SURA shares 2025 budget request

The request’s sum is $2.32 million, and the primary items are the design and acquisition costs of the downtown revitalization and Great Northern Road projects.

Man jailed for ‘grooming’ texts

A man who prosecutors said “groomed” a teen girl through sexual text messages will spend up to eight years in prison.

Work to begin on I-90 Cataldo Bridge

The Cataldo Bridge, spanning the Coeur d’Alene River, has been in place for 60 years, but over the next three summer construction seasons, the bridge will be fully replaced.

Wallace special events ordinance up for public comment

A new law aimed at special events was up for public comment during Wallace’s January City Council meeting.

EDITORIAL: Experience should count when choosing a city councilor

With government, as with almost anything, experience counts. A person who has previously served on a commission or committee would be a stronger candidate than someone who has never spent one minute serving the city.

Rape sentencing set for February

A St. Maries man who pleaded guilty to raping a teen girl and faces similar charges in another county will be sentenced next month.

Wood or electric, be safe with your heating systems

According to Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller, his agency is dispatched numerous times each year during the holidays due to someone not following simple safety rules or properly maintaining their wood heating systems.

Osburn continues to add to Lions Park

The new 40’ by 70’ court can be used for both basketball and pickleball and was designed and installed by Cool Courts out of Spokane.

Deputy injured, man jailed after Post Falls standoff

A man is being held on $250,000 bail after a standoff with police culminated in his arrest Thursday.

Towering trees marked for removal in Coeur d'Alene

Towering trees marked for removal in Coeur d'Alene

The towering cottonwoods are on a grass strip in front of a property where the home was gutted by a fire in January 2023. Today, the land is cleared and vacant, waiting for construction of a new home. Nick Goodwin, the city’s urban forester, said the trees are marked for removal. He said as they are abutting private property, they are the property owner’s responsibility.

North Idaho seeing rise in seasonal allergies

North Idaho seeing rise in seasonal allergies

Spring has sprung, and there’s a certain feeling in the air as the sun begins to shine and things start turning green again.

Earthquake shakes Silver Valley

Folks settling in for the evening on Monday night got quite the shock when an earthquake briefly rattled through the area.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office swears in new K-9

Community members gathered Wednesday at the Kootenai North facility in Hayden to welcome the newest member of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, a 12-month-old Belgian Malinois named Spike.

Flood advisory in place throughout Shoshone County

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.

Chrysalis offers 'hand up' to clients through Press Christmas for All

Chrysalis offers 'hand up' to clients through Press Christmas for All

Chrysalis CEO Terri Johnson has seen firsthand that it’s the little things in life that can make the biggest difference. Chrysalis, a Developmental Disability Agency in Coeur d’Alene, has served their low-income client base with heart since 2023. Many families that receive services through Chrysalis struggle to make ends meet, Johnson said.

Priest River, ITD push back highway paving project

The City Council heard project updates, including a delay of Idaho Transportation Department’s paving project along U.S. 2 at the request of Mayor Jeff Connolly.

Bonner County confirms reduced Priest River AOI

The Bonner County unanimously approved a recommendation that would shrink Priest River’s area of impact by over 1,700 acres.

Misson Valley sweeps Bitterroot to get back to .500

BITTERROOT — Hunter Emerson collected five hits and five RBIs over the two-game series and the Mission Valley Mariners swept the doubleheader against the Bitterroot Bucs Sunday in American Legion Baseball.

KCSO proposes $54 million budget

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office outlined a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 in a Tuesday meeting with county commissioners.

Summer tourism sees strong start in Coeur d'Alene

Summer tourism is off to a sizzling start.