Jobless rate increases

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percent from July to 5.1 percent in August, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report Friday.
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Credit card fraud suspect arrested

POST FALLS - A citizen's tip led to the arrest of a fraud suspect who was wanted for nearly a month after shutting down his controversial Spokane bar last year.
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'Giving of time and treasure'

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Growth battle brewing

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County commission leadership changes

COEUR d'ALENE - That was quick.
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Protecting the elderly

COEUR d'ALENE - A new local grassroots group has formed to help keep elderly residents SAFE.
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Low impact on Rathdrum Mountain

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is following the majority of stakeholder and citizen voices in moving toward creating low-impact recreational uses on 557 acres it owns on Rathdrum Mountain.
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Welcome to Kootenai County

HAYDEN - The Coeur d'Alene Airport on Wednesday unveiled its new welcome mat for air travelers.
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Labor Day weekend events slated in Spirit Lake, St. Maries

Fire danger caused the cancellation of two popular Labor Day weekend events in Spirit Lake and St. Maries, but there's still plenty of festivities for families to enjoy.
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Shooting victim's condition improves

POST FALLS - The 56-year-old Post Falls woman who was shot in the face on Aug. 9 continues to make strides in recovery and was in satisfactory condition on Wednesday.
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Zoning change sought for former Quad Park site

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St. Joe boat launch, park close

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Plenty of blank spaces on ballot

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Survey supports low-impact use for Rathdrum Mountain

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Praises after the protests

COEUR d'ALENE - A local service organization will thank Vietnam War veterans and their families on Oct. 17 as part of the 50-year commemoration of the war.
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Sizzling summer for Post Falls school projects

POST FALLS - It's been a race to the finish with one Post Falls school building construction project this summer, and the district reaching the starting line on another.
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Fraud suspect still sought

POST FALLS - A credit card fraud suspect who was forced to shut down his controversial Spokane bar last year remains wanted on a $25,000 bond.
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Slab swan song?

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Caretaker accused of sexual misconduct with elderly women

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Boating season cut short for some

COEUR d'ALENE - Low water levels forced Don Beck to pull the plug on boating season two weeks ago.
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Female arrested in auto burglary case

POST FALLS - A citizen's report led to busting up an alleged auto burglary spree and the arrest of a female driver in Post Falls early Thursday.
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County jobless rate increases

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percent to 4.9 percent in July, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released Friday.
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Spirit Lake police chief resigns

SPIRIT LAKE - After a year and a half as Spirit Lake's police chief, Keith Hutcheson is headed back overseas as a bomb detection dog handler at a U.S. Embassy.
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Post Falls URA funds independent review of districts

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency has tapped a consultant for an independent study of its urban renewal districts.
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Saving Twin Lakes

TWIN LAKES - A collaborative effort is reducing stream bank erosion on Fish Creek at the west end of Upper Twin Lake - one plant at a time.
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Post Falls approves 87-lot subdivision

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Manufacturer rejects NIC Riverbend proposal

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Fire damages apartments

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Reading, 'riting, repairs

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Post Falls budget includes raises, but no tax increase

POST FALLS - The proposed Post Falls city budget for fiscal year 2016 includes a 1 percent cost of living increase, merit raises up to 3 percent and no property tax hike.
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Post Falls Food Bank seeks new leader

POST FALLS - Sherry Wallis has gained an emotional attachment to the Post Falls Food Bank as the nonprofit's executive director during the past five years.
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Frown and bare it

POST FALLS - Joe Mayo said he was done having "Ultimate Males" shows at his historic Falls Club bar when he received a notice from Idaho State Police about the no-no.
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Notorious for accidents

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Juveniles blamed for garage fire

POST FALLS - The fire that caused extensive damage to a detached four-unit garage building in Post Falls on Wednesday is believed to have been caused when a group of juveniles were present, investigators say.
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Hot diggity dog!

POST FALLS - Richard Weitzel left behind a dog-gone generous donation to Post Falls Police's Animal Safety Division.
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NIC board sets Riverbend site price

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Teens suspected of golf course rampage

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'Back with a different twist'

POST FALLS - After a two-year hiatus, it's time to party again at Body by Scotty.
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Manufacturer still interested in Post Falls site

POST FALLS - An undisclosed Washington manufacturing firm that serves the aerospace, industrial, electronics and energy industries is considering relocating to Post Falls.
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Officials use sonar to look for teen

COEUR d'ALENE - The second full day of searching for a 16-year-old Coeur d'Alene High student who presumably drowned in Lake Coeur d'Alene Tuesday was suspended late Thursday afternoon.
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Man charged for possessing hand grenades

POST FALLS - A 33-year-old Post Falls man was charged on Thursday with possessing three government-issued hand grenades after a bomb squad and police seized the devices.
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Rathdrum Prairie detours ahead

Two closures of major Rathdrum Prairie roads will result in traffic impacts next week.
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Gun mystery unsolved

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Medal of Honor recognition

Thomas Norris is humbled to have his name among the 13 North Idaho Medal of Honor recipients honored on Highway 3 signs between Rose Lake and Spalding.
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Motorcyclist airlifted to Seattle

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Air crews called upon for wildfire

SPIRIT LAKE - Teen brothers Elliott and Riley Hughes couldn't resist getting a sneak peek at airplanes and a helicopter battling a wildfire near Spirit Lake on Friday.
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Timberlake fire chief resigns

ATHOL - Kevin Kleinworth has resigned from the Timberlake Fire Protection District after more than two years on the job.
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Rathdrum Days begins three-day run tonight

RATHDRUM - Gentlemen, start your wife-carrying engines. The 36th annual Rathdrum Days celebration is calling you.
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Rose Lake Restaurant burglarized

ROSE LAKE - In the 24 years that Bill and Donna White have owned the Rose Lake Restaurant, no one had burglarized the business.
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'It looked like a dump'

POST FALLS - Jason Minzghor couldn't believe his eyes when he checked out the homeless camp between Interstate 90 and Seltice Way a few weeks ago.
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Out-of-this-world experience

RATHDRUM - Sophie Milam spent eight months living in a Mars simulation for a NASA program, but inquisitive local students brought her down to Earth on Wednesday.
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Teacher deal elusive for second straight year

RATHDRUM - With the Lakeland Joint School District board approving the district's last best teacher salaries offer, it appears teachers will again work without a negotiated agreement.
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Emerging from the smoke

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Another bat find prompts warning

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No charges in Timberlake Fire crash

ATHOL - The driver of a Timberlake Fire District engine rollover crash last month will return to work on Monday, according to district officials.
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Shepard recommended as kindergarten principal

POST FALLS - James Shepard, a Post Falls special education teacher for the past 11 years, will be recommended as the new principal of Frederick Post Kindergarten.
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Giving the gift of mobility from coast to coast

COEUR d'ALENE - Nine-year-old Shamus Evans hasn't let cerebral palsy prevent him from opening opportunities to other kids with special needs.
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Experiencing Falls Park interactively

POST FALLS - Interactive information awaits on your smartphone to help you experience the history around Falls Park at a new level.
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Chiefs to the rescue - parade-style

POST FALLS - Chiefs Scot Haug and Warren Merritt are used to responding to emergencies, but not one quite like this.
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Fire chief on paid leave

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Evacuees wait to hear fate of homes

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Keeping the faith: Truck stolen while owner's in church

COEUR d'ALENE - Ben Jaklich has been reminded that there's no sacred ground when it comes to thieves.
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Building a skilled workforce

RATHDRUM - A federal grant provided free heavy equipment training to 15 Native Americans throughout the state at the Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC) in Rathdrum.
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At a standstill

RATHDRUM - Teachers in the Lakeland Joint School District may have to settle for the district's last best salary offer and work without a negotiated agreement for another school year.
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Thick-skinned traveling tortoise No. 2 turns up

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Disaster averted

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Unlikely weekend visitor

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Honored for a good deed

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Keeping that Scotty spirit

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KCFR announces new leaders

POST FALLS - Kootenai County Fire and Rescue has hired Steve Isaacson as its emergency medical services division chief and Jessie Morrow as director of administration.
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How low can the rate go?

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's May jobless rate reached its lowest mark since February 2008 at 4.4 percent, the Idaho Department of Labor said Friday.
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'Changing the culture on campus'

COEUR d'ALENE - Give me five. Five North Idaho College students, that is.
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Hayden Homes enters North Idaho market

Home builder Hayden Homes will crack the North Idaho market this weekend with grand openings at Tullamore in Post Falls and Corbin Crossing in Rathdrum.
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NIC breaks ground on facility

RATHDRUM - Dirt was flying on the Rathdrum Prairie on Wednesday afternoon.
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Police to honor boys who found wallet

POST FALLS - The Post Falls boys who returned a wallet found with $782 inside on Monday haven't heard from the owner, but police will recognize the boys' good deed.
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Resisting temptation: Boys turn in wallet with $782 cash

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Opinions diverse on mountain's future uses

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Post Falls considers economic development policy

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Rathdrum Mountain open house today

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Pride of Post Falls

POST FALLS - An Idaho Air National Guard attack aircraft has been dedicated to the city of Post Falls.
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No new info in suspicious death

HAUSER LAKE - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office on Friday, citing an active investigation, did not release the identity of the woman found partially submerged in a slough near Hauser Lake on Thursday.
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Day of the flag

COEUR d'ALENE - Often overlooked, Flag Day, which is Sunday, is held in high regard by Roy Higgs.
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Collision course

RATHDRUM - Kevin Fuhr only remembers a "flash of fur."
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A 'life-changing' prize

POST FALLS - At 276,000 miles, the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL that Timberlake High graduate Jackson Shaffer has been driving has had its day.
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Kuck named Seltice Elementary principal

POST FALLS - Kandi Kuck, principal at Frederick Post Kindergarten for the past three years, has been hired as the new principal at Seltice Elementary.
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River flows at 100-year low; concerns about fish linger

Dismal mountain snowpack and hot temperatures have made water levels take a dive.
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DUI, racing suspect had two others in vehicle

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Arrests made in BB gun rampage

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Timberlake tender pushed into service

ATHOL - The Timberlake Fire Protection District pushed out an old tender and rolled in a new one last Thursday.
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BB gun rampage involves 22 properties

A Post Falls juvenile male is a suspect in a BB gun rampage that damaged at least 22 properties in west Post Falls.
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Shining a light on fees vs. taxes

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Rathdrum Relay for Life in transition

RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser held at Lakeland High for the past four summers, will not happen this year.
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Avista proposes two-year rate hike

Avista Utilities on Monday announced a two-year electric and natural gas rate increase request to fund capital improvements.
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Street lights: Fee or tax?

Larry Spencer wants to shed light on fees vs. taxes.
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Second drowning victim found

Wherever Patrick Lusk went, smiles would appear.
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Community volunteer Babich leaving

POST FALLS - When Samantha Babich looked at "the bigger picture," she realized it was time to move on.
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Gas leak reported at Lakeland Junior High

RATHDRUM - Lakeland Joint School District officials on Thursday said a gas leak at Lakeland Junior High persisted for weeks and some students complained of headaches before the line was capped.
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'An all-around great guy'

Jason Gritten died doing what he loved: Experiencing Idaho's outdoors.
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Well done, Koda

POST FALLS - After nearly six years of taking a bite out of Post Falls crime, Koda is eying retirement.
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Tax, fee hikes to fund highway projects

Two highway projects in North Idaho are among 27 statewide passed by the Idaho Transportation Board and funded by recent tax and fee increases.
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Update: Body found; read press release from Idaho County sheriff

More than a week after two Coeur d'Alene men went missing in the rugged Salmon River canyon area, they still hadn't been found by Wednesday.
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'Full speed ahead'

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Area employers honored

Kootenai County offers some of the best places to work in Idaho, according to a report released by an independent human resource and marketing firm.
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Jobless rate holds steady

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate remains at its lowest rate since March 2008, according to a report released on Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Post Falls students show food-raising power

POST FALLS - Post Falls students have done their part this school year to help the hungry.
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Rathdrum man wins $50,000 in lottery scratch game

Dennis Harrison had a "hunch" that his lottery winnings weren't over.
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Memorial Day ceremonies planned

Memorial Day ceremonies and activities for the public to attend are planned throughout Kootenai County.
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The cost of treating wastewater

POST FALLS - After years of argument over Spokane River water quality standards, taxpayers are starting to see bills for treatment plant upgrades to meet the federal mandate.
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Search warrant results in 6 arrests

POST FALLS - A SWAT team served what police considered a "high-risk" search warrant Wednesday morning at a Post Falls home where there's been suspected drug activity.
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Cd'A men still missing

The Idaho County Sheriff's Office has suspended its search for two missing Coeur d'Alene men in the Riggins area, but acquaintances kept looking Wednesday.
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Missing Cd'A men search continues

The second full day of searching for two missing Coeur d'Alene men in the Riggins area came up empty on Tuesday.
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Work ready

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Patriotic gifts of love, comfort

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Opening the outdoors

SPIRIT LAKE - Spirit Lake has developed trails to more recreational opportunities.
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Three run for Post Falls Sub-district 2 highway seat

POST FALLS - Jeff Tyler and Randy Oaks will challenge incumbent Bob Miller for the Post Falls Highway District Sub-district 2 seat in Tuesday's election.
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White challenges Humphreys for Post Falls highway seat

POST FALLS - Elaine White is challenging Lynn Humphreys for the Sub-district 3 seat of the Post Falls Highway District in Tuesday's election.
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Two seek Post Falls Highway seat

POST FALLS - Michael Scott is challenging incumbent Terry Werner for the Sub-District 1 seat of the Post Falls Highway District in Tuesday's election.
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'Stories of second chances'

POST FALLS - Anna Rosa and Cash have come a long way together in four weeks.
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Grant allows senior center expansion to occur this year

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Senior Center expansion will make progress this year thanks to a $150,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant.
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Agencies collaborate on school threat cases

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'Incredible' support

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Armed robbery suspect arrested

The suspect in the March 17 armed robbery at Check 'n Go in Post Falls has been arrested - more than 1,700 miles from the crime scene.
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Local 'Women Build' group starts Habitat home for young family

POST FALLS - A group of about 50 women helped build the American dream for a young family that will move into a Habitat for Humanity home.
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When duty calls, preparedness key

POST FALLS - As the Life Flight rescue helicopter swooped to pick up a "patient" on Thursday, Will Baldwin reflected on the rare training experience that was unfolding.
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Paying respects

POST FALLS - Displaying a flag over Interstate 90, a teary-eyed Don Shore waited for the procession of law enforcement and emergency vehicles for Coeur d'Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore on Thursday.
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Call prompts school lockdown

POST FALLS - When Scott Thomas received a text from his wife Thursday that Ponderosa Elementary was locked down following a threatening call, he immediately drove to the school.
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A step toward mountain access

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Mourning Sgt. Moore

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Onion Overload

ROSE LAKE - This accident will bring tears to your eyes - no matter how you slice it.
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Sprinklers douse fire at Post Falls business

POST FALLS - A sprinkler system prevented a fire from spreading to the structure of a Post Falls-area manufacturer on Friday afternoon.
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High-tech takeoff

RATHDRUM - Three local cities are hoping a collaborative initiative on robot development will lift off thanks to $50,000 in seed money.
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A pleasant prom night surprise

RATHDRUM - Maria Schnepf couldn't believe the news delivered by the waitress.
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Woman injured at busy intersection

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Celebrating freedom

POST FALLS - Scott LoBaido rolled into Post Falls on a 50-state mission to paint a colorful thank you to veterans.
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Post Falls loses a champion

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Auto burglars strike Post Falls

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Fires in same Post Falls park capture responders' attention

POST FALLS - Two fires in as many days in Treaty Rock Park have raised the eyebrows of police and firefighters.
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Cleanup, take-back and recycle scheduled today

POST FALLS - It's time for spring cleaning in Post Falls.
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Gun holster maker firing on all cylinders

HAYDEN - Thomas Tedder's wife kicked him out of the kitchen five years ago for dabbling in making gun holsters so he went instead to his dilapidated shed.
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Plan to build NIC student rec center receives green light

COEUR d'ALENE - After 15 years of planning, Jon Totten said having approval for a student- and staff-funded North Idaho College recreation center is "borderline surreal."
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Apartment complex evacuated

POST FALLS - This wasn't Zoell McKenzie's idea of a smooth and gradual wakeup call.
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STEM charter academy earns $5,000 INL grant

RATHDRUM - Lisa Young's class is about to get a makeover.
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Randles part of world robotics event

Rohnin Randles said being invited to be a student ambassador at the FIRST Robotics World Competition in St. Louis is a "once in a lifetime" experience.
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Victims thankful for rescue, support

Valerie Yates thought she was breathing her last after she fell from her wheelchair amid the chaos as her Rathdrum home filled with fire and smoke.
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Seething over thefts from thrift shops

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Fundraiser to benefit Hildebrant

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Armed robber strikes Post Falls business

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Building a better economy

POST FALLS - When looking at the economic picture, Scott Krajack sees it much like peeking out the window on a typical unsettled North Idaho spring day.
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Final piece of the puzzle

WORLEY - A $6.6 million project to improve U.S. 95 in Worley will start on Monday, the Idaho Transportation Department announced on Thursday.
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Impact fee revisions proposed

POST FALLS - Post Falls is proposing revisions on how it charges impact fees to mitigate the effects of new growth.
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Mucho inquiries for Uno Solo

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Five-hour standoff ends peacefully

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Freeway delays in Post Falls

POST FALLS - More traffic delays are ahead on Interstate 90 in Post Falls due to construction of the Greensferry Road overpass.
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New Harrison Creamery owners hope to hit folks' sweet spot

HARRISON - John Thiele got the scoop on doing business in Harrison when two boys walked into the historic building he's renovating for his Harrison Creamery and Fudge Factory.
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Post Falls school project set

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Fire destroys Rathdrum home

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Shooting victim recalls incident

Jeremy Stutheit said he's unsure what started an altercation that a short time later resulted in him being shot in his left side Sunday night.
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Friendly fire

POST FALLS - Bob Lackey's home burned down on Friday - and the Post Falls man could not have been happier.
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Let's get ready to hit the water

POST FALLS - Mother Nature is telling us there will be an earlier-than-usual start to the water recreation season.
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Walmart raises starting wage

POST FALLS - Walmart is upping the ante on its starting wages.
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Free trees need homes

POST FALLS - Money may not grow on trees, but that doesn't mean trees have no value.
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Down ... and out

SPIRIT LAKE - A Boundary County man's vehicle crash toppled a power pole into the bed of his truck Wednesday afternoon, knocking out power for nine hours.
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Local VA facilities fare better on wait times

Local Veterans Affairs medical facilities have better statistics than centers nationwide on patient wait times, but local veterans give the wait-reducing program mixed reviews.
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New subdivision planned in Post Falls

POST FALLS - A 46-lot subdivision is being proposed for the southeast corner of Howell Road and Prairie Avenue in Post Falls.
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Taggart reflects on public service

RATHDRUM - Tom Taggart has experienced a lot of change while serving in local public leadership positions in the past 25 years.
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Man arrested after police chase

A Spokane Valley man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly leading local law enforcement on a chase.
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Dam project behind schedule

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Cool Easter expected

COEUR d'ALENE - As Lori Nelson strolled through Coeur d'Alene City Park on Friday, she reflected on how it's been a mild North Idaho spring.
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In the path of the overpass

POST FALLS - Richard LeFrancis wonders if there's a way to sweeten what has been a sour situation with the emerging Greensferry overpass.
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STEM Action Center creation likely

Many spokes have formed around Idaho's STEM education in recent years, and a hub for those spokes is coming through the Idaho Legislature.
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Fourth time the charm for police

POST FALLS - Even alleged criminals are creatures of habit.
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Driven to defeat diabetes

POST FALLS - Margaret Wilson is about embark on a six-week, 10,000-mile journey to fight diabetes.
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Ready for growth in Spirit Lake

SPIRIT LAKE - Spirit Lake is planning for future growth, which means buying property to dispose of its treated wastewater.
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NIC rec center decision delayed

COEUR d'ALENE - Supporters of a proposed North Idaho College recreation center funded by student fees and staff memberships must wait another month to see if the project will develop.
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Getting beyond the run of the mill

POST FALLS - Area forest products professionals are cautiously optimistic - knock on wood - about the outlook of their industry in 2015.
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Life underground

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Post Falls man sentenced for murder

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Shedding light on domestic violence

COEUR d'ALENE - When Bryan Cummings saw the violence taking place inside the vehicle next to his, his adrenaline took over.
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Economist: Job outlook upbeat

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate in February remained unchanged from January at 4.9 percent, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released on Friday.
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Video voyeur suspect faces charge

POST FALLS - A Spokane man has confessed to slipping a phone under a changing room door at the Post Falls Walmart with a mother and daughter inside, according to police.
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Complaints filed related to disabled veterans sports group

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Construction zone

POST FALLS - Post Falls School District officials are putting on their hard-hats, ready for newly approved construction.
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Resurrection of the Rainbow

HAUSER LAKE - The Rainbow is being resurrected on Hauser Lake.
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Struggling PF VFW may get help from senior center

POST FALLS - Some members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3603 are talking to the post's neighbor to help the organization survive.
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Stun gun prevents 'suicide by cop'

SPIRIT LAKE - A Spirit Lake woman with apparent suicidal thoughts allegedly lunged twice with a knife at law enforcement Thursday before being subdued with a stun gun, police said.
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Hope for the 'worst of the worst'

For two years, as Father Stephen Powley made his rounds at Colorado's super-maximum security prison, an inmate merely glared at him with his arms crossed.
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Rathdrum Mountain planning to start

With access to its 557 acres on Rathdrum Mountain secured, the city of Rathdrum is seeking public input on how to lightly develop the site.
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Post Falls approves two levies

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Kootenai, Plummer-Worley, St. Maries school levies pass

Voters in the Kootenai, St. Maries and Plummer-Worley school districts on Tuesday approved supplemental levies to support maintenance and operations.
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Reaching the Summit

COEUR d'ALENE - When Davon Sjostrom went gluten-free five years ago, he booted beer and headed for his garage to make cider.
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Fuming about gas prices

COEUR d'ALENE - Pamela Johnson knew something was up when she rolled into a Coeur d'Alene gas station on Wednesday.
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'The hidden epidemic'

Marny Lombard refers to suicide as "the hidden epidemic."
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Going to the XSTREAM

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Video voyeur suspect sought

POST FALLS - Despite a distinctive suspect vehicle, a male remains on the loose after allegedly slipping a phone under a Walmart changing room door with a mother and daughter, 10, inside.
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A shift to new-look bills

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum residents will see a new utility bill format arriving in their mailboxes starting with the bills the city sent on Friday.
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Springing into action

HAYDEN - Isaac Christensen saw local manufacturing firms in action this week, a perspective the Lake City High senior can't get in the classroom.
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URA files right of way suit

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency's quest to secure right of way for the under-construction Greensferry overpass has resulted in another condemnation lawsuit.
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Getting a smile from The North Face

RATHDRUM - A local robotics team, Idaho's only squad to qualify for a world championship, has captured the attention of a trendy national outdoor sports gear firm.
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Fire danger in February

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Home invasion report unfounded

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Wastewater lawsuit may get flushed

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Pedaling for a cause

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Flamingo 'suspects' caught on tape

POST FALLS - It wasn't the Pink Panther that appeared near the Post Falls police station on Thursday night, but pink flamingos instead.
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Senior center to expand

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Senior Center is in expansion mode to accommodate the growth in demand for services.
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Man pulled from frigid Lake Cd'A near Tubbs Hill

COEUR d'ALENE - A male with apparent suicidal intentions spent nearly two tense hours in chilly Lake Coeur d'Alene on Thursday afternoon before being rescued.
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Wire thefts reported at dam site

POST FALLS - Copper thieves struck Avista Utilities' Post Falls Dam construction site twice in as many nights, according to police and the utility.
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Eye on the future

POST FALLS - While planners are taking another look at the future of the Highway 41 corridor between Post Falls and Rathdrum, widening part of the busy stretch doesn't appear likely for several years.
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Spirit Lake URD extension earns support

SPIRIT LAKE - A proposal to extend the life of Spirit Lake's urban renewal district another 10 years is gaining momentum.
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Funding requests on Rathdrum agenda

RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council will consider two funding requests tonight at 6.
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Cd'A man sentenced for hurting baby

COEUR d'ALENE - A 21-year-old Coeur d'Alene man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for felony injury to a child.
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The gift of life

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Post Falls RadioShack closing

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Greensferry gets a lift

POST FALLS - One of the right-of-way hurdles in the construction of the Greensferry overpass has been cleared.
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Possible human remains found

BAYVIEW - A hiker in the Bayview area found what appear to be human bones on Wednesday afternoon, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office reports.
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Weather warnings

From lakes to streams to roads, agencies warn residents that recent warmer weather and rain in the forecast can lead to dangerous conditions.
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Doggy-door deliverance

POST FALLS - It never hurts to have a little wiggle room.
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Expo zone request denied

POST FALLS - Additional homes won't be headed for the Expo at Post Falls development on Post Falls' west side.
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Grocery store burglarized

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Post Falls fee hikes proposed

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Home burglary string reported in Post Falls

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American Legion returns to Rathdrum

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum's new and only veterans group is marching to serve the community.
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Snowshoes and science

MOUNT SPOKANE STATE PARK, Wash. - For T'ariq Arp, the mile-long trek up the side of a mountain here on Wednesday was well worth the exercise.
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Transporting drugs? Don't speed

POST FALLS - Two men were arrested on multiple charges after a police officer spotted a vehicle that appeared to be speeding in Post Falls early Sunday morning.
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Flu deaths soar in Idaho

A recent spike in Idaho influenza-related deaths is causing health officials to urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves.
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Wanted man arrested after allegedly threatening waitress

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Locals enjoy warm January weather, but change is on the way

Jim Tompkins paused from taking a walk in Post Falls on Monday afternoon and gazed at the blue, nearly cloudless sky.
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Getting better all the time

POST FALLS - The average jobless rate in Kootenai County in 2014 was 5.3 percent compared to 7.2 in 2013 and 8.6 in 2012, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released Friday.
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She's numero Uno

POST FALLS - Dorit Nowicki-Liss is known around the Boys and Girls Club for her bubbly personality.
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Haug named top citizen

POST FALLS - Scot Haug has seen a lot during his 29 years of police work, and can now add being Post Falls Citizen of the Year to that list.
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It's good to hear ... so turn it down

POST FALLS - Now hear this: Two Post Falls Middle School students are finalists in a national video contest.
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Road to the future

POST FALLS - Whether you're coming at it from the perspective of a driver, bicyclist, pedestrian or rider, the city of Post Falls wants your input about the future of the city's transportation system.
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Technical education boost

RATHDRUM - North Idaho College's $15 million Career Technical Education Facility will rise in Rathdrum this year.
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Avian flu virus confirmed in Idaho

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has initiated a multi-agency investigation following the confirmation of a highly pathogenic strain of the avian influenza virus originating from wild waterfowl in western and southern Idaho.
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KKK materials distributed in Post Falls

POST FALLS - About 65 Ku Klux Klan fliers were placed on the windshields of vehicles at a Post Falls apartment complex on Monday night, according to police.
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Park, snow gates on Post Falls agenda

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Operation Orange Heart

Dick Phenneger never imagined that scrap metal would rise to the top of the options pile to help fund a study of veterans and their families affected by the Agent Orange herbicide.
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Pot-bellied pigs die in shed fire

POST FALLS - A fire that destroyed a shed in Post Falls on Wednesday killed four of the 15 pot-bellied pigs inside.
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Working on the railroad

RATHDRUM - BNSF Railway and the City of Rathdrum are ironing out details for a second set of tracks to run parallel to the railroad's existing tracks in the city.
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Medical campus launched in Post Falls

POST FALLS - The beat goes on for the growing medical corridor along Mullan Avenue in Post Falls.
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The record that got away

Larry Warren knows all about the fish that got away from the record books.
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Message from the Mariners

POST FALLS - Trevor Miller had a message for Seattle Mariner James Jones on Wednesday, then the pro baseball player threw a positive suggestion at the fourth-grader.
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Kootenai, Plummer-Worley to propose school levies

Voters in the Kootenai and Plummer-Worley school districts will consider supplemental levy proposals on March 10.
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Arrest of boy, 9, a mistake

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Ex-Post Falls planner remembered

Whether he was planning for the city entrance fountains, Spokane Street revitalization or Post Falls Landing, Gary Young is remembered for his efforts to advance Post Falls.
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Radon readiness

When Jim Faust looks at radon data for Idaho, he picks Kootenai County as one of the areas to increase awareness.
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Featured in Forbes

Konrad Billetz sees his inclusion in Forbes magazine's top 30 manufacturing entrepreneurs nationwide who are younger than 30 as a "big responsibility."
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Stun gun ends police pursuit

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'Complacency kills'

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Alleged road rage halts honeymoon

HAYDEN - It was a honeymoon cut short.
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Business complex burglary investigated

POST FALLS - The property manager of a Post Falls business complex on Monday reported three stolen heaters and $20,000 worth of missing flooring.
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Bootprints, report lead to burglary spree bust

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Blessing the Waters

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Victims pinned under vehicle door identified

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Making connections in Post Falls

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Alleged robber linked to other cases

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Patriotic honor

POST FALLS - When Robert Keller recognized the patriotic Quilt of Valor was made with his name to honor his service in the Marines during World War II, he smiled warmly.
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Post Falls, Rathdrum outline challenges, opportunities

This year will mark new beginnings for the cities and school districts on the west side of Kootenai County.
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Motorists smile as gas prices fall below $2

Motorists at some local pumps are toasting sub-$2 gas prices heading into the new year.
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Wanted man suspected of fleeing accident

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Access the action

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Man faces burglary, drug charges

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Frosty to finally have his day

Call it Ma Nature's comeback. Just when some of us were thinking we may leap into a new year with virtually no snowfall down low this winter, this weekend is expected to bring on the white stuff.
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Report: Idaho has gift for giving

When it comes to supporting our own, Idaho knows how to get it done.
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Gas prices continue to tumble

Kootenai County gas prices have fizzled to the lowest they've been since May 2009.
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Post Falls names public services director

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Local jobless rate increases

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate increased in November to 4.5 percent, up six-tenths of a percent from October, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released on Friday.
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Rockin' this project

POST FALLS - Post Falls High School construction students are giving the gift of giddyup this Christmas.
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Study: Veterans facility needed

POST FALLS - Kootenai County has marched one step closer to becoming the site of Idaho's fourth veterans home.
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Male suspect attempts to rob Post Falls pharmacy

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Will Post Falls receive vet home?

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Life savers

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Post Falls businesses receive threatening calls

POST FALLS - Two Post Falls businesses received threatening phone calls on Thursday afternoon that police believe were made by the same man and a hoax in both cases.
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Minding their manners

RATHDRUM - John Brown Elementary fourth-graders were talking in class Thursday, and their grades depended on it.
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Firefighters, Santa to hit neighborhoods for causes

Local firefighters and Santa are teaming up and coming through area neighborhoods to help causes that spread holiday cheer.
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'Thank God I'm alive'

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Tribute to timber

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School board mulls levies

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Santa celebration

POST FALLS - Even on an icy night, the toasty holiday spirit at Post Falls Winterfest brought smiles to the faces of all ages on Friday.
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Teens walk away from collision with train

POST FALLS - Rachel Dawson and Sky Lehti were scared for their lives as they slid down an icy hill and into a moving train on Thursday afternoon.
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Bell ringer: Good overcomes evil

For every bump that Raymond Clark has endured this holiday season, there's been a bright side that has followed.
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Alleged battery results in arrest

POST FALLS - A 32-year-old Spokane man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Post Falls after allegedly battering a female who purchased a vehicle from the auto dealership where he works.
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Red kettle, auto theft suspect arrested

POST FALLS - There appears to be resolution in what is believed to be the first Salvation Army kettle theft in Kootenai County.
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Suspect surprises Post Falls homeowner, police

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Light up, everybody

Santa has a busy schedule this weekend, as area cities are planning community celebrations to usher in the Christmas season.
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Post Falls seeks City Hall campus expansion

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Post Falls nursing home rectifies red flag

POST FALLS - A Post Falls nursing home has rectified an "immediate jeopardy" concern surveyors found during an October compliance survey, state officials said.
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Snow, colder weather to bolster ski areas

With colder weather predicted this weekend and snow expected today, Lookout Pass Ski Area and Silver Mountain Resort were tentatively planning to open today.
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Let your sweets do the talking

Bret Wengeler was on a long, lonely road trip back home when he had a sweet idea: The Spirit Lake man wants to personalize chocolate.
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Ski update: Lookout postpones opening

UPDATE:
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'400 years of silence broken'

COEUR d'ALENE - George Rodkey couldn't believe his eyes.
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Pump prices should last

Local motorists can give some thanks for gas prices being lower than a month and a year ago.
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Leaving no one hungry

Three free community Thanksgiving dinners are scheduled for Thursday in Kootenai County.
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Scammers not taking a holiday break

Scammers aren't about to slow down - even during the holidays.
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Bump in overpass road

POST FALLS - There's a final snag to getting the Greensferry overpass built.
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How low can jobless rate go?

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate has dipped below 4 percent for the first time in seven years.
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Tribe receives $165K in environmental grants

PLUMMER - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has received $165,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for environmental programs.
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New ambulances headed for Kootenai County

POST FALLS - When Chris Way was hired as Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services chief a year ago, he was tasked with developing a vehicle replacement and maintenance plan because there wasn't one.
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Resorts ready for snow

With snow in the North Idaho forecast in the mountains, area ski resorts hope it's all downhill from here.
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Economic development efforts honored

POST FALLS - It takes a village to make the wheels of economic development turn.
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Post Falls: Year of change, challenges

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'Online dating' for economic growth

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Hit-and-run suspect eludes police

POST FALLS - A path of destruction came to a halt just a few feet from the front door of a home.
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NIC opens GED center in Post Falls

POST FALLS - North Idaho College has branched out and is now providing adult basic education and GED opportunities.
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Guns galore

POST FALLS - If you want to scope out guns for sale, here's your shot.
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A salute to veterans

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Community 1st Bank reports profit increase

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Fire destroys shop

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A sign that spells collaboration

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Post Falls may float $19.5M school bond

POST FALLS - Voters in the Post Falls School District may get to choose in March which they would rather have: lower taxes, or a new elementary school.
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Anger on the highway

POST FALLS - Idaho State Police officers are seeking information on a road rage incident in which two vehicles were damaged on westbound Interstate 90 in Post Falls on Thursday morning.
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Kimball closing

POST FALLS - The Kimball Office furniture manufacturing plant here will be shutting down and consolidating with its base operations in Indiana.
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Honoring those who died while serving

Traci Brooks plans to wave the Honor and Remember flag at the Idaho Legislature.
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Three for Vito

Vito Barbieri was on his way early this morning to being elected to a third term to serve District 2 in the Idaho House.
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Mendive leads Lippert

Republican Ron Mendive had a comfortable lead over Democrat challenger Michelle Lippert early this morning in the race for District 3 Seat A in the Idaho House.
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Free Thanksgiving dinner set for Lake City Center

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Gas thefts reported in Post Falls

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Free Thanksgiving dinner planned

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Lippert, Mendive vie for District 3 Seat A in House

The candidates for District 3 Seat A in the Idaho House differ sharply on multiple fronts, including Medicaid expansion, minimum wage and education.
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Coming in for a landing

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Donations heat up for warming center

POST FALLS - The gift of warmth has arrived just in time for winter for the homeless.
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Avista dam project behind schedule

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Strong-armed robbery reported in Post Falls

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Battery case ends with arrest the next morning

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Criminals bypass Rathdrum

Location, location, location.
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Suspicious car leads to arrests

POST FALLS - A citizen's report of a suspicious vehicle in Post Falls early Wednesday led to the arrests of its two occupants on multiple charges.
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Educator accused of sending nude pics

POST FALLS - A female former employee of the Post Falls School District has been issued a misdemeanor citation for allegedly sending nude photos of herself to the cellphone of a male Post Falls High student.
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A grave situation

POST FALLS - With Evergreen Cemetery estimated to be full in three and a half years, the Post Falls City Council is exploring future options for the site along Spokane Street.
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'Thanksgiving in advance'

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Police say thief attacked employee

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'The last harvest'

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Worley home engulfed by fire

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Post Falls nursing home red-flagged

POST FALLS - The state has issued the nursing home portion of Life Care Center of Post Falls an "immediate jeopardy" citation, the most serious citation for a skilled nursing facility.
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Skyway or the highway?

After more than two years of trying to settle a collision course of long-range plans for the Coeur d'Alene Airport and highway jurisdictions on the Rathdrum Prairie, local officials say the quest is far from over.
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Jobless rate declines

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 percent in September - the lowest the number has been since December 2007, according to a report released Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Hard work rewarded in pink

Dolly Metzger had to look no further than her daughter to reach a career goal.
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Overpass gets off the ground

POST FALLS - About 20 years in the making, construction of the long-awaited Greensferry overpass project in Post Falls will officially get started Tuesday.
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What a relief it is

Local gas prices keep tumbling, but they still haven't caught up with the national scene.
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'Extravaganza' to benefit families whose children have cancer

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Lending a hand

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'Tireless' leader to enter Hall

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Good news still does travel by mail

Mary Fahlman has finally ended the Idaho Lottery suspense.
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They care to scare

RATHDRUM - Ed and Ruth Maryott love scaring folks so much during the Halloween season that the senior couple began plotting around the Fourth of July.
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Going the extra mile

COEUR d'ALENE - When Tayler Petticolas heard about the new CDA Iron Series, it was like she caught a second wind.
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(More) work ahead

POST FALLS - If you thought Post Falls' construction season was almost over, think again.
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Crash central

An overpass aimed at improving traffic safety in one of the most dangerous stretches in the region has reached the final design phase, transportation officials said.
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Close call

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Bugged!

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Lakeland schools to host meetings

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Police: Man fired at officers

PLUMMER - Multiple law enforcement agencies on Friday were involved in a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly fired shots at officers following a pursuit near Plummer earlier in the day.
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Chamber to lead JACC

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce has taken over temporary leadership of the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center.
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What lies beneath

POST FALLS - Avista Utilities expects work on this year's portion of a $1.4 million natural gas pipeline replacement project in Post Falls to finish in early November.
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Officer to patrol Spirit Lake schools

SPIRIT LAKE - A police officer will soon start roaming the halls of the three schools in Spirit Lake to interact with students.
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The freaks on Fourth are back

POST FALLS - Just a warning: uncaged Post Falls Lions Club members have been plotting against you seasonal thrill seekers.
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Chase suspect eludes capture

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Toasting German heritage

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Graffiti reported in Post Falls

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Sex offender arrested at game

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Rathdrum firm lands $1.45 million contract

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Flying (and retiring) high

Janet Kleinsmith chokes up when reflecting on her son's service in the Air Force.
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Lakeland district, educators at an impasse

RATHDRUM - After seven meetings and mediation - and getting nearly a month into the school year - an agreement between the Lakeland Joint School District and the teachers union still hasn't been reached.
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Enterovirus reaches Idaho

Idaho is now among the growing number of states where enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) has been confirmed and health officials say the respiratory illness is likely circulating in North Idaho.
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Water shutoff notices getting results

POST FALLS - Water shutoffs and threats to do so got quick responses in Post Falls' quest to collect overdue sewer, sanitation and street light bills.
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Hoping to land parts maker

POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council has done its part to lure an aerospace parts manufacturer to a landing strip on this side of the border.
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Local schools, districts shine on SAT

Local school districts performed well on this year's Scholastic Aptitude Test college entrance exam, with two schools among the top 10 overall and most-improved.
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On the ground level of growth

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Fantastic finish

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Aerospace part maker eyes Post Falls

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Kootenai jobless rate drops

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percent to 5 percent in August, according to a report released Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Author to address tough teen issues

POST FALLS - Chris Crutcher refers to himself as a loudmouth.
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National Guard drills rescheduled

The Idaho Army National Guard announced Wednesday that drills will resume this month after there was a question at the federal level whether they could be funded.
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Fire destroys garage, truck in Post Falls

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Restoring order in Athol

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18-hour shutdown

A surprise on Interstate 90 awaited Toni Ward as she headed to work in Spokane on Monday morning.
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Rathdrum sewer fee hike proposed

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Star-Spangled lessons

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Post Falls to hold 9/11 events

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Eluding, theft suspect arrested

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Aftershock

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What goes up ...

Post Falls' student population has declined for the first time in at least 20 years, while Lakeland's is on the rise for the first time in six.
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Overpass construction to start

POST FALLS - Construction of the long-awaited $14.7 million Greensferry overpass at Interstate 90 in Post Falls is expected to start in October and finish in late summer or fall next year, according to the engineering firm representing the Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency.
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Tullamore plan advances

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Cooling off

Ready or not, we're going to get cool on Labor Day weekend.
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Labor Day weekend activities await

Joy Porter believes there's no need for controversy when describing how short Spirit Lake's annual Labor Day Parade is.
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Lakeland teachers reject contract

RATHDRUM - The Lakeland Education Association teachers union rejected a tentative agreement with the school district Thursday.
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Harrison Ambulance in need of rescue

HARRISON - These are critical times for Harrison Community Ambulance.
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Lucky winner

Lynn Wallace hopes to retire in four or five years and those thoughts just became a little more inviting with a $100,000 lottery win.
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Pay or your water will be shut off

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Silverwood fire cause still not determined

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Teen court starts in Post Falls

POST FALLS - The new Post Falls Teen Court is about to be in session.
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Lakeland, teachers reach agreement

RATHDRUM - The Lakeland Joint School District and the Lakeland Education Association teachers union have reached a tentative agreement for the upcoming year that includes a 1 percent base salary hike for all employees.
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Day of Hope event to assist those in need

COEUR d'ALENE - For those who need a lift, there's hope.
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Smooth behind the wheel

RATHDRUM - School bus driver Becky Craig-Johnson has been on cruise control this summer at competitions.
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Let's make a (driving) deal

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Post Falls City Council approves budget, fees

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Takin' it outside

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Proposed Post Falls budget has no tax hike

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Jobless rate inches up in region

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate is holding steady through the summer.
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Fire destroys garage in Post Falls

POST FALLS - A fire destroyed the garage of a Post Falls home Thursday night, and the heat was so intense it melted the siding and blew out a window of a neighbor's residence.
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Huge load, smooth sailing

ATHOL - A million-pound megaload rolled through Benewah and Kootenai counties in the dark of night without any protests along U.S. 95, a stark difference from earlier shipments in Idaho to the south.
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'To stand was to die'

POST FALLS -Despite soldiers being killed around him, a wounded Michael Atwell charged with his machine gun and saved American lives doing so.
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Suspects try to flee during traffic stop

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Post Falls' 'Officer Pete' Marion remembered

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Quite the Journey

POST FALLS - For Damien Day, the best part of getting the hang of archery on Wednesday wasn't hitting the target.
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On target to support the community

POST FALLS - Center Target Sports believes it has hit the bull's-eye when it comes to supporting the community.
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Sweet summer combo

Post Falls and Rathdrum are going country.
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Rescued dog put down

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Post Falls fee hikes planned

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'No matter how hard you get knocked down, stay the course'

COEUR d'ALENE - Frank Barnhart has gone from being a detailer for luxury auto dealers to trying to stave off homelessness with his mobile business.
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New VA clinic opens Monday

COEUR d'ALENE - The new $1.8 million Department of Veterans Affairs' outpatient clinic in Coeur d'Alene will open Monday.
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Sprucing up Spokane Street

POST FALLS - Let the revitalization of Spokane Street begin.
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It pays to lead

Local school districts are deciding how to spend their piece of the $15.8 million "leadership premium" pie approved by the 2014 Legislature.
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Case made for vet home

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Worth millions

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Medical tourism

Great things come in bundles.
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Mountain of opportunity

RATHDRUM - Touring the city of Rathdrum's undeveloped property on Rathdrum Mountain, Tim Skubitz soaked in the scenery.
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Veterans home efforts continue

POST FALLS - The effort to have a state veterans home built in Post Falls marches on.
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Storm aftermath

John Symons couldn't believe it when a son told him that four of his cows and a calf were killed by lightning Wednesday.
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Prairie goes wide

Traffic snarls are ahead on Prairie Avenue.
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Officer disarms man during welfare check

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Fire destroys haystack

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Tribe, county buy lots for Citylink

COEUR d'ALENE - Citylink is one step closer to having a permanent presence in Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone development.
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Local jobless rate remains at 5.1 percent

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent in June, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released Friday.
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AG Office, security firm settle

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has reached a settlement with a Utah home security company accused of violating Idaho's Consumer Protection Act.
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Pencil, paper ... and now Chromebook

POST FALLS - Technology just took a huge leap forward at two Post Falls elementary schools.
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Preventing the 'summer slide'

COEUR d'ALENE - Teachers know all about the "summer slide," so the new KIDS Camp has been organized to prevent students from going down that road.
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Athol embezzlement case takes a twist

The former Athol city clerk who was fired last week amid embezzlement allegations has apparently fled the area with her husband.
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Post Falls Festival: Get pumped or kick back

POST FALLS - Whether you want to get your adrenaline pumping or just kick back and relax, the Post Falls Festival has something for you.
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One last whistle blow

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Bells and Emblems

POST FALLS - Area residents have rallied in efforts to honor veterans and military personnel at public Post Falls sites.
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Not much gas relief expected

COEUR d'ALENE - Motorists shouldn't expect relief at the pump on the Fourth of July weekend, but that won't deter travel plans either, according to AAA Idaho.
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A lot of bang for your buck

COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene has a lot to offer for the Fourth.
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Shooting suspect transferred to jail

COEUR d'ALENE - The suspect in the gunbattle on Interstate 90 on June 22 has been released from Kootenai Health and booked into the Kootenai County jail.
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14 arrested in SWAT search

POST FALLS - When members of the Post Falls and Rathdrum SWAT team stormed a Post Falls home for a drug bust around 5 a.m. Wednesday, a surprise awaited.
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Fireworks donations have fizzled

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'The city's heart swelled with support'

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United Way announces new executive director

COEUR d'ALENE - Becoming the next executive director for United Way of Kootenai County just seemed right to Mark Tucker.
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Shooting suspect bond set at $1M

Bond has been set at $1 million for the suspect involved in Sunday's gunbattle with police on Interstate 90 in Post Falls.
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They'll do the Monster mash

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Suspect remains in stable condition

The suspect involved in Sunday's officer-involved shooting on Interstate 90 in Post Falls remained in stable condition Tuesday.
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Worley shooting suspect on the loose

The suspect allegedly involved in an shooting that occurred in Worley early Saturday remained on the run on Monday.
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Shooting suspect named

The suspect involved in Sunday's officer-involved shooting on Interstate 90 in Post Falls was identified as Glendale, Ariz., resident Marcus A. Rael, whose brother was killed in an interstate shootout with police in Arizona in March.
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Jobless rate hits 6-year low

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate in May dropped to 5.1 percent, the lowest it has been since June 2008, according to a report released Friday by Idaho Department of Labor.
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Historic Spirit Lake building may get help

SPIRIT LAKE - More funding to help restore the 102-year-old Woolen Brown Center may finally be on its way.
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Man in local jail faces gym theft charges

A 24-year-old Seattle man in custody at the Kootenai County jail on multiple charges now faces additional charges following an investigation on gym thefts.
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Man dies in Post Falls fire

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Waterfront park emerges at former lodge site

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Osprey up close

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Revving up for Father's Day

SPIRIT LAKE - Spirit Lake has a lot to get Dad's blood pumping this weekend.
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Eluding, assault suspect caught

SPIRIT LAKE - With the eluding suspect Brian Solorio on the verge of colliding with Spirit Lake Police Chief Keith Hutcheson's patrol car in reverse and firefighters diving off the road behind both vehicles, Hutcheson said it was decision time.
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Quite the upgrade

POST FALLS - With 210,000 miles on his 1987 Toyota pickup and repairs imminent, Griffin Winget needed a new ride as he heads off to college.
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Going green

Wastewater system concerns at Carlin Bay are expected to be flushed with a $3.1 million improvement project.
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Hoping to land in Post Falls

A growing aerospace parts manufacturer may land in Post Falls' backyard, at the former Jacklin Seed facility along Interstate 90.
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Woman charged with selling prescription drugs

SPIRIT LAKE - A 54-year-old Spirit Lake woman was arrested Wednesday morning for felony delivery of prescription drugs.
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A 'civil war' on the ice

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Tribe seeks land buybacks

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is seeking tribal members who own land on the reservation and are willing to sell their ownership interests.
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Lakeland leaders change

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Lakeland school budget approved

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Post Falls passes 'restored' school budget

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Hero or traitor?

Allow the military justice system to run its course before rushing to judgment on the Bowe Bergdahl controversy, multiple local veterans said.
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'A sobering experience'

Austin Bishop returned from Normandy with a new appreciation for the sacrifices made on D-Day.
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War treasures

HAYDEN - Gerry and Bobbie Lord don't have to look far to be reminded about today's 70th anniversary of D-Day.
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Gas price relief unlikely

POST FALLS - Local gas prices aren't expected to cool off as we head into summer.
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Collision results in vehicular assault charge

NEWMAN LAKE, Wash. - A 21-year-old Colbert, Wash., man was charged with vehicular assault Wednesday after an early-morning collision near the state line injured both drivers.
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Baseball bat beating reported

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Holding the line on taxes

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Fitting to a 'T'

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Tent blamed for power outage

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From road to rail

The megaload shipments of oil refinery equipment proposed to be trucked through North Idaho just decreased by two-thirds thanks to trains.
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Rathdrum to start mountain planning

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is exploring how to best utilize 557 city-owned acres on Rathdrum Mountain now that access to the site has been granted after nearly 20 years.
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