Parents feeling relief from school fees ruling
Classroom fees in public schools have often posed problems for families across the state and the nation. Now, those families may find a little financial relief.
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HREI re-opens with new Aryan Nation exhibit
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Man sentenced for selling meth
The Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Monday that Christopher Macklan Hart, 26, of Coeur d’Alene, was sentenced to serve up to 10 years in state prison for two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
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Pappy Boyington Detachment 966 honors fallen soldiers
The American flag hung at half staff as relatives and loved ones of Kootenai County’s veterans lined the roads of the Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens Monday afternoon.
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission leadership shifts
Will Naillon, who represents the Salmon Region on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, was elected chairman of the commission Tuesday. Brad Corkill, who represents the Panhandle Region was elected vice chair.
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Game commission supports delisting Yellowstone grizzlies in Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game commissioners have approved entering a tri-state agreement supporting removal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s grizzly population from the endangered species list.
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Fly Fishing Expo in Cd'A Friday, Saturday
Free fly tying demonstrations and casting lessons are just a few of the activities scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday at the Fly Fishing Expo in Coeur d’Alene.
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Put on your shoes and run
When Colene Hotmer coordinated the Athol Elementary School cross country program, the volunteer coach realized how far a pair of running shoes can really go.
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Motorcycle auction to benefit North Idaho Hospice House
A few Harleys, Hondas and Suzukis sat in the corner of Cruiser’s Biker Bar in Stateline Friday. The light from the windows highlighted the road machines’ curves as they awaited their fate. Some were cruisers, others were touring bikes. There was even a dirt bike in the mix.
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Smokey Bear Convention concludes at Cd'A Resort
COEUR d’ALENE — Brenda Garitone worked for the Forest Service for more than 30 years. She was there when Smokey Bear found his way into America’s heart.
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Beauty's big comeback
Janie Veltkamp, president and executive director of Birds Of Prey Northwest, met Beauty the bald eagle in Alaska. Beauty’s top beak had been shot off by a poacher and she had been left for dead, unable to feed herself.
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Fourth of July Pass flag returns, tree damaged
The Stars and Stripes are once again flying over Fourth of July Pass.
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Being her best self
McKenna Gilbert is used to being in the spotlight at piano recitals and as captain of Coeur d’Alene High School’s girls soccer team.
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Pick your fungus
What room has no door, floor or ceiling?
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Return of the osprey
The osprey are here! After seven months in Central America, the osprey have returned to their nests in McEuen Park.
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Fifty Sandwiches: Humanizing the homeless
Coeur d’Alene native and recent Boise State University graduate Justin Doering is working on a project to humanize the homeless.
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Praise for the police
COEUR d'ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Police Department awarded 38 sworn and non-sworn members of the police department Monday, for their commitment to the safety of Coeur d’Alene.
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Idaho's Johnny Appleseed
Steve Funk walked from his house to his shed on Edge Creek Tree Farm in Wolf Lodge. Normally the shed covers a sawmill, some logs and an old fire truck. But today, boxes labeled with yellow, orange and purple tape filled the open shed. The man in tan Carhartt overalls …
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Pools, school part of Hayden Canyon plan
Development of the Hayden Canyon residential community in north Hayden continues to move forward.
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War hero, family man Hague dies
COEUR d’ALENE — It’s 4:30 in the morning on a gorgeous autumn weekend. Mike Hague is about to go hunting with his dad, Denny, and his dad’s friends.
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A new use for old soap
COEUR d’ALENE — Tina Hough was shocked and saddened by the poor quality of life she found in Indonesia when she visited her daughter there in 2011. When Hough, owner of the Roosevelt Inn, learned of a nonprofit called Global Soap that recycles and distributes used soaps to Third-World countries, …
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Reconnecting with the canoe
A giant log sits in a warehouse on the Coeur d’Alene reservation. It is destined for greatness. Protected by a tin roof, the log waits for its transformation into a shovel-nosed canoe.
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Something seedy is going on at Cd'A library
COEUR d’ALENE — When Max Palmer was at the library Wednesday afternoon with his mom, he found a treasure chest full of goodies. There were 45 drawers full of seed-packets waiting to be taken home. The 4-year-old was mostly interested in the broccoli and some herbs.
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'We owe them our freedom'
COEUR d'ALENE — Six patriot guards held American flags Tuesday in front of the Kroc Center’s performing arts theater. People slowly trickled into the auditorium, most of which were older men with veteran hats and jackets embroidered with the tours they were on and the branches of the military in …
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Most of Hitching Post case dismissed
The majority of the case brought against the city of Coeur d’Alene by the Hitching Post wedding chapel was dismissed Friday.
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Remington home, resting, requests no visitors
COEUR d'ALENE — Pastor Tim Remington was moved to his home Thursday after being in the hospital for almost three weeks.
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Not all bikes are welcome
One hundred and sixteen conservation groups across the U.S., including eight from Idaho, sent a letter to Congress Wednesday to oppose legislation that would allow mountain bikes into wilderness areas.
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Cd'A, Hayden, Kellogg named Purple Heart Cities
COEUR d’ALENE — Members of The Military Order of the Purple Heart came to Coeur d’Alene Tuesday to support Kellogg, Hayden and Coeur d’Alene in becoming Purple Heart Cities.
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Differences on Epiphany
Epiphany stands in front of the Hayden Public Library, looking out to those who drive by. However, not everyone enjoys the artwork.
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Girl Scout cookie tax bill falters
For a third time in four years, it appears likely the Girl Scouts of the Silver Sage Council in Southern Idaho will not get a bill passed in the Legislature that would exempt them from sales tax.
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Handelman seeks Washington school job
COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d’Alene School District superintendent Matt Handelman has applied for the superintendent position at the Edmonds School District in Washington.
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Former spelling bee participant returns as volunteer
COEUR d'ALENE — The North Idaho Spelling Bee has come full circle. Rohnin Randles, who competed in the spelling bee for three years as a kid, is coming back to volunteer for the event.
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Longtime Cd'A radioman Bob Hough dies at 89
COEUR d'ALENE — The man weaved in and out between floats. He rolled up to people in the parade, asked them a few questions, then skated away, microphone in hand. People were waving and cheering when his legs came out from under him. With a big thud, Bob Hough’s butt …
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Spirit Lake man convicted of sex abuse
COEUR d'ALENE — A Spirit Lake man faces life in prison in connection to a series of sexual abuse charges that occurred at a home for the elderly last year.
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