Coeur d'Alene police officer, K-9 demonstrate crime-fighting skills for Pepper Smock and family

Coeur d'Alene police officer, K9 demonstrate crime-fighting skills for Pepper Smock and family

Smock donated $5,000 to the Coeur d’Alene police K9 program and in turn, he and family members were treated to a tour o pplice headquarters on Schreiber Way and demonstration by the Yasko and his handler, officer Hayley Vestman.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Sept. 1-7

Busy week as students return to school.

Silver Valley Sports: Sept 1 - 7

Busy week as students return to school.

Books tell story of a father who loved to read

Before taking the box of books away, I opened it and looked inside. I pulled out a few, and then a few more, and read through the titles, authors, and publication dates.

Mending hearts, one at a time

Kootenai Health nurse honored for inspiring hope in heart community

Kootenai Health nurse honored for inspiring hope in heart community

First responders offer message of unity during 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

First responders offer message of unity during 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Over the past nine years, the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb has grown from a quiet, two-person tribute into an annual community event that now draws more than 100 participants from across the region.

'It's her story'

Shasta Groene's voice takes center stage in a raw, unflinching new true crime memoir

Few tragedies have rippled through North Idaho like the 2005 Groene Family murder/kidnapping. Even after escaping the clutches of a serial killer, Shasta Groene has spent 20 years fighting for her life.

Local first responders offer message of unity during 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Over the past nine years, the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb has grown from a quiet, two-person tribute into an annual community event that now draws more than 100 participants from across the region.

Sanders County schools put in extra safety measures

The rural nature of schools in Sanders County means emergency management planning becomes much more important because of the distance and time for emergency responders to be on scene.

French virus curfew produces eerie quiet on streets of Paris

PARIS (AP) — The streets of Paris and eight other French cities were deserted on Saturday night on the first day of the government-imposed 9 p.m. curfew that is scheduled to last for at least four weeks.

French virus curfew produces eerie quiet on streets of Paris

PARIS (AP) — The streets of Paris and eight other French cities were deserted on Saturday night on the first day of the government-imposed 9 p.m. curfew that is scheduled to last for at least four weeks.

Unemployment up in Adams County in 2019

RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County rose in 2019 after dropping in 2018.

Legals for January, 13 2026

U.S. services sector index reads 56.6 in October, the fifth consecutive month of expansion

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. services sector index reads 56.6 in October, the fifth consecutive month of expansion.

U.S. services sector index reads 56.6 in October, the fifth consecutive month of expansion

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. services sector index reads 56.6 in October, the fifth consecutive month of expansion.

Additional former Super 1 employees charged with theft

Two additional former Super 1 employees have been charged with burglary, grand theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly giving themselves discounts on food items.

Blue Lake RV Resort liable for Clover Fire

State investigators determined official cause

A 30-acre wildfire that scorched multiple properties and caused millions of dollars in damage was ignited by a campground worker disposing of firepit ash, according to Idaho Department of Lands officials.

‘How can they do this’: Idaho Medicaid contractor cuts end crucial mental health care

Michael Nickerson won’t be accompanying his client to the food bank this week because of cuts to Idaho’s Medicaid services which eliminated coverage for his job as a peer support specialist.

Sandpoint approves parking management system

Hourly rates and implementation still up for debate

In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Sandpoint City Council approved a parking management system from IPS Group on Wednesday evening.

Lakers drop heartbreaker in American Legion State Tournament opener

While a valiant effort from Karsen Garvin and Braden Burrows in the seventh helped the Lakers tie the game, the Storm held the momentum and used it to walk off North Idaho 8-7 on Friday afternoon.