Governor extends stay-home order to April 30
Gov. Brad Little extended his stay-home order to April 30 during a press conference this morning.
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Governor likely to extend stay-home order
Gov. Brad Little told an Idaho audience Tuesday that he’s leaning toward extending the stay-home order he imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
With help from a local inventor’s video and the work of Idaho’s District 1 congressman, the Food and Drug Administration has given a pioneering North Idaho ventilator manufacturer clearance to introduce compact ventilator systems into a market in dire need of them.
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Gov. Little has until tomorrow to sign or veto transgender bills
A pair of bills that survived the Idaho Legislature await Brad Little’s signature, but the Idaho Governor has not yet said whether he will sign, veto or ignore the would-be laws before Tuesday’s end.
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Flags out early downtown
Ordinarily, the flags along the Sherman and Lakeside avenues wouldn’t come out until around Memorial Day. But Mayor Steve Widmyer and the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association decided residents fighting the gloom the coronavirus has spread across North Idaho could use a little remedy.
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STAY HOME
Gov. Brad Little issued a three-week stay-home order Wednesday for all residents in Idaho deemed non-essential.
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Governor orders non-essential Idahoans to stay home
Governor Brad Little announced this afternoon that he was issuing a three-week stay-home order for almost all Idahoans.
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Governor extends tax deadline, commits to slowing virus spread
In a head-nod toward Idahoans looking for relief from the coronavirus, Gov. Brad Little extended the state tax deadline to June 15.
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Cd'A Downtown to offer curbside to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops
As the coronavirus wears on downtown Coeur d’Alene, its restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops have marshalled together to join a collaborative curbside project to better serve customers during the era of the coronavirus.
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Testing spikes as Idaho cases remain at nine
In the last 24 hours, the number of coronavirus tests circulating through both public and private labs has leapt by 25 percent.
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Idaho turns up the tempo as coronavirus hits home
As Idaho maneuvers through the uncharted waters of the coronavirus, its elected representatives are making the budget their top priority, with time of the essence.
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Idaho looks to include map to help track coronavirus
The website that updates the rise of the coronavirus throughout the state will likely soon include a map.
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Idaho has 1st case
An Ada County woman has become the first Idaho resident to test positive for the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus cancels St. Patrick's Day parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade, the long-standing Coeur d’Alene tradition, joined a growing list of local and nationwide events to be cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus.
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Governor declares Idaho state of emergency
To better prepare Idaho’s response time and open state access to national resources, Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency Friday morning against the coronavirus.
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Grocery credit bill stewing in Idaho House slow cooker
A bill that would increase the tax credit Idahoans receive to help offset the cost of groceries is tentatively scheduled for a vote in the state House today, but postponing that bill is becoming the norm, rather than the exception.
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Tent gives hospital virus testing tool
Putting up a yellow tent outside the Kootenai Health emergency department this week prompted a social media scare and startled passersby during a worldwide coronavirus outbreak that is leaving locals on edge.
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May 19 primary candidates
Every day between March 2 and March 13, the Coeur d’Alene Press will assemble the list of candidates who have filed their declarations to run for state and county seats on the May 19 primary ballot.
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Third Street speed limits about to change
Commuters who take Third Street to downtown Coeur d’Alene every day will soon need to give themselves a few extra minutes to get to work.
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'Consistency across the board' behind traffic calming policy
City engineer Chris Bosley told the Coeur d’Alene City Council Tuesday that the goal to reduce speeding on residential streets begins, first and foremost, with a plan.
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District: Cd'A students didn't come in contact with coronavirus patient
A weekend jazz festival that ended up shuttering two Idaho school districts over fears of the coronavirus didn’t expose Coeur d’Alene students to the same risks, district officials said Monday.
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Vault, city clerk unexpected guardians of Cd'A history
COEUR d’ALENE — Hanging on a steel door at the end of a second-floor hallway at City Hall boasts the non-descript label “Vault.”
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Local custom shops feeling first economic symptoms of coronavirus
The coronavirus has launched a ripple effect that can be felt across the globe, from the now-2,800-plus dead to the 83,000-plus diagnoses to worldwide fears that have spiked sales in respiratory masks and bottled water.
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Hayden couple takes flight
COEUR d’ALENE — The two black-and-gray birds waited carefully above the parking lot at Higgens Point late Thursday morning, their sharp talons ready to touch ground if they needed to land, their eyes swiveling around, mindful of nearby fellow fliers. They hovered gently up and down in the sky before …
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A look at Coeur d'Alene's future
A briefing at City Hall Wednesday afternoon delivered preliminary findings of how Coeur d’Alene residents see their town’s future.
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Vietnam lockdown changes plans
The coronavirus has yet to infect an Idahoan, though officials from the Center for Disease Control now claim a nationwide outbreak is no longer a matter of if, but rather of when.
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Fighting fire with fire
COEUR d’ALENE — Before the heat of summer and the swell of tourists come to Coeur d’Alene, fire and government officials plan to use the first inklings of spring to conduct a mild burn of Tubbs Hill.
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Amador bill could open IDeal accounts to Idaho businesses
Coeur d’Alene Rep. Paul Amador introduced a new bill into the Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee in the hopes of local businesses offering Idaho families education savings accounts.
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Distracted driving bill cruises through Senate
The Idaho Senate approved a bill Tuesday that bans the use of cellphones and other electronic devices while driving.
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Lawmaker 'surprised' Boise Planned Parenthood 'hasn't been nuked'
A local legislator in the Idaho House said Saturday he didn’t know why a Planned Parenthood in Boise hasn’t been “nuked.”
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Tubbs tree mystery solved
COEUR d’ALENE — Downed trees on Tubbs Hill have raised alarms with some citizens.
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Lawmaker 'surprised' Boise Planned Parenthood 'hasn't been nuked'
A local legislator in the Idaho House said Saturday he didn’t understand why a Planned Parenthood in Boise hasn’t been “nuked.”
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Your North Idaho Congressional update
Rep. Russ Fulcher
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Council beyond reach of city's workplace rules
A routine item on the Coeur d’Alene City Council agenda became a brief referendum on sexual harassment, workplace violence and the Second Amendment.
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Coronavirus fears inch closer
COEUR d’ALENE — No, there’s not a local outbreak of the coronavirus.
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Jordan targets Senate seat
Paulette Jordan, former Plummer representative to the Idaho Legislature and the Idaho Democratic Party’s choice to run for governor in 2018, has announced her bid to dethrone Jim Risch from his U.S. Senate seat this November.
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OREIDACAL? Idaho merger idea gains attention
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s appearance Wednesday on Fox News was not the most unusual network sighting that day.
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OREIDACAL? Idaho merger idea gains media momentum
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s appearance Wednesday on Fox News was not the most unusual network sighting that day.
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Bill would open LCSC to higher ed nursing programs
A bill before the Idaho Legislature will try to take a big step forward this morning toward offering Lewis-Clark State College graduate degrees in Coeur d’Alene and Lewiston.
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Sunshine Law deadline passes with little movement
Monday’s filing deadline for political action committees and candidates — a Sunshine Laws deadline extended by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office — came and went with little Kootenai County fanfare.
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Yearly ignite cda report sparks pushback against KC treasurer
COEUR d’ALENE — As part of his yearly duties, the executive director of ignite cda came to the Coeur d’Alene City Council to deliver the urban renewal agency’s 2019 annual report.
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Cd'A Council votes to temporarily eliminate timeframe for political signs
After an examination of its own ordinances at the urging of a hopeful for Kootenai County sheriff, the city of Coeur d’Alene voted Tuesday night to place an indefinite moratorium on the timeframe in which candidates can erect political signs.
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Senate candidate looks ahead with battery citation in past
Alex Barron said the years leading up to June 15, 2018, tore at his family night and day.
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CDA PD gets an update with new tech provider
COEUR d’ALENE — A yearlong search to find a new provider for dashboard recording, body cameras and vehicle-installed computers will likely come before the Coeur d’Alene City Council tonight.
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Treasurer leads charge for URD advisory vote
A push to bring an advisory question to voters over the role of urban renewal districts is reverberating along the political corridors of Kootenai County.
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No fast lane for grocery tax relief
This week saw an end to three bills devoted to helping residents pay for their groceries, dimming Gov. Brad Little’s hopes to shepherd relief to local shoppers.
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No express lane for grocery tax relief in Idaho House
This week saw an end to three bills devoted to helping residents pay for their groceries, dimming Gov. Brad Little’s hopes to shepherd relief to local shoppers.
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Bill would end abortion provider funds
An Idaho bill introduced Thursday would ban public money from reaching the coffers of any organization that performs abortions.
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Bill would terminate abortion provider funds
An Idaho bill introduced Thursday would ban public money from reaching the coffers of any organization that performs abortions.
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Tax freeze gains steam
A committee Thursday sent a proposal for a one-year property tax freeze to the Idaho House with a recommendation for approval.
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Tenneson to helm Dems through Idaho primaries
Shem Hanks’ sudden resignation last week as chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee cast a weekend-long shadow over who would fill his seat. The local Democratic Party filled that gap after voting to elect Laura Tenneson as interim chair.
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LCSC master's bill clears first hurdle
A bill that would empower Lewis-Clark State College to develop graduate-level courses cleared what its author considered a major hurdle Wednesday, passing through the House Education Committee on its way to its first floor vote.
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From dirt to beach
Since the Atlas Mill site was given the go-ahead last year for crews to proceed, passersby driving along Seltice Way haven’t seen a shoreline wall or green sod or paved trails swaying along the waterfront.
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Amador bill would open Lewis-Clark to higher ed nursing programs
A bill before the Idaho Legislature will try to take a big step forward this morning toward offering Lewis-Clark State College graduate degrees in Coeur d’Alene and Lewiston.
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Are school core standards dead? Educators weigh in on uncertainty
A legislative report at Saturday night’s conservative Lincoln Day Dinner drew one of the more enthusiastic rounds of applause after Rep. Ron Mendive made an announcement.
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Peak Health and Wellness Combine draws dreams from determination
The National Basketball Association used to kick off its season in the early days of November. Two-a-days in the late July heat used to represent the beginning of football season. In the not-too-distant past, no four words in the English language would help baseball fans get through the winter doldrums …
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Trump object of praise, prayer at local Lincoln Day festivities
COEUR d’ALENE — A choir of famous and familiar voices sang in celebration of conservative values Saturday night at the annual Republican Party-sponsored Lincoln Day Dinner at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
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Hanks resignation stirs shakeup among county Dems
COEUR d’ALENE — With just over a month before a presidential primary election, a late development is shaking up the organizational structure within Kootenai County Democrats.
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Jordan targets Senate seat
Paulette Jordan, former Plummer representative to the Idaho Legislature and the Idaho Democratic Party’s choice to run for governor in 2018, announced her bid to dethrone Jim Risch from his U.S. Senate seat this November.
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Idahoans have long been able to express their viewpoints through vehicle registration, diverting from the standard scenic plates to more graphic representations of support for everything from Purple Heart recipients to potatoes to pets.
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Jordan announces bid for Risch's Idaho Senate seat
Paulette Jordan, former Plummer representative to the state legislature and the Idaho Democratic Party’s choice to run for Governor in 2018, announced her bid to dethrone Jim Risch from his U.S. Senate seat this November.
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New bill makes council change easier, still unlikely
A proposed bill would hypothetically would give smaller Idaho cities like Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls more discretion about who their city councils actually represent.
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Bill proposes 'Choose Life' license plate
Idahoans have long been able to express their viewpoints through vehicle registration, diverting from the standard scenic plates to more graphic representations of support for everything from Purple Heart recipients to potatoes to pets.
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Hey folks, take a breather on virus scare
Word of a run on disposable and re-useable masks in local stores due to coronavirus fears has prompted concerns of shortages, which prompted the Coeur d’Alene Press to investigate whether respiratory masks were available in the area.
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Businesses burned by blaze find new friends
COEUR d’ALENE — After an early-morning fire Jan. 20 burned through the 200 block of Fourth Street, locals banded together with spare rooms and odd tools to help the six businesses impacted by the blaze.
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NIC looks to tighten fiscal belt with early retirement package
After Gov. Brad Little urged state colleges and universities to tighten their belts, North Idaho College officials dusted off an old plan to solve a new problem.
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Cd'A might assume more veto power on public art
Coeur d’Alene city staff are crafting an ordinance amendment authors hope will prevent a future public relations nightmare like the recent Marker #11 calamity.
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GW Hunters damaged after Monday attic fire
An iconic North Idaho restaurant caught fire late Monday afternoon, drawing a massive wave of first responders and sending smoke into the skies above Post Falls.
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Cd'A opens door to earlier season for political signs
While the January snows might have postponed any hopes of an early spring, something else will bloom unseasonably early on front yards in Coeur d’Alene this winter: lawn signs.
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Daylight Saving: Just a matter of time
There are those who go to great lengths to fight time. Cosmetic surgeries. Rec league football. Shopping sprees to Forever 21.
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Daylight Saving: Just a matter of time
There are those who go to great lengths to fight time. Cosmetic surgeries. Rec league football. Shopping sprees to Forever 21.
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This trio is hoping to fulfill Green term
A protracted deliberation opened up passionate discussion, exposed political divisions and ultimately delivered three names to replace former Rep. John Green of Rathdrum.
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Candidate takes issue with sign stipulation
COEUR d’ALENE — When Mayor Steve Widmyer asked the small audience of onlookers Tuesday night if anyone wanted to step forward to address the council for public comments, John Grimm sprung to his feet.
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Golden Corral no longer on Cd'A's menu
Local buffet lovers are in mourning today as Golden Corral’s Coeur d’Alene doors closed permanently Tuesday night.
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Golden Corral closes its Coeur d'Alene doors
Local buffet lovers are in mourning today as Golden Corral’s Coeur d’Alene doors closed permanently last night.
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Cd'A agrees with Verizon on small cells that could aid 5G
In the not-too-distant future, when you look up along the streetlight posts or utility poles or phone line entanglements in Coeur d’Alene and discover a never-before-seen gray box, don’t worry. That’s just an invasion of technology.
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District, residents seek Timothy Lane solutions
A country road tucked away in the hills above Coeur d’Alene took centerstage at the East Side Highway District headquarters Monday, as locals met with commissioners to outline the challenges facing those who live and build on Timothy Lane.
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Decision to fill House seat swims in uncharted waters
Friday’s expulsion of former Rep. John Green from his Legislative District 2 seat prompted a swell of activity as local Republicans consider who will replace the lawmaker convicted last week of conspiracy to defraud the federal government.
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N. Idaho gun rights rally draws a hefty crowd
COEUR d’ALENE — While nearly 250 people showed up in force Monday to cheer on the Second Amendment and listen to speakers discuss their views on the history and future of gun rights in America, one notable voice was absent.
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Gun rights rally draws hefty crowd, but Shea a no-show
COEUR d’ALENE — While nearly 250 people showed up in force Monday to cheer on the Second Amendment and listen to speakers discuss their views on the history and future of gun rights in America, one notable voice was absent.
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Green conviction shakes up sheriff's race
Wednesday’s federal conviction in a Texas courthouse of Rathdrum’s John Green started a spiral of ramifications that snowballed into Thursday afternoon, when the Legislature voted to vacate Rathdrum’s now-former representative from the Idaho House.
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Conviction shakes up North Idaho sheriff's race
Wednesday’s federal conviction in a Texas courthouse of Rathdrum’s John Green started a spiral of ramifications that snowballed into Thursday afternoon, when the Legislature voted to vacate Rathdrum’s now-former representative from the Idaho House.
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Green gets the boot
John Green, in the midst of his first term representing Rathdrum, was expelled from the Idaho Legislature early Thursday afternoon.
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Legislature gives Green the boot
John Green, in the midst of his first term representing Rathdrum, was expelled from the Idaho Legislature early Thursday afternoon.
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John Green booted from Idaho House
John Green, in the midst of his first term representing Rathdrum, was expelled from the Idaho Legislature early Thursday afternoon.
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Voter numbers skyrocket
COEUR d’ALENE — Democrats hoping Idaho will swing blue in November have their work cut out for them.
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Widmyer pushes for more lake protection
COEUR d’ALENE — Mayor Steve Widmyer told a crowd of more than 300 community leaders Tuesday that while Coeur d’Alene’s health, vitality and commitment to public art all deserve high marks, its commitment to Lake Coeur d’Alene’s health and vitality needs work.
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Winter's Revenge
A weekend storm — propelled by a Sunday surge — unleashed nearly 2 feet of snow in some parts of Kootenai County, causing collisions, closures and calamity with promises of more winter weather.
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Clark's Jewelers appealing decision that would deny $500,000 in refunds
Despite local measurements that put Coeur d’Alene’s Saturday snowfall over 3 inches, a third-party weather center is denying the threshold that would give Clark’s Diamond Jewelers customers around $500,000 in refunds.
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Idaho is top dog
Dogs have always been man’s best friend, but a new study suggests Idaho is actually a dog’s best friend.
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Cd'A Council members do double-duty as liaisons
COEUR d’ALENE — The new year brings a new City Council to Coeur d’Alene. Each new calendar brings changes to how the city approaches its constituents. However slight those changes might seem, they can have a big impact.
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Governor undaunted by legislative, snow storms
COEUR d’ALENE — Brad Little’s track record as the Education Governor was put to the test Friday after rumors circulated he might cancel a scheduled trip to Winton Elementary in Coeur d’Alene.
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Lakeland false alarm
RATHDRUM — A teacher at Lakeland High School reported what sounded like a gunshot Wednesday morning, prompting a massive police presence that sent area schools into lockdown but uncovered no threat.
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Gookin tries to hit brakes on signal costs
A request for just under $20,000 for design costs hit a momentary snag and sparked a two-year-old question Tuesday night when City Council member Dan Gookin challenged who should — or would — pay for a future traffic light at the corner of Wilbur and Ramsey in Coeur d’Alene.
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Embattled Shea to speak at rally
Amid a flurry of calls from Olympia for the Spokane Valley legislator to resign, Republican Rep. Matt Shea will speak at a Jan. 20 Second Amendment rally in Coeur d’Alene, standing in support of a sister event the same day in Virginia.
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Embattled Shea a guest speaker at 2nd Amendment rally in Cd'A
Amid a flurry of calls from Olympia for the Spokane Valley legislator to resign, Republican Rep. Matt Shea will speak at a Jan. 20 Second Amendment rally in Coeur d’Alene, standing in support of a sister event the same day in Virginia.
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Little champions education in 'State' address
In a head-nod to his highest priorities over the past year and a sign of things to come, Gov. Brad Little emphasized a continued push for education investment in the hopes of raising literacy levels and high scores in Idaho’s schools Monday, telling legislators too many of our children are …
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Gov. Little champions education, promises legislative scrubbing
In a head-nod to his highest priorities over the past year and a sign of things to come, Gov. Brad Little emphasized a continued push for education investment in the hopes of raising literacy levels and high scores in Idaho’s schools Monday, telling legislators too many of our children are …
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Rathdrum man filling in for Rep. Green
Tim Kastning, who recently ran Congressman Russ Fulcher’s Coeur d’Alene office, is doing political work in Boise these days.
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NEW ITEM on the MENU
The lunch crowd had just passed as Rob Elder, owner of Satay Bistro on Fourth Street in Coeur d’Alene, took a sip from his glass of water and shook his head.
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It's first-and-goal for Cd'A Packer superfan
People use moments to mark the significance of the world around them through their own lens, often remembering where they were the day history unfolded. The end of World War II. The moon landing. The fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Heavy snow knocks out power in region
The last snowfall of 2019 is not going quietly into this good night.
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First babies: Takes one to know one
COEUR d’ALENE — New Year’s Day often signifies a day of renewal that can generate questions both powerful and stressful. Will I get that kiss to celebrate the new year? Will I live up to my resolutions? Will I be able to look back this time next year and see …
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No easy road ahead on Timothy Lane
The last neuron popping through my brain, I thought as my Chrysler continued to slide backward toward the ravine, should not be an internal debate as to whether or not this hilly stretch of Timothy Lane meets county width requirements.
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Day-after rush seals strong shopping season
For many in North Idaho, Dec. 26 is usually a day of leftovers, work-free afternoon naps and — for the less festive among us — the ritual of pulling down colored lights and tinseled trees.
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Day-after rush seals strong shopping season
For many in North Idaho, Dec. 26 is usually a day of leftovers, work-free afternoon naps and — for the less festive among us — the ritual of pulling down colored lights and tinseled trees.
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Cd'A parking permits are now available
COEUR d’ALENE — Locals spending their holidays fighting over that last parking stall won’t have to fight quite as hard next year.
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Kalispell man dies after ramming logging truck
An elderly man who drove down the wrong lane on U.S. 95 before colliding with a logging truck last week has died.
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Sorry to ruffle your feathers: Chick-fil-A says no to Hayden
HAYDEN — A sign promising residents a soon-to-be restaurant let rumors run wild last week like a chicken with its head cut off.
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Flu fatal in N. Idaho
COEUR d’ALENE — Health officials want Idaho residents to realize that in the aftermath of two deaths already in North Idaho, influenza knows no boundaries.
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Cd'A PD takes Santa's shift
Santa Claus isn’t the only philanthropist in a cool uniform driving a cool ride while delivering presents to children this Christmas.
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East Sherman plan up for public view
The most recent — and perhaps final — draft of the East Sherman Revitalization Plan appeared late Friday afternoon on the Coeur d’Alene website, a (possibly) final glimpse before the document goes to City Council.
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Falling gas prices across Idaho could spur holiday travel
Falling gas prices are more likely to inspire Idaho travelers to join the holiday traffic party this season, according to industry insiders.
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Report blasting Shea casts shadow
A Washington state legislative report labeling Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea a terrorist has prompted a review of an Idaho House legislator from Blanchard for her role.
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Report blasting Shea casts shadow on Idaho legislator
A Washington state legislative report labeling Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea a terrorist has prompted a review of an Idaho House legislator from Blanchard for her role.
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Winter storm wreaks havoc
Those who convinced themselves of smooth travels and smoother roads this Christmas season got a rude awakening Thursday morning with two unmistakable reminders:
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Teamwork foils CDA burglaries
COEUR d’ALENE — A pair of arrests overnight are prompting Coeur d’Alene Police to urge residents to stay proactive in protecting neighborhoods.
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Fresh eye, experienced voice join Cd'A Arts Commission
Tuesday night’s City Council meeting ushered in two new eras for the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission, as a pair of art lovers joined the governing body.
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Jinx alert: A glimpse inside Coeur d'Alene's 2020 finances
For a man versed in banking and finance, Troy Tymesen sounded more like a nervous fan watching his team make a push for the playoffs, his viewpoint steeped in panicked superstition.
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Republican Caucus makes town hall swing through Cd'A tonight
Idaho State House Republican leadership and members of the House GOP Caucus from North Idaho will hold a town hall at North Idaho College tonight, holding the eighth town hall meeting as the convoy careens through the state to gather public input before its next legislative session.
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Spending data shows Gen Z digs real stores
Economists say the holiday purchasing trends of Idaho’s Generation Z could reveal a fiscal gift that keeps on giving.
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Shasta's dad dead at 62
A footnote beneath the most gruesome story in North Idaho history was etched into stone over the weekend, as Steve Groene, father of survivor Shasta, died Sunday. He was 62.
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Cd'A Preservation Commission gavels into history
With a brief introduction and welcome, the first official meeting of the Coeur d’Alene Preservation Commission snapped into existence.
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How many votes can a million bucks buy?
Someone on the Coeur d’Alene City Council may end up getting an unexpected — and perhaps unwanted — Christmas bonus this year.
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Well-Read Moose driving book donations through open house
COEUR d’ALENE — “Your total is $21.84,” Melanie Chun told her customer at the Well-Read Moose in Riverstone, “and we’re asking all of our customers if they would like to donate to Books For Tots.”
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11 lines that defined corridor vote
Tuesday’s vote to approve the Health Corridor urban renewal district brought with it a roar of voices in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s community room. Some shouted to vote down the measure. Some sounded off in full-throated support. Some gave dire warnings. Some lambasted the Council with conspiratorial concerns.
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Smile - and meet Hayden's bright new library boss
HAYDEN — When asked about Hayden Library’s role in the community, Jessica Bowman oddly didn’t mention books.
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Amid protest, Cd'A signs with Diamond Parking
Despite a late protest from a nationwide competitor, the city of Coeur d’Alene agreed Tuesday night to continue its relationship with Diamond Parking.
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Coeur d'Alene approves Health Corridor amid raucous crowd
Despite a late push by concerned residents who spoke of midnight fears they’d lose both property and livelihood, the Coeur d’Alene City Council voted to approve a new Health Corridor urban renewal district designed to revitalize central Coeur d’Alene over the next 20 years.
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Health Corridor comes to crucial vote tonight
When Coeur d’Alene City Council members convene today at 6 p.m., they will be asked to decide on a proposal that will alter the economic, the political and — quite possibly — the literal landscape of the area surrounding Kootenai Health.
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Impeachment inquiry has a CHS connection
When Dale Perry graduated as valedictorian of Coeur d’Alene High School in 1980, he looked forward to a future outside any spotlights.
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Calls for support, resignations as Arts Commission gavels to order
Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission meetings typically don’t warrant a police presence, but the past 18 days of controversy embroiling the Arts Commission have been anything but typical.
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Two treated and released after Spirit Lake crash kills one, leaves another critical
A Spirit Lake mother and a child were treated and released after a Sunday car accident killed one and left another in critical condition.
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J.C. White House move unearths buried treasures
COEUR d’ALENE — As a Nov. 16 crowd of local lookie-loos watched a semi truck haul the J.C. White House to its new home near the base of Tubbs Hill, a team of local historians swapped their curiosity caps with their Indiana Jones fedoras.
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Cd'A easing parking burdens
The eagerly anticipated parking relief promised to Coeur d’Alene residents will begin amid the downtown area’s busiest time of year.
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Reilly turns tables on Coeur d'Alene book thief
Without a heckle, flung fruit or vocal dissenter in attendance, Rick Reilly regaled a spilled-over Coeur d’Alene crowd Thursday, turning the crosshairs of a local trickster into an opportunity to shed a light on a local case of censorship, tell his personal stories of a cheating president and promote his …
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Health corridor: Not so fast, council says
The questions members of the Coeur d’Alene City Council will ask themselves as they debate whether or not to approve a proposed Health Corridor district range from the minutiae of legal jargon to the foundational issues of Socratic democracy.
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Panel appointed to preserve Cd'A history
The Coeur d’Alene City Council made a little history Tuesday night.
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Ironman's return reason to party
Now that the contract between the city of Coeur d’Alene, the North Idaho Sports Commission and the company behind Ironman has been officially signed, the public is invited to celebrate Thursday at the Innovation Den, all while offering the opportunity to help Idaho Youth Ranch.
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The hunt for Red November
COEUR d’ALENE — The Soviet Union cast its reign of Communism across the globe for almost 75 years. Its iconic hammer and sickle could only survive the Coeur d’Alene spotlight for a few days.
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Not so fast, Health Corridor
The movement to develop Coeur d’Alene’s Health Corridor narrowly avoided an unnecessary delay as city officials scrambled to fix a procedural error from Tuesday night’s Planning Commission vote.
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Lauding an economic 'miracle'
COEUR d’ALENE — When Idaho Gov. Brad Little arrived in a giant banquet room of The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Thursday for an address to the area’s business community, he said he couldn’t help but gush at North Idaho’s strategies for diversifying its economy.
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Planning Department celebrates passage of Atlas Waterfront project
In a decision that was more a breath of relief than a procedural housekeeping, the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously passed the proposed Planned Unit Development known as the Atlas Waterfront PUD.
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It rained on NIC parade
Jolie Wenglikowski sat in her office with a note of exasperation hiding under her breath. The director of the Children’s Center at North Idaho College was too busy preparing the next day’s curriculum to fully focus on the question at hand.
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Governor to preview 2020 at Cd'A Chamber lunch
COEUR d’ALENE — The local business community will make time Thursday for a Little lunch.
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Health Corridor passes next hurdle, sent to Cd'A Council
COEUR d’ALENE — The mountainous journey to develop the Health Corridor planted its next step forward Tuesday night as the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission voted to recommend the urban development project conforms with the City’s comprehensive plan.
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Collective turns old bikes into new hope
The basement below the First Baptist Church on East Wallace Avenue in Coeur d’Alene had a bite of icy air swirling inside. Tom Morgan, dressed in khaki cargo shorts, didn’t mind. He was too busy bouncing from one bicycle to the next; his kinetic energy kept him warm.
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NY Times spotlights library 'Whodunit'
The Coeur d’Alene Public Library picked up a few new readers over the weekend.
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Health Corridor proposal makes its debut tonight
What started more than four years ago as a conversation about cleaning up the “medical corridor,” the local lingo used to describe the land surrounding Kootenai Health, will morph from the hypothetical to the actual at tonight’s Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission meeting.
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Meet the men behind The Veterans' Press
This newspaper is different.
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Postcard image, story prompt debate about newspaper's role in hate speech
Was it right?
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Incumbents hold on in Cd'A, Hayden
Voters must like the way things are going in the Lake City, because they voted for more of the same in Tuesday’s municipal elections.
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Readers contradict Press article on Spectrum prices
An Oct. 24 story prompted an outpouring of criticisms of both Spectrum and the Coeur d’Alene Press, as irate readers weighed in on what they describe as under-reported rate increases from the internet giant.
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Still time to register for Election Day
Tuesday is Election Day in Kootenai County, but some in the area might not be prepared to exercise their right to vote. Some might not know where their polling place is. Some might not know what’s on the ballot. Some might be reluctant simply because they don’t know if they …
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Competitive races fuel early voting
COEUR d’ALENE — Fans of democracy might jump for joy at indicators of skyrocketing voter turnout in Kootenai County this year.
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Here's your Nov. 5 election menu
Voters across Kootenai County, you’ve got lots of choices Tuesday.
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Atlas Elementary on brief safety hold because of nearby incident
Atlas Elementary School was on a safety hold for less than ten minutes Friday afternoon because of a nearby incident involving law enforcement. Students were not allowed outside the building, according to Scott Maben, director of communications for the Coeur d’Alene School District.
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Junk mail: Racist postcards hit Cd'A mailboxes
Bigoted postcards arrived in Coeur d’Alene mailboxes Thursday, prompting outrage and solidarity from community leaders and candidates.
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Cd'A Chamber honors service and change during annual meeting
The local business community converged at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn Wednesday in no small part to celebrate outgoing and incoming leadership at the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce.
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Rasmussen takes top honor as chamber changes guard
He’s a big man with plenty to say.
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Hecla lauded for safety, conservation
COEUR d’ALENE — Hecla Mining Co. recently won two awards that highlighted what industry peers say represents important practices and changes at its Lucky Friday Mine.
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Association of Idaho Cities to discuss revenue-sharing with mayors
Revenue-sharing between Idaho and its counties and municipalities will be part of the legislative update the Association of Idaho Cities will deliver to area mayors next week. Jerry Mason, attorney for the Association, said his November 5 report to the North Idaho Mayors Coalition said his report and discussion with …
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North Idaho mayors to gather at Innovation Den
Next week’s confab of area leaders will allow Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer to showcase one of the City’s forward-thinking locales: He’s hosting the North Idaho Mayors’ Coalition at the Innovation Den.
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When hate literature strikes, here's how you can fight back
COEUR d’ALENE — This story begins with a soapdish.
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'Sympathizer' author gives high schoolers award-winning insights
The slow, steady pace of Harrisburg, Pa., resting along shallow canyons carved from the easy turns of the Susquehanna River, represent a crossroads in Americana. Reminders of the Colonial age meets what’s left of the Industrial Revolution. East meets the Rust Belt. Quiet days lie ahead for those who move …
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Fulcher proud to be part of impeachment interruption
U.S. Rep Russ Fulcher, North Idaho’s delegate to Congress, expressed pride for his role as part of a cadre of conservative lawmakers who stormed a deposition Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Spectrum doubles speeds; rates stand pat
If you happen to be a North Idaho resident signed up with Spectrum internet services, you’re likely to see a bit of a boost in the coming weeks.
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Incoming Chamber CEO envisions workforce-ready Cd'A
The drawl in Derrell Hartwick’s voice might suggest he isn’t from around these parts.
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Cd'A sends out bids for Diamond parking competition
The City of Coeur d’Alene is dipping its toes into private parking lot waters.
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Real estate prices going up, up, up
BREAKING NEWS: Real estate prices in Kootenai County are on the rise.
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Kootenai crusher: Low wages, high rents
Two new reports show cracks in Kootenai County’s economic reality, giving local low-income workers cause for concern.
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Candidates try to distance themselves in property owners' forum
New challengers stretched their political legs Thursday night while incumbents defended their records at a council candidate forum for the city governments of Hayden, Rathdrum and Coeur d’Alene.
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First financials indicate donor boosts, one withdrawal
The first wave of donation and expense reports from the eight candidates seeking the three open Coeur d’Alene City Council seats have been released, detailing the financial health of each campaign and signaling the early end of one run.
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Forum brings candidates into focus
Candidates vying for city council seats in Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum and Hayden will gather at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library tonight to answer questions and continue their campaigns for a Nov. 5 victory.
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Ironman gets resounding vote to return with full Cd'A race
The push for a fully-qualifying Ironman to return to Coeur d’Alene finally crossed the finish line Tuesday night, as City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract that will bring a full version of the iconic race to Coeur d’Alene on a three-year rotation, starting in 2021.
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Cd'A Council gives thumbs-up to Atlas Park project
COEUR d’ALENE — After an inquiry into the process of rejecting bids, the Coeur d’Alene City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a $5.8 million deal with T. LaRiviere Construction to begin work on the Atlas Waterfront Park project.
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New Cd'A resident plans pro-Trump rally
COEUR d’ALENE — Charlene Baron didn’t move to North Idaho to invest her time in politics. Like most people who migrate to the area, she moved to Coeur d’Alene because, well, it’s Coeur d’Alene.
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Somebody's hiding left-leaning library books
The Coeur d’Alene Public Library is rewriting The Book Thief.
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Kacie Klein: The trauma patient's first responder
The rush and confusion of a trauma can be...well, traumatic. Unexpected accidents, unnerving violence and unpredictable illness bring a natural amount of chaos and panic to any emergent situation.
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Church avoids near miss with holey cross
COEUR d’ALENE — The Lord is good, the Book of Nahum says, “a stronghold in the day of trouble, and he knows those who take refuge in him.”
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Opioid crisis takes center stage at Kroc Center
Health care workers, first responders and a concerned public joined together Thursday for a daylong symposium to address North Idaho’s staggering opioid crisis.
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Cd'A considers Ironman return
An Ironman sequel could be in the works.
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Full Ironman will come to Cd'A vote
An Ironman sequel could be in the works.
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Kroc Center symposium looks to tackle opioid epidemic
Today’s all-day symposium at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene is broken into three distinct categories, according to Katherine Hoyer, public information officer for Panhandle Health. The first session at 10 am is geared toward health care providers dealing with addicts in one-on-one scenarios. This education will focus primarily on …
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Community celebrates standouts, icons in Cd'A art scene
The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Club came together Wednesday to celebrate four artists who impacted the community — some in the infancy of their young careers, others honored for their lifetimes of service — during the 24th annual Mayors Awards in the Arts.
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Dentists reach out to veterans in need
Those in earshot of Lindsay Von Behren can’t help but wince in discomfort — or grind their teeth in frustration — after hearing the stories of some veterans who need a little help.
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Feds, State, County warn of grounding air passengers with wrong ID
The Department of Motor Vehicles might seem like an odd location for a news conference. It’s usually a place to wait in line to prove you can legally keep driving a car.
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Cd'A to decide on historic preservation commission
Coeur d’Alene will get to decide whether to make history.
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Cd'A, Post Falls chambers to host legislative forum Wednesday
In a joint effort to drive community involvement in state issues, the public policy committees for the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene chambers of commerce are hosting a legislative forum Wednesday, Oct. 9.
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Continuous Composites anything but child's play
Tyler Alvarado had only a few minutes in a cramped schedule. Between meetings and trade show appearances in Los Angeles, the up-and-coming CEO needs every spare second of his day to grow what he and many others believe is the future of manufacturing.
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Bayview introduces small-town charm to big-league tourists
When the circus comes to town, the audience can’t help but look up toward the most harrowing and captivating moment of the day. Up above, near the fabric of the big top’s ceiling, stands a daredevil delicately balancing on a wire no thicker than your thumb. Any tightrope walker will …
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Local pharmacies report no shortage of flu shots
Spotty inventory has led some local residents to wonder if North Idaho was running low on this year’s flu vaccine.
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Pharmacies: No shortage of flu shots
Spotty inventory has led some local residents to wonder if North Idaho was running low on this year’s flu vaccine.
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St. Luke's puts its faith in new Rector
COEUR d’ALENE — To listen to the compassion in David Gortner’s words presents an odd challenge, especially when he speaks about the youth of the Coeur d’Alene area.
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Outsiders vs. incumbents
Coeur d’Alene City Council hopefuls paired off Thursday night, giving voters an opportunity to weigh their choices during the Coeur d’Alene Press-sponsored Candidate Forum.
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Literary love
Partnership brings out the best — and, occasionally, the worst — in married couples. Many hope to emotionally connect, discover new adventures and grow into maturity with one another.
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Calypsos throws down karaoke mic in the name of recovery
Calypsos is about to turn it up to 11.
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Ruling from Rathdrum
In an effort to connect with Idahoans outside the Boise beltway, Gov. Brad Little brought his cabinet to Rathdrum on Thursday as part of his “Capital For A Day” initiative, venturing into Idaho’s small towns to speak and listen to public concerns regarding any and all issues.
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Library organizing content filtering response
Wednesday afternoon’s Coeur d’Alene Library Board meeting drew cries for change and concerns over practicality during a lively discussion about the state’s new restrictions passed under the pretense of protecting children.
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Smocks step up for Safe Passage
When a Dalton Gardens woman decided in April that she and her 3-year-old son could no longer endure her failing marriage, she sat down with pen and paper at her kitchen table and evaluated her options for escape.
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Library weighing options before 'filtering' content
COEUR d’ALENE — The delicate balancing act between protecting children and protecting civil liberties is once again falling under the microscope, this time at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
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Oktoberfest sells out despite weather Next year: More glasses
Oktoberfest, Coeur d’Alene’s two-day event on Sherman and Second avenues that celebrates the Bavarian tradition of consuming food and beer in states of splendor, brought in huge crowds over the weekend, the Downtown Association said.
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Early winter forecast drives motorist awareness
A chance of snow in this weekend’s winter forecast is leading advocates toward an unusually early warning: Elderly drivers must stay on their toes.
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Vaping mystery creates a cloud of concern Health officials' best advice: Stop right now
A worldwide call to end vaping has left an entire population of consumers waiting for answers.
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INL nuclear energy drives state's economic engine
COEUR d’ALENE — Down the street from Think Big’s block party in Coeur d’Alene Friday afternoon, David Shropshire sat in Calypso’s with a look of hopeful optimism in his eyes.
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Colt halts AR-15
Thursday’s official announcement by iconic gun manufacturer Colt to cease production of its AR-15 has caused a stir among gun dealers and gun buyers alike.
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Colt's halt of AR-15 causes stir among gun dealers, buyers alike
Thursday’s official announcement by iconic gun manufacturer Colt to cease production of its AR-15 has caused a stir among gun dealers and gun buyers alike.
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Only hatred is unwelcome
COEUR d’ALENE — Mayor Steve Widmyer joined local advocates this week in a push to decry hate speech and invite diversity into Coeur d’Alene.
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Kuespert to represent Realtors
Representing Coeur d’Alene can be a mountain of a challenge. Fortunately for Amanda Kuespert, she’s used to having mountains in front of her.
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Cd'A budget up to $95.5M
COEUR d’ALENE — Planning for the unexpected can be trying for anyone. Your kid needs braces. Your car’s transmission goes belly-up. You don’t get the tax refund you expected.
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Cd'A could declare wastewater emergency
Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Department officials will ask the City Council to declare an emergency in an effort to replace portions of a hot water loop system at the wastewater treatment plant off Hubbard Avenue.
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Forum to tackle Cd'A housing issues
As Coeur d’Alene’s exploding seller’s market is leaving behind an ever-expanding class of lower-income buyers and renters, three community groups — the city of Coeur d’Alene, the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors and CDA 2030 — are hosting an affordable housing forum.
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White House move formally introduced
A historical Coeur d’Alene home is one step closer to making a historical move.
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New symposium shines highs, lows of elected office
For those thinking of running for Coeur d’Alene City Council this November, the message from Monday’s meeting was clear: Know what you’re getting into.
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Bronze lumberjack makes historic trio of titans
Terry Lee’s newest addition to what he calls Front Avenue’s “History Walk” will be dedicated Aug. 15 on the corner of Front and Sixth.
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Symposium to serve as guiding light for Cd'A candidates
For those wondering if they have what it takes to run for Coeur d’Alene City Council, tonight provides an early opportunity to learn the ropes.
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Scoring 101 A beginner's guide to buying drugs in Coeur d'Alene
The tiny brown-and-white chihuahua sat leashless in his owner’s lap at City Beach Thursday evening, in the gray patch of land beneath the trees where dirt meets sand. He kissed his owner’s sausage fingers and appreciated the extra attention as both dog and man relaxed in the shade, not 30 …
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North Idaho awarded $1.1M in lodging tax grants
The Idaho Tourism Council is awarding North Idaho tourism centers more than $1.1 million after a robust year of visitor-fueled economic growth.
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Empire Airlines named Idaho's Small Business of the Month
For Empire Airlines, August’s skies are clear.
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Coeur d'Alene clings to constitutional rights during town hall
A swarm of citizens packed the Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s community room Tuesday night to ask questions and, in some cases, demand answers during a grassroots organization-sponsored town hall on Idaho’s initiative process. Reclaim Idaho, as part of its Idaho Speaks statewide tour, held a symposium on a recent failed …
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TDS begins hiring push, plants flag in Coeur d'Alene fiber market
Fiber internet company TDS Metrocom announced Tuesday that it hired the first employees for the 200 jobs it expects to bring to Kootenai County by end of 2022.
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Town hall has momentum with lawsuit victory
COEUR d’ALENE — A decision to toss a complaint from a local political organizer has given the green light to a more open conversation about Idaho’s initiative process.
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Storm drain art can look like tempests of beauty
As Coeur d’Alene traffic kicked puffs of dirt along the corner of Second and Sherman, Willow Tree shrugged her shoulders in resignation.
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Fulcher sponsors geothermal energy bill
North Idaho’s representative to the Congress introduced a bill that would clear an easier path to explore geothermal resources on federal lands.
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Sidecar rally rides low at Kootenai County Fairgrounds
North Idaho, get ready for some wild hogs.
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Gookin, Evans park themselves in hot spots
Dan Gookin found himself in the crosshairs of a government watchdog’s ire Monday after the councilman was allegedly caught parking illegally.
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Cannabis, banking harmony sought by Crapo
One of the most important cannabis opponents in the U.S. Senate also happened to be one of the few voices to move the needle Tuesday toward normalizing relations between the cannabis industry and banks.
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PARK(ing) It gets early thumbs-up from city
This September’s PARK(ing) It Festival on East Sherman Avenue got its first early support of the year from the city of Coeur d’Alene’s General Services Committee Monday.
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Pilgrims walk the walk from Post Falls to Cataldo
Faith is impossible to humanly quantify.
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Investigator: Motel fire was human-caused
The Sunday fire that gutted the Garden Motel was man-made, according to local fire officials.
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Judge's ruling opens doors for urban renewal
Observers filled the Coeur d’Alene Public Library on Wednesday afternoon to listen to city officials and engineers detail what comes next for the Atlas Waterfront urban-renewal district.
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Hospitality Center gives families in crisis a good night's sleep
Jeremy Evans stood in front of a crowd of nearly a hundred at the end of Ironwood Place Wednesday and marveled at the difference a year makes.
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Integration, meet invention
Jensen Eldenburg stood in the fluorescent light of the Quest Integration showroom and paced patiently, hovering over a curved piece of dark plastic nine inches long.
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People pack City Council to protest parking
The Coeur d’Alene City Council heard nearly unanimous opposition to its recent parking rate hikes Tuesday night through a swarm of dissenters flooding the proceedings with what amounted to a de facto filibuster.
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WWII bombers evoke history at Pappy Boyington Field
John Roberts speaks of the Greatest Generation with reverence.
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My first job: Palmer saving for the future
HAYDEN — While many teens enjoy the ease and relaxation of a summer by the lake, Kade Palmer is working in perhaps the most frantic, fast-paced environment a kid will ever see.
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Brookshire homes in Rathdrum fiber-ready through Intermax
A soon-to-be subdivision in Rathdrum will enter the 21st century before it’s even built.
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Consultants reveal answer to Health Corridor questions
After more than a month of discussion, surveys, workshops and outreach, an engineering consulting company has created an early, ambitious diagram of what a hypothetical Health Corridor in Coeur d’Alene might look like.
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Big ideas, small crowds at Health Corridor design workshop
Engineers and community neighbors put on their thinking caps at North Idaho College Monday night in the first of three attempts to try to design a possible Health Corridor in Coeur d’Alene.
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First of three Health Corridor design workshops tonight
The next step in Coeur d’Alene’s potential future Health Corridor begins tonight.
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Lakes remain peaceful for Kootenai County over Fourth
Boaters flocked to Lake Coeur d’Alene and Hayden Lake for Thursday’s Fourth of July festivities, keeping the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office busy — but generally happy — during the holiday.
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Draft Horse and Mule Show inaugurates Coeur d'Alene
With two wooden logs beneath his feet and dust kicking in his wake, Mike Nagel raised his brown leather cowboy hat into the air and gave the Friday crowd a cheer as a pair of mighty draft horses — blond manes flowing behind — carried him around the dirt track …
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Big crowds spend relaxing Fourth at City Park
Between the parade-goers, the planners and the last-minute procrastinators, afternoon crowds swelled at City Park and the beach in preparation for a day and night of fun, food and fireworks for the Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July Celebration.
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Kiddie Parade floats down Sherman
A swath of Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene transformed into something shining, shimmering and splendid for a few hours Wednesday morning.
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Coeur d'Alene family finds new calling in Guatemala
The Bourque family of Coeur d’Alene is fighting history.
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Neighborhood hopes to save local home
On a breezy summer Friday on Spokane Street, Zoe Ann Thruman stood on her front steps between knick-knacks and a green John Deere snowblower and insisted this story isn’t about her.
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Ironman features rich local flavor
Derek Garcia was the first Kootenai County athlete to finish in Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene, but he ended up with plenty of company.
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Hopes for full race power Ironman enthusiasm
This year’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene hummed with an atypical buzz, as racers and visitors felt a different kind of excitement in the air.
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Mortgage rates reach new lows
A pair of key interest rates continues to drop, motivating bankers to encourage homebuyers to sign contracts before the party stops.
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Local Dems try to make best of crowded White House race
In the cozy atmosphere of Las Chevalas Mexican Restaurant along U.S. 95 in Coeur d’Alene Thursday night, over the crackle of hard taco shells crunching against molars, local Democrats tried to digest the responses and rhetoric of their party’s ideas during a debate between a jam-packed field of White House …
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Ironman athletes race for a cause
Among the wave of athletes racing in Sunday’s Ironman, three local residents will compete for a cause, cheered on by a swarm of green shirts in hopes of raising some green of their own.
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These Idaho conservatives reject 'liberal' moniker, stand up to far right attacks
Editor’s note:
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Post Falls man arrested in Arizona
The southwest desert gets hot.
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Realtors gear up for Open House Weekend
Prospective homebuyers will have their pick of the housing market’s litter as the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors — home to more than 1,800 members — hosts its annual Open House Weekend.
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Atlas Mill Site on time, on target
Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Renewal Agency heard promising news at their monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon:
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You might not believe what Quest 3D printers can create
POST FALLS — The hot summer sunshine beating down on the Quest Integration’s Post Falls campus Tuesday afternoon was nothing compared to the heat inside an industrial 3D printers they displayed.
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Commercial services coming to Hawk's Nest
Two plots of land just south of the Hawk’s Nest subdivision could soon pave the way for commercial opportunities on the western outskirts of Coeur d’Alene.
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Minds meld to analyze growth's impact on schools
COEUR d’ALENE — The opportunity for Coeur d’Alene School District to have a voice in the ever-expanding concerns about growth blossomed Monday as government officials, private developers and educators met in a summit.
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Suspicious device found near courthouse
The Coeur d’Alene Department cordoned off a lot near the Kootenai County Courthouse after a local employee found a suspicious package.
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Treeport neighbors see assessments soar, expect change
The Treeport Homeowners Association lives in an odd balance with its geographic surroundings. Nestled in a swath of trees just over a mile north of Highway 54, the patch of 25 homes cradles the little-known Treeport Airport, a grassy stretch for smaller, privately-owned aircraft to call home.
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Brothers come together for Car d'Lane
In a church parking lot 20 blocks from downtown Coeur d’Alene, brothers Bret and Brady Paulson stood together Friday afternoon and grinned with eager anticipation as a rumble filled the air. A sigh of relief escaped Bret’s lips.
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Car d'Lane Cruise unites city for 'perfect' evening
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene Friday night for the Car d’Lane Cruise, the annual event showcasing classic cars from all walks of life.
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Start your engines for Car d'Lane
Thanks to a perfect storm of weather and word-of-mouth, organizers say this weekend’s festivities are the most popular Car d’Lane in recent memory.
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Avista asking to hike Idaho electric rates
Avista Utilities has filed a formal request for a rate increase for Idaho’s electrical customers.
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Local business owner explains parking through video
The inevitable conflict every tourist town eventually faces is found on the same battlefield.
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Stem Cell Centers to fall under FDA oversight
POST FALLS — A chain of North Idaho clinics plans to continue performing treatments without any change in procedures after a judge ruled the practice now falls under the supervision of the federal government.
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Rathdrum artist paints a path to Pratt
For those not wired into the New York art scene, the Pratt Institute has a reputation as the creme de la creme of schools for creative minds. The private university draws thinkers, artists, writers and designers from around the world to hone their craft. Perhaps the most prestigious art school …
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Family banned from Washington charity work moving to Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — A family banned for life from administering charities in Washington state after they unlawfully kept more than $1 million in contributions is moving to Coeur d’Alene.
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Idaho top state to own a home, study says
COEUR d’ALENE — A new study names Idaho the ideal place for homeowners.
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'Green Amendment' author to speak in Cd'A
An activist, attorney and author is coming to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library to discuss environmental preservation through constitutional change tonight.
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Accusations of conflict fly at Coeur d'Alene council meeting
A pair of hearings at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting brought calls demanding transparency in Coeur d’Alene, sparking public comments that challenged how land deals are developed.
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New health corridor seeks public guidance
Coeur d’Alene’s urban renewal agency, ignite cda, is getting early input and ideas from the community as they nurture the infancy of a new health corridor.
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Film studio hopes to connect big ideas with local dreams
COEUR d’ALENE — Jeff Drew knew his future rested in the world of animation from an early age.
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Do de-icing chemicals hurt trees? Experts say no
A Facebook inquiry questioning the use of de-icer along Interstate 90 led us down a few roads to determine what danger, if any, chemicals used by the Idaho Transportation Department pose to trees.
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Post Falls, vendors claim victory
Last weekend’s Downtown For A Day was a big success for Post Falls and a bigger success for local businesses, city leaders and store owners said.
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Anti-hate rally planned opposite Pachyderm meeting
COEUR d’ALENE — Activists are planning a rally denouncing hatred Friday morning in Coeur d’Alene.
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Memorial Day brings together thankful citizens, veterans
Soldiers, sailors, families and friends gathered in commemoration of fallen service members across Kootenai County for Monday’s Memorial Day.
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Parking rules get first big test
Coeur d’Alene’s business leaders, city officials and event organizers have made the final preparations for Memorial Day weekend, the first big tourist event of the summer.
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Police investigate potential threat against Cd'A mayor
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is investigating the word choice of a local resident who posted a comment to a Facebook group Wednesday. Some questioned whether the comment was a threat against Mayor Steve Widmyer.
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Police investigate potential threat against Cd'A mayor
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is investigating the word choice of a local resident who posted a comment to a Facebook group Wednesday. Some questioned whether the comment was a threat against Mayor Steve Widmyer.
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Coeur d'Alene approves new water building
The Coeur d’Alene City Council gave its Water Department a booster injection Tuesday, unanimously approving an agreement with La Riviere Construction to build the city’s new $2.6 million water administration building.
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Big wins for RNs
Voters handed the Kootenai Health Board of Trustees a mandate Tuesday: Follow your nurses’ instructions.
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Study: Most of us need to lose 49 pounds
Results of a study involving the health of Kootenai County residents indicate we have let ourselves go.
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Marimn Health unveils future youth center
PLUMMER — It’s a place where hope might reside.
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Fulcher supports new forest health efforts
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is pushing for the passage of the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019, this year’s iteration of a bill that would provide for, among other things, clearing trees in the name of wildfire prevention.
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Doggone it, LCHS students get life-saving education
COEUR d’ALENE — The hairy, happy golden retriever sat at the feet of a young student in the dark classroom and licked the sophomore’s hand in splendor, taking in each joyous pat of her head. The retriever — appropriately named Bliss — stretched her smile warmly across her face, seemingly …
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Adler warns of 'Constitutional Crisis'
A Constitutional expert stood before a jam-packed Coeur d’Alene crowd Thursday night and explained the frailties of one of America’s oldest founding documents against the country’s contemporary political climate.
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Coeur d'Alene Waste dishes out numbers
The Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Utility Department can dish it out as well as it can take it in.
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Tensions flare at council meeting
COEUR d’ALENE — Talk of a proposed land deal in the closing minutes of Tuesday night’s Coeur d’Alene City Council meeting turned abruptly contentious, prompting council member Dan Gookin to question the transparency of the council’s acquisition process.
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Tensions flare at Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting
Discussion over a proposed land deal in the closing minutes of Tuesday night’s Coeur d’Alene City Council meeting turned abruptly contentious, prompting Council Member Dan Gookin to question the transparency of the Council’s acquisition process.
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Ready to take another lap
The city of Coeur d’Alene agreed to renew its ongoing partnership with the BMX Association Tuesday night, paving the way for future events on the BMX Track at the Cherry Hill Community Park.
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Local artist dreams big before Art on the Green
COEUR d’ALENE — For Ezekiel Fee, painting in watercolors is like discovering a new language.
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UI grad reaches new heights through old depths
Amanda Ward has been so consumed with her work, she barely has time to come up for air. She’ll make the time, however, when she walks to the stage tonight at 7:30 to accept her diploma from the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene.
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The ID crisis
I sit in a Coeur d’Alene Starbucks and wait for an answer from these two men: one a 36-year-old from Rathdrum, the other 29 from just south of Athol, both physically fit, both with high and trim haircuts, both dressed in matching fatigue pants and combat boots. They stumble a …
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Mayoral huddle exchanges similar woes and wonders
RATHDRUM — Mayors from communities from around North Idaho came together this week for a meeting of the minds.
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Battle of the Badges honors K27 with hockey showdown
Frontier Arena in Coeur d’Alene will spotlight a showdown between Kootenai County first responders and their Washington counterparts. The Battle of the Badges K27 Benefit Hockey Game will pit North Idaho’s Mooriors in a rematch of last year’s overtime thriller, a 6-5 loss to Spokane.
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District: CHS speaker will focus on kids' challenges, not religion
An upcoming assembly at Coeur d’Alene High School intends to provide messages of hope and healing to a school still struggling from loss, according to a spokesperson from the Coeur d’Alene School District.
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Cd'A Charter back atop list of best high schools
US News & World Report released its annual rankings of best high schools Tuesday, declaring Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy takes the top spot among all Idaho high schools.
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Day of Giving offers chance to help
Representatives from more than 20 nonprofits will converge Thursday on City Park in Coeur d’Alene for the Day of Giving, an effort to raise awareness and funds for different organizations around the area.
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Deal would lift house - and hopes of Museum
Community leaders are negotiating a project that would lift the historic J.C. White House on Sherman Avenue off its foundation and into a permanent museum space at the base of Tubbs Hill.
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Student's remarkable streak nears its perfect ending
COEUR d’ALENE — I’m sitting in my car Thursday afternoon, heading north on Ramsey Road, and all I can think about is one night in a newsroom on Sept. 6, 1995. I was staying late to wrap up a story, and while I still had plenty of work ahead of …
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Washington bill nudges North Idaho to check the time
Recent passage of a bill in the Washington Legislature presents a conundrum for North Idaho residents, and time is not on our side.
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Parkers, prepare for some rate hikes
Motorists looking for a place to park in some Coeur d’Alene lots will soon see a price hike.
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Volunteers, students go all-out for Arbor Day
Nearly 50 volunteers, high school students and organizers converged on a small Department of Lands Idaho warehouse off Industrial Loop Tuesday, armed with work gloves and eager faces as they bagged trees for fourth graders celebrating Arbor Day.
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For Widmyers, Cd'A Marathon is personal
Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer and his wife, Marie, believe in leading by example.
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North Idaho's arm of the NRA
Sitting across from him in the Hayden Panera Bread on Prairie Avenue, watching him smile and sip his coffee as he tells his genial backstory in a friendly, mild-mannered voice, it’s easy to forget that Dwight Van Horn is one of the most powerful people you’ll likely ever meet.
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Cd'A approves funding for school resource officer
COEUR d’ALENE — A two-year contract between the Coeur d’Alene School District and the city of Coeur d’Alene received the City Council’s final approval Tuesday and will provide what Capt. Dave Hagar described as a much-needed service: another school resource officer.
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