Man charged in sexual abuse case, lengthy violence history

A man with a lengthy history of domestic violence has been charged with several counts of sexual abuse stemming from incidents allegedly occurring in 2020.

Woman granted new probation after probation violation

A woman who pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse and later violated the terms of her probation was placed on probation again, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Health advisory issued for Hauser Lake

Health authorities issued a public health advisory Friday for Hauser Lake, after recent water sampling by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality indicated the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as a harmful algae bloom.

Road and Bridge employees recognized, outstanding achievement

Six Road and Bridge workers were recognized during Tuesday’s business meeting for outstanding achievement in the completion of several scholar classes.

Friends of the CDA Trails caps biking season with local donations

Wildcats outlast Firth in five-set thriller

Federal shutdown threatens Idaho public assistance programs

Deerfield reconsideration hearing canceled

A hearing to reconsider the denial of a 24-lot subdivision on Baldy Mountain Road has been cancelled and postponed to a later date.

Red Roses: A Vintage Cabaret set to revive golden age entertainment

Actors from local theaters are planning to bring a one-of-a-kind show to The Hive next weekend.

Council votes 4-3 to amend non-discrimination ordinance

The City Council voted 4-3, with Mayor Jeremy Grimm breaking a tie, to amend the city’s non-discrimination ordinance on Wednesday.

Martinez-Perez pleads not guilty, lewd conduct

A 20-year-old man from Guatemala who was arrested early last month on charges related to child sexual abuse has entered a not guilty plea on the matter.

Coolin man arrested, aggravated assault

A Bonner County resident arrested Nov. 20 has been charged with assault and arson felonies for an alleged incident that occurred at his Coolin residence.

Kenney pleads not guilty to rape charge

A Hope man has plead not guilty to a statutory rape charge stemming from a mid-January allegation.

Post Falls man sentenced for insurance fraud

A Post Falls man who wrongfully received thousands of dollars in disability benefits received a suspended prison sentence.

Man gets probation after rider for attempted strangulation

A man who was convicted of choking his former girlfriend received a sentence of 15 years of probation after completing a prison treatment program, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Bridge project to be discussed at open house

An open house is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bridge project near Osburn.

Threat leads to 'safety hold' for Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland schools

Multiple schools were placed under precautionary 'safety holds' Tuesday morning in response to a threat made by a student at Venture Academy.

Flathead County enacts seasonal weight restrictions on county roads

Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday approved seasonal weight restrictions for select county roads in response to recent rapid temperature fluctuations and precipitation.

Westra pleads guilty, second sex abuse case

A former Bonner County resident has pled guilty to one count of lewd conduct with a minor as part of a plea deal. The charges are correlated to a 2009 incident.

IDL announces $7.5M project in Shoshone County

Shoshone County Commissioner Jeff Zimmerman said the project has been in development for several years, with collaboration between the county, IDL, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management to create a comprehensive fire mitigation plan.