School district leaders appeal for longer levy terms
Some of North Idaho’s K-12 education leaders implored lawmakers to consider changing the terms of supplemental levies, allowing voters to approve terms longer than two years.
From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
Dual enrollment surges at North Idaho College
Overall enrollment up 15% this fall
Open primaries initiative will be on November ballot, judge rules
An initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections will appear on the November ballot, a judge ruled Thursday.
The defense rests: Kootenai attorneys warn of looming crisis
County may face public defender shortage
County may face public defender shortage
Idaho Supreme Court rejects open primaries challenge
The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections, saying the matter must first be addressed by a lower court.
Blogger ordered to pay $25K in costs for defamation case
A Post Falls blogger found liable for defamation must pay about $25,000 in costs associated with the case, in addition to the $1.1 million judgement.
Post Falls blogger requests stay of $1.1 million judgment
The Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has asked the court to stay the enforcement of a $1.1 million judgment against her while she appeals, saying she’s unable to pay.
Voyeurism lawsuit against Coeur d’Alene surgeon to proceed
The civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Thursday.
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
Families who accept teens are especially needed
When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.
Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision
Damages have accrued $14K in interest so far
A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely accused of exposing himself during Pride in the Park 2022, according to court records, while post-judgement interest piles up.
Voyeurism case proceeds against N. Idaho man
The case of a man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge has been referred to the district court for further action.
Idaho open primary initiative qualifies for November ballot
In November, voters will decide whether to approve a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to allow voters and created a ranked-choice voting system for general elections.
Idaho Democratic Convention held in Moscow
Hundreds of Democrats from across Idaho traveled to Moscow this weekend for the Idaho Democratic Party State Convention, held at the University of Idaho.
Moon reelected Idaho GOP Chair, party now opposes funding higher education
Republican party platform opposes higher ed funding
Rathdrum man accused of Jan. 6 crimes
A federal judge signed a warrant for the arrest of a Rathdrum man for his alleged involvement in events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Coeur d’Alene man accused of secretly recording nude videos at bank, gym, home
He is in jail on $500,000 bail.
Jury awards $1.1 million to drag performer
A jury has awarded more than $1.1 million in damages to the drag performer who sued a blogger for defamation.
Defense rests in defamation case
The defense rested Thursday in the defamation trial of blogger Summer Bushnell.
Coeur d'Alene defamation trial: Videographer who provided blogger with images of drag performer takes the stand
Images were upscaled 300% and brightened
The videographer who edited footage of a drag performer and provided it to a blogger took the stand Wednesday in a defamation trial.
Post Falls blogger testifies in defamation trial
A blogger on trial for defamation admitted in court Tuesday that she knew her claims that a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd in City Park were untrue.
Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d'Alene drag performer
Jurors watched two recordings of Posey’s performance, each taken from a slightly different vantage point.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
Idaho open primary initiative made final stretch
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters made there final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.
Teen arrested in Rathdrum for Las Vegas murder
Arrest made early Saturday morning.
NIC hit with another ratings downgrade
Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.
Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS
Trial set for May 28
Trial set for May 28
Feds: Cd’A man tried to provide support, resources to ISIS
Man allegedly planned to attack local churches
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.
Doctor: Death scene was staged
Kendy Howard’s death “bears the hallmarks of a staged crime scene,” doctors said in court Friday.
Athol woman didn’t die from gunshot, medical examiner says
Police and death investigators said Kendy Howard’s death appeared suspicious from the beginning.
Rumpler sues North Idaho College, trustees
Laura Rumpler, North Idaho College’s former chief communications officer, is suing the college, alleging trustees violated the terms of her employment contract and Idaho’s employment laws and deprived her of due process rights.
Veterans: Don’t feed the ‘claim sharks’
Sharks are circling local veterans. They’re not out for blood, but for a cut of disability compensation benefits.
NIC ordered to turn over Swayne report
A judge ordered North Idaho College to turn over an investigative report to college president Nick Swayne by 5 p.m. Monday.
Man charged with incest
A man who is in jail awaiting sentencing for child sexual abuse is now accused of additional sexual offenses.
NIC's accreditation crisis, by the numbers
One year after an attempt by the board majority at North Idaho College to oust President Nick Swayne, the college remains under a show-cause sanction, the last step before loss of accreditation.
Swayne sues NIC for investigative report
North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.
$53 million property value error to delay tax notices
Some taxing districts are affected by the mistake
A typo resulting in a multimillion dollar property value assessment error is expected to affect multiple taxing districts in Kootenai County and delay the distribution of property tax notices.
No answers after Spirit Lake shooting
More than week after a woman died amid an “officer-involved shooting” in Spirit Lake, city and county officials remain tight-lipped.
Jail sentence for former teacher
Keylon pleaded guilty to 'engaging in sexual conduct' with student
A former Lake City High School teacher who pleaded guilty to “engaging in sexual contact” with a 15-year-old student more than a decade ago will spend four months in jail.
NIC board hires Boyles, keeps Macomber on as well
North Idaho College has two attorneys for the foreseeable future.
NIC board hires Boyles, keeps Macomber on as well
North Idaho College has two attorneys for the foreseeable future.
Judge dismisses some claims in NIC trustee lawsuit
A Kootenai County judge has dismissed most of the claims in a civil lawsuit against three North Idaho College trustees, but claims focused on the contracts of the college’s former attorney and former interim president survive.
Patriot Front trial starts today
Five members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial this week for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park.
North Idaho College remains under show cause
North Idaho College remains accredited for the time being, though its show cause status has been extended and the college will remain under “heightened monitoring.”
Patriot Front trials set for July
More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial.
North Idaho College awaits accreditation decision
The fate of North Idaho College is in the hands of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as the commission deliberates whether NIC will retain accreditation.
Swayne wins reinstatement lawsuit
North Idaho College President Nick Swayne won permanent reinstatement Friday.
No charges for fatal shooting
A Priest River man who fatally shot a suspected car burglar outside a shopping center last month will face no criminal charges.
NIC trustee asks State Board of Ed to intervene
With a decision about North Idaho College’s accreditation on the horizon and board dysfunction continuing, one trustee has asked the Idaho State Board of Education to intervene in the hopes of saving NIC.
Several accreditation outcomes possible for NIC
The fate of North Idaho College is expected to be revealed in July, when the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities announces whether it will retain accreditation. If the college loses accreditation, it may be impossible to regain.