Two arrests made in heroin trafficking case
POST FALLS — Two Shoshone County men were arrested in a heroin trafficking case during a traffic stop on Interstate 90 at Post Falls last week.
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More students triggers levies in school districts
Student attendance is on the rise at Kootenai County’s three largest school districts and emergency levy funding was approved Friday in two districts to accommodate that growth.
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Upgrade planned at deadly crossing
POST FALLS — Reeling from the devastation of Tuesday's car-train collision that killed a 15-year-old girl, Jesse Weeks explored improvements planned for that crossing.
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Back together for Christmas
COEUR d'ALENE — The lives of Andrew LePeilbet and Marie Ham are complete this Christmas.
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Creating 'Animal Allies' with robots
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'The best Christmas present ever'
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New life at the outlet site
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Giving Lane a lift
HAUSER LAKE — Even while battling the challenges that come with having cancer, 6-year-old Lane Sanwald stays upbeat.
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Will the raffle winner please stand up?
COEUR d'ALENE — With 6,826 raffle tickets sold for a chance to win a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, the Post Falls High band provided the drum roll for the highly-anticipated announcement of the winner.
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Idaho No. 1 in ability to shape health care
Idaho is No. 1 in the country in terms of how much flexibility patients and providers have with shaping health care, according to a report released on Friday by George Mason University.
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After 65 years, siblings reunited
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Young Marines set sights on trip of a lifetime
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Hagadone unveils plans for mega marine center
COEUR d'ALENE — The Hagadone Marine Group is full speed ahead, building the region's only mega marine center with world-class service and premium facilities.
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Health exchange patients at Blue Cross crossroads
Just when Dennis Spencer started to settle in with a health care plan — about as settled as one can be with those these days — another crossroad arrived in the mail.
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Star Wars a force with reading
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'Hard work does pay off'
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Eric Singer: At home in Rathdrum
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Getting the Landing to take off
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Murky waters
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Rickard named to Rathdrum council
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Sprucing up the Centennial Trail
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Remembering Farragut's 'heart'
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'Amid chaos, good people did great things'
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Farm, outbuildings spared in windstorm-driven prairie fire
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Cooking the cowboy way
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Barb Nelson: A heart to serve veterans
When Barb Nelson saw that the local Army and Navy Outdoor store was going out of business and selling its elaborate military emblem collection, she bought it sight-unseen.
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From the smoke rose a hero
When John Ward saw Valerie Yates' hand appear from smoke pouring out of her Rathdrum home his instincts went into overdrive.
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A big day for Little
POST FALLS — North Idaho has taken huge steps to tap into booming industries like technology and aerospace, Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little said.
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Athol couple offers reward to help solve son's murder
Dan and Patty Fowler suspect somebody has information that will lead to the arrest of the person who murdered their son.
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Community Care Day assists hundreds in Post Falls
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Paving the way for better access
POST FALLS — To see the world through Jessica Workman's eyes, you'd have to be in a wheelchair navigating broken-up sidewalks, dodging spray from sprinklers and hoping motorists see you on the side road when you're forced to take a detour.
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Rathdrum Mountain clear-cut harvest planned
RATHDRUM — As Frank Waterman walked on Rathdrum Mountain, rows of volunteer alder trees lining the sides of an old road provided a scenic backdrop.
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Couple eager to put crash behind them
Don and Barbara Adams can't wait to return to their Rathdrum home on Sept. 12 — nearly three months after a head-on collision in Oregon that killed their 10-year-old daughter, Amber.
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Man arrested for alleged vehicle theft attempt
POST FALLS — A 32-year-old Airway Heights, Wash., man was arrested Saturday night on multiple charges after allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle from a restaurant parking lot.
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Agencies pursue Post Falls city center land swap
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North Idaho Fair hits sales record
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Don Sausser: Keeping an eye on Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — Don Sausser latched onto a plastic Kodak camera when he was 11.
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Rathdrum changing street lights from fee to tax
RATHDRUM — Rathdrum is the latest city to make the switch from charging for street lights as a monthly fee on residents' utility bills to a tax.
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Worthen resigns from Rathdrum council
RATHDRUM — Mark Worthen quickly learned there are consequences to retiring.
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Police appreciation dinner to support K9 program
POST FALLS — Highland Park Estates residents are rallying to show their appreciation and support for Post Falls Police.
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Rathdrum site prepped for natural gas generation
RATHDRUM — Avista Utilities is preparing a Rathdrum site it owns for a possible natural gas generating facility.
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Hern Iron Works transforms for new ventures
COEUR d'ALENE — After 45 years of being tucked in the trees off Atlas Road, Hern Iron Works is being uncovered.
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Post Falls residents can't dim light tax
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Crash survivor thanks Kootenai Health on 5-year anniversary
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Post Falls man semifinalist in Toastmasters national speech contest
Frank Briggs is letting his speeches do the talking.
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Vets brace for possible health care changes
Local veterans are bracing for possible sweeping changes to their health care as recommended in a recent report issued by a Congress-established commission.
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Taste of Rathdrum set for Saturday
RATHDRUM — The fourth annual Taste of Rathdrum will be held on Saturday at Majestic Park from noon to 9 p.m.
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Highway 41 project comes into focus
POST FALLS — Rathdrum’s Patricia Jenson calls her work commute on Highway 41 to Post Falls an “adventure.”
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Summer road construction chaos looms in 2017-18
COEUR d'ALENE — Buckle up, Coeur d'Alene motorists and businesses. Next year, and again in 2018, you'll be in for an agonizing ride on the city’s busiest roadways.
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IDFG still interested in Black Lake Ranch site
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game isn't giving up on Black Lake Ranch.
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Blackwell Island annex proposal wins support
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Fire sparks concern about response time
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Lightning strikes cause immediate, delayed damage
Lori Wallin originally thought she had heard an explosive.
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'Tis the season to raise taxes
Even with new growth dollars supplementing proposed city and county budgets, raising taxes in fiscal 2017 is the norm as local agencies prepare for public hearings on their budgets.
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MacLennan named Centennial Trail Foundation head
COEUR d'ALENE — The MacLennan name is quickly gaining traction in Kootenai County.
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Dirt bike track dispute revs up
When Todd Stam purchased about 100 acres in a rural area south of Post Falls, he never imagined he would be ordered to limit how much he and his children could ride their dirt bikes on the site.
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Post Falls making the switch on street lights
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Crapo: Too much regulation big threat
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Bright lights on fees, taxes in PF
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KCFR employees earn state awards
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New lease on life
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'He let you know that you mattered'
POST FALLS — Jeff Hinz took on cancer just like he encouraged his family, football players, students, coaches and others to do with tasks at hand — with grit and never giving up.
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Davis to take PF Chamber helm
POST FALLS — She has been there before. Now she’s coming back — as the boss.
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Post Falls drivers getting crosswalk education
POST FALLS — Jon DeKeles was a brave man, repeatedly crossing busy Post Falls streets Thursday.
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Cone overloads snapping firs, creating alerts
COEUR d'ALENE — A different type of danger has arrived in North Idaho forests this summer — grand fir trees snapping because of big cone loads at the top.
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String of gas thefts reported in Post Falls
POST FALLS — Mandi Budvarson said the amount of gas in her car didn't add up Tuesday.
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Kootenai County Fair board responds to audit concerns
COEUR d'ALENE — While an internal audit of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds drew concerns from some county officials, a member of the fair board, which oversees the operations, said funds have not been mishandled and steps have already been taken to address the red flags.
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Post Falls Legion commander released from hospital after crash
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A parking answer to county's prayers
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Audit of fair raises red flags
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An All-American outing
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Sheriff: Bigger jail needed ASAP
COEUR d'ALENE — An incident involving a pod of 50 inmates at the Kootenai County jail last week is another sign the planned jail expansion can't happen soon enough, Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said.
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'Calm, cool' kid honored
POST FALLS — Kendall Loutsis was babysitting her niece and nephew when she heard an explosion and peeked outside.
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Partners with the people
POST FALLS — People are the police, and the police are people.
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Post Falls passes on URD de-annexation
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When the wall comes tumbling in
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Pay hikes included in proposed Post Falls budget
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Post Falls council to consider de-annexing urban renewal site
POST FALLS — De-annexation is quickly becoming a buzzword in the Kootenai County urban renewal world.
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Police: Accepting gifts a 'fine line'
Ron Bjorklund actually wants to be pulled over by police.
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Robber sentence upsets police
Post Falls Police Capt. Greg McLean says the punishment of Samuel J. Davis doesn’t fit the crime.
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$14.75M solution to clean up river, cut sewer stench
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Company paves its way into family's hearts
POST FALLS — Looking through his living room window Thursday, Lucky Bedwell expressed appreciation as he watched a crew pave his driveway.
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Property values up; appeals way down
COEUR d'ALENE — When Mark Snow received the property assessment on the value of his Kootenai County home last month, he did a double-take.
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Waterfront park planned in Post Falls
POST FALLS — A dock, beach and picnic area are envisioned for a future park along the Spokane River in Post Falls.
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From wiener dogs to buffed bodies, Rathdrum Days will have it all
RATHDRUM — Rathdrum Days will get a little stronger this year.
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Fire displaces family
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$5.1M grant to help fund improvements from Cd'A to Highway 53 junction
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Speed limit on part of U.S. 95 to increase to 70
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Vintage trailers offer blast from past at show
"Mountain man" Steve Stein cracked open the vintage yellow refrigerator inside his 1959 Aljo travel trailer.
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Post Falls, builder ink deal on park, sports complex site
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Jail expansion plan revised
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Living with Lyme
When Karlicia Berry went geocaching with a friend along Lake Coeur d'Alene in 2005, little did she know that experience would derail her teaching job five years later.
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Humble off the mat, humiliating to foes on it
Hasaan Hawthorne is shy about receiving attention, but how the double amputee performs on the wrestling mat deserves it.
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Jobs Plus connects dots with education
COEUR d'ALENE — For the wheels of economic development to turn, education has to be a cog.
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Jacklins: 'Legendary' community supporters
COEUR d'ALENE — There will always be ribbing between brothers, but for the Jacklins, economic development has been no joke.
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New PAC to have progressive focus
COEUR d'ALENE — A new political action committee has formed hoping to challenge what it considers "business as usual" politics with a progressive focus.
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Post Falls buys 245 acres
POST FALLS — The city of Post Falls has purchased 245 acres south of the Spokane River between Q'emiln and Corbin parks for $6.5 million as a site to land apply treated wastewater in the future.
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Rocks thrown from I-90 overpass
POST FALLS — Crashes were averted after two moving vehicles were damaged by rocks that had been thrown in Post Falls early Monday morning about an hour apart.
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Transit vote proposal fails to gain traction
COEUR d'ALENE — Even after a courtesy inquiry by Kootenai County commissioners, sending a proposal to create a regional public transportation authority to voters in November hasn't gained traction.
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The impact of Ironman
Businesses applaud hike in sales during inaugural event
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Property assessment appeal deadline Monday
COEUR d'ALENE — Monday at 5 p.m. is the deadline for Kootenai County residents wishing to file for an appeal of their property assessment.
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Beware of aggressive sales tactics
Door-to-door salespeople typically increase in Kootenai County neighborhoods each summer, and the alleged aggressive style of one man landed him in jail this week.
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Invisible airwaves crackle with life
POST FALLS — Ed Stuckey has been hamming it up for more than 60 years.
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Agencies brace for wildfires
COEUR d'ALENE — With hot temperatures becoming more common, wildfire season in North Idaho has heated up.
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Rathdrum chief takes Moses Lake job
RATHDRUM — Kevin Fuhr believes he's found his final job before retirement.
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Suspect arrested after pursuit
PLUMMER — Four flattened tires slowed a vehicle chase suspect enough to be arrested on Sunday night after a vehicle chase started in Idaho and went into Washington.
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Empire Airlines inducted into Idaho Hall of Fame
HAYDEN — When Idaho Hall of Fame board members searched for a community-centered business to nominate to the elite group, they looked to the sky.
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Friends support Rathdrum family after fatal crash
Friends of a Rathdrum family involved in a fatal head-on collision in Oregon on Sunday night are rallying support.
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Fire wrecks Post Falls home
POST FALLS — A fire caused more than $200,000 in estimated damages to a Post Falls home and its contents on Tuesday afternoon.
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Sex offender with new charges believed to have Cd'A victims
A 42-year-old Spokane man who was arrested on a $200,000 Kootenai County warrant and for allegedly sending sexually graphic images and messages to a 16-year-old girl is believed to have contacted more juvenile females in Coeur d'Alene the same way.
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Accident victim remembered
COEUR d'ALENE — Whether Andrew Riggs-Wiedmaier was demonstrating his karate skills or enjoying outdoor sports, the 22-year-old enjoyed life to the fullest.
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Commissioner still seeking permit
COEUR d'ALENE — Fifty-two days after being notified by Kootenai County that he needs to apply for a building permit for the home he's been living in since 2006, county Commissioner David Stewart remains working on the application to come into compliance.
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Fish sampling for your health
KILLARNEY LAKE — Carson Watkins pulled up a gill net set by Idaho Fish and Game on Killarney Lake on Thursday and up came a tench fish, a member of the carp family.
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Economist: Local economy 'quite healthy'
POST FALLS — Kootenai County's unemployment rate in May was 4.4 percent — three-tenths lower than last year at this time and a reflection of the jumpstart on seasonal jobs due to the recent warm weather, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Honoring a legacy
COEUR d'ALENE — Mary Ann McHugh's wide smile was indicative of her family's appreciation for her late husband John's prestigious honor of being inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame.
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Three generations of hot rods
COEUR d'ALENE — Jacques Croom II was warned by his father at a young age that, if you don't know when to ease up on the gas in hot rods, danger looms.
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Lakeland senior wins new car
POST FALLS — For Sarah Sitar, it's out with "Old Blue" and in with "New Black" — a 2016 Chevy Sonic courtesy of Knudtsen Chevrolet.
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Fire destroys garage near Post Falls
POST FALLS — A fire destroyed a garage south of Post Falls on Tuesday night causing an estimated $75,000 worth of damage.
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Rathdrum Mountain plans advance
RATHDRUM — The first glimpses of how Rathdrum's property on Rathdrum Mountain will be developed into recreational uses have come to life.
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Headed for home
SPIRIT LAKE — Volunteer Park is blossoming in Spirit Lake.
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'High-speed burnout'
SPIRIT LAKE — Police are calling it a "high-speed burnout."
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Distinguishing reality from role playing as reporter slips away
COEUR d'ALENE — Snap!
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'Mass chaos'
Editor’s note: This story is not real.
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Generosity blooms after school garden vandalized
Businesses, residents team up to restore John Brown's Cougar Patch
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Lakeland High lists new leadership
RATHDRUM — With Lakeland High Principal Conrad Underdahl and Assistant Principal Curt Carr retiring at the end of the school year and an existing employee taking Underdahl's spot, multiple leadership changes at the school are in the works.
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Wave of evacuees arrives in North Idaho
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UPDATE: Earthquake, tsunami continues to impact North Idaho
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Administrator has North Idaho roots
RATHDRUM — Leon Duce already feels at home in North Idaho as Rathdrum's new city administrator.
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County adopts new land-use code
Document aimed at simplifying regulations in works more than two years
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Responder and crash survivor reunite
RATHDRUM — Jamielyn Rupe grew up missing a mother and a sister due to a drunk driver.
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Post Falls Eagles faces gambling penalties
POST FALLS — The Post Falls Eagles is facing penalties for allowing illegal gambling at the fraternal organization, according to Idaho State Police.
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A not-so-hot seat
COEUR d'ALENE — If school districts can't find anyone interested in a vacancy on its board after 120 days, who do they turn to?
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Post Falls business burglarized
A burglary at a Post Falls business early Wednesday morning resulted in $5,540 worth of items stolen and property damage.
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Sky is the limit for aerospace in Idaho
COEUR d'ALENE — Garry Hojan is amazed how the region's aerospace industry has taken off — with not much turbulence expected ahead.
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County buying Odd Fellows hall in Post Falls
POST FALLS — Scratch the major remodel of Kootenai County's existing Department of Motor Vehicles office in Post Falls.
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Steadfast devotion
HAYDEN LAKE — Al and Margaret Ogram won't be kicking back or catching up on their yard this Memorial Day Weekend.
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More time needed to find Post Falls time capsule
POST FALLS — Time ran out on Friday to find the time capsule at West Ridge Elementary.
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Spirit Lake revival
Spirit Lake is in the middle of a revival — and we're not talking about the spiritual kind that shakes the walls of churches.
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$5,000 reward offered in blow dart cat case
COEUR d'ALENE — Finding the suspect who struck Red the cat in the face with a 4.5-inch blow dart just became more lucrative.
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Racing the river
ROSE LAKE — Dennis Cranston watched jet boat racing for the first time on Tuesday — and he can't wait to head back to the action.
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Chase suspect eludes police
POST FALLS — A male suspect eluded police following an early-morning vehicle chase in the Post Falls area on Friday.
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World jet boat races coming to St. Maries, Cd'A River
If you feel the need for speed, the USA World Championship Marathon Jet Boat Races just may be your ticket this weekend and next week.
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Transportation authority question won't go to voters
POST FALLS — The question of whether to create a regional public transportation authority will not be in front of voters in November.
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Towing company dedicates rig to local first responders
COEUR d'ALENE — Local emergency responders killed or injured in the line of duty won't be forgotten when one ATRN Towing and Recovery truck comes to the rescue.
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Reflections from the primary
COEUR d'ALENE — County elections officials heard a clear message from voters in Tuesday's primary — and it had nothing to do with the candidates.
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Woman reports being threatened at gunpoint in downtown Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — A Coeur d'Alene woman told police that a male threatened her with a handgun while she was in her truck in downtown Coeur d'Alene on Friday night.
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Bingham, Fillios prevail in commission races
COEUR d'ALENE — In the four-way race for the Kootenai County Commission seat for District 3, Bob Bingham won in Tuesday's primary election.
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Library levy proposal defeated
COEUR d'ALENE — A tax levy proposal to support seven community libraries was nixed by voters during Tuesday's primary election.
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Intruder allegedly crashes into garage, forcibly enters apartment, gets arrested
RATHDRUM — Caleb Morriss had a rude awakening on Tuesday afternoon.
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Cat survives blowgun dart through the face
COEUR d'ALENE — If your average cat has nine lives like the phrase states, Red just earned his 10th.
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Man arrested in counterfeit case
POST FALLS — An Edmonds, Wash., man was arrested Friday for possessing "several hundred" dollars in counterfeit bills and allegedly attempting to flee a grocery store after trying to make a purchase, according to police.
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Chris Chaffee: Helping vets express beauty once again
LightBenders photo course to assist vets who struggle with post-military challenges
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'We haven't been alone'
POST FALLS — When members of the Geisinger family were struck with the death of their 8-year-old son and brother, Phillip, they were met with open arms by the community.
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North Idaho homeless count rises 5 percent
COEUR d'ALENE — Homelessness in North Idaho increased 5 percent overall from last year according to a state report, but service providers attribute much of that to a better count.
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State mulls selling Hayden Lake lots
HAYDEN LAKE — Prime waterfront property on Hayden Lake owned by the state may soon be for sale.
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Jail medical contract to include mental health services
Cost for contract to rise from $1.075M to $1.365M
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Timberlake focuses on hiring fire chief
ATHOL — After fruitless talks with three neighboring districts about merging, the Timberlake Fire Protection District is moving toward an internal focus for its future.
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Move toward consistency causes traffic snafu at Chase and Hayden
POST FALLS — Habits can be tough to break — even with advanced warnings that those instances are about to come up again.
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Man arrested in UTV theft, chase case
RATHDRUM — A Liberty Lake man who allegedly stole a utility task vehicle at a Hayden dealership Monday was arrested later in the day after an alleged chase with police.
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Fillios, Malek take financial leads in election campaigns
COEUR d'ALENE — Chris Fillios is outpacing other Kootenai County commissioner candidates with financial contributions heading into Tuesday's primary election.
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John Brown student garden vandalized
RATHDRUM — It wasn't the type of garden work Fonda Stewart had in mind when she went to the Cougar Patch school garden at John Brown Elementary on Saturday.
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Hoping 911 tragedy leads to training
COEUR d'ALENE — Even though Nathan Lee believes a lack of communication with the 911 system likely prevented his wife being saved from her attacker, he makes it plain he has utmost respect for dispatchers.
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Historic Pleasant View village being demolished
POST FALLS — Piece by piece, the historic Pleasant View village is coming down, being cleaned up and will be sold to homeowners as conversation pieces for years to come.
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Trooper named in Cougar Gulch manhunt
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho State Police trooper involved in an April 19 shooting that led to a manhunt in Cougar Gulch was identified on Friday as Cpl. Shane Grady.
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A 75-year love story
COEUR d'ALENE — Elmer and Bernie Currie haven't had a lot of spats in their 75 years of marriage, but when they've felt one brewing they've been smart enough about how to handle it.
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Day of appreciation for veterans Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE — It's North Idaho's time to shine for local veterans and their families.
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Woman accused of fleeing from police in car, then on foot
POST FALLS — A 52-year-old woman allegedly attempted to elude police by vehicle and then on foot Tuesday after nearly striking a patrol car in Post Falls, according to police.
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New points system at PF Food Bank allows client choices
POST FALLS — Going to the Post Falls Food Bank is now just like picking up groceries at the mom-and-pop corner market.
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'He was so adventurous'
POST FALLS — Phillip J. Geisinger loved adventures.
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Man sentenced for abusing elderly resident
COEUR d'ALENE — A 50-year-old Spirit Lake man will spend at least 10 years in prison and as many as 25 years after he was found guilty of sexual abuse charges involving elderly residents at a Spirit Lake facility.
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Sheriff candidates speak at forum
COEUR d'ALENE — Differences in where the two Republican Kootenai County sheriff candidates stand on topics were expressed during a forum at Candlelight Christian Fellowship on Monday night.
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County land-use code discussion to continue
COEUR d’ALENE — More deliberations are ahead on Kootenai County's proposed Land Use and Development Code.
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County commission candidates square off
POST FALLS — The race for the Kootenai County District 2 commissioner seat heated up on Friday with the Republican candidates taking on questions about taxes, a perceived conflict of interest, land use and other topics.
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Ethics issue part of Stewart, Fillios campaign
Kootenai County District 2 commissioner candidate Chris Fillios responded to questions raised by incumbent David Stewart regarding Fillios’ reimbursement as East Side Highway District commissioner.
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Gunshot narrowly misses child
POST FALLS — A tragedy was narrowly avoided Thursday when a 3-year-old boy accidentally fired a loaded gun at Kiwanis Park in Post Falls, according to police.
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Athol commercial proposal revived
ATHOL — A developer has revived a proposal to bring a shopping center to Athol that would include a grocery store, hotel, gas station, restaurants and retail/bank spaces.
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Veterans return home after D.C. trip to visit war memorials
SPOKANE — Tears streamed down Ryan Mallery's face as he awaited his father Dave's return on Tuesday night from Washington, D.C.
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County to settle fuel flap
Agreement went out to bid again after protest
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Stewart explains Athol forum absence
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County Commissioner David Stewart said he didn't attend Thursday night's candidate forum in Athol because he was advised by county legal staff to not talk about a pending controversial land-use request for a site in the Athol area.
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Rathdrum to host mock urban search Sunday
RATHDRUM — Local search and rescue teams will take training to another level on Sunday in Rathdrum.
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Cougar Gulch chase suspect arrested
COEUR d'ALENE — The man who allegedly led an Idaho State Police trooper on a chase on Tuesday, rammed the patrol car and fled on foot in Cougar Gulch was arrested in Spokane early Friday morning.
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District 4 House candidates spar
COEUR d'ALENE — Differences between the candidates in the race for the District 4 Position B seat in the Idaho House rose to the surface on Thursday.
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First girl born in Underdahl family in 101 years
POST FALLS — With the arrival of Aurelia Marie Ann, the Underdahl family streak is over.
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Chase suspect remains on run; no identification yet
Identifying the male suspect who allegedly led police on a chase on Tuesday that resulted in gunfire may take awhile.
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School bus equipment damaged
Eighteen Post Falls school buses were entered last weekend, resulting in camera equipment being broken and items stolen.
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Putting finishing touches on dam
POST FALLS — After opening about a year behind schedule and $1 million over budget, Avista Utilities' South Channel Dam project on the Spokane River is down to the finishing touches and roaring with water.
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County to consider driver's license office in Post Falls
COEUR d'ALENE — As Kootenai County improves or expands its facilities, bringing a satellite driver's license office back to Post Falls has been added to the mix of possibilities.
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Herb Haggett: 'A life of selfless service'
At 86, Cd’A man enjoys helping fellow veterans find jobs through AmeriCorps
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Election central
COEUR d'ALENE — March madness — election-style — is about to unravel.
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Citizen's report leads to UPS theft arrest
POST FALLS — An alert citizen delivered when her report to police led to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a UPS package that had just been dropped off on a porch of a Post Falls home on Tuesday afternoon.
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County challenges outlined
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's hefty fund balance has commissioners eyeing multiple facility improvements, including jail expansion.
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Confronting the 'heroin tsunami'
POST FALLS — Crushing news came shortly after Cindy Schaffner heard sirens just a few blocks from her Post Falls home.
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Dean Marcus: 23 years of putting out fires
IN PERSON
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Ingraham charged with first-degree murder
The 20-year-old nephew of a Post Falls man found dead in Boundary County in September has been charged with first-degree murder of his uncle.
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Murray to retire as Lakeland school superintendent
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Green will not seek re-election to county board
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Chilling reminders
When Dick Fields fished on the ice at Fernan Lake on Monday, he drilled every 10 feet to make sure he could be supported.
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'Pocket Rocket' pup ready for work
POST FALLS — Duco is primed to take a bite out of crime in Post Falls.
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County explores jail expansion
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County has decided to take another look at expanding the jail.
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Vet, 89, grapples with pending eviction from trailer space
POST FALLS — Jerry Agre received a surprise delivery just before the holidays.
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Thankful for the gift of life
RATHDRUM — Tina Hull wants to issue an "unconditional thank you" for the gift of life to the family of the person who donated her a kidney and pancreas.
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'Go to work and good things will happen'
POST FALLS — Skip Hissong was taught out of the gate that hard work will help you go places.
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Mercedes-Benz blaze likely arson
Vehicle destroyed in business parking lot
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Birds-eye view
COEUR d'ALENE — Dave Sizemore had sized up a bald eagle perched in a pine tree on the east end of Lake Coeur d'Alene on Thursday morning for 45 minutes when his Canon moment took flight.
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Well done, Honest Abe
Honest Abe has called it quits after 33 years as a Boy Scout leader.
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Details emerge in Boundary County death investigation
Police arrest nephew of Post Falls man whose body was found
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Behind-the-scenes group links volunteers with disaster relief
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County buys land for runway safety zone at Cd'A Airport
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Lance Bridges: Creating rec opportunities
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At will vs. for cause
As Brenda Williams hits the job-seeking trail, she's not nearly as concerned about employers' policies as much as making a positive first impression with the prospective boss.
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Wildfires spark debate
Brad Corkill is fuming over the wildfires that have devastated the Northwest this summer.
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Lightening the mood along the way
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Nault service set for Sunday
COEUR d'ALENE - A celebration of life service in memory of Reginald "Reggie" Nault will be held on Sunday at 6 p.m. at New Life Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave.
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Bid for new Post Falls elementary school bid awarded
POST FALLS - Contractors Northwest Inc. has been awarded the bid for the new Post Falls elementary school to be built on the west side of Greensferry Road north of Poleline Avenue.
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Post Falls street, trail projects planned
POST FALLS - The Spencer Street extension project, which will provide quicker access to Seltice Way for Pine Villa residents and allow development to occur in a vacant pocket of East Post Falls, will start this summer and be completed this fall.
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Rathdrum budget proposed
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council has proposed a fiscal 2016 general fund budget of $8.46 million that will be considered after a public hearing on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
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Jobless rate remains at 4.4 percent
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Crews battle fire near Spirit Lake
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Teacher agreements tough to reach
Nearing the mid-point of summer break, negotiated teacher agreements in the Lakeland and Post Falls school districts have remained elusive for the upcoming school year.
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Dead animal investigation continues
POST FALLS - Police on Thursday said no suspects have emerged in the bizarre case where a dead animal was left on a Post Falls boy's bed on Tuesday night.
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Post Falls school board, teachers to resume contract talks on July 7
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Something fishy coming to Post Falls city center
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Grandmotherly love
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Update: Suspicious death near Hauser Lake
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Rathdrum Mountain issues
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Spirit Lake Police cross-deputizes with Bonner County
Spirit Lake Police is now cross-deputized with the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.
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They're music to the judges' ears
Sam Helal and Lindsey Roylance are ending their high school years on a high note.
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Cd'A men missing in Riggins area
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Nothing too Small for him to overcome
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Local leader Henderson dies
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Armed robbery reported in Post Falls
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Update: Dog survived two days in fatality crash victim's van, needs new home
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Taste test
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Rounding corners
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Space to train
As Lunden Herndon worked on a vehicle during his automotive technology class at North Idaho College, he navigated around four tires placed in his immediate workspace.
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In Person: Donagene Turnbow
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Boosting awareness of infant death with random acts of kindness
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Voters to consider school levies on Tuesday
Voters in the Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Kootenai, Plummer-Worley and St. Maries school districts will consider two-year supplemental maintenance and operation levies on Tuesday.
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Athol ablaze
ATHOL - Dry and breezy conditions Friday and a homeowner torching weeds accidentally set in motion a fast-moving wildland fire that burned roughly 50 acres.
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Details on human remains emerge
A medical examiner believes the human bones found by a hiker near Bayview on Feb. 4 are of a white male possibly between 30 and 50 years old.
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Mayor: Recognition, projects have boosted Rathdrum's image
RATHDRUM - Gone are the days of many folks viewing Rathdrum as being just another sleepy small town, the city's mayor said during his State of the City address on Thursday.
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Put on your Skull Screws and be safe
POST FALLS - Safety doesn't have to be all about regulations or managers' fears that it slows production.
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No snow? No problem for WinterFest
SPIRIT LAKE - Where else are you going to find a colored ice cube hunt and four-person smooshing race on skis and grass?
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NIC rec center proposed
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The high cost of counsel
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Rathdrum content with contracting legal services
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Evening the learning field
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Randy Oaks: A knack for rallying folks for a cause
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No. 12 rises
Seahawk Nation across Kootenai County is ready to rumble.
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Vet home effort reaches milestone
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Rathdrum to let freedom ring
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New starts
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A choo-choo boo-boo?
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Eye in the sky
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Post Falls cemetery to expand
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Yes, Kootenai County, there is a Millie Hayes
Pardon me while I interrupt the next round of letters to the editor firing back at Millie "don't ever call me Mildred" Hayes.
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The price of Progress
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School officer starts in Spirit Lake
Dave Koontz started working at Spirit Lake's three schools last week as the school resource officer.
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Kris Storey: Settled in Rathdrum
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Hazmat response draws bills
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Growing up in a War zone
A young Ilse Shea thought a lit-up Christmas tree was falling softly from the sky, but her mother knew otherwise in war-torn East Germany.
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Country revival
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Wastewater discharge permits issued to local agencies
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Becki Gaddum: Loving to volunteer in Spirit Lake
Becki Gaddum learned early on that helping others needs to be a way of life.
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Comfort after combat
Scott Widmayer calls Ranger his "fur child."
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Fifty years of change
POST FALLS - Sixty-one years ago, Idaho Veneer Co. was on the verge of setting up shop in Coeur d'Alene.
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Daycare theft suspects caught
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Passing the Sept. 11 torch
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Sea stories
If the Winona could talk, she could go on and on about stories at sea.
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Timber harvest to help fund Rathdrum projects
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum projects will benefit from $510,000 in revenue from a selective timber harvest on city-owned property on Rathdrum Mountain.
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Jackie Kirk: Loving to help animals, people
When Jackie Kirk grew up on a farm in southern Indiana she developed a love for animals.
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Eye on 95
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Athol recall sought
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In a place for all to enjoy
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Blue, green not so pretty on Fernan
University of Idaho researchers are trying to get to the bottom of the algae problem on Fernan Lake.
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Shooting shuts down I-90
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Joy Porter: Always out in front
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Officer-involved shooting shuts down I-90
UPDATE: Westbound Interstate 90 at Post Falls from Highway 41 to Pleasant View has re-opened after today's officer-involved shooting investigation.
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Man dies in Post Falls fire
POST FALLS — A 61-year-old man died after a mobile home fire in the Post Falls area early this morning.
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Genesis Prep earns NCAA approval
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Collision draws vehicular assault charge
A 21-year-old Colbert, Wash., man was charged with vehicular assault today after an early-morning collision near the state line that injured himself and the other driver, a man from Hayden.
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Students call him 'Kling' Klingaman: Students, staff bid farewell
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Dealing with 'Rez dogs'
Frank Bybee will never forget witnessing a goat trying to escape a charging “rez dog” at the DeSmet sewer plant on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.
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Moving on in the ministry
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Dam project in full swing
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Toy grenade causes stir in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE — A grenade that a Spirit Lake woman found inside her mailbox this morning was a toy.
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Top firefighters named
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and Northern Lakes Fire District recently honored staff for outstanding performances.
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Tense moments on I-90
Disaster was averted this morning on eastbound Interstate 90 from the state line to just east of the Huetter rest stop while a man went into diabetic shock and swerved on the freeway throughout the ordeal.
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Local jobless rate at 6.4 percent
POST FALLS — Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent in January, the lowest its been in five and a half years, according to a report released this morning by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Lucky to have her around
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A well-oiled debate
Even though agencies and companies are acting to ease fears that the next oil-by-rail catastrophe is just around the corner, some observers say only time will tell if those steps are sufficient.
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Father arrested for injury to child
POST FALLS — A 20-year-old Post Falls father was arrested on Tuesday night for felony injury to a child after his 4-month-old son was transported to Kootenai Health and then Sacred Heart Medical Center for serious injuries.
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'A safe place to grow and learn'
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Chase results in shooting fatality
A male driver who allegedly led law enforcement on a chase on Interstate 90 in Idaho on Tuesday night died during a deputy-involved shooting in Spokane Valley, according to police.
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Garage fire damages vehicles
HAYDEN — A garage fire in Hayden caused heavy damage to two vehicles this morning.
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Ring in new year with fireworks
Fireworks will light up Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Rathdrum Prairie on Tuesday night as revelers ring in the new year.
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Quick thinking
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Officer pay hikes in Post Falls, Rathdrum have slowed turnover
Police officer pay increases the past two years have decreased employees seeking greener pastures and turnover costs as a result, the police chiefs in Post Falls and Rathdrum say.
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A HARROWING 27 hours
A year ago today, Mitchell Walck kidnapped Susan-Marie Smith and took her into North Dakota and back to Montana in a horrifying 27-hour ordeal.
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Turkey time treat
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$18K - and counting - for Turkeys for All
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With honor
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Clearing the way for students
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Pure patriotism
Trish Leonard-Walker didn't have to look far to find support as a veteran on Monday.
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On a mission to honor vets
After serving their country in the military, David Sheldon and John and Stacey Holley are on missions ensuring veterans are treated with the respect they deserve.
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A heart to serve
COEUR d'ALENE - Bob Ehrlich was so passionate about joining the Marines and serving during World War II that his mother had to sign for her 17-year-old son to get involved.
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Drive-by vandals strike Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - Vandals wreaked havoc on Rathdrum on Tuesday night, causing an estimated $3,000 in property damage to a Chinese restaurant and at least five vehicles, likely with a pellet or BB gun, police say.
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Healthcare hiccups
POST FALLS - North Idaho's "online marketplace" for health insurance is off to a rough start.
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Henderson re-elected
POST FALLS - Betty Ann Henderson rode name recognition to victory, retaining her Post Falls City Council seat No. 4 on Tuesday.
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Jacobson PF leader
POST FALLS - Ron Jacobson is going from filling in for Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin to replacing him.
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Clary looks at next 4 years as Spirit Lake mayor
SPIRIT LAKE - Voters granted Todd Clary his wish to help see projects through as Spirit Lake's mayor for the next four years.
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Spirit Lake police chief resigns
SPIRIT LAKE - Spirit Lake Police Chief Gene Marquez abruptly resigned on Wednesday morning - just hours after Mayor Todd Clary was re-elected.
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Well done, coach
Mike Wells can't promise companies that he'll make them thrive, but he can coach them on the fundamentals or pitch ideas on what to tweak.
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New EMS chief eyes challenges
POST FALLS - Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services recently swore in Chris Way as the new system chief.
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Double murder goes national
POST FALLS - A Post Falls double-murder case involving lesbian lovers as suspects and a son who remains missing will be profiled on national TV on Sunday night.
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Poached plaques, lost logos
COEUR d'ALENE - University of Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College fans looking to decorate their game room or man cave?
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Drones creating buzz in region
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Jacobson posts financial lead among Post Falls candidates
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Silver lining to traumatic incident
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Morning mayhem
A totalled police vehicle, a car overturned in a creek, and injuries marked traffic mayhem Monday morning, thanks to the first treacherous driving conditions of the season.
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Post Falls officials honored
POST FALLS - The City of Post Falls' work on its strategic plan and annual financial report hasn't gone unnoticed.
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43 area schools earn total of $8,981 in lottery winnings at fundraiser
POST FALLS - Chris "T-bone" McDougall was itching to raise money for his school on Thursday.
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Rewards offered for info on military plaque thefts
POST FALLS - An anonymous local veteran is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the suspects in the metal military plaque theft case at Q'emiln Park.
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When aphids attack
POST FALLS - Tina Martin is bugged about what's clogging the air.
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Military plaques stolen
POST FALLS - Metal thefts have taken a new twist in Post Falls.
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Chili Cook-off to benefit Friendship Kitchen
POST FALLS - Cooking for a cause.
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Online credit retrieval program popular at alternative high school
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In tune on the national level
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Larkin's 13 years as Post Falls mayor chock full of memories
POST FALLS - Mayor Clay Larkin's pickup truck license plate states he's a "Gadbout."
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Post Falls mayoral candidates clear the air
POST FALLS - Both Post Falls mayoral candidates on Friday fought back against concerns targeted at them during their run for the Nov. 5 election.
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Finalists picked for overpass bid
POST FALLS - The Greensferry overpass project now has a short list of possible firms that will construct the connection over Interstate 90 next year.
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Firefighting reserves get the ax
POST FALLS - Funding for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's reserve unit will end on April 1, ending a program with roots dating back nearly a century ago when all Post Falls had was volunteer firefighters.
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Rubin: Managerial, analytical skills would be asset to council
POST FALLS - Barry Rubin wants to bring his leadership, managerial and analytical skills to the Post Falls City Council.
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Fleischman wants to prevent 'economic stagnation'
POST FALLS - Christi Fleischman fears "economic stagnation" in Post Falls - and she wants to be a part of the leadership to address it.
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Jacobson: Financial background, experience set him apart
POST FALLS - Ron Jacobson says even before Clay Larkin decided last summer to not seek re-election as Post Falls
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Thoreson touts flexibility, accessibility
POST FALLS - Kerri Thoreson believes she has done what it takes to be Post Falls' next
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Wolfe: Business, service experience set him apart
POST FALLS - Alan Wolfe vows to be a "relentless budget hawk" if he's elected to Post Falls City Council Seat No. 2 on Nov. 5.
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Fishing derby on Pend Oreille slated
SAGLE - It's almost derby time on Lake Pend Oreille.
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Utility scam jolts business owner
POST FALLS - When Stacie Ward was informed on Wednesday by phone that her business was behind on its Avista Utilities account, she was stunned.
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Cornwell: Organizational skills, communication set him apart
POST FALLS - Jayson Cornwell believes the Post Falls City Council can use some younger blood.
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Bodman seeks return to Post Falls City Council
POST FALLS - Joe Bodman is seeking a return to the Post Falls City Council.
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Henderson touts business, government experience
POST FALLS - Betty Ann Henderson believes her experience is needed on the Post Falls City Council as the city transitions out of the recession.
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Keep those shovels turning
Idaho will pay contractors working on federal highway projects with state funds if the national government shutdown continues beyond Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Board decided on Tuesday.
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Brown touts experience in run for re-election
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Porter: Wants service to continue on council
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Barnett seeks 'honest change'
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Harper knows numbers
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Suspicious device draws bomb squad to Post Falls police station
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Clary seeks second term
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Neu: Wants to bring a fresh perspective
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Pavilion sprouts at community garden
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Ready with AEDs
POST FALLS - Mission AED accomplished.
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City Council civics crunch
POST FALLS - Use of funds and level of experience were hot-button issues on Thursday night's council seat No. 2 candidate forum at City Hall.
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Post Falls race for mayor heats up
POST FALLS - Post Falls mayoral candidates fired questions at each other during Thursday night's forum at City Hall.
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PF mayor candidates close in funding race
POST FALLS - The Post Falls
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Seat 4 candidates tout strengths
POST FALLS - Three candidates each boasted distinct strengths to make them the best candidate for the Nov. 5 election.
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PFHS presents melodrama
POST FALLS - Post Falls High drama students will revive the Wild West starting tonight.
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MURDER IN POST FALLS
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Some frantic moments on I-90
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Rathdrum sewer, rec rates may rise
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A haven for young families
Lindsey Bell moved to Rathdrum three years ago because she thought it was a great place to raise her two young daughters.
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Health insurance resources available
If you need help with the Idaho Health Insurance Marketplace set up for the uninsured or those who qualify for the subsidized program, help is on the way.
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Show biz comes to Post Falls
POST FALLS - When Marvin Tyacke learned that the "American Romance" thriller was going to be filmed south of Post Falls, he wanted to help out in any way he could.
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Scary moments await Halloween attractions ready to open
Freak-filled Fridays; spook-centered Saturdays.
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PF mayor candidates square off
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Stolen vehicles aplenty
Sometimes stolen vehicles are recovered with the suspect inside. Other times they're left abandoned along a road.
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Overdrive before the overhaul
COEUR d'ALENE - Ready or not, here comes Idaho's version of ObamaCare.
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Males arrested for burglary, resisting in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - Two male transients with violent criminal histories were arrested in Rathdrum late Tuesday night after an alleged burglary attempt at a residence.
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Best Warrior
When it comes to warrior training in the Idaho Army National Guard, Daniel Thompson is at the top in the state.
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Spencer punching through
POST FALLS - After multiple delays, Spencer Street in Post Falls is scheduled to be punched through to Seltice Way in 2014.
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Avista rate hikes approved
Avista's residential and small commercial customers will be paying 6.8 percent more for natural gas and .8 percent more for electricity as a result of a rate adjustments approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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Outdoors education
RATHDRUM - John Brown Elementary is getting a makeover for its 50th birthday.
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Project to address Hauser flooding
Flooding threats in Hauser are expected to subside soon.
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Owner serves time for workers' comp violation
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Group seeks fisher protection
A coalition of area advocacy groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking Endangered Species Act protection for the Northern Rockies fisher, a carnivore that lives in old-growth forests along the border of Montana and North Idaho.
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From cinema to church
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Steadfast devotion
When Daniel Guerrero looks back at being shot in Afghanistan in May and being in a coma for four days afterward, he said he has a lot to be thankful for.
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Candidate events slated
Post Falls and Spirit Lake residents will have opportunities to meet their city candidates in the Nov. 5 election.
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County jobless rate drops
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped nearly half a percentage point in August.
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Input sought on Greensferry overpass
POST FALLS - If you have input about the future Greensferry overpass in Post Falls, now is your chance to hop on board.
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'Dream big'
POST FALLS - Shane Sampson won't likely spend his latest earnings for several years, but that suits the Post Falls Middle School seventh-grader just fine.
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Resignation creates library board opening
The resignation of board member Glen Seely has the Community Library Network seeking to fill a trustee vacancy.
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Lending a hand for public lands
A little help went a long way.
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Not snow fast
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Post Falls snow berm program in limbo
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Jimmy comes out on top
It turns out that when hydroplane enthusiasts watched Jimmy Shane capture the first Diamond Cup on Lake Coeur d'Alene since 1968 on Sept. 1, they were witnessing the overall winner of the 2013 H1 Unlimited Hydroplane season.
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Downed power line prompts mayhem
RATHDRUM - A downed transmission line on the Rathdrum Prairie late Friday afternoon sent crews from several agencies scrambling to restore order and service.
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Lights, camera, action in Post Falls
Take 1: "American Romance" is about to be filmed in Post Falls.
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Fighting for the next generation
After Al and Sharon Martinelli had their first son who was born with short limbs, they thought they had the assurance they needed before having their second child.
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Animals rescued from house fire
ATHOL - An Athol house fire that killed a German shepherd on Wednesday is believed to have been caused by an electrical issue, firefighters said on Friday.
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Local fishing improves with fall weather
Fishing on local rivers has continued to improve with cooler weather and less recreational activity, said Pat Way of Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d'Alene.
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Glacier: Naturally inviting
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - Bears? Check.
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Shock, sacrifice recalled
As Pete Slocum read the names of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks within a cloth flag, he reflected on what we have and how the tragedies woke us up.
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Spaying and neutering works
People aren't the only ones on the move to Kootenai County in search of a brighter future.
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Working to improve Rathdrum
Rathdrum is going to be buzzing with community helpers Saturday morning - and you're invited to the party.
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Post Falls election to feature four- and three-way battles
POST FALLS - Interest in running for Post Falls City Council surged on Friday, the deadline for candidates to file to be on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Hail seeks Post Falls city seat
POST FALLS - Jim Hail wants to take his community service to another level.
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Candidates file for city, fire seats
Area city and fire district election races are shaping up as Friday was the deadline for candidates to be on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Helping Kyle
POST FALLS - The community is rallying to help with medical-related expenses of a 17-year-old Post Falls boy who needs a life-saving heart and lung transplant.
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Flattened again
For the third year in a row, Post Falls' school attendance has increased only ever-so-slightly and no emergency levy funding will be sought by the district as a result.
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Election filing deadline looms
It's feast or famine week in local politics.
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Alleged victim: Gun report was a lie
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Student numbers in spotlight
Post Falls' student population is flat compared to last year, while Lakeland's is down 2 percent, according to school district data compiled during Tuesday's first day of school.
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Clary to seek second term as Spirit Lake mayor
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Hydros from start to finish
Stephen Shepperd was a wide-eyed 12-year-old when he first volunteered as a pit boy during the hydroplane races on Lake Coeur d'Alene in 1960.
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Short parade, long tradition
SPIRIT LAKE - Joy Porter has helped organize Spirit Lake's Labor Day parade for 35 years - and she has never lost sight of why she keeps doing it.
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Promising outlook on rivers for Labor Day
Fishing on area rivers has been excellent and should keep getting better, said Mike Beard of Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d'Alene.
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Kayaking their way around Lake Pend Oreille
Paddling along the shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille under the Milky Way was a sweet treat for friends Karen Wilmoth and Chris Celentano.
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Car fire was arson
COEUR d'ALENE - Fire investigators say arson was the cause of a car fire in the downtown area of Coeur d'Alene on Wednesday morning.
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Always the low price? Stolen
Four brothers on Tuesday were arrested for an alleged string of thefts, including targeting both Post Falls Walmart stores.
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Fond farewells
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Spirit Lake budget includes tax hike
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Search leads to drug arrests
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War strategy
COEUR d'ALENE - Whether it was on his high school or college debate teams or now as a colonel in the Army Reserve, Miller Belmont has always been inquisitive about where the opposition stands.
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Full throttle bonding
COEUR d'ALENE - Behind all that noise, jockeying for position and dirt stirring up at motocross racing at the North Idaho Fair is something that warms the soul.
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Knocking out cancer
POST FALLS - Four families have stepped to the plate to help families who have kids who are battling cancer.
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Rubin to run for Post Falls council
POST FALLS - Barry Rubin will make another run at Post Falls City Council on Nov. 5.
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Rathdrum budget includes 1 percent tax increase
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Post Falls approves budget
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Pilot dies in crash
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Budget hearings tonight
Public hearings for city budgets for Post Falls and Rathdrum are tonight at 6.
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Pilot dies in small plane crash
A 67-year-old Spokane man was found dead after a plane crash was reported in the Rose Lake area Sunday night.
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IPUC staff weighs in on water rate
SPIRIT LAKE - Idaho Public Utilities Commission staff is recommending that a controversial Spirit Lake East water rate hike plan, which would nearly double the monthly base rate, be 50 cents more than what's proposed.
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Employment situation improves from year ago
What a difference a year has made with local unemployment numbers.
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Tears of remembrance
HAYDEN - A teary-eyed Sonja Johnson paused from viewing The Wall that Heals and reflected on not only specific military personnel who died during the Vietnam War, but all 58,286 listed.
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Early morning fishing works best
Fishing early mornings has been productive with smaller dry fly attractors, said Pat Way of Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d'Alene.
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New gallery for the landscape
COEUR d'ALENE - Barbara Irvine may be retired, but she's not slowing down.
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School district picks pay plan
The Post Falls School Board has settled how it will handle merit pay for district employees.
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Next chapter of library network's budget to be discussed
Even the library budget process hasn't been all quiet time this year.
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Taste of Rathdrum is Saturday
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Sheldon wins Big One derby
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New names of Guinness
Upon further review, it's a world record.
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Coming together for a cause
RATHDRUM - Activities for the third Rathdrum Relay for Life kick off tonight at Lakeland High with hopes of raising between $25,000 to $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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War memorials coming to Hayden
HAYDEN - The first time Wes Anderson visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it took him two hours to get close to it.
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'Until there's a cure, there's a camp'
POST FALLS - Seth Lowman reached new heights on Wednesday.
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Back country adventure
Even at 71, Donn Dennis thrives on challenges on his dirt motorcycle.
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Activities at Center Target to benefit nonprofits
POST FALLS - Center Target Sports is shooting for helping area nonprofits again.
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Post Falls OKs fee hikes
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How high can they go?
As Jen Davis nervously watched the gas price rise while filling up on Tuesday, she couldn't take it any longer and stopped the pump at $50.
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Henderson to seek second term on Post Falls Council
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Rathdrum budget includes tax hike
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Post Falls to consider trails
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Public invited to Naval training reunion
For anyone who wonders if the annual reunion honoring Navy veterans who trained at Farragut will stop after none of those vets attend, Janice Lauer can clear the air.
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Something to build on
The local building industry has finally hit a sweet spot — below the boom and above the bust.
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Fire damages Post Falls home
POST FALLS - A fire caused heavy damage to a Post Falls home during the lightning storm on Thursday night.
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Loper, Carruth win Washington walleye title
When Ken Loper and John Carruth found a sweet spot on Lake Roosevelt, they cruised to victory at the Washington State Walleye Championship last weekend.
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Big One chinook derby starts Wednesday
Many eyes are now on The Big One when it comes to local fishing.
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Burglary suspects arrested
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Car show to benefit Post Falls food bank
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Honoring fallen heroes
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Two deaths occur on area lakes
Two North Idaho males died on Thursday as a result of separate incidents on area lakes.
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Let 'er ring
POST FALLS - Let the bell tower be built.
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Free fallin'
POST FALLS - Dusty Hanks will swoop in on his tribal heritage on Saturday.
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Library budget plan raises concern
The proposed budget for the Community Library Network is raising Glen Seely's eyebrows.
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Rathdrum equipment firm reports theft
RATHDRUM - Ken Clyatt had a rude awakening when he went to his Brix Equipment Co. business on Tuesday morning.
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Best time for a large chinook is now
This is the best time of the year to catch a large chinook salmon on Lake Coeur d'Alene, said Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers in Coeur d'Alene.
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Mr. Osprey
COEUR d'ALENE - As Wayne Melquist approached an osprey nest atop a piling in Cougar Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene, he knew this stop would be a challenge.
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Overpass gets an engineer
POST FALLS - The Greensferry overpass is well on the road to becoming a reality.
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Transit center plans advance
COEUR d'ALENE - Land for the first phase of a permanent public transit center in Riverstone is expected to be acquired by September and construction is pegged to start next year, a county official said.
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For just one day ... release the hounds
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Survey says: PF a good place to work
POST FALLS - Post Falls city employees are mostly pleased about their workplace, but also offered input on how it can be improved in a newly-released survey.
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A full weekend of fun planned in Rathdrum
Rathdrum Days starts its three-day run today with some new activities sprinkled in.
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Local jobless rate increases
Kootenai County's jobless rate rose four-tenths of a percent to 7.8 percent in June, according to a report released on Thursday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Wastewater permits proposed
Nine years in the making, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday released municipal wastewater discharge permit proposals for three local agencies and for public comment.
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Tower plan rings a bell
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Vet home proposal moves forward
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Turn out the lights ... Party's over for Body by Scotty
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Space age lessons
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Larkin's reign nearly over
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Campers help fight hunger
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Post Falls plans budget
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Contest pays off twice
Carla Render has never bought a lottery ticket.
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Eye on nationals
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Water breakthroughs
COEUR d'ALENE - Ethan Bluemer was filled with excitement as he pulled up to the North Idaho College beach in a kayak on Tuesday.
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Cross-cultural curriculum
POST FALLS - Marilyn Griffitts is beating the drum of expanding her musical boundaries.
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Changing times for Post Falls event
POST FALLS - Post Falls' largest community event of the year has had a makeover.
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Post Falls scrambles to deal with crowded school
The Post Falls School Board may consider a school boundary change this fall due to an expected sharp enrollment spike at Prairie View Elementary.
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School districts banter merit pay
School districts must submit plans to the state by Oct. 1 on how they plan to divvy up "differential pay" funds to employees based on student achievement results.
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Fourth louder than usual
Police believe a Post Falls man lit a pipe bomb to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday night.
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Home sales soar 24 percent
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'Stealth' way to fight crime
POST FALLS - The newest tool to fight crime in Post Falls is an old standby to get around.
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Spirit in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE - These senior women - all four of them - are refusing to let Spirit Lake's Fourth of July festivities fizzle.
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Fishing for a returnFishing for a return
Brandon Palaniuk is confident he won't let the Bassmaster Elite Series off his hook.
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'At the corner of front and center'
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Woman who died in fall named
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A Walmart wedding
POST FALLS - Don Evans and Lois Free met at the bike rack, not the water cooler, at work.
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Back in business
COEUR d'ALENE - The International House of Pancakes has done a flip.
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Ready to rock
Twenty-eight free concerts, four parks.
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Water rate hike plan stuns residents
SPIRIT LAKE - Depending on who you ask, a proposed doubling of a water rate hike for two Spirit Lake-area subdivisions is either sticker shock or about time.
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Rained out
Trying to prevent food in his barbecue stand from becoming soaked during Tuesday's downpour, Ron Dayton looked on the bright side of the mostly cloudy day that canceled World War II planes from flying into Coeur d'Alene from Seattle.
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Acuff honored for real estate service
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World War II planes may arrive today
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Speed, luxury on display
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Mary Williams: Still helping kids
Mary Williams wasn't about to let go of making a difference in the lives of youth.
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Kootenai County jobless rate inches up
POST FALLS - Don't start throwing darts at Kootenai County's jobless number just yet, labor analysts say.
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Vehicle burglars strike area
Pat Riley was stunned on a recent morning when he discovered his daughter's car had been stolen from outside his Coeur d'Alene home.
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Post Falls to expand cemetery
POST FALLS - Post Falls is in expansion mode with Evergreen Cemetery.
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Guns and Hoses, get in the rink
Law enforcement and firefighters complement each other in emergency situations, but at Frontier Ice Arena on Friday night they'll be fending for themselves.
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Two arrested for alleged theft
POST FALLS — Two workers of an asphalt firm were arrested in Post Falls on Tuesday after allegedly stealing more than $4,000 worth of tools and equipment from a business.
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'Feisty and kind-hearted'
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Larry Carstensen: A can-do kind of guy
Urban renewal board member enjoys investing in Post Falls' future
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Post Falls art students honored for milk carton creation
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Trial by fire
TENSED - Regina Mundell is hot on the trail of wildfire season.
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Post Falls hopes for home loan change
POST FALLS - After graduating from high school, Neil Ginter dreamed of owning a home despite the challenges that come with his learning disability.
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Helping comes naturally to Lakeland student group
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Post Falls teachers close to contract
The proposed Post Falls teachers contract for the next school year includes a 1 percent salary increase for all certified staff, plus two steps forward on the salary schedule for years of experience.
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Grim reminders
RATHDRUM - The injuries to the students weren't real this time, but the tears of some parents and classmates looking on were.
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Artwork that's set in stone
POST FALLS - Thanks to the hands of local students, an artist and a $1,000 grant from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center has its first piece of permanent artwork.
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Budget woes prompt cutbacks
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday and Thursday starting next week and three employees at the nonprofit have been laid off due to budget woes.
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Post Falls going downtown
POST FALLS - Next up on Post Falls' quest to create a downtown: Spokane Street.
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Alcohol abuse leads to charges
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A close call during war
Ernie Neumann was bandaging up a fellow soldier during World War II when he felt a jolt.
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The power of students
POST FALLS - Kids have a way of helping those in need.
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Fortune named KTEC director
RATHDRUM - The selection committee for the next director of the Kootenai Technical Education Campus didn't have to look far to find its top candidate.
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Post Falls honors youths
POST FALLS - Mark Maret called what he came across on the second day of this school year "quite shocking."
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Plummer-Worley may re-try levy
The Plummer-Worley School Board will need to make $378,579 in cuts to balance next year's budget after the district's two-year supplemental levy failed on Tuesday.
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Nonini letter causes stir
POST FALLS - A letter signed by Sen. Bob Nonini that arrived in some Post Falls voters' mailboxes a few days before Tuesday's school board races is stirring a post-election debate.
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Rathdrum police warn about scam
RATHDRUM - A man claiming to be an employee of a security firm recently entered a Rathdrum senior's home and allegedly stole prescription medications.
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Winners in PF knocked on doors
School board incumbents on Kootenai County's west side had mixed results during Tuesday night's election, while the Plummer-Worley supplemental school levy proposal was soundly defeated.
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The Pointe property to change owners
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JACC leadership changing
POST FALLS - The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center has lost a leader, but has gained a familiar face with another one.
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Jobless rate drops slightly
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 7.2 percent in April, according to a report released on Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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JACKPOT!
Holly Lahti has had several people impersonate her on Facebook.
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PF team wins state forestry contest
If the Idaho State Forestry Contest is any indication, Post Falls has promising future foresters.
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Lakeland to start school late on Mondays
Lakeland
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Rathdrum bridge work starts
The new bridge in Rathdrum connecting Highways 41 and 53 is slated to be completed by June 2014.
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Fire danger on the rise
Even with rain earlier this week, Mother Nature has some catching up to do to calm the wildfire danger that's smoldering this year.
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Kaiser advances to national fish tourney
Chad Kaiser was stoked when he learned that The Bass Federation regional tournament was going to be held on Pot Holes Reservoir near Moses Lake, Wash.
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Rabid bat found in area
The first rabid bat reported in Idaho this year was found recently at a home in the northern part of Kootenai County.
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Spirit Lake's changing face
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Soccer moms: The heart and soul of their teams
Sure, it’s the kids who score the goals and make the saves.
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They hit their goal
COEUR d'ALENE - The Bene family left Hungary seeking a better life.
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Fire damages forest product firm's gear
POST FALLS - A two-alarm fire in the sawdust delivery system at Plummer Forest Products caused equipment damage on Wednesday night, but didn't spread to the structure.
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Leap of faith
Wind prevented Dick Corbit from skydiving over Hawaii at 80 years old.
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PF council moves ahead on wastewater plan
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A 100-year-old tradition continues
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Post Falls seeks comments on city budget
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Greensferry overpass hits high gear
POST FALLS - The road leading to the Greensferry overpass is getting to be a straight shot.
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Dakota to the rescue
POST FALLS - Steve Groves knew something was up when Dakota dashed into the woods, barking and hot on the trail of something.
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'Proud to be an American'
Ruth Esfeld still shakes when recalling being shot at by Russians flying overhead in 1945.
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PF vision open house tonight
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Missing woman's body found
POST FALLS - After three days of searching, the body of a 70-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman was found in the Spokane River on Friday afternoon.
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'Humbling experience'
Paying respect to the 12 firefighters killed in last week's fertilizer plant explosion hit home for Kaipo Kuehu and Adam Godwin.
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New park is totally 'Majestic'
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum's newest park is getting national attention.
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Thinning trees jolts Twin Lakes residents
TWIN LAKES VILLAGE - It wasn't the peaceful walk David Irvine had in mind.
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Search for missing woman turns up dry
POST FALLS - In an attempt to locate a missing Coeur d'Alene woman, Avista Utilities on Thursday closed its south channel dam to allow law enforcement to scour that part of the Spokane River, but the search came up empty.
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Missing woman case 'suspicious'
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Election plan draws concern
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Tech upgrades top school priorities
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Missing woman case 'suspicious', police say
POST FALLS — Police are searching for missing Coeur d’Alene 70-year-old Joan Gundlach, who reportedly had been suicidal.
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Vietnam memorial wall plans advance
Local veterans have received approval to have Wall that Heals stop at Hayden City Park on Aug. 16-18.
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Frantic moments on I-90
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An enchanted evening of mystery
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Ken Gilbert: Serving others
Mobile food bank, mentoring for juvenile probation among ways Gilbert helps out
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County jobless rate inches up
POST FALLS - It was bound to turn soon.
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At the head of the class
RATHDRUM - Conrad Underdahl can't get enough of watching students improve.
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Welcome to Post Falls
POST FALLS - It's a hello and goodbye to Post Falls and Idaho with an outdoors flare.
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Sportsman's Expo: An outdoors paradise
COEUR d'ALENE - Organizers of the first North Idaho Sportsman's Expo at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds April 27-28 hope to make it an annual family tradition.
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Donated trees reported stolen
POST FALLS - A gift to the community resulted in two police investigations.
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Koresh Dance to make rare local visit
It's unique to North Idaho - and that's exactly why The Koresh Dance Company is headed here.
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Ripple effects of the Boston tragedy
The bomb mayhem that struck Monday's Boston Marathon comes on the verge of a series of large local races.
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Post Falls wastewater bond hearing tonight
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Trinity Group Homes expands
Trinity Group Homes, an expanding nonprofit that offers semi-independent living to adults with mental illness, has taken over the lease of a similar operation in Hayden.
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Dreams over difficulties
POST FALLS - Ryan Sutherland's muscle disease only made him more determined to fulfill his dream of earning a college degree.
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The gift of green
POST FALLS - What do local residents get when Arbor Day celebrations roll around each spring?
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Water relief Bird bath
HAYDEN LAKE - Kim Ann Erk believes Alpine Meadows' water system is a disaster waiting to happen.
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Life after impact fees
HAUSER - For a year and a half, Rob Thomas scratched and clawed over impact fees.
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A day out for the ladies
POST FALLS - Anne Stephens caught the opportunity to learn more about fly fishing.
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Athol teen places third in state duck stamp contest
ATHOL - Libbie Wright's art of a female mallard flew with the judges.
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Fundraising on Post Falls streets could get the boot
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Woman arrested along I-90 for resisting, drugs
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Closing arguments
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Vietnam memorial could stop here
Kootenai County veterans groups are collaborating on bringing a Vietnam veterans memorial wall here this summer.
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Not-so-rude awakening
POST FALLS - Ryan Bartlett's parents panicked when he woke them up on Tuesday night.
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Regional approach to crime fighting
A new regional task force created to tackle property crimes and burglaries didn't originally include city police agencies on the Idaho side, but Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said Thursday that wasn't intentional and the group is open to more members.
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Spend spring break skiing
Don't put your skis away just yet.
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Gas price highs and lows
John Nelson has noticed that local gas prices have increased in the past month.
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Grants boost school technology
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Funding for veterans home study approved
A bill that includes $250,000 for a feasibility study for a new state veterans home has been approved by both houses and Gov. Butch Otter.
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Straight to the Moon
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Larkin to seek re-election
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Dan Lynch: Enjoying his turnaround
It was at a detox center where Dan Lynch's life began to change.
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County's jobless rate drops to 6 percent
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If it was only me ...
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Rathdrum looks to build on recent growth
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Spring fling
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Health care debate rages on
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Empty Bowls event targets hunger
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Lakeland High presents 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'
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Post Falls awards presented
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At the wood shop ...
POST FALLS - They're not the Amish, but they're making a good-faith effort to raise money by building furniture.
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Timber sale to raise funds for Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - The city of Rathdrum is preparing to have a selective timber harvest performed on the 575 acres it owns on Rathdrum Mountain behind the town.
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Kootenai County numbers increase
Jen Franklin doesn't want Kootenai County to get too big, but small population increases are fine.
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Timber event has international feel
COEUR d'ALENE - Asian buyers are hungry to make a deal with Northwest timber firms.
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Taking off at the Landing
POST FALLS - If anyone wants the former Louisiana-Pacific office building on the Post Falls Landing site, take it.
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Business burglary suspect arrested
POST FALLS - A 32-year-old Coeur d'Alene man allegedly caused an estimated $20,000 in damage breaking into money machines at a Post Falls car wash.
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St. Maries to mull another school levy
ST. MARIES - The St. Maries School Board will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss whether it should float another supplemental levy to voters on May 21 after the district's levy proposal failed on Tuesday.
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Post Falls, Kootenai measures pass; St. Maries levy failing
Voters in the Post Falls and Kootenai school districts approved supplemental levies on Tuesday, while a measure in the St. Maries district was headed for defeat.
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Arrest made in teen's death
A 20-year-old Post Falls man was arrested on Monday night for second-degree murder in the death case of a Spirit Lake teen after a year-long investigation.
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Shining signs from real estate market
Kootenai County's real estate market continues to show signs of a recovery that began last year.
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Painting Scotland
POST FALLS - Chat about Scotland's heritage and don't be surprised if tears fill Jan Clizer's eyes.
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Rathdrum Willie: Roughing up the town, making kids laugh
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum Willie may have wreaked a lot of havoc when the brakes went out in his car, but he sure made Betty Kiefer Elementary students laugh on Wednesday.
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'Fitness is a battlefield'
POST FALLS - Chanda Branson started out running simply to get in shape.
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'The Crucible' coming to JACC
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Senior agencies brace for cuts
Mike Bennigson would like to correct - at a minimum - whoever calls retirement the "Golden Years."
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Budget writers set $1.3B schools plan
The state education budget proposal approved by a committee on Monday unfreezes a grid system that helps set teacher pay.
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School board candidates sought
Area school districts are seeking candidates for the May 21 trustee elections.
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Worth the effort
The planning starts in the fall. Fundraising continues through high school graduation the following summer.
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Johnson earns KCFR's highest award
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Larry Kenck: Blue collar to the bone
Post Falls man hopes to build consensus while leading Idaho Democrats
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The numbers behind hunger
Don't tell those on the front lines at area food banks that the war on hunger is letting up.
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Kootenai to float school levy
The Kootenai School District will float a supplemental replacement levy of $1.2 million per year for two years to voters on March 12.
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At the bottom of minimum
Tamitha Murphy knows she had a lot of company when she made minimum wage.
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Post Falls man to lead Democrats
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'I didn't want to see him die'
Jason Cole sensed danger even before a Rathdrum boy fell into frigid Spirit Lake.
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Puppy love
POST FALLS - Mary Kuipers pedaled in memory of Josie, her 83-pound basset hound.
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Walmart cardboard thefts unfounded
Detectives are backing off their hunt for the alleged cardboard caper at the Hayden Walmart.
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Exposing career choices
POST FALLS - Jerome Green wants to connect the dots between education and emergency careers.
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Post Falls High School to present 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
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Post Falls residents blast sewer mandate
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Sewage hearing tonight
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Mural benefits history group
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Last of the Wilhelm boys - all 11 of them - dies
Harold Wilhelm loved to play practical jokes - and he had plenty of company doing it growing up.
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A nice catch for the economy
Steve Smith knew hunting and fishing are hooked to Idaho's economic engine.
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Eat, drink and support schools
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Weighing the limit
Legislators are expected to weigh a bill allowing trucks to pull loads up to 129,000 pounds on approved state highways.
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Humbled hearts
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A lesson from Charlie
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Wanted man found hiding in garbage bin
A 28-year-old man wanted in Kootenai County on a felony warrant was arrested early Saturday after a foot pursuit and when he was found hiding in a garbage bin.
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Highway 53 access plan to be presented
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Gladys Schneidmiller: Contributing to Post Falls' heritage
Keeping books has added up for Gladys Schneidmiller.
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Emu oil firm expands to Post Falls
POST FALLS - After Julie Stauts was diagnosed with spinal arthritis, she was told to try emu oil.
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Satellite absentee polls may return
POST FALLS - Ron Johnson is rooting for satellite absentee voting centers to return to Kootenai County.
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For our water ... let it snow
January didn't live up to its end of the bargain when it comes to precipitation and boosting this summer's North Idaho water supply outlook.
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Avista rate hikes proposed
Avista's natural gas rates for the average homeowner are proposed to increase a total of $3.13 per month in two stages this year and electric rates are proposed to increase $2.04 per month on Oct. 1 under a settlement announced on Wednesday.
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Got creativity? Yeah, by the milk carton(s)
POST FALLS - Those empty milk cartons at lunch can come in handy when you need them.
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Avista rate hikes proposed
Avista's natural gas rates for the average homeowner are proposed to increase a total of $3.13 per month in two stages this year and electric rates are proposed to increase $2.04 per month on Oct. 1 under a settlement announced on Wednesday.
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Post Falls man wins $100K, calls in 'rich'
Earning enough money to attend college has been a process for Kyle Messier.
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Post Falls to mull park survey contract
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A Super return
Bill Higgins is glad he listened to his mother, Judy, on Sunday.
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Kids flip for kendama
POST FALLS - Watch out, Xbox.
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Vet home quest continues
Local officials are continuing their quest to have an 88-bed state veterans home built to serve the Panhandle.
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Bus accident generates 'chain' reaction
RATHDRUM - A Lakeland School District bus accident is causing a chain reaction.
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Police surround home for arrest
SPIRIT LAKE - Pat Simmet was in his garage early Wednesday afternoon when all hell broke loose.
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Man arrested for assault, obstructing
POST FALLS - A 19-year-old Hayden man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting another male before he barricaded himself in a Post Falls home and damaged the residence with a baseball bat.
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Furniture production business 90 percent destroyed in blaze
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Freedom on ice
When Gary Duvall needs an escape from his wheelchair and disability, he turns to the ice.
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Jim Knepshield: Still contributing to our defense
Retired civilian engineer for Navy enjoys volunteering at PFPD
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New shop takes the cake
POST FALLS - Katrina Mayer's business is the icing on the cake to her creativity.
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Rapid response
POST FALLS - Jack Jordan took off his mask at River City Middle School on Friday and reflected about how he wasn't able to reach his final destination.
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Wolfe named Post Falls Citizen of the Year
POST FALLS - Whether he's helping Post Falls plan for its future or coaching kids, Alan Wolfe is always game.
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River cleanup comes with a cost
POST FALLS - Post Falls and Rathdrum wastewater rates are proposed to increase 60 percent over the next five years to help fund $30 million in treatment plant upgrades needed to meet future discharge permit requirements aimed at cleaning up the Spokane River.
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Timberlake Fire District to return impact fees
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Winter fun in Spirit Lake
There's more anticipation for Spirit Lake's Winter Fun Festival this year than during the first two years. Having snow on the ground and a frozen lake are the reasons why.
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De-icers: A slippery situation
When it comes to the materials used to keep our roads de-iced in the winter, there isn't a crystal clear choice on what's used.
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Arming teachers: Is it a good idea?
While the idea of arming teachers, as a means to increase school safety, is catching on in some areas, there's no such momentum in Kootenai County.
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Is arming teachers a good idea or over-reaction?
While the idea of arming teachers, as a means to increase school safety, is catching on in some areas, there’s no such momentum in Kootenai County.
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Kootenai jobless rate falls for 7th straight month
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's jobless rate fell for the seventh straight month in December, dropping to 7.4 percent, according to data released by the Idaho Department of Labor on Friday.
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Future of education debated
POST FALLS - Duncan Koler believes only a battle was won last year when it was decided to phase out the International Baccalaureate Organization advanced learning program in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
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'She needs to be kept'
SPIRIT LAKE - Phyllis Brown wasn't about to let the 101-year-old Woolen Brown Center go down.
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'Checkout fees' allowed to start Jan. 27
Merchants in most states can start charging consumers up to 4 percent on credit card purchases starting Jan. 27, but how many local businesses plan to implement the "checkout fees" remains to be seen.
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The great gun debate
POST FALLS - Some local residents are up in arms over the federal government's proposal to curb gun violence.
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Fire destroys home in north Hayden
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School levy goes to voters
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Plan to ease Post Falls congestion
POST FALLS - Post Falls is moving ahead with a plan to light up the Seltice Way and Spokane Street area to reduce traffic congestion.
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A park on the lake
SPIRIT LAKE - Rod Erickson's dream of converting the historic Fireside Lodge site into a city park on Spirit Lake will become reality.
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Spirit Lake changes City Hall site
SPIRIT LAKE - Spirit Lake City Hall has moved - and city council meetings can even be held there.
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Fire damages Athol home
ATHOL - A fire believed to have started in the chimney area caused extensive damage to an Athol-area home on Thursday.
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Beefing up school safety
The Post Falls School District hopes to add a third school resource officer and Lakeland is planning safety upgrades in response to last month's Connecticut school shooting tragedy.
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Man arrested at casino for kidnapping
A 21-year-old Spokane man was arrested on Tuesday at the Coeur d'Alene Casino near Worley for kidnapping his estranged wife.
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Total transformation
POST FALLS - Most of the trailers have been torn down at the former El Rancho Mobile Home Park that has been at Highway 41 and Mullan Avenue for the past 50 years.
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Less pain at the pump
Local gas prices are as low as they've been since February 2011 despite the state's average price in 2012 being the highest year on record, according to AAA.
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Concealed weapons permit requests skyrocket
Concealed weapons permit applications in Kootenai County have spiked since the school shooting in Connecticut.
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North Idaho has 'water in the bank'
The water supply and snowpack season in North Idaho is off to a promising start, according to a report released on Tuesday.
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Legion member hurt after election
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More space for the kids
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Post Falls city plan open for comment
POST FALLS - It's the public's turn to weigh in on the city of Post Falls strategic plan.
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Post Falls mulls future downtown
POST FALLS - A $2.2 million urban renewal plan to revitalize Spokane Street and help create a downtown in Post Falls has gained widespread support, but some believe the lack of on-street parking will discourage folks from visiting the corridor.
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Jacklin Seed to close Post Falls facility
POST FALLS - The Jacklin Seed facility, one of Post Falls' oldest and most visible businesses with its operation along Interstate 90 near the state line, will shut down over the next three years, the J.R. Simplot Company announced on Thursday.
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A 'low-key' New Year's for police
2013 got off to a relatively quiet start for local law enforcement agencies.
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A novel marriage proposal
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War of Deterrence
Each holiday season Jim Connell reflects on his involvement during the Cold War, a time when peace on Earth seemed impossible and mass destruction via nuclear weapons inevitable.
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Clearing out for new year
While no major storm systems are expected this weekend and into the New Year's holiday, travelers should still use caution, especially if there are snow flurries, wet roads or morning fog, as high temperatures are only expected to hover near the freezing mark.
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Commission accepts Avista natural gas plan
Regulators have accepted Avista Utilities' 20-year natural gas plan, but also are recommending changes in future plans, including a more convenient meeting site for North Idaho stakeholders.
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Larkin on mend from surgery
POST FALLS - Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin underwent surgery to implant a heart pacemaker late Wednesday and is expected to return to his duties after a short recuperation, according to the city.
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Changes ahead for Post Falls summer event
POST FALLS - Out with Post Falls Days, in with the Post Falls Festival.
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Ending the year with a bang
RATHDRUM - Dave Spiker and Royce Driggs are going to end the year by lighting up the Rathdrum Prairie in honor of veterans.
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JACC out of the box
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Volunteer victories
Need a little reassurance this Christmas season that we're holding our own on staving off the self-before-others syndrome?
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Still in session
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And so, this is Christmas
The messages are clear.
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Kootenai's jobless rate falls again Consumer confidence sinks
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's jobless rate fell eight-tenths of a percent to 8.1 in November, marking the sixth straight month that the number has dropped.
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Drivers: Bus plan is wrong route
COEUR d'ALENE - Now isn't the first time the Coeur d'Alene School District has considered contracting with an outside company for busing service.
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Rumors cancel classes
Classes at all schools in the Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts are canceled today due to continued rumors of a planned act of violence.
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Seeing white
With snow and gas prices falling, what more could you ask for Christmas outside?
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Opening doors for youth
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Overpass funds approved
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Comments sought on Highway 53 study
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Post Falls looks to 2013
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URD extension hearing tonight
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'A Winter Worship' scheduled this week
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Hungry to help others
Amid the increasingly busy, often chaotic, days at the Post Falls Food Bank, there's jolly Maxine Nelson.
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Students' hard work adds up
TWIN LAKES - It all added up for students in Deanna Watkins' fifth-grade enrichment class at Twin Lakes Elementary.
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City center makeover
POST FALLS - Spokane Street in Post Falls' city center is about to get a makeover.
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Chickens are OK in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum has scratched its chicken law and added teeth to its vicious dog ordinance.
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Wanted felon caught
POST FALLS - A 22-year-old Post Falls man who had three felony warrants was arrested after a foot chase with police and hiding out in the attic of his girlfriend's apartment on Wednesday afternoon.
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Boots, cameras, let's play
Need some Christmas ideas for your outdoors enthusiast?
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Emotional start to new hospital
POST FALLS - Drawing cheers, Dexter Olmstead, slowly made his way to the podium with the help of a walker and his parents on Wednesday.
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Hayden man dies in vehicle crash, fire
A 61-year-old Hayden man died during an apparent vehicle accident and fire in his driveway on Tuesday night.
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Post Falls mulls school levy
POST FALLS - The Post Falls School Board is considering sending a supplemental levy proposal to voters on March 12.
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Post Falls Landing swap completed
POST FALLS - The new owner of the Post Falls Landing site has completed a land swap with the city of Post Falls, relieving the city of liability concerns after the deal was tied up for five years with the previous developer.
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Making a difference
RATHDRUM - Ron Nilson is rarely left speechless, but when he entered the Kootenai Technical Education Campus on Friday, it was one of those times for a few moments.
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Making spirits bright
POST FALLS - Josh Swanson showed his Christmas spirit by flexing his muscles to his parents at Winterfest on Friday night.
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Sophie support
The list of "Sophie supporters" is about to grow.
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Post Falls Winterfest activities begin today
POST FALLS - Who says old signs and duathlon bike racks are nothing more than scrap metal?
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Ski season heats up
This is what Ron Coddington has been waiting for.
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Manhunt ends
Kidnapping and shooting suspect Mitchell Walck was arrested on Wednesday morning in Bismarck, N.D., after he was found hiding in a semi at a truck stop.
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Blaze damages Post Falls residence
POST FALLS - A fire that started in the area of the furnace damaged a Post Falls residence and displaced the occupants on Wednesday morning.
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Manhunt leads to Montana
The man suspected of shooting at a state trooper early Saturday later allegedly kidnapped a 62-year-old Rathdrum woman by forcing her at gunpoint into her vehicle at her home before releasing her unharmed in an eastern Montana city.
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Home sales, prices rise
If recent real estate activity is any indication, the industry has reason to be optimistic for 2013.
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When the eagle flies ...
OEUR d'ALENE - Joshua Thompson almost gave up on watching to see if "his" eagle would take flight over Lake Coeur d'Alene to snatch a kokanee salmon.
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'Tis the season for community celebrations
If you're not in the Christmas spirit yet, area cities have planned free community celebrations from parades to tree lighting ceremonies to help you get there.
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Group home plan draws concerns
POST FALLS - Some residents and a real estate agent who markets the Tullamore subdivision in Post Falls are upset that they weren't notified earlier by the city of the type of clients a planned group home for the mentally ill serves.
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Wrapped with generosity
COEUR d’ALENE — Shawn Bassham calls it “awe-inspiring.”
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Snakepit owner Peak succumbs to cancer
Whether he was surprising patrons at his landmark Snakepit restaurant and bar with free huckleberry ice cream after dinner, or giving folks tips about what’s happening along the Coeur d’Alene River, Joe Peak loved to make people happy.
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Thankful for one last chance
Bobby Wilhelm's drug deals landed him beside several infamous criminals in prison.
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Post Falls chamber gives thanks
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce has a lot to be thankful for in 2012.
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Showers predicted for Thanksgiving Gas price averages
It may be wet on Thanksgiving and into the weekend, but it's not expected to get cold enough for much, if any, snow.
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Thankful for support
Three local restaurants thankful for community support that has kept them in business are giving back by offering free Thanksgiving dinners to anyone in need on Thursday.
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Urban renewal milestone
POST FALLS - Two down, five to go. The Riverbend Urban Renewal District on the west side of Post Falls recently became the second URD to close in the 20-year history of Post Falls urban renewal. Five districts remain open. About 1,250 jobs have been created in the 330-acre Riverbend …
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Greensferry overpass proposal still alive
POST FALLS - A proposal that would fund an Interstate 90 overpass on Greensferry Road in Post Falls is advancing in the city and urban renewal processes.
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Gene Marquez named Spirit Lake police chief
SPIRIT LAKE - Gene Marquez has been granted his wish to become a law enforcement leader after all.
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Jobless rate drops again
POST FALLS - When Greg Jones heard that Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths to 8.7 percent in October, the job seeker was puzzled.
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Dealing with diabetes
COEUR d'ALENE - Shari Williams knows all about the dedication it takes to control diabetes.
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Rathdrum pecks away at chicken law
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is about to hatch a new chicken law.
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New takeoff for the Landing
COEUR d'ALENE - Mary Beth Dunn breathed a sigh of relief at the trustee's sale of the Post Falls Landing multi-use development on Wednesday.
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Auto burglary spree seen in Post Falls
Seven vehicles were burglarized and thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen from the same Post Falls neighborhood early Sunday morning.
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Post Falls Senior Center to reopen today
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Senior Center is back in business.
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Food banks hope to fill Thanksgiving need
'Tis the season for food drives.
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Enderud to be named Post Falls administrator
POST FALLS - Shelly Enderud, who has been interim Post Falls city administrator for the past two months, will be named to the position full time, pending city council confirmation on Nov. 20.
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Rathdrum chicken law could be scratched
RATHDRUM - When Alyson Chatterton prepared to raise chickens for her 4-H project at her Rathdrum home, the 10-year-old's leader informed her that she would need to get the city's law changed first.
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What price for homeless pets?
COEUR d'ALENE - Dori didn't have long to live.
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Slip slidin' away
The first snow of the winter is wreaking havoc on local highways due to record temperatures.
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Fire damages shop at Post Falls home
POST FALLS - A fire that originated in a wood stove caused extensive damage to a detached shop and its contents on Snowshoe Road off West Riverview Drive in Post Falls on Friday morning.
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Taking on mental illness
Each time Alisha Kernkamp has to turn away someone with mental illness seeking affordable housing, it hurts.
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Help sought for Cd'A man who suffered stroke
COEUR d'ALENE - Friends of Coeur d'Alene's Larry and Vickie Tanner are rallying to help the couple after Larry suffered a stroke in September and has memory loss as a result.
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Speed vs. efficiency
POST FALLS - When it comes to swift water rescue training, nothing can replace on-the-job experience.
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Music doubleheader on tap
POST FALLS - The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is hosting a music doubleheader this weekend.
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Northern Lakes fire levy headed toward failure
It was going down in flames again.
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Gas leak shuts down senior center
POST FALLS - A gas leak has closed the Post Falls Senior Center for about a week, or until further notice.
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Goedde, Malek, Sims headed toward wins
Republicans had comfortable leads early this morning in District 4 races for legislative seats to serve the Coeur d'Alene area.
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Wanted man found hiding in trunk
A 27-year-old Rathdrum man wanted in Kootenai County on multiple drug charges was found hiding in a vehicle trunk in Spokane Valley on Friday night.
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Gas leak shuts down senior center
POST FALLS - A gas leak has closed the Post Falls Senior Center for about a week, or until further notice.
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Northern Lakes fire levy headed toward failure
It was going down in flames again.
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Hello, Halo 4
POST FALLS - Halo 4 suits Jonathan Groves just fine.
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Display draws attention of Secret Service
COEUR d'ALENE - Wayne McKay is letting his opinion of the president be known in his front yard - and raising some eyebrows and gaining the attention of the U.S. Secret Service as a result.
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Tim Skubitz: Ketchup and kids are in his veins
IN PERSON
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Post Falls to start water chlorination process Monday
Sherry Miller took a swig at the Post Falls Library's drinking fountain on Thursday, then reflected on the water taste change ahead.
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Survival lessons: How the lost can be found
POST FALLS - A whistle is on Kai Tarver's wish list, but it's not to drive her relatives crazy.
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Eastbound I-90 to be reduced to one lane
Motorists on eastbound Interstate 90 near the Washington-Idaho state line should expect delays today as the highway will be reduced to one lane from the border to Pleasantview Road in Post Falls.
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Arsenic in water problem continues
ATHOL - After nearly two years in the works, a solution for a well contaminated with arsenic that serves a housing area north of Athol remains elusive.
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Total togetherness
POST FALLS - Even at 96, Garland "Ike" Bews still places high in a local club's horseshoe contests and handles a snowblower well.
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Halloween haunt
POST FALLS - Dan Treend figures, at this point, it would be scarier to not transform his place into an old-fashioned funeral home, autopsy room and graveyard each Halloween than to skip the production altogether.
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U.S. 95 project rounds corner
ATHOL - The U.S. 95 construction project from Garwood to Sagle north of Coeur d'Alene is about to change alignments, meaning the two-year project has rounded another corner.
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Holy Halloween, Batman
Church isn't just a place where you can get spiritual guidance.
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Interchange on target
POST FALLS - The new Idaho-Poleline roundabout in Post Falls is expected to be finished today or early next week, while the Interstate 90 interchange near the state line is still in line for a Thanksgiving opening if the weather allows work to continue.
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Going for the copper
POST FALLS - When it comes to their hunt for the "medal," burglars are continuing their run for copper.
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Eye on 53
RATHDRUM - Joyce Johnson senses more vehicle crashes along Highway 53 are just waiting to happen.
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Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center to host concert, costume party
POST FALLS - The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center and North Idaho Reads will team up to host a concert and costume party on Saturday.
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Attempted kidnapping investigated in Post Falls
POST FALLS - A 14-year-old girl told police that a man attempted to kidnap her and punched her in the face Friday night.
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High-flying endorsement
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Connecting with Congo
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Living Lodge
POST FALLS - Cliff Mort believes it's time to raise the assisted living bar.
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Fire destroys Cougar Gulch home
The fire that destroyed a three-story home in the Cougar Gulch area on Saturday night started in the chimney while the house was occupied, fire investigators say.
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Burglary suspect gives himself up to police
Burglary suspect Samuel Fetterhoff is no longer on the run.
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Committed to community
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Harlem Ambassadors to help raise funds for Rotary
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Power of pets
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Group wants to 'tri' to help
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OMG ... 130 texting charges
POST FALLS - Few local drivers have been cited under Idaho's texting law that went into effect July 1, but there were 130 statewide during the first three months.
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Northern Lakes to try fire levy again
HAYDEN - If Northern Lakes Fire District patrons believe the agency's $1.6 million permanent override levy proposal on Nov. 6 sounds familiar, it is.
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Eyeing the finish
POST FALLS - The Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County is in the home stretch toward offering programs under its own roof.
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Plan outlines parks priorities
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'Legacies of War'
Dewey Parker worked on a flight line inspecting airplanes that sprayed the Agent Orange herbicide during the Vietnam War.
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Suspects may be tied to many cases
POST FALLS - Police on Friday continued to search for a 22-year-old burglary suspect who eluded police on foot while his alleged accomplice was arrested.
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Speed limit change fails to gain traction
An idea to make the freeway speed limit for heavy trucks equal to other traffic didn't gain traction with a task force that met in Boise on Thursday, so no formal recommendation from the group will be made to the Legislature.
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Step on it?
A committee will meet today to decide whether to recommend to the Legislature to increase the speed limit of heavy trucks on freeways from 65 mph to 75 to match other traffic.
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Rathdrum sewer fees to rise
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum's sewer fees are on the rise.
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Post Falls presents courtroom drama
POST FALLS - A "homicide trial" will take center stage at Post Falls High this week.
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Should reform remain?
POST FALLS - Tom Luna wants "Students Come First" to stay on track.
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Emergency response gets a boost
POST FALLS - Kootenai County emergency agencies cooperated to roll out a second ambulance in Post Falls that will be manned 24-7, which will result in improved patient care countywide.
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Haunted house goes 'underground'
POST FALLS - What do you get with a bunch of uncaged Post Falls Lions in October?
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Tunnel of Terror awaits visitors
RATHDRUM - The Tunnel of Terror is one dark place.
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Spirit Lake top cop resigns
SPIRIT LAKE - Pat Lawless resigned as Spirit Lake's police chief effective immediately on Wednesday, citing personal reasons.
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Missed impact
The Mica-Kidd Island Fire District figured it would have about $50,000 from impact fees to apply toward a new station by now, but it turns out nothing was collected.
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In memory of Mason
Liz Montgomery wants the sudden death of her 5-month-old son, Mason, to translate into help for others.
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Jodie DeVore: Lending a helping hand in Rathdrum
Lance Bridges calls Jodie DeVore a "true daughter of Rathdrum."
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County may suspend impact fees
POST FALLS - Rob Thomas' mini storage project may be back on track.
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Offering a hand up
COEUR d'ALENE - The North Idaho Veterans Stand Down stands ready to assist veterans and their family members.
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Next Generation 911
POST FALLS - In the emergency world, 911 has a lot of catching up to do with technology and social media.
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Agencies offer emergency notification systems to residents
Three local agencies are using Nixle.com to notify the public of emergencies that could be dangerous to bystanders or cases such as missing people.
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Attempted murder suspect arrested
POST FALLS - A 38-year-old Coeur d'Alene man arrested Tuesday night for first-degree attempted murder of his girlfriend is being held at the Kootenai County jail on $500,000 bond.
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Answering the call
POST FALLS - It's the hunting answer to "American Idol."
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Music mentor
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Stuck in smoke
We're stuck in a "pot dome" and Ma Nature won't lift the lid on us and the wildfire smoke for awhile, says Cliff Harris.
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Post Falls Landing auction rescheduled
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Filling in when called upon
As a new substitute school teacher in Post Falls this year, Aspen Elbin figured it would be at least October before she would be called to a classroom.
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Jobless numbers drop
POST FALLS - Agnes Kane has been seeking a permanent part-time job for nearly two years, but has come up empty.
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Beck Road interchange eyes Black Friday opening
With the dry weather, local highway projects are gaining ground on completion before fall sets in.
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Buy a tile, bury a mortgage
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Food Bank wants to kick its mortgage so it can meet unprecedented demand for its services.
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Hands-on history
POST FALLS - The Kootenai County Historic Preservation Commission is going hands-on with history.
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Sharing the story of Treaty Rock
POST FALLS - A group of fourth-graders was among those who had a vision in 1989 that the story of Treaty Rock be told through interpretive signage for locals and visitors to enjoy.
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Family mystery comes into focus
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Hilde Shetler: Hungry to help others
Whether it has been providing prospective companies the advantages of relocating to Kootenai County or making this a better community as a volunteer, Hilde Shetler loves assisting people.
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A facelift for Falls Park
POST FALLS - Falls Park has a fresher look courtesy of Lowe's.
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Boy battles rare genetic disease
POST FALLS - A.J. Houghton thinks he is hungry 24/7.
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Patriot Day ceremony recalls sacrifices
POST FALLS - Bill Davis first remembers anger, then came healing and unity.
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Ground Zero responder still fighting lung damage
POST FALLS - When Jerry Justis responded to Ground Zero, he figured it would take crews a year to clean up the rubble.
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Rathdrum bridge project delayed
RATHDRUM - Construction on a bridge replacement that will connect Highway 41 with Highway 53 in the heart of Rathdrum has been delayed.
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Positive signs
The local real estate market continues to show signs of recovery, realtors say.
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Flying with pride
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True blue
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Back on the ice
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How it was at Farragut
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Developer's bankruptcy dismissed
Post Falls Landing developer Harry Green's bankruptcy was dismissed on Wednesday, allowing a creditor to proceed with foreclosure on the city center site along Spokane Street and the Spokane River.
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Post Falls urban renewal extension gains momentum
POST FALLS - The majority of the Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night said it's in favor of extending the life of an urban renewal district to fund an Interstate 90 overpass at Greensferry Road to enhance traffic mobility.
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Off to a flying start
RATHDRUM - Students at the new North Idaho STEM Charter Academy had a hair-raising experience during Tuesday's first day of school.
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Labor Day weekend events planned
Spirit Lake and St. Maries will hold festivals this weekend in celebration of the Labor Day holiday.
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Council to consider extending URD
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Familiar face in a distant land
Kyle Payne calls it "remarkable luck."
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Providing that vital Link
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JACC to feature first play
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No tax hike in KCFR budget
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The domino effect
Businesses and key officials in Kootenai County are lauding the funding proposals voters approved for three school districts on Tuesday.
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Labor Day gas pains
If you want a relaxing Labor Day weekend, here's the challenge:
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Vehicle burglary suspect caught
RATHDRUM - A 16-year-old Rathdrum boy has admitted to police that he was involved in multiple vehicle burglaries in Rathdrum over the weekend.
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Up in smoke
RATHDRUM - Annual field burning on the Rathdrum Prairie got off to a smokey start on Tuesday afternoon, but state officials were confident evening winds would carry away lingering smoke.
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Lakeland, Kootenai approve proposals
Voters in the Lakeland and Kootenai school districts on Tuesday night approved measures that fund facility improvements.
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PF man arrested for drugs, eluding
RATHDRUM - A 21-year-old Post Falls man was arrested on Sunday night after allegedly leading Rathdrum officers on a vehicle chase and suspected drug use.
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Career jumpstart
RATHDRUM - Devon Clark is about to enter a new era of high school education in Kootenai County.
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Kootenai proposes bond for wastewater project
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Len Crosby: All about community
Len Crosby has failed at retiring.
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Lakeland tries plant facility levy again
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Life saving partners
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Jam4 Cans to help food banks
Those wishing to help replenish the shelves of local food banks can see some action on Hayden Lake at the same time.
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Cops-n-Kids event is Saturday
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A bump in the trail
POST FALLS - Turns out motorists aren't the only ones being slowed by the Beck Road interchange project along Interstate 90 near the state line.
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Rathdrum budget includes tax hike
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council on Tuesday night approved a fiscal 2013 General Fund budget of $4.57 million that includes a 1.9 percent property tax hike and raises for employees.
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Lightning rocks PFPD radio tower
POST FALLS - Lightning jolted Post Falls Police's radio communications on Tuesday morning, causing between $30,000 and $50,000 worth of damage, a small fire and forcing a backup system to be used for three hours.
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No tax hike in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Post Falls' city budget for fiscal 2013 will have no tax increase.
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Enderud named interim administrator
POST FALLS - Post Falls city finance director Shelly Enderud was designated the interim city administrator during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
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Post Falls fire deemed suspicious
POST FALLS - The fire that destroyed two mobile homes on Saturday night at a Post Falls park that's being shut down is believed to be suspicious, according to investigators.
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Helping nonprofits
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Road savvy
Dave Cazel has ridden a motorcycle for more than 30 years, but he still considers himself a student on two wheels.
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'There's hope'
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Debt dominates Crapo visit
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Mullan Avenue project starts
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Athol, Hauser to host festivals
With summer community events nearly exhausted in the area's larger cities, it's some of the smaller towns' time to shine.
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Medical facility planned for west side of Post Falls
POST FALLS - A medical facility that's nearly 8,000 square feet is planned for the west side of Post Falls near the former Burger King.
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Lakeland school district to launch before, after-school pilot program
RATHDRUM - The Lakeland School District this fall will launch a before- and after-school pilot program at Garwood Elementary to assist families needing to bridge the gap between work and school schedules.
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Rathdrum budget calls for small tax hike
Rathdrum's city budget proposal for fiscal 2013 calls for a 1.9 percent property tax increase.
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Council may pull Post Falls Days funds
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On target
HAYDEN - Jake Furbee has been an archery enthusiast for as long as he can remember.
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Post Falls ponders salary hikes
POST FALLS - Urban renewal funding is coming in handy for Post Falls' city budget process.
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Avista requests decrease in rates
Avista Utilities is requesting a 7.9 percent decrease in natural gas rates for Idaho customers and a 1.4 percent decrease for electric users.
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Keck heads to Ground Force
POST FALLS - Eric Keck's next assignment will be just down Seltice Way, working for a familiar face.
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Barbecue and free concert tomorrow in PF
POST FALLS — Up-and-coming country music talent and a long-time local favorite will share the stage during Thursday's Post Falls Community Picnic.
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County's growth has youthful feel
Kootenai County is building for the future.
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Keck resigns as PF administrator
POST FALLS - Eric Keck, who has been Post Falls' city administrator since 2006, resigned on Monday, citing choosing a new career path.
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Bob Ross: Eat your veggies
COEUR d'ALENE - To Bob Ross, you are what you eat.
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Fire destroys duplex under construction
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Greensferry overpass nears reality
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Ken Cook: A social volunteer
Ken Cook is a self-described social butterfly.
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Coming together
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Tool exhibit dedicated to honor Free
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Inching down
When it comes to decreasing gas prices, North Idaho has sputtered compared to even small towns in the region.
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Event to remember fallen heroes with Idaho ties
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Reward offered for missing woman
RATHDRUM - Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a $500 cash reward to go with a reward being offered by the family of Rathdrum woman Deborah Dee Sykes, who has been missing since Feb. 13, 2005.
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Lottery boasts record dividend to support schools
The Idaho Lottery Commission on Tuesday announced its largest dividend ever to support public schools - $41.5 million - but the funds won't be distributed directly to individual local school districts, separate from the state's regular education allocation, as they were before the recession.
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Mission (more than) accomplished
What is a postcard-perfect summer evening at one of the most spectacular lake estates in the West worth?
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Still going strong at 50
The beat goes on for the 3Cs.
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Kootenai Kids pediatric clinic opens
POST FALLS - Pediatrician Ken Akey has opened Kootenai Kids Pediatrics in Post Falls.
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Light at the end of the tunnel
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Meritorious achievement
Even when Devon Erickson became an Eagle Scout, he saw that there was unfinished business.
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'Swamp People' emerge
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Julyamsh opens today in Post Falls
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Man with a vision
RATHDRUM - As Rathdrum grew up, Ken Degerman saw a need for the town to have its own chamber of commerce.
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Vehicle burglary suspects arrested in Post Falls
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Police Department has investigated 39 vehicle burglary reports since July 1 and investigators believe many of those cases have been solved with the arrest of three suspects.
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Northern Lakes to float fire levy
HAYDEN - Same request, different date.
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Hoedown to benefit CASA
COEUR d'ALENE - Tickets remain on sale for the second Hoedown dinner and auctions on July 28 to benefit the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
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Comparing notes on education reform
COEUR d'ALENE - Turns out that Idaho has had plenty of company when it comes to states passing education reform laws in recent years.
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Spirit Lake teen dies
SPIRIT LAKE - A.J. Marksworth was pleasant to be around and enjoyed life to the fullest, acquaintances say.
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From Germany to Post Falls
POST FALLS - Post Falls will renew its relationship with its associate city of Herborn, Germany, tonight during a free concert by the Herborn Big Band at Q'emiln Park from 6-9 p.m.
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PF man drowns at Corbin Park
POST FALLS - A 55-year-old Post Falls man drowned while swimming in the Spokane River at Corbin Park on Friday night, becoming the latest victim in the dangerous stretch below the Post Falls Dam.
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Post Falls beach, boat launch expected to open today
POST FALLS - Barring unforeseen circumstances, Avista Utilities plans to finish closing the gates of its Post Falls Dam this afternoon, which would result in the opening of the beach at Q'emiln Park and the adjacent boat launch.
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Spirit Lake swim incident details revealed
The deputy who pulled a teen from the bottom of the mill pond of Spirit Lake on Wednesday afternoon said it took a group effort to give the boy a chance of surviving.
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An elegant evening awaits
If you'd like to invest in Kootenai County's future, enjoy an elegant summer evening on Lake Coeur d'Alene or even hit golf balls onto a floating green from one of the most scenic properties around, you better act fast.
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Spirit Lake teens rescued
SPIRIT LAKE - Two Spirit Lake teen boys were transported to hospitals late Wednesday afternoon after a possible drowning was reported in the mill pond area of Spirit Lake.
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Phones Plus plans new Post Falls site off I-90 Rathdrum's community star
POST FALLS - Phones Plus, a Verizon retailer, plans to open a 6,000-square foot building on Seltice Way at the Highway 41 interchange off Interstate 90 in Post Falls at the end of November.
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A heart that helped others
No matter the situation, Tim Fristoe had a way of bringing on smiles.
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Vietnam vet survey deadline extended
The deadline for a North Idaho survey of Vietnam veterans aimed at increasing awareness about those who were exposed to the Agent Orange herbicide has been extended to July 31.
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Incredible undertaking
Six hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds.
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Quiet Fourth for police agencies
Law enforcement and fire agencies may have not had to respond to major incidents on the Fourth of July, but they're bracing for the aftermath with hot, dry weather predicted and more fireworks expected.
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Sweet surprise
HAYDEN - Trials can lead to triumph, and Sarah Broden experienced that first-hand.
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Hayden Lake activist House remembered
HAYDEN LAKE - Gerry House's past was why he tended to Hayden Lake's future.
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'Building the dream'
POST FALLS - Three months ago, Brad Faber admits he was near rock bottom.
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Gerry House, Hayden Lake activist, remembered
HAYDEN LAKE — Gerry House's past was the reason he tended to Hayden Lake's future.
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Suspected DUI leads to chase, use of Taser
Police applied a stun gun on 40-year-old Rathdrum man on Sunday night after an alleged hit-and-run accident, vehicle pursuit and the DUI suspect appeared to be reaching into a pocket in which a knife was found.
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More reasons to celebrate
Need some lifter-uppers if you believe June's record rain robbed some of your summer?
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Post Falls beach, boat launch won't open
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Like it or not, health care law survives
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Proud to lead parade
Robert Shoeman believes serving veterans is an honor.
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End of the trail
POST FALLS - A proposal to build a paved pathway under Interstate 90 along Highway 41 has reached the end of its trail.
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PF to consider request to sell alcohol at Corbin Park
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider a request to sell alcohol at Corbin Park during the Fourth of July week.
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Painful reminders
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Highway 41 trail project goes to the public
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Golden moments
POST FALLS - The biggest rewards veterans Tom Alvarez and Bill Winter received at the recent Golden Age Games weren't the kind that hang around their necks.
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A changing horizon for recycling
Change is on the horizon for residents who recycle in the rural areas of Kootenai County and Rathdrum.
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One of two stolen Camaros recovered
POST FALLS -David King figured his two 1967 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport show cars were history.
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A life dedicated to informing others
RATHDRUM - Tom Burnett had an unwavering belief that local newspapers are the glue that holds communities together.
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County jobless rate rises again
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Developer awarded $675,000 in ITD right-of-way dispute
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WinCo advances Cd'A store plans
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Seniors learn how to spot swindlers
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Shut it down
POST FALLS - Amid the ongoing debates of urban renewal reform, here's something for the taxing districts and taxpayers of Post Falls to celebrate.
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Business burglaries suspect caught
POST FALLS - A 53-year-old Spokane man was arrested early Sunday after allegedly burglarizing two businesses in the Highway 41 corridor.
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School boards approve district budgets
Post Falls students will start school Mondays 25 minutes later starting in the fall.
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Perfect attendance rewarded
Brianna Davis was all smiles on Sunday as she wheeled a mountain bike from Parker Toyota to her dad's vehicle.
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Parker to represent Lakeland
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Nearly 300 seek help at free HealthFest
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Three new principals expected at Post Falls
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Monday big day for school boards
Major financial and contractual decisions will be on the table Monday for three school districts in Kootenai County.
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Lakeland teachers reject contract
The Lakeland teacher union's overwhelming rejection of a contract proposal for next year won't likely result in changes to the agreement.
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An elegant night on the lake
An elegant summer evening on Lake Coeur d'Alene awaits those wanting to support the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County.
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Stretching the school budget
GARWOOD - Ryan Cawley dug creating optical illusion art on Monday.
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Welcome to the (Scam) Jam
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Reducing the haze on Agent Orange
Dick Phenneger is on a mission to assist his fellow Vietnam veterans and their families.
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Tamie Phelps: Helping make Rathdrum go
If there's a community event in Rathdrum, Tamie Phelps would like to be a part of it.
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Artist finds her cowboy
Suzi Bradley Sheward has been connected with her cowboy.
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Lakeland plan funds experience, education salary steps
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Post Falls allows for educational step hikes, ices experience
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Asleep at the wheel
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Auto thieves double up
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Itching to fix a lice problem
RATHDRUM - There's a lot of nit picking going on with staff and families of Betty Kiefer Elementary, but that's OK.
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Let the Post Falls fun begin
POST FALLS - Post Falls Days will start the summer community event circuit Thursday through Sunday.
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Just an online cowboy
POST FALLS - Suzi Bradley Sheward wants to round up her cowboy.
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Ralph Shrigley: Remembering his comrades on Memorial Day
Ralph Shrigley was one of those who zigged when he should've zagged during war.
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'These kids rock'
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PFPD honor guard debuts
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GOP group elects leaders
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Trail project still undecided
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Two providers vie for north-south bus service
Two bus providers are proposing to provide service from Bonners Ferry to Boise starting Oct. 1.
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Parents to sue Lakeland schools
RATHDRUM - The parents of a Spirit Lake Elementary student have filed a tort claim against the Lakeland Joint School District due to injuries their daughter sustained while allegedly slipping on a wet floor and falling down stairs.
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Lakeland schools mull early release plan
RATHDRUM - The Lakeland Joint School District is considering a proposal that would release elementary students 50 minutes earlier on Thursdays next year to allow staff more collaboration time to implement new state standards.
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Idaho bullish on gas prices
Gas prices are dropping all over - but not in Idaho.
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Henderson, Mendive, Malek win nominations
Frank Henderson and Ron Mendive earned District 3 Republican nominations for the state House during Tuesday night's primary, while Luke Malek won the GOP nod for the District 4A House seat.
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Voters reject fire levy
HAYDEN - The Northern Lakes Fire District levy proposal went down in flames late Tuesday.
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New life for a PF overpass?
POST FALLS - An Interstate 90 overpass at Greensferry Road has a flicker of new life.
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PF may take longer look at late school start
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The story behind ... The Little Red Dress
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Lottery winner emerges
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Building a path to help area youth
POST FALLS - When Jazmyne Lederhos goes to the Boys and Girls Club after school she enjoys the activities, but more elbow room would sure be nice.
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Local protest of Bank of America held
POST FALLS - Jess Sifford said it's the blue collar working class, not corporate America and CEOs, that could use some breaks and bailouts.
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'A humble, selfless servant'
RATHDRUM - Whenever Art Fanto was reminded that he turned 100 on Tuesday, he would quickly fire back a question with a smile.
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A victory for kids
POST FALLS - Ryan Davis calls this week "surreal."
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Rack it up
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Splash landing
HAYDEN LAKE - Travis Mitchell couldn't believe his ears, but a quick glance toward Hayden Lake confirmed it.
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No arrest after high-speed chase
POST FALLS - The search for a vehicle theft suspect after a chase from Hayden into Post Falls prompted three Post Falls schools to be locked down Wednesday morning.
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Trail project debate rages on
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Suicide victim found at Post Falls school
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Figpickels settles into new digs at Plaza Shops
COEUR d'ALENE - What do you get with a toy store with more elbow room?
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Girl finds dead body on school property
POST FALLS — An 8-year-old girl found a dead body while playing in a field on school property after church on Sunday.
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Pope, Malloy win
Katherin Pope and Sydnie Malloy were good fits for Distinguished Young Woman scholarship programs on Saturday night.
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Women unite over rights
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Tough as iron
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Acid spill clears out transfer station
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Life at Ardara
POST FALLS - Visitors from around the world flocked to Katherine Ekhoff's home in Northern Ireland.
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Barbieri seeks re-election to Legislature
Vito Barbieri is seeking a return to the Legislature.
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Railroad renovation
ATHOL - Union Pacific Railroad's $10.9 million, 95-mile improvement project under way from Athol to Eastport at the Canadian border is expected to boost North Idaho's economy.
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Ames seeks District 4A legislative seat
Jeff Ames said he's out to bring common sense to politics.
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City of Post Falls to present wastewater plan
POST FALLS - Post Falls' new wastewater plan, driven by the Spokane River cleanup that will raise sewer rates, will be presented during a public open house on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Post Falls seeks veterans home
POST FALLS - Post Falls is making a run for a state veterans home.
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County jobless rate steady
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's jobless rate edged upward to 8.3 percent in March, cooling off what had been a downward trend.
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Budget booster
POST FALLS — Want to make taxing agencies smile during these tough budget times?
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NIC mulls tuition hike
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College trustees discussed a net 3 percent tuition increase proposal for fiscal 2013 during a budget workshop on Wednesday night.
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Wisconsin senator to speak at dinner
Wisconsin state Sen. Jon Erpenbach, among 14 Democrats who drove to Illinois last year to deny a quorum on controversial budget legislation, will be the keynote speaker at the Kootenai County Democrats 10th annual Democracy Dinner on April 28.
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Unplug and be active
Get your rear off the couch and get active.
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Old law less bitter to breweries
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Police cite attrition concerns
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Cd'A Basin cleanup meetings slated
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Civics lessons
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Friendship Corps seeks new recruits
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Free tree event returns
POST FALLS - Talk about a tree-mendous gift to Post Falls residents.
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Pursuing happiness, canned food
POST FALLS - Here's an event that would likely do President Thomas Jefferson proud.
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Water season shows promise
Above average moisture in the mountains is expected to lead to a promising water season in North Idaho and bode well for recreation this summer.
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Otter to speak at GOP event
POST FALLS - Local Republicans will rally their troops for the election season in a "One Voice for Victory" event featuring Gov. Butch Otter as keynote speaker on April 30.
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Changes planned for Tullamore
POST FALLS - Changes are being proposed for the Tullamore project west of Highway 41 in Post Falls.
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Post Falls schools may start later on Mondays
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Marketing Easter Sunday
Today, Easter Sunday, millions will attend church across the nation.
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District 3 county commissioner hopefuls square off
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High return on PF survey
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I-90 interchange work to start
POST FALLS - Construction of the Interstate 90 interchange at Beck Road - expected to spur development near Cabela's - will start this month and could be completed by Thanksgiving.
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Spirit Lake teen death investigation continues
SPIRIT LAKE - Investigators say it will be four to six weeks before more details are released about the case of the Spirit Lake teen found dead and partially submerged in Spirit Lake on March 25.
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Center Partners halts Post Falls operation
POST FALLS - Call center company Center Partners has closed its Post Falls site that opened 10 years ago.
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More boat inspection stations open Friday; workshop scheduled
POST FALLS - Two more area mandatory watercraft inspection stations aimed at keeping invasive species out of local waterways will open on Friday.
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An (even more) ATV friendly town
SPIRIT LAKE - Why did the ATV cross Highway 41 in Spirit Lake?
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Post Falls council expected to support surface mining request
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight is expected to support a conditional-use permit request to the county to operate a restricted surface mine on a 48-acre site along Pleasant View Road.
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Keeping an eye on sex offenders
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Mega frenzy
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Suspect eludes police after vehicle chase
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Legislature wraps up session
The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved Gov. Butch Otter's proposal for $35 million in tax cuts for individuals and businesses.
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Eye in the sky
POST FALLS - Jeffery Sayer smells opportunity in the air for Idaho.
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A feast for St. Joseph
POST FALLS - Marge Hopkins appreciates the generosity and tasty homemade meal.
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Going out with honors
POST FALLS - Ron Sampert is not retiring unnoticed.
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Spelling m-a-r-a-t-h-o-n
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Irish show their color
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Prosecutor hopefuls square off
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Lakeland levy retry?
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Rathdrum Mountain access a priority
Rathdrum is continuing to fight for access to its property on Rathdrum Mountain.
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Rathdrum mayor seeks seat on county board
Vic Holmes is hitting the election trail again.
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Dinner, challenge to benefit food banks
POST FALLS - Here's a chance to help the hungry, satisfy your own appetite and take home the handcrafted ceramic bowl painted by a local artisan that you ate soup from.
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Citylink changes proposed
Citylink bus route and time changes are proposed to make the free service more sustainable, but charging fees is not part of the immediate plan.
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Gas tanks latest Landing dispute
The city of Post Falls has locked the gas tanks at the Post Falls Landing's marina due to them being on city property and public concerns.
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Fatal shooting probe continues
Investigators in Monday's officer-involved shooting that killed a wanted Coeur d'Alene man after a vehicle chase into Hayden are compiling details of the case to give to the county Prosecuting Attorney's Office to determine whether the gunfire was justified under law.
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Split decision
RATHDRUM - One Lakeland School District levy proposal unofficially passed late Tuesday night, while another failed in close votes.
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Genesis Prep principal dies
POST FALLS - Whether it was in the classroom or on the court, Marc Goodwin had a passion for helping people.
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Wanted man shot dead
HAYDEN - The 33-year-old Coeur d'Alene man who was shot and killed by a police officer in Hayden early Monday after leading police on a vehicle chase had been booked into the local jail 23 times as an adult.
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City center site eyed for cleanup
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Lakeland votes on school levies Tuesday
RATHDRUM - The Lakeland Joint School District will float two levy proposals to voters on Tuesday.
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What a Flirt
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Ready to respond
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An experienced rookie
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North Idaho water outlook promising
Snowpack in North Idaho should make for a promising water season come spring and summer, according to a new report.
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'Deadly Sins' to profile murder
POST FALLS - A Post Falls murder case involving the deaths of a couple, apparent suicides of the lesbian suspects and the disappearance of a suspect's son will go national this weekend.
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Man arrested for attempted strangulation
POST FALLS - A 35-year-old Post Falls man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to strangle his wife in front of the couple's three children.
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The end of the rainbow
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Museum will host its St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Gold Fundraiser on March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and Spokane.
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On the lookout for business
Prospective companies are reading all about North Idaho and the cheaper cost of doing business here in an effort to spark economic development.
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Man jailed for trying to choke wife
POST FALLS — A 35-year-old Post Falls man was arrested Sunday for allegedly attempting to strangle his wife in front of the couple's three children.
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For his next mission
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Lincoln exhibit to start with a bang
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Cashing in
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More pain at the pump
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Police make arrest in stolen credit card case
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Avista plans dam project
POST FALLS - Avista is planning rehabilitation work at its Post Falls hydroelectric dam this summer that will raise utility rates and could impact recreation.
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Post Falls, URA keep talking
POST FALLS - Communication, just like spouses confess, can take some work.
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Henderson seeks re-election to Idaho Legislature
POST FALLS - Even at 89, Frank Henderson has no plans to slow down politically.
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Soccer anyone? Complex planned for Hayden
HAYDEN - The Coeur d'Alene Sting is creating a buzz over a soccer complex the club plans to be a partner on in Hayden.
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All about the timing
The state's safety net intended to keep invasive species from entering waterways may keep getting casted earlier at this rate.
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'Safe' to buy
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Mussel-catching muscle nabs two boats
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Fire cause undetermined
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Legislators dive in on dry ports
It's not a dry run at dry ports, but supporters of a bill that would allow voters to decide on creating freight-handling facilities believe now more than ever is the best time for passage of the tool to create jobs.
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Ninety years of service
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Winds cause power outages
POST FALLS - Wednesday's wind storm wreaked havoc throughout North Idaho, causing utility crews to scramble into the evening to restore power for customers.
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No answers in fire probe
POST FALLS - The on-scene investigation into Thursday's fire that destroyed a riverfront Post Falls mansion owned by a couple with financial woes ended on Tuesday with no clues on how the blaze started.
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An instant, then lifetime of regret
POST FALLS - Kina Repp regrets not saying anything before a conveyor ripped off her left arm at an Alaska fish cannery.
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From one River City to another
POST FALLS - In some ways, "The Music Man" will be right at home at Post Falls High.
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Post Falls to approve city center agreement
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight is expected to approve a $10,000 agreement that will develop a plan for road and trail improvements in the city center.
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State seeks primacy on clean water issues
A bill that would form a committee to explore the state assuming primacy over the feds on clean water issues in Idaho unanimously passed out of committee on Monday and is off to the full Senate.
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Rathdrum parks grant now a reality
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Officials probe mansion blaze
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Police investigate blaze
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Investigators search mansion fire debris
POST FALLS - Investigators this morning started to sift through the fire debris in hopes of determining the cause of Thursday's fire that destroyed an 11,000-square-foot, $1.54 million mansion on the Spokane River in Post Falls next to the "Amway house."
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Post Falls student driven to help others
POST FALLS - Joshua Plew's drive to make a difference for those in need has won the hearts of his neighbors and teachers.
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Crafty Cravings showcases local talent
POST FALLS - Pam Gassaway has been an avid crafter most of her life and has always wanted a permanent place to sell and showcase her and others' work.
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Fire destroys Post Falls mansion on river
POST FALLS - A fire destroyed a gated Post Falls mansion along the Spokane River next to what is called the "Amway house" this morning.
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Rathdrum considers future traffic
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum has received a $50,000 citywide transportation planning grant that will outline future projects and needs.
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Reunited after 70 years
North Idaho and South Georgia are about as far apart as it gets in the lower 48.
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Post Falls seeks parks, recreation comments
Post Falls wants to hear from residents, recreation groups and others about what they would like the city's parks and recreation future to look like.
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Battle ground
A dispute between a commercial developer and the state about buying property along U.S. 95 for an interchange at Athol is headed for a rare trial of its type on March 5.
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Quilts of Valor
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Mountain snow offers hope
If the mild winter down here has you nervous about the water year ahead in North Idaho, look on the up side.
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Science center projections too low
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Keeping the faith
RATHDRUM - What has been a rock for worshippers since 1905 will now be The ROC for youth in Rathdrum.
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Safety Fest offers free training, trade show
POST FALLS - Free training on how to reduce injuries and illness on the job will be offered to employers and employees during the Northern Idaho Safety Fest Feb. 21-23 at the Idaho National Guard armory, 5353 E. Seltice Way.
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Post Falls mulls mental health funds
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider whether to help fund a new proposed countywide mental health and detoxification center.
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Citylink changes planned
Funding issues have prompted the need for changes with Citylink, but it's too early to determine what the specific changes will be for the popular free bus service.
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'Uncompromising patriotism'
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Kootenai County Fire and Rescue names new chief
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A taco, a Coke and a gun
POST FALLS - It was a dinner run through Del Taco that Greg Wiltse won't forget.
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Double Discount Groceries opens in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Jerome Moss feels back at home.
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Shutting down
POST FALLS - When Denise Brigham received her mail last Friday, she broke down in tears.
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Warrant issued for developer
POST FALLS - Post Falls Landing developer Harry Green has a warrant out for his arrest, in addition to being sued and facing bankruptcy.
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Northern Lakes to float fire levy
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Endless energy
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Giving a hand up
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Eberlein to seek County Commission seat
POST FALLS - Post Falls businessman Marc Eberlein has announced he's running for the Kootenai County Commission seat held by Todd Tondee.
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At a crossing
RATHDRUM - Jim Loer remembers the Idaho and Washington Northern railroad depot in Rathdrum when he was traveling from North Carolina to Bremerton, Wash., during World War II in the Navy.
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Closing credits in Post Falls
This weekend marks the final chapter of Post Falls Theater.
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Aerospace alliance forms
The Idaho Aerospace Alliance is ready for takeoff.
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Technology boost
POST FALLS - Ponderosa Elementary fifth-graders became "smarter" on Monday.
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Help for the homeless
Project Homeless Connect is just what Chris Martin needs.
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Support for the unborn
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A new living option for seniors
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Higher sewer rates expected
While local agencies that discharge wastewater to the Spokane River say they've tentatively been given a more reasonable standard to clean up the river, they say taxpayers' pocketbooks will still be pinched to fund upgrades.
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Finishing on a mission
POST FALLS - Patrick Stiner is finishing well.
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A place to sleep it off
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council will hear an update on a proposed mental health and intoxication center tonight from County Commissioner Jai Nelson.
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Youth club to be constructed this year
POST FALLS - After seven years of fundraising and four years of offering youth programs, the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County plans to construct a facility that it can call its own this year.
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Tough to nail down
2011 was a yo-yo year for construction in Kootenai County, making 2012 hard to predict.
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Fast-track expansion
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Help for Liebchen
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Shakeup at State Line Speedway
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Special needs retreat sought
A Northwest nonprofit that provides those with special needs recreational opportunities has started raising funds for a retreat facility in Kootenai County.
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Attacked
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Rathdrum to honor fallen officer
RATHDRUM - A Rathdrum street name won't be changed to honor a fallen city police officer, but the City Council vowed to name a public place or explore other options in the future.
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Lakeland sets levy amounts
RATHDRUM - The Lakeland School Board on Monday night unanimously finalized two levy proposals, setting up elections for voters to decide on March 13.
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Rathdrum hearings tonight
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council tonight will hold public hearings on a street name change request to honor a fallen city police officer and a proposed law banning minors from having e-cigarettes.
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4-H member Fair motivated to work harder
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Dry ports explored to spur economy
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Post Falls to start second citizen survey
POST FALLS - About 1,600 random households in Post Falls will be asked to participate in a survey in early February intended to help the city prioritize its budget and services.
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Now that's service
POST FALLS - It took some time, but brothers David and Jeremy Clark recognize each other's strengths these days.
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Lakeland to float school levies in March
RATHDRUM - Voters in the Lakeland School District will have two levies to consider on March 13.
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Snowpack nearly normal
Don't let the bare ground down here deceive you too much about conditions up above.
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Soldiers to be honored Saturday
POST FALLS - When local Idaho Army National Guard soldiers returned from Iraq last fall, a community ceremony recognizing their efforts was bumped due to the transition time back into society and with families and the holidays.
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County's still lucky at lottery
Kootenai County is already off to a new lucky lottery streak in 2012.
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Mobile home park must apply for annexation
POST FALLS - None of this halfway stuff.
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Post Falls Landing sued
A creditor is suing Post Falls Landing developer Harry Green, his wife Jann and his dissolved Spokane corporation for $8.2 million.
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Post Falls to consider mobile park water request again
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How low can they go?
Local gas prices are heading into the new year with a bang for motorists.
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Star dimmed forever
RATHDRUM - Tom Burnett lived up to a dare to start a weekly newspaper in Rathdrum more than seven years ago.
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Young blood
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Soldiers enjoy quiet holiday
Henry Carr was watching his kids open gifts via Skype from Iraq on Christmas Day last year when duty called.
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A nonprofit to Cherish
COEUR d'ALENE - Debbie McKenzie wept as she thought about the financial woes that have clouded the future of the Cherished Ones Ministries soup kitchen.
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Post Falls still open for business
POST FALLS - Despite a continued rough economy, Post Falls has reason to celebrate this year.
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A miracle for Masin
Masin Hawkins is a Christmastime miracle.
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That giving spirit
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Christmas story comes to life
Hearing about Christ's birth is one thing.
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Officials eye rainy day funds
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Retired priest hurt in house fire
RATHDRUM - A retired priest with a household name in the Rathdrum area was injured when a fire destroyed his home on Wednesday afternoon.
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Virtual charter school wins $100,000 'Go On' grant
POST FALLS - The Idaho Distance Education Academy, an accredited statewide K-12 virtual charter school with about 300 local students enrolled, recently won a $100,000 grant from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation.
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Relief finally arrives at pump
The machines weren't the only thing creating a buzz around the Coeur d'Alene Casino on Tuesday.
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Urban renewal debate expected
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Majestic money
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Hungry to help others
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'You've got to keep fighting'
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Lakeland earns 'Go On' award
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Assisted living facility proposed in Post Falls
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A Hauser tradition
POST FALLS - When Debbie Salisbury learned that Justin, her 15-year-old son with cancer, was chosen to benefit from the 26th annual Shalena's Breakfast with Santa fundraiser, she said there was some hesitation.
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Pearl Harbor recalled ... 70 years later
Fred Hamelrath calls Dec. 7, 1941, "the day I grew up."
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Shining light on darkness
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Post Falls council to extend citizen survey
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RV Parade of Lights to benefit charities
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Making spirits bright
Nicole Wallace munched on a cookie, patiently waiting for Santa to make his stop at Winterfest at Post Falls City Hall on Friday night.
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Caruso's closes in Post Falls
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Bridging the gap between college and career
POST FALLS - Employers realize something needs to be done when some prospective employees out of college are more proficient at texting than cursive.
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Grandma Zula's offers country cooking
POST FALLS - Kari Turnbough likes to cook from scratch.
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Body of missing woman found in Spokane River
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PF Theater goes discount
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Heading to Oxford
It wasn't until the past two years that trying to become a Rhodes Scholar made sense to Byron Gray.
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Hlp! Dgs rnning loos!
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Program assists military families
There's a way to thank local military families in need at Christmas.
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Communities plan Christmas festivities
Communities throughout the area are planning Christmas festivities next weekend to usher in the holiday season.
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Suicide spike prompts program
POST FALLS - In 49 years of being a police officer or chaplain, Dan Lynch has never seen a spike in suicide threats like he has now.
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Tracking down a thief
RATHDRUM - A 19-year-old Rathdrum man is suspected of several vehicle burglaries in town.
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Home sales, prices down from this time last year
POST FALLS - Single-family home sales in Kootenai County are down 2 percent compared to last year at this time, while the average sales price is down 5 percent, according to the latest Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service report.
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Turkey travel
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In the business of making a difference
Noah Pukkila is on a mission to increase awareness about dyslexia.
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New life for Highway 41 pathway
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Wild wake-up call
POST FALLS - J.D. Putnam described it as "controlled chaos."
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Senior housing complex to open in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Silver Creek has been built to ease the demand for affordable senior housing.
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New array of trees takes root near I-90
POST FALLS - Post Falls has branched out with its arboretum along Interstate 90.
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Timberlake principals earn state award
SPIRIT LAKE - The Lakeland School District has a top principal in the state.
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Senior housing complex to open
POST FALLS - Silver Creek has been built to ease the demand for affordable senior housing.
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Rathdrum considers e-cig law
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Sports complex on hold
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Rockin' good time
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A fond farewell for faithful friends
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Participating for a purpose
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Plunging for a cause
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Danger zone
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Classical guitar concert, pottery show to be held at JACC
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Students salute veterans
RATHDRUM - Each year around Veterans Day students tug at Reed Chase's heart.
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Passing the torch
POST FALLS - Scott Grant has seen a lot of change during his 21 years on the Post Falls City Council.
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Holmes wins in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - Vic Holmes on Tuesday became one of the few Rathdrum mayors in the past 30 years to make it to a second term.
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Malloy denies Grant sixth term in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Youth prevailed over experience on Tuesday in the race for Seat 3 on the Post Falls City Council.
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Soft opening, hard luck
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Rathdrum bridge work to start next summer
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Time to rock at the library
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Program turns mussels away
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Calling all turkeys to give
Bill and Margie Chapman felt uncomfortable about receiving groceries from the Post Falls Food Bank at first, but the couple realized it was a matter of survival.
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Police: Foster parents allegedly hurt other child
The Post Falls foster parents arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of a 2-year-old girl they cared for nearly three years ago bonded out of the Kootenai County jail on Friday after their first appearance in court.
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Foster parents arrested
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Bras for a Cause seeks your support
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Beck interchange could finish early
POST FALLS - The developer of the project anchored by Cabela's said he believes the Interstate 90 interchange at Beck Road will be completed in 2012 rather than 2013 as previously thought.
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Arrests made in toddler death case
Nearly three years after the death of 2-year-old Karina Moore, her Post Falls foster parents were arrested on Thursday in connection with the toddler's tragedy.
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On the right path
POST FALLS - Troy Jenson believes Post Falls has a good start with bike and pedestrian pathways.
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Spirit Lake gets a makeover
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Post Falls continues hunt for sports site
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Sweet music
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A heart for Masin
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Going for gold
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Sacrifices honored
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A public confession
POST FALLS - It was a graffiti investigation, confession, apology and a request for forgiveness all in a matter of a few hours at the Post Falls Senior Center on Wednesday.
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Eye on crime
POST FALLS - Police cameras along Interstate 90 recognizing license plates of stolen vehicles continue to result in additional charges, including drug trafficking.
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Edgington seeks Post Falls City Council seat
POST FALLS - Jim Edgington believes things need to be shaken up on the Post Falls City Council.
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State highway projects advance
The state highway landscape in North Idaho is taking on a different look with projects continuing this fall.
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Spooky homes
When James Ramos met his wife, Jenny, several years ago, he was "pretty shocked" at what she had collected.
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EPA sued over river cleanup
Another lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in effort to clean up the Spokane River.
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Garden helps student grow
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Hospice House in works for Post Falls
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Another eye on our schools
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Tough winter on job front
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Budget focus of Post Falls debate
POST FALLS - When Post Falls City Council candidates were asked how to ease the budget crunch - either increase taxes or decrease levels of service - a variety of responses were given during a forum on Thursday night.
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Reverse 911 expands
Reverse 911 has entered the age of cell phones and email in Kootenai County.
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Post Falls tables sports complex proposal
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council let the first pitch go by on exploring a Rathdrum Prairie site for a future sports complex.
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Reverse 911 expanded to cells, e-mail
Reverse 911 has entered the age of cell phones and e-mail in Kootenai County.
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E-recycling catches on
Urban Mining Depot is giving old electronics new life.
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Sports complex on the prairie
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Rathdrum man found dead in a culvert
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Rough riders, with heart
Don't let their leather fool you.
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'It's our turn to help'
POST FALLS - Local musicians are rallying to assist one of their own and his wife.
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Church to occupy part of Dugout building
POST FALLS - A church is raising the former Steve's Sports Dugout building from the dead.
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ABCO Wood Recycling closes sites
POST FALLS - Post Falls-based ABCO Wood Recycling has closed its yards in Post Falls, Victor, Mont., and Richland and Moses Lake, Wash., due to "poor wood markets," according to the company's website.
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Combat vet, rider is remembered
POST FALLS - Rick Downs was always there to help those in need.
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Bones provide clues in mysteries
A Texas laboratory has determined that the human bones found in the rubble of the burned Sister's Building on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation in February were of someone between 18 and 22, further substantiating a Sandpoint-area family's claims that their relative was the victim.
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'Tis the season to be scared
POST FALLS - Lance Child likes to go outside his box while on stage.
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Smith takes third at state scholarship program
Lauren Smith of Post Falls finished third out of 38 participants in the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho scholarship program in Idaho Falls last weekend.
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Evil in the haystacks
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Rathdrum impact fee public hearing is tonight
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Stateline bridge expected to open Nov. 1
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Landing in limbo
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Harvesting a plump pumpkin
POST FALLS - Rather than going to a farm or store for a pumpkin this year, 10-year-old Sage Martin wanted to give her green thumb a try.
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Man dies in vehicle fire
POST FALLS - A male believed to be in his 20s and a Kootenai County resident died in a car fire early Wednesday morning on westbound Seltice Way just east of Cedar.
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Hot Rod's run halted
POST FALLS - The 1933 Ford three-window coupe that has spun on top of the Hot Rod Cafe for the past 14 years stopped on Wednesday.
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Post Falls approves water rate increase
POST FALLS - Post Falls residents who use more than 50,000 gallons of water per month will pay a higher rate.
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'Keep our kids at home'
A new era of high school education in Kootenai County leaped forward on Tuesday.
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Soldiers will get knives as gift
POST FALLS - Enough funding has been raised to honor local troops with commemorative Buck knives.
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Man dies in vehicle fire
POST FALLS - A male believed to be in his 20s died in a car fire early this morning on westbound Seltice Way just east of Cedar.
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Post Falls impact fee hearing tonight
POST FALLS - Most impact fees on new growth in Post Falls are proposed to decline.
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Hissong seeks re-election to Post Falls Council
POST FALLS - Skip Hissong will seek re-election to Post Falls City Council Seat No. 5 on Nov. 8.
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Otter to attend local groundbreaking ceremonies
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter will make two stops in Kootenai County on Tuesday in the name of progress.
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Golf for a good cause
POST FALLS - A golf fundraiser for Jerry Genschorck, who has terminal brain cancer, will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Prairie Falls Golf Club, 3200 N. Spokane St., Post Falls.
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Avista electric rates decrease 2.1 percent
Avista electric rates will decrease 2.1 percent starting today, while natural gas rates will increase .3 percent.
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Randles to run for Rathdrum mayor
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum business owner Kevin Randles will challenge Vic Holmes for the town's mayoral seat on Nov. 8.
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Accepting 'Rachel's Challenge'
RATHDRUM - Students at Betty Kiefer Elementary started a chain reaction of kindness on Thursday.
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Feared in football; humble at home
POST FALLS - Inside Joe Tofflemire's massive body that was feared on the football field was a soft heart.
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A mock disaster drill
POST FALLS - Medical agencies on both sides of the border blazed a new trail on Wednesday.
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Malloy seeks Post Falls City Council seat
POST FALLS - Post Falls businessman Joe Malloy will seek Post Falls City Council seat No. 3 in the Nov. 8 election.
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Fire-tested agreement
ATHOL - The Timberlake Fire Protection District, which serves the Athol, Bayview and Chilco areas, has extended its contract with Northern Lakes Fire for administrative and support services for another year.
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Highs, lows of gas prices
POST FALLS - Depending on where you live or where you fill up, gas prices are either making you smile or grit your teeth.
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'Upside down' - but OK
POST FALLS - Lauren Johnson said her world was "flipped upside down" - literally and figuratively - when she was struck by a vehicle while riding horseback.
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Ex-Post Falls Council member Bodman seeks return
POST FALLS - Joe Bodman wants back on the Post Falls City Council.
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Calling it a career
POST FALLS - Ron Sampert has quietly helped build a fire agency that most districts would like to have.
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Post Falls rallies to help victims
POST FALLS - Community to the rescue.
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Post Falls proposes water conservation rate
Post Falls may soon have a water mark that will trigger an increase of 50 percent.
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Residents escape apartment fire
POST FALLS - Russ Bottelson spent Wednesday morning packing refrigerated items and necessary belongings.
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Amaizing
POST FALLS - Here's your chance to grant that age-old parental request to get lost.
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Meeting goes on without EPA
It's full steam ahead without the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Cigarette cause of Post Falls apartment fire
POST FALLS - A cigarette has been determined as the cause of this morning's blaze that destroyed three units and damaged nine others at the Falls Park Apartments.
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Disinterment rules mulled
POST FALLS - A Catholic church's plans to build its own cemetery on its property off Chase Road - and the possibility of disinterment of some buried remains for relocation to the site from the city's Evergreen Cemetery - has the city amending its cemetery rules.
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Rubin seeks Post Falls City Council seat
POST FALLS - Barry Rubin will seek Post Falls City Council Seat No. 5 in the Nov. 8 election.
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River cleanup riles residents
POST FALLS - Citizens have noticed what cleaning up the Spokane River - as the feds want - could mean to their sewer bills and growth.
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Foreclosures high in Idaho
The foreclosure pipeline is a long way from drying up.
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Sugar, spice, laughs
POST FALLS - Rich Kalbrener relished the moment.
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Sweet music
POST FALLS - It was music to Sarah Windisch's ears.
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Thoreson seeks re-election in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Kerri Thoreson will seek re-election to the Post Falls City Council on Nov. 8.
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On target
POST FALLS - Youth can get a head start on hunting scenarios before even heading out this fall.
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Beaten, bruised but defiant
POST FALLS - Ted Guindon believed his time was short.
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Post Falls to debut new program
POST FALLS - Dark blue is the new green in Post Falls.
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Center Partners employees relocate to Liberty Lake
Call center company Center Partners has moved 350 employees from its site on Ironwood Drive in Coeur d'Alene to Liberty Lake.
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Sweating the sparks
COEUR d'ALENE - Fire season in North Idaho is starting to take off.
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Flight 93 crew recognized, among others
POST FALLS - Jeanette Mackin knew the crew of United Airlines Flight 93 well.
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Homeward bound
EDITOR'S NOTE: Five reporters statewide accompanied the Idaho Army National Guard to Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash., on Thursday in a C-12 Huron airplane to interview Idaho soldiers who recently returned from Iraq. The soldiers, including those based out of the Post Falls armory, are completing outprocessing procedures at …
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Soldiers return to lingering recession
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Spc. Micah Maxwell is going to miss what being in Iraq offered - a set schedule and no worries about a job.
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Sept. 11 events planned
Local events are planned for Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Honor a soldier, sponsor a knife
POST FALLS - The Buck starts here with honoring and welcoming back our troops.
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Post Falls will allow chickens on smaller lots
POST FALLS - Scratch part of Post Falls' animal law.
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Spirit Lake approves budget
SPIRIT LAKE - The Spirit Lake City Council approved a fiscal 2012 city budget of $2.18 million on Tuesday night.
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Labor Day forecast: Dry, hot
If you're hoping for stability in the weather and gas prices for Labor Day weekend, it looks like you're going to get it.
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Grant seeks sixth term on Post Falls council
POST FALLS - Scott Grant will seek a sixth term on the Post Falls City Council in November.
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Local average wage drops
Coeur d'Alene had the lowest average wage among the state's five metropolitan areas in 2010 and was the only one that saw a wage decline from the previous year, according to a study released on Tuesday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Spirit Lake OKs city budget
SPIRIT LAKE - The Spirit Lake City Council approved a fiscal 2012 city budget of $2.18 million on Tuesday night.
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Post Falls looks at possible mergers
POST FALLS - Post Falls' city budget may have been recently approved, but a whole new budget-cutting horizon awaits as the recession continues its grip on the economy.
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Teens get tested
POST FALLS - Heart problems run in the family of Debbie Hernandez.
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Child dies in Fernan Lake
COEUR d'ALENE - A 5-year-old boy died and a 1-year-old boy was in critical condition on Sunday night after the vehicle they were riding in slid into Fernan Lake.
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Dazzling or disgusting?
COEUR d'ALENE - "Little Linda" is big talk at this year's North Idaho Fair.
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Off and running ...
Eight mayoral positions in Kootenai County are up for election on Nov. 8, along with several city council and fire district seats.
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Lake Cd'A eyed for USA swim nationals
COEUR d'ALENE - The CAST Classic has captured the attention of the bigs.
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Project connects students, employers
POST FALLS - Idaho Career Connect needs just 15 more employers on board to get off the ground.
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American Legion honors Shoeman
POST FALLS - Robert Shoeman's family history with veterans dates back to the Civil War.
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Perfect timing
POST FALLS - James Pond's financial woes were mounting.
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Not your average riders
COEUR d'ALENE - Payton Sterling has had enough of the training wheels.
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Post Falls lottery luck continues
POST FALLS - Lucky Town strikes again.
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Pond is the lucky lottery winner
POST FALLS - Mr. James Pond, you're a lucky man.
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Smokey's story Coming soon to a TV near you
POST FALLS - After BB's Smokey Dun collided head on with another horse last year, owner Diane Robson said her decision to put him down was "immediate."
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Labrador: Growth key to solving debt crisis
POST FALLS - Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, and other conservatives will propose a new part to "Cut, Cap and Balance" as Congress wrestles with the national debt crisis this fall.
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Driver dies in semi crash at I-90 interchange
POST FALLS - The semi driver who died during a crash off of Interstate 90 at Post Falls on Monday likely suffered a medical condition, police say.
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Jobless rate unchanged
POST FALLS - She's not budging.
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KTEC names builder, facility administrator
POST FALLS - The administrator and builder of the future Kootenai Technical Education Campus were named on the same day.
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Carrying on a ... Tent Tradition
POST FALLS - There's no circus atmosphere under this tent.
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Plethora of weekend events abound
Take your pick on this weekend's vast activities.
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Hydro reunion
POST FALLS - After 50 years, Roger Radermacher and Water Scamp have met again.
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Horseback rider in ICU after hit and run
A 20-year-old Post Falls woman remained in intensive care on Wednesday after she was struck by a truck while riding horseback on Garwood Road Tuesday night.
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One and done
RATHDRUM - A single day was all it took.
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Rathdrum agrees to 1 percent increase
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum residents should expect a 1 percent property tax increase during fiscal 2012.
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Lending a hand in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Carl Lovick has the funding to make improvements to Falls and Q'emiln parks.
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Property taxes on the rise
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night approved a 2 percent property tax increase while approving a $16.9 million fiscal 2012 budget.
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Horseback rider in ICU after alleged hit and run
A 20-year-old Post Falls woman is in intensive care at Kootenai Medical Center this morning after she was riding horseback on Garwood Road north of Hayden Tuesday night and was allegedly struck by a truck heading in the same direction.
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Train death puzzles
RATHDRUM - The bizarre train-vehicle collision that killed a 33-year-old Rathdrum man on Sunday in Rathdrum has investigators searching for answers.
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Cities to hold budget hearings tonight
The Post Falls and Rathdrum city councils will hold public hearings on the fiscal 2012 budgets tonight at 6.
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Hutcheson to seek sheriff's position
Keith Hutcheson wants to take his administrative experience to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
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A clean sweep for North Idaho
When it comes to emergency response, Kootenai County shines at the state level.
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Something to cluck about
POST FALLS - Post Falls' chicken law is getting pecked at again.
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Post Falls eyes tax hike
POST FALLS - With a budget proposal of no tax hike added to its list of options with an increase, the Post Falls City Council on Tuesday still held firm on its intention to support a tax bump to maintain service levels and merit raises.
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Agencies on fire alert
POST FALLS - Forget the wet spring we had.
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Friday hay fire believed to be arson
POST FALLS - A fire that destroyed an estimated 300 tons of hay worth $60,000 to $80,000 on the Rathdrum Prairie Friday night is believed to be arson.
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Love's job fair reflects realities of market Love's jobs
POST FALLS - For Butch Andrews, it's Love's or leave.
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Big Bike Adventure to help area kids
It started out as a simple adventure bike ride idea to Ian Martin's long-time family cabin.
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'Tis the season for wildfires
TWIN LAKES - When Jerry Little spotted two firefighters walking onto his Twin Lakes property with a packet in hand on Friday, he promptly met them at the end of his driveway on his ATV.
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'I'm lucky I'm alive'
The future is helping Staff Sgt. Jason Rzepa get through the wounds of war.
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Veterans leader recovering
POST FALLS - John Dunlap, commander of American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls and a local leader on veterans affairs, is expected to return home in two or three weeks after suffering from appendicitis recently.
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Jame' Davis: 'Why not?'
Jame' Davis acquired her spunk from her upbringing.
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How VBS against Xbox
On paper, Vacation Bible School may not stand a chance against Xbox when it comes to vying for kids' summer time.
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Rathdrum proposes 1 percent tax hike
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum's tentative city budget includes a 1 percent tax hike, no raises of any kind and no new positions.
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KCFR will have new home office
POST FALLS - Kootenai County Fire and Rescue will have a new home office building this fall.
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Fun till someone gets hurt?
COEUR d'ALENE - Brian Olphie sees an accident waiting to happen at the Fort Sherman Playground at City Park.
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Jobless rate inches up
POST FALLS - The local jobless rate isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
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Julyamsh: Celebration of life
POST FALLS - AshNe'a Anderson loves performing as a fancy shawl dancer.
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Fire destroys garage
A fire destroyed the garage of a waterfront home on the west side of Lake Coeur d'Alene near Kidd Island Bay on Thursday.
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Julyamsh:A Tribal Tradition
POST FALLS - The beat goes on for Julyamsh.
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Mining venture gets boost
POST FALLS - A local bright spot in the sluggish economy has received a boost to get off the ground.
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LaSarte-Meeks out as Cd'A Casino CEO
David LaSarte-Meeks, CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel for the past five years, is out of a job.
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Fire causes heavy damage to Hayden home
HAYDEN - A fire, possibly started by improperly discarded smoking materials, caused severe damage to a Hayden home early Monday morning.
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PF boat launch opens
POST FALLS - Nearly a month after it normally opens, the boat launch at Q'emiln Park is finally open.
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Post Falls fee hikes approved
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night unanimously passed multiple fee increases.
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Fire station construction in Rathdrum starts today
RATHDRUM - Construction on Northern Lakes Fire Protection District's new 10,000-square-foot station in Rathdrum will start today next to the existing facility on Highway 53 across from the post office.
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Post Falls proposes fee hikes
POST FALLS - Post Falls water and sewer rates are both proposed to increase 2.5 percent and the street light fee 25 percent.
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Gun smoke
STATELINE - Americans can't be gun-shy about defending the Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association said on Friday night.
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Emotional return
POST FALLS - After 13 years, Mark Nehlich believes it's time to roll out the black 1971 Chevelle SS 454 that his late father cherished.
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Processions for fallen soldiers today
The remains of two Idaho National Guard soldiers from Coeur d'Alene killed in Iraq last week will be honorably returned to their families today during planeside ceremonies at area airports before being escorted by law enforcement in processions to funeral homes.
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Fiery Friday lineup in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Guns 'n' rods.
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Veterans' cemetery vases stolen
COEUR d'ALENE - Criminals have struck the local veterans community again.
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Services planned for fallen soldiers
A memorial service for the two Coeur d'Alene soldiers killed in Iraq last week will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene.
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Plenty of excitement in Rathdrum
Progress will be celebrated during Rathdrum Days on Friday and Saturday.
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Local soldier recovering
A local soldier injured in Iraq last week is recovering and was headed back to the United States on Tuesday, according to the Idaho National Guard.
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Schools receive extra funding
COEUR d'ALENE - Furlough days will be reinstated, textbooks and classroom materials will be replaced, and funding for some after-school activities will be replenished. Those are just some of the ways area school districts will spend their shares of $60 million in surplus revenue funds headed for Idaho school district …
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Rathdrum bridge to get early start
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum will get a new bridge that connects Highways 41 and 53 sooner than originally planned.
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Roping his way to nationals
POST FALLS - Ever since Jake Paul was 3, he has enjoyed fast action on a horse.
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Brews and bi-planes
POST FALLS - When the telecommunications industry tumbled and Doug and Nadine Martindale went with it last year, the Athol couple turned to their roots to rebound.
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Selling 'space'
RATHDRUM - A nonprofit is selling space in the name of science.
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The price of freedom
HAYDEN - Jim Schmidt wondered if his time serving in World War II would ever end.
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Veterans museum planned
POST FALLS - War memorabilia has found its way to John Dunlap's office over the years, but a lot of it has gone unnoticed due to the lack of display space.
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Fourth forecast: 80s, dry
Weather and gas prices - especially where both were at until recently - may have caused a different kind of fireworks from some of us if they continued.
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Teens caught in Post Falls graffiti cases
POST FALLS - Police found two separate groups of teen males who have admitted to recent graffiti incidents in Post Falls, but detectives don't believe they are tied to the cases involving the war memorials at the American Legion.
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Out in full force
Before you float your boat, pull over.
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Rough on recreation
POST FALLS - When Steve Shamion can walk under his boat dock on the Spokane River and the Fourth of July weekend is just a few days away, he knows it's an abnormal year and recreation prospects for the holiday on the river are fizzling.
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Greensferry I-90 project hits bump
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night voted 3-2 to not extend the life of the East Post Falls Urban Renewal District, which was pegged to fund an Interstate 90 overpass or interchange at Greensferry Road.
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Muscling out mussels: All boat inspection stations open in time for Fourth
On your way to having fun on the water for the Fourth and the rest of summer also remember to do your part to keep invasive species such as mussels out of the state.
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Urban renewal request pushes deadline
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider extending the life of the East Post Falls Urban Renewal District to the full 24-year term to 2026.
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I-90 Beck interchange comments sought
POST FALLS - The Interstate 90 interchange project at Beck Road near Cabela's in Post Falls has advanced to the public input phase.
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Knife expert, survivalist Hood dies
COEUR d'ALENE - Ron Hood, who created the popular "Hoodlum" survivalist knife made by Buck Knives, died of a heart attack at his Coeur d'Alene home on Tuesday night.
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TriGeo goes big time
POST FALLS - The purchase of a private Post Falls software provider for $35 million by a publicly traded firm is being hailed as a shining example of how a local startup company can be catapulted to the national scene.
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Some welcome signs of recovery in local real estate market
There are signs of recovery in the local real estate market.
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I-90 Beck interchange project advances; Comment sought
POST FALLS — The much-anticipated Interstate-90 interchange project at Beck Road near Cabela's in Post Falls has advanced to the public input phase.
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Serving up smiles and sandwiches
POST FALLS - Annie Mader never knew she was stumbling on such a rewarding job when she became Post Falls' school meal director nearly 24 years ago.
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Taking a look at school lunches
Area school districts in the past three years have seen steep increases in the number of students who qualify for free or reduced-cost meals due to low family income levels.
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Lakeland cuts staff, sport
RATHDRUM - Lakeland School District's fiscal 2012 school budget includes cuts to four support staff, four less certified staff and elimination of golf at both high schools.
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An honor to roar about
POST FALLS - Bert Thoreson may be low key, but his volunteer efforts have not gone unnoticed.
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Hauser mayor recalled fondly
HAUSER - Ed Peone knew Hauser as well as anyone.
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Soggy spring slows job growth
Blame it on the rain.
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Supporting Sophie
POST FALLS - Sophie Medlock has touched the community.
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Lawn mower drag races set for Sunday in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE - Who would have thought that a joke pulled on Harley riders would have such a pleasant result?
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Schoolhouse Rock
POST FALLS - School's out for the summer, but North Idaho College student Page Davisson went back to class on Tuesday.
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New St. Maries school chief eyes challenges
ST. MARIES - When Joe Kren looked at the St. Maries school superintendent's job, he saw a natural progression for he and his family.
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Honoring the red, white and blue
POST FALLS - Flag Day is emotional for Ken Hoffman.
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Labor chief touts tax credit
POST FALLS - As the economy slowly begins to show signs of recovery, there's help for businesses with Idaho's new Hire One tax credit.
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Timberlake valedictorian headed to UI to major in Spanish, biology
SPIRIT LAKE - Hailey Knox will take on her post-graduation plans sooner than most.
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Post Falls school budget includes reduced staff
POST FALLS - The Post Falls School Board unanimously approved a fiscal 2012 budget on Monday night that includes six fewer teaching positions, one less administration job and cuts to classified hours, coaches' stipends and how much the district pays for family benefits.
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Another roundabout
POST FALLS - The intersection of Prairie and McGuire north of Post Falls - known for vehicle collisions - will become a roundabout after this summer.
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Post Falls, Lakeland teachers ratify deals
The local teachers unions for the Post Falls and Lakeland school districts ratified agreements on Friday.
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Burning desires Trial by fire Wet spring should help with wildfire season
HAYDEN LAKE - It's initiation by fire.
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Vandals target war memorials at Post Falls American Legion
POST FALLS - When Shawn Lenon drove by the Post Falls American Legion Wednesday morning, he was sickened by what he saw.
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Post Falls considers raising taxes
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council is open to a tax hike.
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Lakeland teachers nearing contract
The Lakeland School District has reached a tentative agreement with the local teachers union that includes three furlough days and frozen salaries for the next school year.
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Laying the groundwork for UnderGround
POST FALLS - Much of the groundwork for major expansion of a local manufacturing firm is expected to be laid tonight.
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MARATHONING against the odds
POST FALLS - As Laurie Buckel was nearing the finish of the recent Coeur d'Alene Marathon, she did a double take.
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Well done, grads
High school graduation season in North Idaho is in full swing.
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Alien autopsy
POST FALLS - With aliens and autopsies, you're bound to raise eyebrows.
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No signs of foul play in death of Seattle man found on trail
HAYDEN LAKE - The death of a 62-year-old Seattle man found on the English Point trail system north of Hayden Lake on Wednesday night is not suspicious, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department.
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Post Falls leads off parade season Saturday
POST FALLS - Kerri Thoreson has never tired of being the whistleblower for the Post Falls Days Parade.
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Lottery luck strikes again
Kootenai County's lucky lottery streak isn't letting up.
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Warning shot hits Spirit Lake man
A 23-year-old Spirit Lake man was shot in the groin Saturday night when he allegedly refused a resident's orders to leave the property and instead attempted to force his way into the Spokane area home.
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Helping heroes through music
POST FALLS - Kathryn Robison has had a lifetime of saluting veterans through music.
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Distressed sales drive down home prices
Foreclosures have represented about 40 percent of local home sales this year and continue to drive prices down.
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A life on the go
HAUSER - Whether it was helping his community or enjoying the outdoors or sports, Robert "Buff" Desmarais only knew about life on the go.
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Remembering their sacrifice
Several public ceremonies will be held on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
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At least we're not last
When it comes to spending per student, Idaho is about as tight as they come, according to Census data released Wednesday.
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Post Falls man: 'I never gave up'
POST FALLS - When Mike Darrar woke up from his recent bilateral lung transplant, he couldn't believe his eyes.
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Construction ahead
Kootenai County agencies are hoping for favorable bid climates as they prepare for road and power improvement projects.
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KTEC construction set for fall
Ground is expected to be broken on the Kootenai Technical Education Campus this fall.
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High gas prices linger
POST FALLS - Dan Johnson is fuming over gas prices.
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Getting back to work?
George Stewart hears how Kootenai County's jobless rate is slowly improving, but he'd prefer to experience it.
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Kinder-grocers rally against hunger
POST FALLS - Kindergartners are wearing a hand stamp with pride this week.
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World record may take a licking
POST FALLS - Give a lick.
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Showing our gratitude
Eric Soles is rallying the community for veterans on Memorial Day.
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Event to help man facing heart transplant
RATHDRUM - Brent Bruns lacks energy as he awaits a heart donation for a transplant, but he never wants to forget what he has to be thankful for.
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Father, son theft suspects caught
POST FALLS - A father and his son suspected of burglarizing area Walmarts multiple times were arrested on Tuesday night after allegedly attempting another theft and leading police on a pursuit into Washington.
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Norway's Constitution Day celebrated
POST FALLS - When Elin Ringdal learned that Norway's independence was being celebrated at Falls Park on Tuesday, the Lake City High foreign exchange student from that country jumped at the chance to wear her bunad traditional dress.
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Challengers split school races in Post Falls, Lakeland
Challengers and incumbents split the victories in the Post Falls and Lakeland school board trustee elections on Tuesday.
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Opponents pan apartment plan
POST FALLS - A proposal that would allow construction of a 33-unit apartment complex has drawn concern from neighbors.
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Shaffer to challenge Puckett for Lakeland School Board seat
RATHDRUM - John Shaffer will challenge incumbent Barbara Puckett for the Lakeland School Board's Zone 2 seat, which serves the Bayview and Athol areas.
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Crabtree, Humphreys seek Post Falls highway sub-district 3 seat
POST FALLS - Bryan Crabtree will challenge incumbent Lynn Humphreys for the sub-district 3 seat of the Post Falls Highway District during Tuesday's election.
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Rugged political roadway
The gloves are off for the highway commissioner races.
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Rivers may hit flood stage
The Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo and the St. Joe River at St. Maries are predicted to reach flood stage by Monday due to warmer temperatures and snowpack in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
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Political group criticizes school board campaigns
A Republican activist group is questioning school board election campaigns in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.
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KMPO severs Spokane ties
POST FALLS - The area's transportation planning board has cut ties with a similar Spokane group and hired that council's former executive director.
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Water threats averted
POST FALLS - The discovery of two mussel-infested boats en route to North Idaho on Thursday, including one destined for Lake Coeur d'Alene, underscores the seriousness of the threat to area lakes and tourism, government officials said.
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Rathdrum to consider re-instating police position
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council tonight will consider whether to allow staff to apply for a grant to fill a police officer position.
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Weaver challenges Olmstead for Lakeland School Board seat
RATHDRUM - Bob Weaver is challenging Kyle Olmstead for the Zone 1 seat on the Lakeland School Board on May 17.
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'A whole different atmosphere'
POST FALLS - Talk about turning a negative into a positive.
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A job well done
POST FALLS - They prevented a fire disaster and made their community a better place with improvements. They raised funds for charities.
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Endowment to assist seniors
POST FALLS - Help for area seniors is on the way.
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Moser to challenge Lippert for PF School Board
POST FALLS - Rob Moser will challenge incumbent Michelle Lippert for the Post Falls School Board's Zone 2 seat in the upcoming May 17 election.
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New-look Post Falls Senior Center to host grand re-opening Friday
POST FALLS - The new-look Post Falls Senior Center will be back in business Friday.
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KMPO zeroes in on independence
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's transportation planning board took another step toward independence on Tuesday.
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Outdoor markets set to open
The outdoor market season in Kootenai County is just around the corner and a new site is planned for Post Falls.
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Ponderosa Elementary receives $20,000 Title I funding boost
POST FALLS - Ponderosa Elementary is one of five Idaho schools and the only one in Kootenai County to receive an extra $20,000 in federal funds for its Title I program aimed at bringing students up to speed in reading and math.
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Beaulieu to challenge Paul for Post Falls School Board
POST FALLS - Bonnie Beaulieu will challenge incumbent Dave Paul for Zone 3 of the Post Falls School Board during the May 17 election.
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Retirement fund part of debate
COEUR d'ALENE - Some local legislators believe the retirement system for public employees should be on the table as the state wrestles with ways to trim its budget.
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Healthy, smart choices
POST FALLS - Markus Martenka took a look at a dark, limp pig's lung that had been exposed to smoke and he had one thought.
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Post Falls, Kootenai County decidedly union-free
As a city leader in several states, Eric Keck has experienced the spectrum of unions.
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From wildflowers to wildlife A day among the trees
POST FALLS - Garrett Weller has seen great-horned owls in books, but it doesn't compare to seeing eye to eye with a live one as he did on Wednesday.
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Young man sought in indecent exposure incident near school
POST FALLS - Post Falls police are investigating a possible exposing incident that occurred on Tuesday morning.
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Police standoff ends peacefully
POST FALLS - A 56-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman wanted on two felony warrants was arrested on Sunday after barricading herself in a Post Falls mobile home.
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Precious moments
POST FALLS - Mike Darrar is a medical miracle who is beating the odds - for now.
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Radon ready
RATHDRUM - Roxanne Chase thought she had covered all the bases to ensure the best air quality inside her new Rathdrum home.
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A makeover for Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE - Help has arrived for Spirit Lake's downtown.
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Business showcase
POST FALLS - Erin Landers had a lot to clap about at Thursday night's Community Business Fair.
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Man faces robbery, kidnapping charges
POST FALLS - A 35-year-old Post Falls man was arrested on Thursday on second-degree kidnapping and robbery charges after he allegedly forced his ex-girlfriend to withdraw money from her bank account.
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KMPO moves toward independence
POST FALLS - Kootenai County's transportation board is moving toward having its support services done in house rather than contracting through a Spokane organization.
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Post Falls schools brace for cuts
POST FALLS - With Post Falls' upcoming school budget expected to be reduced by about $1.2 million, job cuts are expected for the next fiscal year.
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Winds of change at KMPO
POST FALLS - The county's transportation planning board on Thursday will consider severing ties with a similar group in Spokane for support services and hiring the current executive director of the Washington board.
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STEM school buys Rathdrum land
RATHDRUM - A charter school slated to open next year in Rathdrum has purchased 4 acres on Meyer Road.
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Man arrested for alleged beating
POST FALLS - A 53-year-old Post Falls man was arrested Sunday night for allegedly beating his live-in girlfriend.
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Job seekers search for positives
POST FALLS - Clarice May was laid off from her architecture job in July 2009, and it has been a rough employment trail since.
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Reunited
POST FALLS - Nate Hayes couldn't believe his eyes.
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Rally speaker: Cling to the Constitution Tax Day Rally
POST FALLS - Joe Miller believes the Tea Party's cup is still full and it won't be emptied anytime soon.
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Historic bell may be on the move
RATHDRUM - A Rathdrum icon may be hopping Highway 53 to a new home.
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More Medicaid meal options available
POST FALLS - A Medicaid program that pays for meals for qualified seniors and offers them a choice of providers has caught the Post Falls Senior Center director by surprise.
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Fact-finding mission
POST FALLS - Instead of just hearing about the local medical field, Pierot Julien wanted to see it action.
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Riding high
POST FALLS - BB's Smokey Dun was destined to be put down twice.
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Local builders see market upswings
Wendell Olson believes the tide is turning in the new construction market, and that's a good thing.
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Reflecting on 102 years
POST FALLS - Ila Aiken has a way with words.
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PF Police earn accreditation
The Post Falls Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in North Idaho to become accredited.
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New start for State Line Speedway
POST FALLS - State Line Speedway has rounded a corner.
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Huetter water rates proposed to more than double
HUETTER - Water rates in Huetter are proposed to more than double to help pay for the actual cost of the service and fund improvements to the old system.
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Something to quack about
POST FALLS - Harrison Goecke's duck art has taken flight.
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House to overhaul drivers' education bill
A bill that eliminates state funding for drivers' education in public schools was steered back to the drawing board on Monday.
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Shining light
POST FALLS - Even after Harry Button plunged into the Spokane River in his police car when a Post Falls bridge collapsed, his trusty Eveready flashlight never failed him.
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Post Falls mulls contract for $725K bike trail
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council is expected to approve agreements for engineering for a paved bike trail along Highway 41 and tree removal and pruning services tonight.
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OMG! Texting law dies again
It appears a "distracted driving" law has escaped Idaho for another year.
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Drivers' education in schools in jeopardy
Drivers' education at some school districts may come to a screeching halt if a controversial bill that stops subsidizing the program passes.
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Rathdrum Relay for Life is Aug. 12-13
RATHDRUM - The stage has been set for Rathdrum's first Relay for Life.
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Tuned in to Christian radio
POST FALLS - If there's a world of underground Christian radio, this may be as close as it gets.
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Agencies brace for Census decisions
POST FALLS - Area cities on both sides of the border are growing up together.
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Lakeland graduate recovering from burns
Taylor Mikesell is improving from severe burns, but she still struggles with how a fun outing with friends took a dramatic turn.
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Community 1st to open Cd'A location
COEUR d'ALENE - Community 1st Bank is in expansion mode.
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Realtors expect home price stabilization
Local home prices keep coming down, reflecting a trend at most major cities nationwide.
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Personnel changes planned at KCFR
POST FALLS - Personnel changes are slated at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
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High school students turn the tables
POST FALLS - For about 300 area high school seniors, Wednesday's Reverse Job Fair offered more insight to their career choices.
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Cd'A may see megaloads
COEUR d'ALENE - A proposal to transport oversized loads on U.S. Highway 95 and Interstate 90 is another step closer to becoming reality.
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AAA: Gas hike end is in sight
POST FALLS - If gas prices haven't topped off yet, AAA expects them to before hitting $4 a gallon.
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Senate approves 20-week abortion ban
A measure to ban abortions once a fetus has reached 20 weeks is moving on to the Idaho House after passing the Senate on Wednesday.
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Stepping up to fight leukemia
POST FALLS - Climbing 69 flights of stairs - 1,311 steps in all - with more than 50 pounds of firefighting gear on is hard work.
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Projects on different tracks
Two large commercial projects by the same developer are on different tracks.
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Post Falls community awards presented Friday
POST FALLS - Several Post Falls community awards were presented during a ceremony at American Legion Post 143 on Friday night.
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Substitute bus driver saves girl's life
RATHDRUM - Linda Morgan never thought she would have to use the Heimlich maneuver as a Lakeland School District substitute bus driver.
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Post Falls students help with Japan disaster
POST FALLS - One math problem, licorice strand and coin at a time, local students are making a difference to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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Alleged money launderer arrested
COEUR d'ALENE - A 64-year-old Minnesota man was arrested on Tuesday for alleged money laundering as police seized $71,000 during a traffic stop.
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Lakeland drama club reflects on humanity
RATHDRUM - Becca Palmer wanted to give her Lakeland drama students a challenge that touched on a social issue - humanity.
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Spirit Lake man arrested for alleged meth lab
POST FALLS - A 52-year-old Spirit Lake man was arrested at a Post Falls hotel early Wednesday for allegedly operating a methamphetamine lab.
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Road renamed to honor veterans
Medal of Honor recipients from Idaho will soon be honored throughout the state with the naming of highways.
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River banks to be restored
POST FALLS - Relief is on the way for the wave-pounded banks of the Spokane River at Kiwanis and Black Bay parks.
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A show of support for Japan
POST FALLS - Elizabeth Weisenbach knows what it's like to lose both family and belongings to tragedy.
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Growing, growing, but small-town feel not gone
POST FALLS - Jennifer Elliott took a break from her walk along the Centennial Trail on Friday to ponder Post Falls' growth during the past decade.
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'Teachers, not computers'
POST FALLS - Josh Wellsondt believes one-on-one contact with his teachers is not replaceable.
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Armor Artifacts
POST FALLS - Bob Fletcher was in need of a retirement hobby.
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Driving toward change
POST FALLS - The only relief gas is giving people these days is from old habits.
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Rathdrum City Council releases the hounds
RATHDRUM - The City of Rathdrum is getting out of the dog licensing business.
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'Relieved and thankful'
POST FALLS - Post Falls voters - with 63.75 percent support - approved a supplemental school levy of $2.615 million per year for two years on Tuesday.
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Urban renewal bills have momentum
Four bills aimed at increasing the accountability of urban renewal agencies are expected to be heard by a Senate committee as soon as this week after being passed by the House.
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Post Falls voters consider levy
POST FALLS - Post Falls voters will be asked to consider a supplemental school levy amount of $2.615 million per year for two years today.
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Rathdrum Council to mull dog licensing
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council tonight will consider whether the city should stop dog licensing and require owners to do it on their own.
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Boat inspection stations to open
Most mandatory watercraft inspection stations will open between March 15 and April 2 under a state program aimed at keeping invasive species out of area lakes and streams.
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A push for enviro- education
POST FALLS - A statewide group plans to release an environmental literacy plan this summer that will complement federal No Child Left Inside legislation.
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Senior living complex breaks ground
POST FALLS - Silver Creek is building on an American family trend.
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Details emerge in officer's firing
POST FALLS - The 15-year veteran Post Falls police officer fired after using a Taser stun gun as a joke on a friend confirmed on Thursday that there's an earlier questioned incident in his personnel file.
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Hayden leader resigns
HAYDEN - Lisa Key, Hayden's community development director for the past six years and with the city for the past eight, has resigned effective Saturday.
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Veterans' van ready for next owner
The van that has transported local veterans to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane for the past six years has been retired from use and awaits its next mission and owner.
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'Thankful for a second chance'
Larry Clifford knows the alternative to suffering "just" a broken neck and being paralyzed from the neck down would have meant not watching his grandchildren grow up or being around his tight-knit family.
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Rampant reading
POST FALLS - Coralynn Becker loves to read.
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Front-row view of crime
Area law enforcement is trying clear up fuzzy excessive force complaints and court arguments with body-worn video cameras.
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It's a bird, it's a plane ... no, it's the space station
These clear nights may be frosty and a good reason to stay inside, but Mel Knutson also sees beauty in them and a reason to step out.
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Plans unveiled for mobile science center
RATHDRUM - The STAR Discovery Bus is expected to be rolling later this year.
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Student sues coaches, Lakeland
RATHDRUM - A Lakeland High senior has filed a tort claim against the Lakeland School District, claiming two boys' basketball coaches caused him "emotional distress" and didn't give him a fair chance at making the team.
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Assault case delays youth science center
A case involving an applicant of a planned youth science center near Rathdrum and a major contributor to student robotics programs has put the center on hold.
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Post Falls mulls golf course sale proposal
POST FALLS - The owners of Prairie Falls Golf Course believe they've got a deal for the city.
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Vehicle burglars strike in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum police are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries.
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Excessive force suit dismissed
COEUR d'ALENE - A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed an excessive force lawsuit against the Post Falls Police Department.
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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' Post Falls High to present musical this weekend
POST FALLS - The Post Falls High theater and music departments will present the 1954 musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the school.
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Teachers rally against reform proposals
COEUR d'ALENE - Some area teachers and other foes of current Idaho education reform proposals believe it's time to get back to the ABCs of stakeholder input if changes are needed.
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Officer fired for Taser incident
POST FALLS - A 15-year veteran of Post Falls Police and former Officer of the Year was fired last month after an incident with a Taser stun gun that he said was a joke.
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Seuss legacy lives on
POST FALLS - These kids had a great time thanks to the king of rhyme.
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Normal water year predicted in North Idaho
Despite a lack of snowfall this year, it's shaping up to be a normal water year in North Idaho due to sufficient snowpack in the mountains.
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Portraits of Kindness
POST FALLS - The Memory Project is a portrait of kindness.
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Woman faces kidnapping charge
RATHDRUM - A 35-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman who was issued a misdemeanor citation and trespass warnings in Rathdrum for child enticement on Wednesday was arrested for second-degree kidnapping late Thursday.
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Theft ring suspect arrested
POST FALLS - One of the suspects involved in what police believe is a major theft ring throughout the Northwest was arrested in Post Falls on Wednesday.
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Residents warned about 'shopping' fraud
POST FALLS - Post Falls police are warning residents about a scam in which they are "hired" to be evaluators for businesses.
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Woman charged with child enticement
RATHDRUM - A Coeur d'Alene woman was cited in Rathdrum for child enticement on Wednesday after she allegedly drove two girls around town for 40 minutes looking for her own three children.
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Homeward bound
POST FALLS - Police and residents gave a hoot.
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Megaloads could use I-90
POST FALLS - Overspill from the megaloads controversy could travel through Kootenai County on Interstate 90.
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Mortgage crisis report released
The Idaho Attorney General's Office believes intervention on the foreclosure crisis on behalf of homeowners is needed.
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Girl: Man in van followed her into restaurant
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum police are investigating whether a girl's report that a man in a blue van who followed her into a Rathdrum restaurant Monday is related to a string of similar reports in the past three months.
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Collective protection
Editor's note: This is the third in a three-part series of stories exploring the teachers union in Idaho.
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Mobile home park may get city water
POST FALLS - After nine months, the drinking water drought at the Arundel mobile home park may have a solution.
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Educators first
Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series of stories exploring the teachers union in Idaho. Tuesday's story will look at teachers' benefits, wages and job security.
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Learning it by living it
POST FALLS - Anthony Peterson says there's no better way to learn about a career than live it.
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Post Falls Senior Center plans to re-open by April 15
POST FALLS - Let the construction begin to repair and upgrade the Post Falls Senior Center.
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Prairie annex proposal lingers
POST FALLS - A delayed 234-acre annexation proposal next to a 67-acre site for a possible multi-use sports complex on the Rathdrum Prairie may get extended life, but it's not a priority area for the city to bring in.
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Discovering the man behind the painting
POST FALLS - It was picture perfect for Joni McCoury.
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Cutting kindergarten?
COEUR d'ALENE - Proposed legislation that would remove public kindergarten as an option for the majority of Idaho 5-year-olds has area school officials shaking their heads.
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Group returns from 'challenging' Haiti relief mission
Mission accomplished.
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Proposal would put wastewater to work
POST FALLS - Bruce Noble wants to put wastewater to work.
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Rathdrum mulls getting out of dog licensing
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum wonders if less government will mean more compliance when it comes to getting dogs tagged and their rabies shots.
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Dialed in on a cell phone ban?
AAA is not hanging up on banning the use of handheld devices while driving.
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Labrador seeks answers on U.S. funds in war zone
An Idaho Congressman said he's "very disappointed" in the accounting of how U.S. funds are being spent on infrastructure in the war zone.
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Restoring area transit services still a challenge
POST FALLS - More than a month after a local public transit service came to a screeching halt, transportation officials are still scrambling to find providers for the non-medical and rural routes.
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A voice from Alaska
The Valley Balladeer's voice is music to the ears of those at area senior centers and other nonprofits.
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Variety of interests keep Tennison busy
POST FALLS - Whether it's with photography, shooting videos or being involved in a variety of school activities, Josie Tennison enjoys capturing the moment.
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Post Falls to go single-stream
POST FALLS - Coming this year to your Post Falls curbside: single-stream recycling pickup.
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Bill expediting KTEC dies
Brakes were applied to the Kootenai Technical Education Campus on Tuesday.
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Post Falls mulls single-stream recycling
POST FALLS - Post Falls in considering single-stream recycling.
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Going under-ground
POST FALLS - Ground Force is going underground.
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Realtors optimistic about 2011
Don "Pepper" Smock sees hope on the local real estate frontier.
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'Apprentice' finalist speaks at chamber banquet
POST FALLS - Clint Robertson reached in his real estate background tool bag to give the "sticks and bricks" of how to build your life.
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Crosby named Post Falls Citizen of the Year
POST FALLS - Len Crosby likes to work behind the scenes when he helps the community.
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A hand up for the homeless
POST FALLS - Rusty Rosenlund felt like a new man after he had his beard trimmed on Thursday.
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David's hope
COEUR d'ALENE - David Carson is thankful for another shot at life.
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A true patriot
POST FALLS - Bill DeVore said he has passed by death at least a dozen times.
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Post Falls community garden takes root
Post Falls wants to create a garden for the community.
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Hauser plans for town center
HAUSER - A future "town center" along Highway 53 with supporting commercial in the corridor is destined for Hauser, according to the city's draft comprehensive plan.
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Wacky winter fun in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE - If you want to see people on saucers being used as a bowling ball, you may want to head to Spirit Lake on Saturday.
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Open-air market considered tonight
HAUSER - The Hauser Planning and Zoning Commission tonight will consider a proposal to create an open-air market on 22 acres on the north side of Highway 53 at Pleasant View Road.
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Donation to expand Spirit Lake park
SPIRIT LAKE - A local anonymous donor has given Spirit Lake $38,780 to develop a newly expanded ball field.
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Help for the homeless
POST FALLS - For the first three years that the North Idaho Project Homeless Connect has been held, the event has doubled every year.
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Math the Singapore way
POST FALLS - A private Post Falls school has found a touch of Singapore as a plus to counter global declining math scores.
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Caetano enjoying year of firsts
HAUSER LAKE - Before Joana Caetano arrived in North Idaho, she had no concept of powder puff football or school spirit competitions.
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Lottery winner elects lump sum
Holly Lahti went for the lump sum.
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Dog license fee, parks on agenda
RATHDRUM - Dog licensing - or a lack thereof - will be barked about in Rathdrum this year.
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Ex-NICE director speaks
Helen Stephens believes it's time that the full story of last month's demise of a local transit provider be told.
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Housing hearing postponed
POST FALLS - A controversial proposal that would allow 488 apartment units to be built on 27 acres near Sysco Foods still isn't settled.
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Review details transit system's demise
A defunct local transit provider had "serious cash flow problems" before it stunned riders last month when it stopped operating, a report states.
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Multi-family proposal near Sysco draws concern
POST FALLS - A proposal to include high-density multi-family housing in Post Falls' largest commercial project has opposition.
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The rising cost of Citylink's success
Citylink is a success story.
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Lottery win takes on twist
Call it Mega Millions Mystery, Part II.
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A flood of water damage
POST FALLS - It may be early March before the Post Falls Senior Center can re-open its doors due to water damage.
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Lucky Lahti
Holly Lahti came forward to solve the Mega Millions mystery.
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Local aid for Haiti continues
Kendall Hoerner is headed to Haiti with splashes of color to brighten the spirits of little girls in the earthquake-ravaged country.
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Post Falls approves levy recommendation
POST FALLS - Post Falls voters will consider a supplemental school levy amount of $2.615 million per year for two years when they go to the polls on March 8.
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Schools brace for funding challenges
Shrinking budgets top the list of challenges in 2011 for area school districts , but there's plenty of other tasks on the "to do" list.
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Levy amounts to be finalized
POST FALLS - A buck a month.
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Lakeland's Tesulov enjoys cars, scouting
RATHDRUM - When Aron Tesulov was given his grandma's 1974 Nova, he went to work.
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Officials seek transit answers
POST FALLS - Local transportation officials on Thursday demanded to learn more about the demise of a transit service that provided urban and rural routes in Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone counties.
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Post Falls fire deemed suspicious
POST FALLS - A suspicious fire inside an outbuilding on the north side of Post Falls on Thursday prompted the need for outside agencies to be called upon to investigate.
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Rathdrum to host Relay for Life
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum will have a Relay for Life to call its own.
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Mega Millions mystery
POST FALLS - National lottery fever is forever engraved on the banks of Idaho's River City.
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Water damage closes senior center
POST FALLS - A busted pipe has iced the Post Falls Senior Center for two to four weeks.
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Smoke cancels classes at PFHS
POST FALLS - At first, Wayne Hunt, like many students, thought it was just another fire drill.
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Post Falls to study impact fees
POST FALLS - Post Falls believes it's time to update its impact fees on new growth.
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Realtors' resolution: Hope for housing market
Some local real estate agents see signs of hope in the housing market in the coming year.
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Fulfilling future ahead
POST FALLS - Alison McArthur will always cherish the time she helped her grandma after she became blind.
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Peters enjoys dog training
ATHOL - Ashley Peters has grown up working with border collies on agility training.
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KMC fills medical gap in transit service halt
COEUR d'ALENE - Some help has arrived for those stranded by the sudden halt to transit services offered by the Kootenai Area Transit System or North Idaho Community Express.
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Comp plan gains approval
COEUR d'ALENE - After four years of contention, Kootenai County's comprehensive plan is updated.
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New year means new start for Fuhr
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum Police Chief Kevin Fuhr can't wait to get back to work.
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Flat tire foils lewd conduct suspect
POST FALLS - Police believe a 51-year-old Post Falls man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old Post Falls girl and convicted twice of similar crimes before was trying to flee town when he was arrested last week.
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Not so NICE for area bus users
Arleen Grose was stunned to learned that her main source of transportation will be cut after today.
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Highway 3 collapses, closed near Rose Lake
ROSE LAKE - A culvert running underneath Idaho 3 near Rose Lake collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, forcing today's closure of the highway, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
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Car crashes into Post Falls Radio Shack
POST FALLS - When a car crashed through the front glass door of the Post Falls Radio Shack and was barreling down on him on Monday night, employee Barry Morgan had one thought.
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Lakeland to start expanded budget process
Editor's note: Last week we concluded a series looking at per-resident spending by city throughout Kootenai County. Now we shift our focus to school districts in the county.
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Making cuts, may have to increase taxes through levy
Editor's note: Last week The Press concluded a series looking at per-resident spending by city throughout Kootenai County. Now we shift our focus to school districts in the county.
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KTEC on fast track
It's full speed ahead for the Kootenai Technical Education Campus.
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Post Falls police seek memorabilia, young volunteers
POST FALLS - Post Falls police are seeking memorabilia related to the department and also volunteers 16 and up with its recent program expansion.
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'A gift that starts with a baby'
Ron Hunter, pastor of Coeur d'Alene Church of the Nazarene, will not give a sermon tonight, Christmas Eve.
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What's up with the lake?
COEUR d'ALENE - If Lake Coeur d'Alene seems high for December, it is.
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Fighting a fire on impact fees Kids donate food
Larry Clark wonders why agencies across the state can use impact fees on rolling stock when it's not happening in Kootenai County.
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Year of giving
POST FALLS - Mayor Clay Larkin used his 10th State of the City address on Tuesday to honor hometown heroes of the past year.
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Ashworth annex approved
POST FALLS - Ashworth is moving on.
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Making spirits bright
POST FALLS - Ken Jackson and Dave Swanson are hungry to help others.
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Sides speak out on Ashworth
POST FALLS - Citizens, the real estate sector and businesses are speaking out about a 108-acre annexation request on the Rathdrum Prairie for a project that would include 450 single-family lots, 200 multi-family lots and commercial.
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Long-term planning a priority
Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.
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Citizens hopeful that small-town feel remains
HAUSER - As Joni Borg jogged through the heart of Hauser, she paused to reflect on life in the small lake community where she's lived for six years.
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KCFR receives railcars for training
POST FALLS - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is playing Santa at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's headquarters this year.
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Home on the grange
POST FALLS - The oldest operating grange in the state has staved off extinction.
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Possible child enticing matches previous incidents
POST FALLS - Post Falls police are investigating a possible child enticing on Wednesday that is similar to recent incidents in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls involving a navy blue van with a gray stripe.
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Pain at the pump
Residents have another cost to contend with heading into Christmas.
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NW Specialty to offer urgent care
POST FALLS - Northwest Specialty Hospital is getting into the urgent care business.
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Rathdrum working during recession
Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.
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Ponderosa guns for national honor
POST FALLS - Ponderosa Elementary is one of just three schools statewide in the hunt for a Blue Ribbon.
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Rathdrum to consider permit for new church
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council will hold public hearings tonight on a conditional-use permit for a church and a 13-acre annexation request.
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Residents thankful for small-town feel
POST FALLS - As Gerry Demaris recently exercised her black lab Bentley at Kiwanis Park, she reflected on life in Post Falls.
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Bacteria found in Post Falls water
POST FALLS - The city of Post Falls on Thursday announced that routine water samples taken on Tuesday revealed the presence of coliform bacteria.
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Shalena's Breakfast marks 25 years
HAUSER - The family of Kaylee Bennett, a 3-year-old Coeur d'Alene girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer at birth, will benefit from proceeds at the 25th annual Shalena's Breakfast with Santa on Sunday at the Hauser Lake fire station.
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He's fired - with a bright future
POST FALLS - Clint Robertson can live with being No. 2.
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Helping Annie
POST FALLS - Annie Davis lost all of her belongings in a fire, but the single Post Falls 72-year-old is full of thanks.
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Post Falls plans credit card use fee
POST FALLS - Post Falls plans to charge a fee to those who use credit cards to pay for city services to cover the cost of doing business.
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Live nativity, concerts among Christmas programs
If your church, school or organization is planning a special program such as a concert, play or live nativity for Christmas or the holidays - in addition to regular Christmas services or individual classroom projects - The Press would like to know about it.
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Remembering Pearl
POST FALLS--Charlie Imus was walking down stairs from the barracks to a mess hall on Ford Island, a Naval air station at Pearl Harbor, when all hell broke loose.
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City Council to consider credit card fees
POST FALLS -The City Council will consider how to manage credit card use fees at its meeting tonight at 6.
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Fire destroys Post Falls home
POST FALLS - A fire that destroyed a mobile home in Post Falls early Friday and believed to have killed one of four show dogs at the residence started at the electrical stove, firefighters said.
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Spreading Christmas cheer
POST FALLS - Megan Haler's eyes lit up when she decided what to make.
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Post Falls man in final two on 'The Apprentice'
POST FALLS - Clint Robertson has a 50-50 chance of being Donald Trump's next apprentice.
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Food and Fun... The perfect recipe
POST FALLS - Sue Niegel relishes good food.
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Community Christmas celebrations commence
Several local communities will hold celebrations for the entire family this weekend to help usher in the Christmas season.
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Riding the rails to the North Pole
NORTH POLE, Idaho - Local military families were treated to a trip to North Pole aboard BNSF Railway's Holiday Express on Wednesday.
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Seeing red at new vision
POST FALLS - Students in the greenhouse class at New Vision High have been growing poinsettias since September and they're ready to release the color.
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The Jack rises from Hayden Lake
HAYDEN LAKE - It was, as tugboat owner John Condon put it, the "perfect storm."
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Trump's next CEO?
POST FALLS - Eight months ago, Clint Robertson was staring at bankruptcy after the recession zapped his real estate title company.
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Affordable housing development planned
POST FALLS - A 108-acre, mixed-use project planned for the Rathdrum Prairie is being touted as an effort to put the construction industry back to work by offering affordable homes.
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St. Vincent opens Post Falls warming center
POST FALLS - St. Vincent de Paul has opened a warming center in Post Falls to help those in need survive the frigid temperatures.
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Dog brings frozen cat to safety
HAYDEN - Here's a story that will warm your heart during these frozen temperatures.
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Fire destroys two Hauser Lake homes
HAUSER - A fire destroyed two Hauser Lake homes on Wednesday night and a 90-year-old man had to be rescued from the flames of one of the homes.
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Snow to follow record cold
The frigid temperatures are starting to sound like a broken record.
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Getting to the root of STEM classes
POST FALLS - Post Falls students, parents and citizens will play a role in finding out why Idaho students aren't as interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers as those in other parts of the world.
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Arctic blast to continue
Ma Nature's not letting go of her cold hold.
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Cold to follow blanket of white
COEUR d'ALENE - Like an old classmate - familiar at first, but needing a moment to register.
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Hilde Kellogg dies at 92
POST FALLS - Whether she was serving in the Legislature or on city and chamber boards, Hilde Kellogg had her finger on the pulse on Post Falls.
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Weather changes travel plans
Don Selk knew the area's first major snowfall of the winter was coming, but the aftermath presented rough surprises.
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Post Falls plans school levy in March
POST FALLS - The Post Falls School District plans to ask voters on March 8 to approve a two-year supplemental levy due to expiring one-time federal stimulus funds and further state budget woes expected.
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Police: Hayes murdered girlfriend, killed self
POST FALLS - Police on Friday said Jeff A. Hayes murdered his girlfriend, Christina K. Mandriguez, before committing suicide at a Post Falls home on Oct. 28.
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Solidifying relations
POST FALLS - Call it a show of international solidarity.
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Chorale concerts planned
COEUR d'ALENE - The nonprofit Northwest Sacred Music Chorale will present its fall concerts - Camille Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio - at the Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene, this weekend.
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Woman rescued through window during fire
POST FALLS - A woman was rescued through a basement window and three dogs died during a fire at a Post Falls home early Thursday.
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Pistol discharged during bar altercation
POST FALLS - A 66-year-old Post Falls man was arrested after the pistol he admitted to police he brandished discharged during an altercation at the Falls Club late Monday.
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Anonymous donor gives $5,900 to Post Falls schools for four AEDs
POST FALLS - Christmas has arrived early for the Post Falls School District.
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PF Senior Center director to retire
POST FALLS - Marie Fish says she's ready to downshift.
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First Idaho soldiers arrive in Kuwait
The first wave ofIdaho Army National Guard soldiers being deployed to Iraq arrived in Kuwait on Monday.
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Interchanges on different roads
POST FALLS - While one new interchange on Interstate 90 at Post Falls is slated to be built starting next year, another is in limbo because of it.
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Students salute veterans
POST FALLS - It took Dave Wilmer 15 years after returning from Vietnam to be around crowds and attend events such as Wednesday's school assembly honoring veterans.
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Rock 'n' Roll choir
POST FALLS - Post Falls High choir students are taking a step back in time to raise funds for their future needs.
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Alive at 25
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is out to cut the number of crashes involving society's highest-risk population.
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Rathdrum to mull chickens
RATHDRUM - City staff is recommending that the City Council doesn't scratch the law on having chickens in town.
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Rude awakening
POST FALLS - Carolyn Gades and her two kids awoke to an orange glow shining through their bedroom windows on Friday morning.
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Hauser Lake gets new boat launch
HAUSER - The boat launch at Hauser Lake, the busiest launch of the 20 Kootenai County manages, is expected to be finished by Thanksgiving.
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Group honoring vets at Cd'A cemeteries
COEUR d'ALENE - Civil Air Patrol cadets are enlisting the community to assist them with the Wreaths Across America project to honor veterans.
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Events set to honor veterans
Several events are scheduled throughout Kootenai County to honor area veterans, starting with a parade on Saturday in Hayden.
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Her special day in court
COEUR d'ALENE - A brain tumor prevented Sheila Vonderharr from taking the Idaho State Bar exam in July.
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Hospital, airport praise measures' approval
Local hospital and airport leaders said Tuesday's passage of two Idaho constitutional amendments was a vote for the future for such facilities.
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Election day for mascot's name
POST FALLS - West Ridge
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Junior Miss event is Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Thirty-six girls from across the state will compete in the Idaho's Distinguished Young Woman scholarship contest Thursday through Saturday at North Idaho College's Boswell Hall.
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Business conference Thursday at The Resort
COEUR d'ALENE - The 22nd annual Idaho Business Opportunity Conference on Thursday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort will offer businesses a chance to connect with purchasers and ideas to expand sales.
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Labor opens in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Lane Fredericks liked what he saw when he arrived at the Idaho Department of Labor's new building in Post Falls on Monday morning.
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Dad, daughter rescued
POST FALLS - It wasn't exactly the father-daughter bonding time Matt and Kia Gering had planned, but it worked.
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2 bodies found in Post Falls
POST FALLS - The dead bodies of a male and female with single gunshot wounds to the front of their heads were found inside a Post Falls home on Thursday night.
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Fire recall vote is Tuesday
ATHOL - Some residents living in the Timberlake Fire Protection District will ask voters there on Tuesday to consider recalling commissioners David "Rudy" Rudebaugh and Marty Fish.
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Candidates reveal finances
Some candidates were fundraising hard the month prior to the general election, and others not at all, according to the final campaign finance reports filed on Tuesday.
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Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit youth club
POST FALLS - Summer is not over if you ask the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County.
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Baker helpers recognized
POST FALLS - That's the spirit.
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Does our college need more community?
POST FALLS - The four candidates for two North Idaho College board seats differ on whether more "community" needs to be put into the community college.
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New consignment shop offers maternity clothes, kids' items
POST FALLS - When Stephanie Brodwater's son started kindergarten this fall, she felt the need to find work.
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Golden Spike Estates featured on national TV
RATHDRUM - Golden Spike Estates residents woke up to their own backyards being featured on national TV on Thursday morning.
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Their business is up and down
POST FALLS - A new kind of entertainment is waiting for kids at the old Hollywood Video in Post Falls.
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One in a million
POST FALLS - And the $1 million winner from Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery draw who bought a ticket in Post Falls is ...
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Voting early, often
The general election is off to a running start with voting interest.
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Really, it was a fun run
POST FALLS - It's the perfect combination.
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Seeing 'i2i' on teen issues
POST FALLS - Shelbie Hanson saw "i2i" with her classmates on Tuesday.
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Woman cries fowl over chicken rule
RATHDRUM - Jennifer Mayberry isn't trying to ruffle feathers.
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Hart writes check for timber
ATHOL - Idaho Rep. Phil Hart said he sent a $2,450 check on Monday to the state, trying to clear up a 1996 case in which he was accused of taking timber from state school endowment land to build his log home in Athol.
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KTEC could be built next year
Construction on the Kootenai Technical Education Campus could start next year rather than 2012 as planned.
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Ready to scare the pants off you
POST FALLS - Each fall, Post Falls Lions members turn devilish - even beyond their normal behavior.
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Post Falls school turns 100
POST FALLS - Watching Pleasantview School being restored piece by piece is a sight that Bob Ickes never gets tired of.
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Learn about candidates tonight
COEUR d'ALENE - A candidate forum featuring the county and state legislative races in the Nov. 2 election will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Coeur d'Alene Library, 702 E. Front.
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Spirit Lake downtown revitalization takes shape
SPIRIT LAKE - An open house to view a proposal to revitalize downtown Spirit Lake will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the senior and community center, 32564 N. Fourth Ave.
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Anderson recalled for hard work, fairness
Whether he was making decisions as a Kootenai County commissioner or serving for several local law enforcement agencies, Michael Anderson will be remembered as a respected and reliable hard worker.
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Baby sitter being held on $1M bond
COEUR d'ALENE - The 25-year-old female baby sitter accused of killing a 3-year-old boy is being held in Kootenai County jail on a $1 million bond.
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Rathdrum annex request draws concerns
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council tonight will hold a public hearing on a 60.7-acre annexation request that has some neighbors outraged.
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Mullan Trail Elementary turns cookie dough into dough
POST FALLS - Give kids a carrot - or a limo ride is even better - and they'll make their school a better place.
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Roads plan unveiled
COEUR d’ALENE — Nearly $1.3 billion in local road projects are listed in the just-updated Kootenai County 2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
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Baby sitter charged with murder
POST FALLS - A 25-year-old female baby sitter was charged with first-degree murder on Friday after a 3-year-old boy she watched died from head injuries from being shoved to the floor.
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The write way
RATHDRUM - Lakeland isn't letting go of the Direct Writing Assessment - period.
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KTEC advisory board named
COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai Technical Education Campus is getting down to business.
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Colleges combine forces for building
COEUR d'ALENE - Three local colleges have made a facility they would share in Coeur d'Alene their No. 1 building wish.
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Baby sitter admits to causing injuries
POST FALLS - A 3-year-old Post Falls boy was in critical condition on Wednesday after his 25-year-old female baby sitter confessed to police that she caused his head injuries.
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PFHS to present 'Our Town'
POST FALLS - "Our Town" will come to life starting tonight at Post Falls High.
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Soup kitchens brace for record demand
The soup is on and so is the demand for a hot meal.
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UI, WSU to collaborate on sustainability study
POST FALLS - A pair of universities want to take a deeper look at human impact on the region's water supply.
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Ed Santos: Be safe
Ed Santos landed in North Idaho via staying late for a movie.
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Mobile park's water issues linger
POST FALLS - The water situation at the Arundel by the River mobile home park - murky since May - remains that way despite residents being told the problem would be rectified three weeks ago.
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'Into the depths of creativity'
RATHDRUM - James Dahlstrom knows there's more to science than regular classes at school.
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Hauser Lake advisory issued
HAUSER - Toxic blue-green algae has been identified in water samples along Hauser Lake's shorelines, prompting environmental agencies to issue a public health advisory.
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Twelve RVs burgled in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Twelve RVs were broken into and the flat-screen TVs inside were stolen at a Post Falls dealership late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
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White House apologizes
The White House on Wednesday apologized for the family of Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker not touring its building as planned on Saturday, the day after the World War II hero was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Baker's house project nears completion
Mission almost accomplished on the Baker home makeover.
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Community center considered
HAUSER - Hauser may get a community and senior center yet.
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Jones named Rathdrum's Citizen of the Year
RATHDRUM - Retirement hasn't stopped Bob Jones from being involved in the Rathdrum area.The former Lakeland school superintendent and Rathdrum mayor was named Citizen of the Year by the Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet and awards ceremony at Bunkers at Twin Lakes Village on Saturday night.
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Carpet cleaner says he was robbed
POST FALLS - A carpet cleaner told police he was robbed by three males while working at a Post Falls apartment.
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Post Falls considers annexation changes
POST FALLS - Post Falls is eyeing changes on how it considers annexation requests.
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New fire station in Rathdrum to be built
RATHDRUM - A new fire station in Rathdrum will become reality thanks to a $1 million federal grant.
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Cultural extravaganza
POST FALLS - Germans, Italians and anyone who wants to join in on their traditions will have their weekend in Post Falls.
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Scholarship in Griswold's name helps family of slain officer heal
POST FALLS - A new scholarship in memory of Tina Griswold is helping the Post Falls parents of the slain Lakewood, Wash., police officer heal.
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Accomplice in cop-killer case gets five years
The Post Falls mother of Tina Griswold, one of four Lakewood, Wash., police officers shot to death at a coffee shop last November, said she's pleased with the five-year sentence handed down on Thursday to a friend who helped the shooter.
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United Way campaign gets off to great start
POST FALLS - Thursday was the official kickoff to the United Way of Kootenai County's 2010-11 campaign, but there has already been a lot of pre-game pep talks.
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Concerts increase traffic troubles
POST FALLS - If traffic at the state line bugs you now, Friday will be worse yet.
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Idaho Veneer urban renewal request approved
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night unanimously declared the Idaho Veneer property and immediate surrounding areas as "deteriorated," the first step in creating Post Falls' seventh urban renewal district.
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Tearful farewells
POST FALLS - With tears streaming down her face, there wasn't much left for Cynthia Heinz to tell Idaho National Guard soldier Joe Rozewicz so she made her words count.
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Post Falls gardener's flowers bring smiles to local residents
POST FALLS - Today marks the last day of summer, but Stacey Bishop is still seeing the bright side of things.
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Post Falls Council to mull renewal district proposal
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday will consider a proposal by Idaho Veneer to create an urban renewal district on its property and an annexation request south of Prairie Avenue that would lead to new water district offices and a standpipe.
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New life for Bridging the Valley
POST FALLS — Bridging the Valley has new life in Idaho.
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Rathdrum annex request clears hurdle
RATHDRUM - A 60.7-acre annexation request north of Highway 53 and east of Meyer Road is being recommended for approval by the Rathdrum Planning and Zoning Commission.
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A trapped person's best friend
HAYDEN - If a building collapses and people are trapped, Pete will come to the rescue.
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Avista rate hikes likely
Avista's natural gas prices in Idaho will likely increase 4.3 percent.
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Tickets still on sale for River City Roundup
POST FALLS - There's still a chance to be a part of the River City Round Up.
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New coffee house opens in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Angela Alexander saw an opportunity brewing in the central part of Post Falls.
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The Chef is back
HAUSER - Things are cooking again at the Chef.
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Kimball named 'Pollution Prevention Champion'
POST FALLS - Kimball Office is a "Pollution Prevention Champion."
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Project bearing fruit
POST FALLS - Lucus Fields is learning a lot more than gardening outside the classroom these days.
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Fire district recall vote is Nov. 2
ATHOL - A request to recall two Timberlake Fire Protection District commissioners will go to that district's voters on Nov. 2.
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Council candidate rejected again
HAUSER - After two recommendations, the Hauser City Council is still in the hunt for a fourth board member.
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Enrollment looking up in Post Falls
Post Falls' student population is up about 1.5 percent from last year, qualifying the school district for $414,319 in emergency levy funding.
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Proposed urban renewal district debated
POST FALLS - The Idaho Veneer property is a vital part of Post Falls' future and, if it's in an urban renewal district, development should be for the good of the community and not just a private plan that benefits the company.
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Schools restore teachers' furlough days
Employees in two local school districts won't be feeling the 3.2 percent annual salary pinch they thought they would this year.
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Legislators may face pay cut
Some state legislators believe their pay should be trimmed to reflect cuts to other state employees - despite not getting a raise since 2006.
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Larkin receives national honor
POST FALLS - Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin's environmental stewardship is being recognized at the national level and blazing a trail for the West.
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Off and learning at school
POST FALLS - Drake Erickson passed his first test of the school year on Tuesday's opening day.
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Second Hauser council recommendation on tap
HAUSER - Dave Nall will be recommended to the Hauser City Council tonight at 6:30 to fill the council seat formerly held by Ed Peone.
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Spirit Lake seeks head-turners
SPIRIT LAKE - City leaders say it's time to liven up downtown Spirit Lake.
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PF council to mull salary increases
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council will consider salary increases to four positions tonight at 6.
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Pumping up Labor Day travel
POST FALLS - Local gas prices have reached $3 at some pumps and the economy continues to sputter, but AAA still expects nearly a 10 percent jump in the number of overall Labor Day travelers this year compared to last.
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Holiday weekend activities on tap
If you're looking to kick back over Labor Day weekend, North Idaho has a lot of activities to offer.
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Timberlake commissioners cleared
ATHOL - Two Timberlake Fire commissioners accused by a fellow board member of violating open meeting laws have been cleared of the allegation by Kootenai County's prosecuting attorney.
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'Field of Dreams'
RATHDRUM - Lance Bridges calls it a "field of dreams."
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Ward to lead NW Specialty Hospital
POST FALLS - Three months off the campaign trail, Vaughn Ward is bringing his leadership skills to Northwest Specialty Hospital in Post Falls.
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Lakeland district faces lawsuit
A former Timberlake High School student is suing the Lakeland School District and the school due to an injury she suffered in the school weight room in March 2006.
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Henderson resigns from JFAC panel
POST FALLS - Frank Henderson is stepping down from the Legislature's budget panel to pursue economic development legislation.
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A helping hand
RATHDRUM - Maddie Snyders recently lent a helping hand to needy children around the world.
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Police on alert for 'incense' used as drug
POST FALLS — Idaho could become one of the next states to make chemically-laced incense illegal.
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100 years of service
POST FALLS - Lydia Holland epitomizes what Pleasant View Church is about.
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Firefighters help with area blazes
HAYDEN - Local firefighters are playing a role in getting the region's fires under control.
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Spirit Lake blues festival resurrected
SPIRIT LAKE - The Spirit Lake Blues Fest is back after a two-year absence.
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Big hurdles for small business
RATHDRUM - Rep. Walt Minnick on Wednesday saw and heard first-hand some of the challenges small businesses are facing during the economic storm.
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No chief needed for Timberlake
ATHOL - The Timberlake Fire Protection District has tapped its neighboring district to the south to oversee its operations for the next year.
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Otter gets involved in bi-state river dispute
POST FALLS - Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has been enlisted to help shake the bi-state Spokane River cleanup plan controversy.
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Home sales drop, average price up
Home sales in Kootenai County during July dropped compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report from Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service.
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Power of testimony
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce is calling upon the power of testimony to round up new members this week.
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Fire tower to rise at KCFR
POST FALLS - Construction on Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's new $1.1 million training facility starts this week.
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Weed woes in Post Falls
POST FALLS - There's a nuisance problem in Post Falls which has grown like weeds this year.
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Sherry Wallis: Helping others with the basic gift of food
Sherry Wallis grew up in a middle class family in which "earning your keep" was instilled.
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Third Fridays kick off tonight in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Post Falls' city center will transform into an arts and cultural mecca tonight for the first Third Fridays event.
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Local soldiers prepared for Iraq mission
POST FALLS - Local Idaho National Guard soldiers are preparing for a different Iraq and mission than they did in 2005.
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Scooping the neighborhood
POST FALLS - Kids have the scoop on Summerfield Road.
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A whole new (Wally) world
POST FALLS - It wasn't like Black Friday, but that suited Alex Stoy just fine.
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Write-in candidate will oppose Hart
ATHOL - Howard Griffiths, who lives near Athol, will run as a write-in candidate in November's general election to challenge incumbent Phil Hart for the Idaho House District 3, Seat B, seat.
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Sept. 11 memorial to visit area
POST FALLS - A steel beam from the World Trade Center that will be used for a memorial near Seattle will be at three Kootenai County locations this week for public viewing and fundraising for transportation costs.
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Post Falls park and rec funding idea blasted
POST FALLS - Funding for the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department is staying put.
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Rathdrum settles on 1 percent tax hike in hope of helping KTEC voters
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council settled on a 1 percent property tax hike while approving its fiscal 2009-10 budget on Tuesday night.
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Boiling over
POST FALLS - Joan Roberts knows the value of good drinking water by default.
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He has a nose for narcotics
POST FALLS - Koda is learning a new way to take a bite out of crime.
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Rapid response
Vern Baker's supporters weren't able to raise enough funds for home improvements before the Medal of Honor recipient died of cancer last month.
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Rathdrum council to mull annex request
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council tonight will consider a 160-acre annexation and zoning request for an education campus, among other uses, at the southwest corner of Lancaster and Meyer roads.
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Lighting the way
POST FALLS - Area cities are making the switch to LED lights as one of the ways to lighten budget woes.
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Agencies already have spent $800,000 over past 3 years
POST FALLS - Settling on a cleanup plan for the Spokane River is coming with a hefty price tag for taxpayers of three Idaho agencies that discharge wastewater to the stream.
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Hauser Daze set for Saturday
HAUSER - Hauser is taking "a step back in time" for its annual community celebration on Saturday.
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St. Maries water bond fails
ST. MARIES - St. Maries voters on Tuesday turned down a $2.1 million, 30-year bond to expedite installing water meters and develop a second water source on the St. Joe River.
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Voters reject $2 million fire district bond issue
POST FALLS - Voters in the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue district on Tuesday rejected a $2 million bond that would have paid for completing a training facility, a remodel of the administration building and equipment and station upgrades.
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Post Falls fee hikes proposed
POST FALLS - Post Falls' water and sewer rates are proposed to increase 2.5 percent, garbage rates 4 percent and street light fees 13 percent.
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Bonds will be decided
Polls will be open today in Post Falls, Dalton Gardens and St. Maries on bond proposals being floated by Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the city of St. Maries.
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Post Falls Legion joins 700 Club
POST FALLS - American Legion Post 143 has joined the elite and rare ranks of the 700 Club.
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Rathdrum mulls tax increase
RATHDRUM - The draft Rathdrum city budget calls for a 1.5 percent tax increase.
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Gun taken to school recovered
SPIRIT LAKE - The pistol that was taken to Timberlake High by a student on May 19 was recovered on Sunday night at the home of one of the boys arrested during the incident.
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Ideas sought for future park What to do with this Post Falls land?
POST FALLS - It's time for the public to weigh in on how it wants parkland along the Spokane River at Post Falls developed.
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A spectacle for all ages
POST FALLS - Cynthia Sanders was mesmerized at the dancing in front of her.
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Post Falls planner retires
POST FALLS - Collin Coles, who has been the lead planner for the city of Post Falls for the past 18 years, has retired.
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Funeral home in works
POST FALLS - Post Falls will have a second funeral home.
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Fire destroys remote cabin
POST FALLS - A fire destroyed a cabin in the remote mountains south of Post Falls on Thursday afternoon and the owner was transported to the hospital after being pepper sprayed by a deputy.
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Pertussis whooping county
POST FALLS - Kootenai County continues to be the state's hotbed for a spike in whooping cough cases this year.
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Tribal tradition
POST FALLS - Native American traditions will come to life today through Sunday at the Greyhound Park and Event Center.
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Easy living
POST FALLS - Each morning Grace Whidden opens the blinds to her balcony window and relishes the mountains south of Post Falls.
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Lawsuit blasts river cleanup plan
POST FALLS - Not so fast on the Spokane River pollution cleanup plan, say area agencies that discharge wastewater into the stream.
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Memorial soccer fund set up in former youth coach's honor
RATHDRUM - A memorial soccer fund has been set up in honor of a former youth coach and player to offer scholarships to club players in need.
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Post Falls considers police promotions
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council will consider proposed police promotions tonight at 6.
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St. Maries water vote takes place Aug. 3
ST. MARIES - St. Maries residents could have water meters sooner than originally expected.
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Classic start to River City Rod Run
POST FALLS - Troy Alvarez digs burning rubber.
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Recovery brings new ride
POST FALLS - It was, in police and fire lingo, a mutual aid response.
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Rathdrum Days to honor Jacklins
RATHDRUM - It's time to celebrate the restoration of the old county jail and the completion of its new annex.
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Rod Run starts tonight
POST FALLS - The cruise is back at the River City Rod Run.
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A real American hero passes
Vernon Joseph Baker's actions spoke loudly on the battlefield and beyond.
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Their day in the sun
TWIN LAKES - This is a week Willow Smith can let loose and have some fun.
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Rathdrum rolls out the welcome mats
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is enjoying a mini-makeover.
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Timberlake Fire controversy rekindled
ATHOL - Petitions have been filed to recall two Timberlake Fire commissioners, the latest moves to rock the district that serves Athol and Bayview.
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Harmon hired as New Vision principal
POST FALLS - Brad Harmon calls it the "perfect storm."
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Dust in the wind
High winds caused a dust bowl and wreaked havoc on power lines in Kootenai County on Monday.
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Annex piece to education campus to be heard
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21 will consider a 160-acre annexation and zoning request for an education campus, among other uses, at the southwest corner of Lancaster and Meyer roads.
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Rathdrum's newest park ready for bid
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is ready to start building its newest park.
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American Legion's mission: Re-energize
POST FALLS - Rita Navarrete says it's time to rally the troops of the American Legion and its auxiliary.
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How slow can it go?
POST FALLS - If there are any hints of an economic recovery, you won't find them with local cities' building permit numbers.
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Post Falls tax hike unlikely
POST FALLS - There's no longer even talk of a tax increase in Post Falls.
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Schools address funding shortage
POST FALLS - A proposal would allow school districts to declare a financial emergency with a significant reduction in federal money.
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Triplett remembered for love of hiking
POST FALLS - Dianne Triplett died doing what she loved.
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Post Falls launch, beach finally open
POST FALLS - The heat is on - and it's about time.
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A day in the parks
POST FALLS - Post Falls is making Saturday a walk in the park.
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Liquor sales continue climb
POST FALLS - The doors of the state liquor store on Seltice Way next to the White House Grill may as well have just been kept propped open on Friday.
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Discharge fight continues
POST FALLS - Kootenai County agencies that discharge wastewater into the Spokane River aren't giving up in their fight for equal treatment with the Spokane River cleanup plan.
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Legion case appears headed to court
POST FALLS - It appears that a lawsuit alleging Post Falls American Legion officers haven't maintained open books, wrongfully suspended some members and ran an illegal election is headed to court.
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Launch, beach closed for 4th
POST FALLS - There will be no boat launching and swimming at Q'emiln Park for the Fourth of July, typically one of the park's busiest days of the year.
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Report: Area crime mixed
Explaining crime trends can be about as difficult as getting into the mind of a criminal, police analysts say.
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Time for a holiday
For the past two Fourth of July holidays, Jessica Jackson and her family have cut travel costs, settling on backyard barbecues.
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Fire funding sought KCFR to float $2M bond on Aug. 3
POST FALLS - Kootenai County Fire and Rescue will float a $2 million bond to its patrons on Aug. 3 to pay for completing a training facility, remodeling the administration building and equipment and station upgrades.
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'They were my saviors'
Ted and Dustin Conrad know the roads around Harrison - to the point of noticing new skidmarks.
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Hams are on the air
POST FALLS - Lee Hopkins is mesmerized over amateur radio's capabilities - even after 47 years of being a "ham."
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No Fourth events in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Post Falls will be less lit up on the Fourth of July this year.
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Drowning victim recalled for always helping others
POST FALLS - Michael Blankartz had a way of always helping others.
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Peak Project
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai Electric Cooperative is recruiting members interested in going to the Peak.
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PF Legion members sue officers
POST FALLS - A group of Post Falls American Legion members are suing officers of the post, claiming they have withheld financial reports, wrongfully suspended at least two members who asked for open books and ran an illegal election.
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State rights, unity themes at Republican convention
Flexing the state's rights amid concerns over federal proposals, unity after a hard-fought primary and the chairman's election are highlights of the Idaho Republican Party's annual convention in Idaho Falls on Friday and Saturday.
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Rain spurs West Nile concerns
The rain could come back to bite us.
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June rain record may fall
POST FALLS - Summer has officially arrived, but Mother Nature has kicked the calendar.
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Leader: Hart should resign
A local Democrat is calling upon key elected officials to clearly state their position on Phil Hart's tax troubles and ask him to resign.
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'It's work'
POST FALLS - As an electrical engineer and being able to speak three different languages, Juan Marechelli admits it felt a little awkward walking out of the Wal-Mart hiring center on Friday.
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Billboards outrage parents
POST FALLS - Pitted faces and rotted teeth are one thing.
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Rec center plan a big part of Spirit Lake's future
SPIRIT LAKE - Some visionaries see Spirit Lake ripe to become a recreational paradise.
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Residents urged to 'dump the pump'
POST FALLS - Judy Johnson would like others to join her on Thursday for national "Dump the Pump Day" by riding a public transit system instead of driving.
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Job cuts approved for online academy
Idaho Digital Learning Academy staff members will be required to take furlough days during the next school year while teachers will take an 8 percent pay cut to meet a 22 percent funding reduction from the Legislature.
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School boards approve budgets
Boards representing the area's three largest school districts approved fiscal 2011 budgets on Monday night that call for several cutbacks.
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Beck Road to open today
POST FALLS - Beck Road at Seltice Way near the state line will re-open today after being closed more than two months due to widening and realignment.
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Fire chief controversy continues
ATHOL - A Timberlake Fire Protection District commissioner has resigned and a technical advisor for the district has quit after the board decided to immediately end the contract of Chief Jack Krill.
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Schools to mull budgets
School boards in the Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Lakeland and Plummer-Worley districts are expected to approve reduced budgets for the next school year following hearings being held Monday in all districts.
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Greensferry Road to close three weeks for repairs
POST FALLS - Those who regularly do business or drive by the Post Falls Post Office will be inconvenienced for nearly three weeks starting Monday.
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Wal-to-Wal jobs
POST FALLS - Wal-Mart will start the hiring process for 600 jobs at its two new local stores on Monday.
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Post Falls to award Idaho Street bid
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council is expected to award Knife River Construction the bid for the Idaho Street widening project during a special meeting on Friday.
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Timberlake Fire terminates chief
HAYDEN - Timberlake Fire commissioners decided to terminate the contract of Chief Jack Krill, effective immediately, on Wednesday night.
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Rain improves water outlook
POST FALLS - Recent rain and cool weather have at least temporarily staved off expected near-drought summer conditions, according to a recent report by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Back in the saddle ... and headed to school
RATHDRUM - When Katie Russell went to school at Lakeland High on Tuesday - the last day of her senior year - something just didn't feel normal.
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Timberlake Fire oversight in limbo
HAYDEN - The Timberlake Fire Protection District is considering hiring the Northern Lakes Fire District to manage its district, apparently leaving Chief Jack Krill's job in limbo.
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'Wasted Time' worth second look
SPIRIT LAKE - Emma Clark isn't used to being called to her school's office at Timberlake High.
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Paving expected to be added to Rathdrum cemetery
RATHDRUM - Pinegrove Cemetery appears on its way to getting paved roads.
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Man arrested for beating girlfriend, male
POST FALLS - A 29-year-old Hillsboro, Ore., man is being held at the Kootenai County jail on a $750,000 bond for allegedly battering his girlfriend and another male with a bottle, causing serious head and facial injuries to both.
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A new light on the Old West
POST FALLS - After Sheridan Estep rode Teddy the horse, she hopped off and let out an emphatic, "Woah! Yeah!" with a wide smile.
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Caruso's burglarized in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Caruso's Sandwich Co. was burglarized late Wednesday and the suspect busted the cash register to steal a small amount of cash.
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Spirit Lake project expedited
SPIRIT LAKE - A controversial street project here stands to be expedited a year earlier than originally thought.
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Court upholds dock ruling
Lakefront property owners with state highways between them and the shore scored a precedent-setting win on Wednesday when the Idaho Supreme Court upheld a district court ruling vacating the state's denial of dock permit applications by two property owners on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.
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Post Falls Days kicks off on Friday
POST FALLS - Post Falls Days starts its three-day run on Friday with a myriad of family activities at Q'emiln Park.
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Honoring the fallen
POST FALLS - Memorial Day is emotional for Jan Lazarewicz. The veteran and American Legion member's dad was a prisoner of war when Germany invaded Poland. At 9, he escaped Poland and he later enlisted in the U.S. Army in West Germany.
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Post Falls to hold hearing on SmartCode ordinance
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the draft SmartCode ordinance that will be used for land use and zoning decisions during future annexations.
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A walk through time with veterans
POST FALLS - Linda Fabrizius has brought the history of veterans to life. The local artist along with support agencies and organizations on Monday will unveil an 8-by-19 powder-coated steel veterans timeline memorial that will be erected on the city center campus facing Spokane Street. The public is invited to …
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Science center ready to roll
RATHDRUM - A STAR is being born. Construction on the 20,000-square foot youth STAR (Science, Technology and Research) Center on Highway 41 just north of Rathdrum is slated to start in mid-July.
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Temps up, gas prices down
All right, have it your way. Temperatures are expected to go up and gas prices are coming down for Memorial Day weekend. Press climatologist Cliff Harris said there will be typical scattered showers ahead, but he believes there will be enough clearing on Sunday and Monday to still get outside …
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Speaker concerned by 'wolving of America'
POST FALLS - Jim Beers believes the wolf controversy will jolt urban centers after all. And, when it does, it won't be pretty. Beers, a retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and wolf expert from Minnesota, told about 50 people attending his talk on "The Wolving of America" on …
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Grim exercise 'freaks out' Post Falls students
POST FALLS - Kelsey Johnston said she was sick to her stomach Tuesday morning, but the Post Falls High senior said that was actually a good thing.
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More school salaries are cut
The Post Falls and Lakeland school districts and the teachers unions have come to agreements calling for furlough days to reduce salaries more than 3 percent.
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One bad decision, a lifetime of regrets
POST FALLS - Post Falls High seniors thinking about letting loose over Memorial Day or graduation received a dose of visual reminders on Monday about the dangers of impaired driving.
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Rathdrum man critical after being dragged by vehicle
RATHDRUM - A 51-year-old Rathdrum man was in critical condition on Friday afternoon at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a vehicle driven by his wife dragged him nearly 100 feet, police said.
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Timberlake paper makes news
SPIRIT LAKE - This group of girls has a knack for news and creativity.
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Four students arrested for possessing gun at school
SPIRIT LAKE - Four Timberlake High School freshmen were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in possessing a handgun at the school.
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EPA backs wastewater plan
POST FALLS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce today that it supports Washington Ecology's pollution cleanup plan for the Spokane River, finally making the document official after 12 contentious years.
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State flexes muscles on mussels
As you launch into boating season, expect to be inspected.
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Green takes financial lead
Dan Green, a Kootenai County commissioner challenger for District 3, is easily financially outpacing all other county candidates running in Tuesday's primary election.
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Candidates tout past
POST FALLS - Republican candidates for Idaho's 1st District congressional seat dug into their past to tell why they believe they're the best choice for the future.
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Free lunch offered for veterans on Memorial Day
COEUR d'ALENE - A free lunch for area veterans will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Capone's Pub and Grill, 751 N. Fourth St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
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Council to consider 234-acre annexation
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider allowing a developer to apply to annex 234 acres west of Highway 41 between Prairie and Hayden avenues.
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Missing man found dead
RATHDRUM - A 49-year-old Rathdrum man who was missing since April 30 was found dead in a Rathdrum area pasture on Friday night.
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Ash Sunday
Ready or not, it came on May 18, 1980.
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Student food drive a success
POST FALLS - The kids hit a home run with their food drive.
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Man sentenced to 40 months for fraud, ID theft
COEUR d'ALENE - A 37-year-old Priest River man who admitted to stealing checks out of several mailboxes in Spirit Lake, then forging them at businesses and banks throughout North Idaho, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.
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Open for business
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce is now up town. The nonprofit has opened its new 5,900-square-foot building next to City Hall a month ahead of schedule. "It's extraordinary," chamber CEO Pam Houser said with a wide grin. "We held our first board meeting here on Tuesday …
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'Quiet zone' project advances
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum residents are a step closer to getting a "quiet zone" that would eliminate the train whistle at Mill Street, the city's lone at-grade railroad crossing.
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PF police identify Walgreens suspect
POST FALLS - One of the suspects in Sunday's robbery at the Post Falls Walgreens has been identified as Darin M. Pannell, 21, Coeur d'Alene.
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He's closing the book
POST FALLS - Joe Reiss couldn't have written a better script himself.
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Slick move
POST FALLS - Adam Kaplan and Paige Craggett wanted to make sure their new tanning and spa business has a gender-neutral feel to it.
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Post Falls priest on leave after sex misconduct allegation
POST FALLS - The Catholic Church has placed a Post Falls priest on paid administrative leave after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a male under 18 dating back to 1981 in Idaho Falls.
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'Canstruction' sparks food drive week in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Yes, they can.
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Slow the flow
POST FALLS - For the first time, Avista Utilities has forced Lake Coeur d'Alene to fill by slowing the flow past its Post Falls Dam to raise the level of the lake.
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PF students honored for volunteerism
POST FALLS - Post Falls youth haven't just learned about compassion in the past year.
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Crime strikes Post Falls parks
POST FALLS - A goose at Falls Park died from injuries sustained from a dart of a blow gun while a struck beaver was caught, treated and relocated.
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Water outlook still dire
Even April's showers couldn't break the area's bleak water supply outlook.
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River cleanup appeal denied
POST FALLS - The pollution cleanup plan for the Spokane River is moving ahead - for now.
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Swift water rescue
POST FALLS - It happens every summer.
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They're doing this job fair in reverse
POST FALLS - North Idaho is a long way from Hollywood - or having that glamour feel - but Bethany Tarnowski still learned something on Wednesday about her career dream of being an actor or model.
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Education eyes tough budget frontier
POST FALLS - Even if the economy is rebounding, don't automatically think education budgets will be brought back up right away, the state's superintendent of public instruction said on Tuesday.
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Man hit by train airlifted to Seattle
RATHDRUM - The 50-year-old Post Falls man who was struck by a train inside a vehicle on Monday night was airlifted from Kootenai Medical Center to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he was in serious condition on Tuesday afternoon.
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Idaho Street to sport new look in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Idaho Street will get a new look this summer.
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Foiled!
POST FALLS - Police answered the call - in more ways than one - when a vehicle and foot chase ensued on Thursday night.
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Urban renewal deal draws concerns
POST FALLS - A deal aimed at sparking a long-awaited city center anchor through tax-increment financing is risky business, an ex-director of the Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency said.
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Preservation payoff
POST FALLS - When Tina-Marie Schultz first saw the 1910 home for sale at Fourth and Frederick across from City Hall, she almost turned away. "The paint was peeling, no lawn, dead trees ... it was in pretty bad shape," she recalls.
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Voters could decide I-90 project
POST FALLS - Enough lobbying and coercing. The city and Urban Renewal Agency have seized control of the Greensferry Road project at Interstate 90 and its future may ultimately be up to voters.
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Food bank changes leaders
POST FALLS - Sherry Wallis, who has worked at North Idaho College's Workforce Training Center in Post Falls for the past eight years, has been hired as the new executive director of the Post Falls Food Bank.
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That's the census at your door
It could be called 2010 Census: The Sequel.
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Local National Guard soldiers to deploy to Iraq
POST FALLS - Local Army National Guard soldiers will leave on Sept. 17 to serve a yearlong mission in support of Operation New Dawn in Iraq, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday.
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New interchange hits road block
POST FALLS - Improvements to Greensferry Road at Interstate 90, which has topped the city's wish list to improve traffic mobility, now appears out of reach of becoming reality in the foreseeable future.
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New renovation rule in effect
New Environmental Protection Agency rules for the renovation, repair or painting of homes, schools and day cares built before 1978 went into effect on Thursday.
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Making a difference
SPIRIT LAKE - Timberlake High students could call their principal Kurt Hoffman "trash" on Friday afternoon and get away with it.
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Stalwarts for kids
POST FALLS - Ron McIntire and Windermere make kids their business.
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I-90 delays loom
POST FALLS - Traffic on Interstate 90 at Post Falls in both directions will experience delays from Monday through mid-June while three bridges are rehabilitated.
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Area students create tree-mendous art
POST FALLS - Trees are terrific, and judges in the state's Arbor Day Poster Contest believe entries from three North Idaho students are terrific as well.
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Painful cuts begin
POST FALLS - Protecting student learning and jobs remain the highest priorities as the Post Falls School District ponders a budget reduction of $2.1 million for the next fiscal year.
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Post Falls to mull subdivisions
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider subdivisions on the east and west sides of the city.
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Man dies in Desmet accident
Police say alcohol was a factor in an accident that killed a pedestrian in Desmet on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation on Monday morning.
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Revitalizing a landmark
RATHDRUM - Pinegrove Cemetery just isn't the same these days. And that's a good thing. Work on 600 feet of a new wrought-iron fence along the historic cemetery's front section on Highway 53 started on Thursday.
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State, industry leaders huddle on growth
POST FALLS - It starts with the private sector. That was a theme on Thursday when local legislators and Gov. Butch Otter met with business leaders at the Post Falls Library to discuss ways to shake the recession and create jobs.
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Teens arrested in auto burglary spree
POST FALLS - An 18-year-old Post Falls man, two Post Falls juvenile males and a Coeur d'Alene juvenile male were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a vehicle burglary and theft spree case. Eric James Gould was booked into Kootenai County jail and the three juveniles into the Juvenile Detention …
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It's the season; Politics center stage in Kootenai County
POST FALLS - They came. And they kept coming. On the eve of income tax day and a year after the first Tea Party was held in Coeur d'Alene to protest what they believe has been wild government spending and threatened freedoms, about 2,500 packed into the Greyhound Park and …
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Tech school levy in works
A tentative levy proposal by three local school districts to fund a professional-technical school on the Rathdrum Prairie has surfaced after months of talks.
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Housing market moves ahead
COEUR d'ALENE - There was something a little different about Tuesday's Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service meeting among agents. It was upbeat as it has been in two years.
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Spirit Lake council almost settled
SPIRIT LAKE - Diane Berg has been appointed to the Spirit Lake City Council by Gov. Butch Otter, marking the second time she has been appointed to the board by a governor.
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Four teens injured in rollover accident
ST. MARIES - Four Kootenai County teens were injured and two were ejected during a rollover accident near St. Maries on Sunday afternoon.
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One year later, tea parties persist
POST FALLS - The party's not over.
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Cleaning up hits new level in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Pockets of Post Falls are pretty ... ugly. Citizens noted it when they completed a recent survey on what needs changed in the city. City officials and the police department have noted it for years, nudging alleged violators of unsightly conditions.
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Bacteria found in water in Post Falls subdivision
POST FALLS - The city of Post Falls announced on Thursday that routine water samples taken on Tuesday revealed the presence of total coliform bacteria in the Majestic View area east of Pleasantview Road on the north side of the Spokane River.
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Shock satisfy football fix until fall
Attending Spokane Shock games are much like eating corned beef and cabbage. Once, maybe twice, a year they sure hit the spot, but I just can't seem to acquire a taste for either much beyond that. Don't get me wrong. The arena football games provide electric family entertainment.
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High winds cause power outages
High winds forced scattered power outages throughout North Idaho on Thursday.
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Lakeland School District voters to decide levy
RATHDRUM - Salaries and benefits in the Lakeland School District will be cut by $850,000 even if voters approve a two-year supplemental levy on May 18.
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A green gift
POST FALLS - Call it a tree-mendous gift to Post Falls. Roughly 3,000 landscape trees will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis to Post Falls residents on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Q'emiln Park as part of Arbor Day activities.
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Pit bull shot, killed near I-90
POST FALLS - A wandering pit bull that has had multiple aggressive incidents since Friday was shot to death by police on Wednesday after it was spotted near school playgrounds and became a traffic hazard along Interstate 90.
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Leading Idaho remains Otter's plan
POST FALLS - Gov. Butch Otter's re-election campaign got off to a high-tech start during the first stop of his announcement tour in Post Falls on Wednesday.
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Businesses brace for bridge project
STATELINE - Businesses near the state line are hoping faithful customers and an emerging retail project nearby softens the economic blow of the Appleway bridge being closed for replacement during the next two years.
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PF council mulls fee hikes, traffic study
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider $7.1 million in improvements to reduce traffic congestion in the Seltice-Mullan corridor and increases to impact and sewer capitalization fees on new growth.
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Property offenses fuel Post Falls crime rise
POST FALLS - Overall crime in Post Falls increased 5.6 percent in 2009 from 2008, according to statistics released Wednesday by the police department.
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Community garden planned in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM - They call it gardening with a purpose.
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Mayor responds to resignations
SPIRIT LAKE - With just three months on the job, Spirit Lake Mayor Todd Clary is making decisions he never imagined this soon.
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Spirit Lake squabble continues
SPIRIT LAKE - Two of Spirit Lake's four City Council members have resigned, citing conflicts with Mayor Todd Clary over the city's direction.
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PF names new urban forester
POST FALLS - Brendan Murphy, who has been Post Falls' assistant urban forester for the past three years, has been named the city's new urban forester to replace Angel Spell.
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Death investigation continues
POST FALLS - The body found in the Spokane River near the state line on Saturday appears to be that of a white male possibly between the ages of 20 and 35 with several distinctive tattoos and has been in the water for at least several weeks.
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Grease lightening
More area restaurants are cutting the fat. Preventing grease from clogging the septic system and causing more work at treatment plants, that is. Restaurants are being asked to do their part for the environment as inspections and regulations on new or changing businesses have increased.
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How low can you go?
Lake Coeur d'Alene is at its second-lowest level in 45 years.
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Local home sales up from year ago
Home sales in Kootenai County may be up 44 percent compared to last year at this time, but some industry observers say it's still too early to tell if the market is rebounding.
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Expanding its operation
POST FALLS - Let work begin on the Idaho Department of Labor. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Thursday for the agency's $3 million, 17,000-square foot regional office along Interstate-90 in Post Falls between the Highway 41 interchange and the Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital.
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Slaney's colors shine through
POST FALLS - Meaghan Slaney lets color do the talking. The Post Falls High School senior is among the top three finalists of the national Artsonia Idol Contest for high school students that began with more than 500 entrants.
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Lifestyle choices uncensored
POST FALLS - They felt lungs that had been exposed to smoke and not, saw a tragedy that resulted from texting behind the wheel and were asked direct questions about their health. And, as a result, students at New Vision Alternative High School walked away from Wednesday's wellness fair at …
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Numerous construction projects ready to go
If agencies can muster the funds, this is a plum year to launch road construction projects.
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Fire education gets a new home
A new smoke house for fire education is headed to the area.
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Forum attendees updated on water efforts
SPOKANE VALLEY — Attendees at the Spokane River Forum Conference on Monday were updated on several water and river efforts in North Idaho.
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Changes in works for boat program
SPOKANE VALLEY - There's a whole lot of tweaking going on for the upcoming second year of Idaho's boat inspection program aimed at keeping out invasive species.
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KCFR won't hold PF egg hunt
POST FALLS - The Easter bunny will no longer be hopping through Q'emiln Park.
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Kootenai's Hill to be honored
HARRISON - Ron Hill hopes 24 years as the superintendent of the Kootenai School District was a two-way street.
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Smith named Educator of the Year
POST FALLS - At one point, Dave Smith wanted to be a college coach.
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Music for Holy Week
The Northwest Sacred Music Chorale will perform its spring concerts on Saturday, March 27, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, at 3 p.m. during Palm Sunday at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene. The group will be joined by Jackson and Almeda Berkey, two of the …
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Urban renewal projects in works
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency continued to blaze trails in the past year and current construction means more infrastructure projects ahead.
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Beck Road project to start
POST FALLS - Beck Road on the west side of Post Falls is going to get straightened out.
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She's seen fire, she's seen ice
POST FALLS - Suzi Koep has gotten a thrill out of telling Post Falls police officers where to go for 23 years.
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Music students to perform at all-state festival
Area students will participate in the Idaho Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival from Thursday through Saturday in Nampa.
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Giving back - St. Joseph's style
POST FALLS - After seeing her Italian restaurant come to life during the recession, Tina-Marie Schultz believes it's time to celebrate with those in need.
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Sports complex land deal endorsed by PF council
POST FALLS - A proposal for the city to buy 61.2 acres on the Rathdrum Prairie for a future multi-use sports complex has cleared its first hurdle.
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Ex-Post Falls police chief to run for county clerk
POST FALLS - Cliff Hayes has had enough of retirement.
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Fire hits Post Falls home; no one hurt
POST FALLS - A fire caused extensive damage to a Post Falls home on Monday morning.
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WWII B-17 pilot honored
POST FALLS - After being gunned down by Germans as a B-17 pilot during World War II, Bob Groen is thankful to be alive.
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Hands on with hunger
RATHDRUM - Lakeland High students are taking a hands-on approach to raise awareness about world hunger.
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Post Falls surveys its citizens
POST FALLS - As Theresa Benforth watched her kids play at White Pine Park on Thursday, she pondered life in Post Falls.
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Snowpack hopes melting
POST FALLS - Local spring runoff continues to be dismal as winter melts away in the mountains.
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Jordan plans dental career
RATHDRUM - Pursuing a dental career makes Kami Jordan smile.
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Post Falls eyes prairie
POST FALLS - Post Falls is going to bat to increase outdoor sports opportunities.
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DUI busters receive honors
POST FALLS - Jess Spike knows that making DUI stops can come with a price.
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KCFR responds to record calls
POST FALLS - Another year, another record of calls for service for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
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That winning feeling
POST FALLS - Post Falls winning the state 5A boys basketball championship on Saturday had a lot to do with history.
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Special delivery
POST FALLS - The digital divide has been closed for Kiana Snook.
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Report: Administrators, teachers received raises for school year
School district officials are defending their payrolls in response to a report showing many Idaho teachers and administrators received raises for this school year.
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Transit authority one step closer to ballot
POST FALLS - A proposal to form a public transportation authority in Kootenai County is one step closer to going before voters in November.
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Man choked on New Year's out of a coma
POST FALLS - A 23-year-old Coeur d'Alene man who was choked and held by friends to be restrained at a party on New Year's has come out of a coma.
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Wine, Stein and Dine Saturday
POST FALLS - Tickets remain on sale for Saturday's 14th annual Wine, Stein and Dine fundraiser for Post Falls classroom projects.
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Local districts prepare for cuts
Local school budget writers will have to sharpen their pencils extra hard during the next few months. They're tasked with finding ways to manage the loss of a significant chunk of state funds as lawmakers plan to slash Idaho's public schools budget by $128 million for the next fiscal year.
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River appeal to be filed
POST FALLS - Local agencies that discharge wastewater into the Spokane River are appealing the recently released cleanup plan for the river.
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Timberlake Fire recall floated
ATHOL - A petition is being circulated to recall Timberlake Fire Commissioner Jon Guinn.
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Two Lakeland schools locked down
RATHDRUM - Two schools in Rathdrum were locked down for about a half hour on Tuesday morning after a woman told police her husband was headed to Lakeland High to "unload" his shotgun, according to police.
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Canes, crutches sought for Haiti quake victims
The beat goes on for Michael Ettner's passion to help Haiti earthquake victims.
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Gamer's Haven resurrected
POST FALLS - When The Gamer's Haven burned down in January 2008 Bob Kelly was crushed.
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History comes to life
POST FALLS - Ronnie Newman was shocked to learn what African Americans went through during the civil rights movement to gain the same rights as others.
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Going green
RATHDRUM - It's getting greener at Mountain View.
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Two new programs to assist Boys, Girls Club
POST FALLS - Two new programs have been launched to support the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County.
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Better balance for seniors
POST FALLS - Jack Smith has fallen at least three times, and he wants to do his part to reduce the risk of it happening again.
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Courtside royalty in Post Falls
Post Falls High's biggest sports fan may not even be in the stands.
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Myriad of activities keep Lambert busy
SPIRIT LAKE - Natalie Lambert has a knack for helping others.
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Timberlake fire plan draws crowds
ATHOL - The Timberlake fire chief's plan that took nearly all of the district's fleet out of service for inspections under national safety standards has drawn both praise and smoke, but the program continues.
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Rathdrum mayor gives state of the city address
RATHDRUM - Lois Lyon has lived in Rathdrum for 52 years and has no reason to leave.
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PFHS to present 'Beauty and the Beast'
POST FALLS - The Post Falls High drama department has been up for a challenge this year with its annual musical.
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Schools consider online requirement
Local school districts are researching whether to make online learning a high school graduation requirement.
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Kids, others rally behind Post Falls K-9
POST FALLS - Koda has started doing his part, taking a bite out of crime.
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Subdivision keeps maintenance of streets - for now
POST FALLS - The Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association will still maintain the streets in the subdivision at the southeast corner of Chase and Poleline.
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Space heater blamed in house fire
POST FALLS - An adult female was transported to the hospital with burns after apparently trying to douse a fire in a Post Falls home early Tuesday.
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Subdivision error found 15 years later
POST FALLS - A planning oversight on a Post Falls subdivision 15 years ago has erupted into a controversy today.
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Eliminating E-learning?
North Idaho high schools and students are concerned over the possibility of Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding being cut by the Legislature.
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Eliminating E-learning?
North Idaho high schools and students are concerned over the possibility of Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding being cut by the Legislature.
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River cleanup reaction mixed
POST FALLS - Depending on who you ask, the final Spokane River cleanup plan announced Friday is either the way to make the water resemble a clear Rocky Mountain stream or it's still a murky mess.
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Timberlake fire fleet sidelined
ATHOL - The Timberlake fire chief has taken his vehicle safety concerns to another level.
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Poo Police protects yards
POST FALLS - Tim Eide loves to take crap from people.
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Jazzin' up the JACC
POST FALLS - It can feel like a quaint bistro on Bourbon Street.
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Denny's free for all
POST FALLS - Breakfast for Steve Jensen was a grand slam on Tuesday.
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Rathdrum fee hikes, additions proposed
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 tonight to consider increases to some existing fees and new proposed ones.
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Post Falls sees green in wind, solar
POST FALLS - Exploring alternative energy sources is a priority for the city of Post Falls this year.
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Tripler making yearbook herself
New Vision student's design will be on career day T-shirt
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High-speed chase ends at state line
Fourth suspect arrested after fleeing from scene
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Concerns mount over dismal snowpack
Water observers say it's too early to panic, however
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Post Falls council open to tax hike
Failure to increase not wise long term, some officials say
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Bomb squad called to Post Falls site
POST FALLS - A bomb squad from Spokane was called upon to detonate two suspicious devices on Wednesday near a pump house at Ford Rock off Third Avenue in Post Falls. The two small homemade devices with fuses wrapped in black duct tape were discovered by a city water department …
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Rathdrum 4-H Club pitches in to help Haiti
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum Rowdy Riders 4-H Club wants to help out Haiti. The club is organizing a coin drive fundraiser for the American Red Cross - called Pennies from Heaven for Haiti - that will be held on Saturday at grocery stores in Post Falls, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake. …
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State parks to remain open
Seasons may be modified, fees increased, more volunteers needed
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