Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall
Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.
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.
North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K
Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.
Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures
Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.
Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season
Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.
Gizmo to celebrate Star Wars Day on North Idaho College campus
Free community event May 4.
Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy students celebrate Law Day
Legal professionals share a little about their careers.
Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene
The crime occurred at a Coeur d'Alene motel.
Rathdrum man gets prison for vehicular manslaughter
Man pleads guilty to causing fatal crash.
‘Idaho Gives’ to local nonprofits
Idaho Gives kicks off in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.
Kootenai County absentee ballot requests high
Thousands of Kootenai County voters have requested absentee ballots ahead of the May 21 primary election and there’s still time to request one.
Teen arrested in Rathdrum for Las Vegas murder
Arrest made early Saturday morning.
Lawsuit alleges Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office violated public records act
A Hayden resident has filed a lawsuit against the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Bob Norris in his capacity as sheriff, asking the court to compel KCSO to disclose certain records.
Inland Northwest ‘ready’ for tech hub
The U.S. has reportedly fallen behind Europe and Asia in a race to manufacture thermoplastic composites that will be needed for next-generation aircraft, but a proposed manufacturing center could propel the Inland Northwest to the forefront of aerospace manufacturing.
NIC unveils proposed FY2025 budget
North Idaho College trustees took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and examined options for how to cover an anticipated net deficit of $5.2 million.
Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees
A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.
Free law clinic May 1
Community members with family law questions can get free advice from local lawyers and law students next week at a Law Day clinic.
North Idaho College trustees weigh $4 million athletics budget increase
North Idaho College trustees are considering a proposed $4 million increase to the athletics budget, but it’s unclear how the college would pay for the increase.
‘Perfect the way they are’
Community walks for autism acceptance
The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.
Cd’A celebrates Earth Day
Clear skies, blooming trees and Tubbs Hill standing in the distance were testaments to the beauty of Coeur d’Alene — and reminders of why the environment is worth protecting.
NIC trustees hire accreditation attorney
North Idaho College trustees hired another attorney Thursday night, this time to “assist NIC across the finish line” of returning to good standing with its accreditor.
Safe Passage: Here for survivors
Two in five women and one in five men in Idaho have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Skeet club celebrates winter league
About 100 people gathered April 13 at the Hayden Lake Eagles Club for the 2024 Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club winter league awards banquet.
Deputy, K-9 involved in crash
A sheriff’s deputy ran into a power pole early this Wednesday after colliding with a passenger car, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce youth transgender care ban
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Idaho may enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the matter proceed.
NIC trustees examine governance problems
North Idaho College trustees examined how behavior at public meetings has contributed to the governance problems at the center the show-cause sanction issued by its accreditor.
Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS
Trial set for May 28
Trial set for May 28
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 with ISIS ties pleads not guilty
The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches on behalf of ISIS pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday morning.
Cd’A teen with ISIS ties to appear in court
Had plan to attack churches on Sunday
The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches with a machete, fire and guns on behalf of ISIS is expected to make his first appearance in federal court today.
Feds: Man allegedly planned to attack local churches
Cd’A man tried 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.
'Find the bad guy'
New deputies sworn in
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris smiled Monday morning as he looked out at a crowd of new deputies and their families.
Commissioner candidates sound off
Growth, taxes, spending key issues
Growth, infrastructure and funding for emergency services were hot topics when all four candidates for the District 1 addressed the North Idaho Federated Republican Women at Seasons of Coeur d’Alene.
Assessor no-show at solid waste fee meeting
How Kootenai County will handle solid waste fees in the future remains in question, after assessor Béla Kovacs declared his office won’t administer the fees any longer and he did not attend a special meeting Thursday to discuss the matter.
Bail revoked for man charged with child abuse
A man accused of attempting to strangle his son is back in jail after his bail was revoked.
Man jailed for shooting horses
A man who shot two horses, killing one, reportedly in retaliation for a neighbor shooting his dog must spend time in jail and pay more than $7,000 in restitution.
Assessor won’t administer solid waste fees
Says it falls under commissioners' authority
After solid waste fees were not assessed for thousands of Kootenai County properties in 2023, assessor Béla Kovacs said administering the fees isn’t his office’s responsibility.
‘Sing with a good heart’
Drummers kick off American Indian Heritage Week at NIC
Drummers kick off American Indian Heritage Week at NIC
‘Celebrations of Christ’
North Idaho’s faithful observe Easter
In a manner of speaking, Christians celebrate throughout the year. That’s how Dan Deuel, senior pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene, looks at it.
Highway 54 tree clearing underway
Tree clearing along Highway 54 en route to Bayview is meant to improve the roadway’s safety, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
ITD halts plans to reconfigure stretch of Highway 54
The Idaho Transportation Department has halted plans to reconfigure a 3.5 mile stretch of the four-lane section of U.S. Highway 95 from Athol to Farragut State Park into a two-lane facility with a continuous left center turn lane.
NIC athletics budget may reach $6.2 million
North Idaho College’s athletics budget could jump from $2.2 million in 2024 to $6.2 million in 2025 due to full scholarships for student athletes and additional travel costs associated with NIC’s return to the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Children’s Village will get COVID-19 rescue funds
After overcoming setbacks and delays, Children’s Village will receive the $291,000 in federal COVID-19 rescue funds that were approved by Kootenai County in 2022.
Prosecutor’s office gets $100K for expert witnesses
Kootenai County commissioners unanimously approved a $100,000 request from the prosecutor’s office to spend on expert witnesses.
Man fined for illegal possession of bighorn sheep
A man has lost his hunting license for two years and must pay more than $11,000 in penalties and restitution after DNA testing revealed the bighorn sheep he claimed to have salvaged as roadkill in Idaho was really harvested illegally in Montana.
Idaho wolf trapping cut over threat to grizzlies
Idaho’s wolf trapping and snaring season will be shortened by a federal court ruling, which found that grizzly bears, protected under the Endangered Species Act, could be injured or killed by the devices.
Former ISP trooper convicted of murder
Daniel Howard will remain in custody until sentencing
Jurors convicted a former Idaho State Police trooper of second degree murder and felony domestic battery in the death of his wife.
Jury to begin murder trial deliberations
After both sides presented closing arguments Monday, jurors are poised to begin deliberations Tuesday in the trial of Daniel Howard, a former Idaho State Police trooper accused of killing his wife three years ago.
Former trooper on trial for murder arrested at airport
Howard extradited to Kootenai County, jailed