Idaho man was at the center of Ruby Ridge standoff that claimed his wife, son, FBI agent

Randy Weaver dies.

Aryan visit resisted
February 17, 2022 1 a.m.

Aryan visit resisted

Spokesman for white supremacist group says Hayden Lake has sentimental value

Civil rights group opposes planned Aryan gathering in Hayden Lake

'Keep Idaho, Idaho'
February 17, 2022 1 a.m.

'Keep Idaho, Idaho'

State leaders criticize far right in telephone town hall

Far right to blame

Work in progress
February 15, 2022 1 a.m.

Work in progress

Economist says labor shortage isn't going away anytime soon

Economy faces challenges

Doctor: Therapeutics making a difference
February 3, 2022 1 a.m.

Doctor: Therapeutics making a difference

Novavax offers 'more traditional' vaccine that could alleviate concerns of unvaccinated

Therapeutics can be helpful in COVID fight

Economist likes look of 2022 — kind of
February 3, 2022 1 a.m.

Economist likes look of 2022 — kind of

Mitchell sees continued growth in Idaho

John Mitchell talks ecoomy

Rapid tests, delayed detection
January 20, 2022 1 a.m.

Rapid tests, delayed detection

Official: 2 and older not fully vaccinated should mask up indoors, in public

COVID-19 testing demand up

No omicron hospitalizations in Idaho
January 12, 2022 1 a.m.

No omicron hospitalizations in Idaho

State health officials express worries another variant could rise

Omicron rising

PHD: No omicron here
December 30, 2021 1 a.m.

PHD: No omicron here

3 cases in Idaho

no omicron here yet

DHW: Don't dismiss omicron
December 16, 2021 1 a.m.

DHW: Don't dismiss omicron

Idaho long-term care facility COVID-19 deaths top 1,000

Omicron expected to spread in Idaho

COVID 'crisis' ends statewide — but not here
November 25, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID 'crisis' ends statewide — but not here

Situation in North Idaho deemed 'volatile'

covid ends, but not here

November 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho 'on a path to exit crisis standards of care'

Kids 5-11 have received 8,667 doses of vaccine since rollout

COVID-19 cases on good trend

Little: Unvaccinated can't be denied health care
November 9, 2021 1 a.m.

Little: Unvaccinated can't be denied health care

Says it's a fine line to turn people away from hospitals based on lifestyle choices

Little talks COVID-19

North Idaho remains COVID hot spot
October 28, 2021 1:08 a.m.

North Idaho remains COVID hot spot

Nearly 100 coronavirus-related deaths in last 2 1/2 weeks

COVID rise in North Idaho raises alarms

September 16, 2021 1 a.m.

State: COVID-19 impacting younger people

Director says peak of new cases still to come

Coronavirus worries continue

Free to fly
July 21, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Free to fly

'Wolf' soars to freedom after two-month rehab at Birds of Prey Northwest

Bald eagle recovers

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida
March 11, 2021 1 a.m.

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida

Philip Jenison fled Idaho 21 years ago

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida
March 9, 2021 10:58 a.m.

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida

Philip Jenison fled Idaho 21 years ago

North Idaho sex offender fugitive caught in Florida

Brian Drake honored with medical center dedication
October 8, 2020 11 a.m.

Brian Drake honored with medical center dedication

Brian Drake, a local family man and chiropractor who was killed on March 12 in Bonners Ferry, was honored Monday by the "We Care Wellness Center" in Hayden.

Exercise, nutrition are also keys to maintaining strong immune system and fighting off the coronavirus
August 23, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Exercise, nutrition are also keys to maintaining strong immune system and fighting off the coronavirus

COEUR d’ALENE — Wear masks. Wash hands. Maintain distance.

Brave little camper
June 12, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Brave little camper

Bonners Ferry boy with cystic fibrosis gets new RV through Make-A-Wish Foundation

Tree roots serve many purposes
March 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Tree roots serve many purposes

“When the roots are deep there is no reason to fear the wind.”