Vandalism rising in Coeur d'Alene

Family fears North Pines Park is being lost to destructive behavior

Coeur d’Alene Parks Director Bill Greenwood said they have had several recent incidents of vandalism at North Pines Park, as well as other parks. The city just opened the restrooms at Bluegrass Park for the season, but already had to lock them up because sinks an toilets were so badly damaged.

Silver Lake Mall evacuated after threat

Caller said he had rifle, explosive; police say it was a case of 'swatting'

The Silver Lake Mall is being evacuated as police investigate a violent threat, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, though authorities said the threat might be a “swatting” hoax.

Silver Lake Mall evacuated after threat

Caller said he had rifle, explosive; police say it was a case of 'swatting'

The Silver Lake Mall is being evacuated as police investigate a violent threat, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, though authorities said the threat might be a “swatting” hoax.

US service sector grows, albeit slightly slower in June

US service sector grows, albeit slightly slower in June

Coeur d'Alene fire department damages historic home before preservation committee review

Older home inadvertently used for fire department training before Historic Preservation Commission review

“Unfortunately, the property owner granted permission to the Fire Department to conduct their training activities prior to the review and even though the demolition permit had not been issued,” a fire department press release said. “The Fire Department was not aware of the demolition review meeting scheduled for the subject property.”

Silver Valley Seniors receives VFW donation

Post 1675 among several small organizations to donate to senior meals program.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1675 donated $1,000 to the Silver Valley Seniors organization to assist with their Meals on Wheels and congregate meals programs.

Forrest A. 'Frosty' Reich

1948 — 2025

Forrest A. “Frosty” Reich, loving husband, father brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Don't stress the high water... yet

Areas throughout Shoshone County are under a flood advisory alert according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). However, county officials aren’t raising the alarm just yet.

Buck fever hits Sixth Street with fall production, 'Escanaba in Da Moonlight'

Take a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the world-famous Soady hunting cabin in the Sixth Street Theater’s fall production of "Escanaba in Da Moonlight."

Buck fever hits Sixth Street with fall production: Escanaba in Da Moonlight

Torrez seeking election to Sandpoint Council

Torrez is seeking election for a first term on the Sandpoint City Council during the election on Nov. 4.

EDITORIAL: Coeur d'Alene should raise water rates

Water Department Director Kyle Marine presented a proposal under which rates would rise to help pay for an eight-year, $84.3 million capital improvement plan. Under one scenario to fully cover the cost of the plan, water rates would increase 22% annually from 2025 to 2027. In year one, that would come out to about $5.25 a month more for a home using an average of 12,000 gallons of water. Monthly rates would go up by $6.38 in 2026 and $7.78 in 2027 before the annual increase would fall back to 2% for the next four years.

Idaho Supreme Court vacates child porn conviction over unconstitutional search

The Idaho Supreme Court has vacated a Post Falls man’s conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material because police obtained key evidence against him by unconstitutionally impounding his car.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys basketball rebounds with win after season-opening loss

Kootenai County commissioners approve ‘family split’ exemption

Kootenai County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new category of exempt divisions of land, allowing families to divide land, under certain conditions, without requiring a subdivision.

SCSO uncovers abuse, drugs, gun following Pinehurst investigation

Four arrested, three children removed from home

Three children have been removed from their mother’s custody, and 12 felony charges have been filed following a child abuse investigation that culminated in a raid Tuesday evening.

Assessor plans to tax Post Falls-owned property

Kootenai County Assessor Bèla Kovacs said he intends to tax a tax-exempt property owned by the city of Post Falls.

SHS student to throw out first pitch at Mariners game

La Riviera Construction, a Kootenai County company, funds wish

The Seattle Mariners' showdown with the Cleveland Guardians on March 28 will be far from the first Mariners game Chase Miller has attended, but it might be the most special.

Wish granted: SHS student to throw out first pitch at Mariners game

The Seattle Mariners' showdown with the Cleveland Guardians on March 28 will be far from the first Mariners game Chase Miller has attended, but it might be the most special.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Bayer medals at 120th Utah State Women’s Amateur

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Bayer medals at 120th Utah State Women’s Amateur