Employers feel squeeze with labor shortage

Business owners cite enhanced unemployment benefits among the reasons behind the challenge to hire.
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Partnership pulling together support for housing assessment

The Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership is looking to gather data about the area's housing crisis.
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Independence Point trashed; city says that's nothing new

The police have dismissed online rumors of a teenage party run amok, while Parks and Rec said Wednesday night's trash heap was nothing they haven't seen before.
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Cowboy Ninja rides into town

The Idaho rancher found fame on American Ninja Warrior. Now, he's using that fame to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.
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City: Pack your trash out of Tubbs Hill

A trio of flotation barrels became makeshift trash bins on the beloved Coeur d'Alene habitat, but they quickly piled up with garbage.
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COVID positivity rates continue to rise

North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.
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Exposing a wrinkle in Idaho's indecency laws

Reports of topless beachgoers on Monday caught the eye of The Press.
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COVID positivity rates continue to rise

North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.
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Dalton Gardens City Hall remains open

Teresa Janzen helmed the front desk Tuesday after a contentious fight between employees and council nearly closed the city's front doors.
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Cd'A Fire Chief Gabriel honored with lifetime achievement award

The Idaho Fire Chiefs Association handed out only their second lifetime achievement award in its history to Gabriel earlier this month.
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McHugh resigns from Republican Central Committee

The longtime Republican said he's making way to get new blood into the KCRCC.
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Former state rep sentencing June 22

The former Idaho lawmaker faces a maximum of five years in prison after his January 2020 conviction for conspiring to defraud the government in a tax scheme with his client.
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Art on the Green staging comeback

After a 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19, the iconic three-day event will return to Coeur d'Alene July 30 through August 1.
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Dalton Gardens needs another vote to stay open

Mayor Dan Edwards said the city erred in its Monday council meeting, that the approval Teresa Janzen to clerk requires three 'yes' votes, and that an emergency meeting is being put together for this afternoon at 4 p.m.
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Fight to save open space could include park-like package

The Regional Housing and Growth Partnership met for the next step in a long flight of stairs to solve growth issues.
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Cd'A council wishes Dan English a speedy recovery

The longtime Coeur d'Alene public servant said he expects to be in Kootenai Health for another few weeks.
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Spirit Lake Cardboard Boat Regatta cruises on its inaugural run

Saturday's launch of the Chamber of Commerce event brought packed crowds to the north shore.
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Dalton Gardens leaves window open after nominating clerk

The nomination of the outgoing deputy clerk Teresa Janzen to town clerk could keep City Hall open, but only if she accepts the position.
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Human rights group emerges from pandemic

The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations awarded five people for their service to human and civil rights Saturday, both in the annals of our past and in the here and now.
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Spirit Lake Cardboard Boat Regatta cruises on its inaugural run

Saturday's launch of the Chamber of Commerce event brought packed crowds to the north shore.
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Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy

Gov. Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.
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Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy

Gov. Brad Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.
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Mayor: Dalton Gardens will shut down Thursday

Dan Edwards said a flurry of resignations is leaving City Hall with no in-house staff to run basic day-to-day operations.
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Cd'A, NIC partner up for summer RV parking

The old log yard lot across from the water treatment plant on Hubbard Avenue will offer free daytime parking to RVers.
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Hospital trustees chosen

Election supports Kootenai Health's direction.
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Library board incumbents unseated

Challengers will have two of the five seats on community library board.
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Hayden Lake tax hike shot down

Big tax increase sinks in Hayden Lake.
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Heavy turnout expected for today's election

Tuesday's election is anything but apolitical.
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Water, sewer, highway districts up for grabs today

While a levy, library network seats and hospital trustee positions have made the headlines, voters have plenty of local races to decide in today's taxing district election.
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A few of the 360 laws that flew under the radar

Many new laws were overshadowed by the pandemic, social controversy and bickering.
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The future of health care

Tuesday's election will give locals a chance to choose the future path the hospital will take.
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Councilman fills in the blanks on his vaccination controversy

The Coeur d'Alene city council member said his Facebook post showing him holding a blank vaccination card was meant to demonstrate the illogical cracks in a post-COVID system.
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Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over

Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
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Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over

Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
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Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over

Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
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Growth: Survey says, coordinate effort

The survey is the first — and by no means the last — attempt by a local partnership to gather public input as it tries to tackle growth.
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FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up

Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
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FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up

Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
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FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up

Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
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Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that

The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
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Antiques star coming to J.C. White House

James Supp, star of Antiques Roadshow, will offer his appraisal skills at a Museum of North Idaho event Saturday.
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Absentee voting points toward heavy Election Day turnout

Kootenai County's number of already-returned absentee ballots already eclipses May 2019's total requested absentee count.
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Matheson stands by 'recruitment' statements

The Kootenai County treasurer said the KCRCC's push for him to join the race in no way influenced his decision to seek a Kootenai Health trustee seat.
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Fire guts Cd'A's Merger Mines offices

Fire officials have begun an investigation.
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Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that

The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
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Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that

The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
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Curtain rises on Regal Riverstone today

The movie theater that has largely been dark since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will once again open its doors.
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Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor

Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.
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Council awards Riverstone Amphitheater naming rights to ICCU

The 10-year deal will help fund a shading structure to protect bands and fans.
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Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor

Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.
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Cd'A council approves East Sherman pocket parks

The two parks — one an amenity-packed draw, the other a minimal green space — could open around the 4th of July.
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After 2 days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget

With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.
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After two days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget

With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.
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East Sherman pocket park to get another push

The council will debate what to do with the now-demolished Star Haven and Sandman properties tonight.
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Senate approves income tax cut

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Library trustee candidates speak out on fiscal policy, censorship

The Press asked Community Library Network trustee candidates about their motivations for running, their priorities if elected, and a few other questions in the run-up to the May 18 election.
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Scholar: Kootenai County has tough choices ahead

A professor at the University of Idaho spoke to local Democrats about the pros and pitfalls of changing forms of government.
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House starts to clear education logjam

Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.
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House starts to clear education logjam

Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.
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Hayden comp plan tested in council meeting

Council tables amendment to annexation agreement that would open 80 acres to untold growth
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Dalton Gardens targets deer issues in public workshop

More than 50 residents gathered to hash out the long-standing problem of deer wandering through yards and streets around town.
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House passes $3.7B Medicaid package, shoots down COVID testing

The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.
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McGeachin fires up N. Idaho crowd

The lt. gov. spoke to more than 500 about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.
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Woody says he'll run

The long-time council member said he will seek a sixth term.
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House passes $3.7B Medicaid package

The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.
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Regional partnership seeks public's input on growth

The collaboration between the county, cities, civic organizations and business leaders held its official inaugural meeting virtually Monday.
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Senate sends indoctrination bill to Gov's desk

HB 377 aims to prohibit K-12, higher education teachers from compelling students to believe in tenets of critical race theory.
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Hayden hoop prices may shoot up

City officials say the inaugural Battle Of The Rims tournament proved maintaining the current $175 is untenable.
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McGeachin fires up Cd'A crowd

The Lt. Gov. spoke to more than 500 in a packed Candlelight Church about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.
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Cd'A general fund weathers pandemic year

An audit of the city's funds shows actual growth in a year of extraordinary financial constraints.
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House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill

While proponents railed against critical race theory on the House floor, HB 377's passage now allows a key teacher appropriation bill to advance, accelerating the timeline for lawmakers to adjourn and go home.
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House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill

While proponents railed against critical race theory on the House floor, HB 377's passage now allows a key teacher appropriation bill to advance, accelerating the timeline for lawmakers to adjourn and go home.
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House overrides emergency powers veto

The override now goes to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.
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Matheson, Johnson seek new voices on hospital board

The candidates for Kootenai Health board of trustees say their tenures would offer healthy scrutiny toward board and administration decisions.
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House overrides emergency powers veto

The override now goes to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.
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Survey focuses on Honeysuckle Beach congestion

The city launched the survey Monday as part of a five-month timeline to address growth along Hayden's most popular public attraction.
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'Disorderly conduct' now illegal in Coeur d'Alene

The council voted 5-0 to approve tools to help police deal with what they describe as an escalating problem.
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Legislature’s right to call itself into session now goes to voters

SJR 102 passed the House 54-15 on Tuesday.
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Attempt to override veto fails

SB 1136 falls one vote shy of override.
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Courts might decide fate of Idaho initiatives

After Gov. Brad Little signed SB 1110 into law Saturday, advocates are gearing up for a legal fight.
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Attempt to override veto fails

SB 1136 falls one vote shy of override.
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Fire & Rescue seeks voter support

A $14.9 million bond issue that would relocate two stations and add a fifth will appear on the May 18 ballot.
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Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills

Little got back-up from the four surviving former governors who stood with him to announce the veto of two bills aimed at curtailing his authority. HB 135 and SB 1136 could survive the veto anyway.
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Fetal Heartbeat bill goes to Idaho Senate

The bill would prohibit doctors from performing abortions once fetal heartbeats have been detected.
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Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills

Little got back-up from the four surviving former governors who stood with him to announce the veto of two bills aimed at curtailing his authority. HB 135 and SB 1136 could survive the veto anyway.
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House fails to pass drug amendment bill

HJR 4 would have required a two-thirds majority to legalize certain drugs — including marijuana — but failed to pass Thursday.
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House fails to pass drug amendment bill

HJR 4 would have required a two-thirds majority to legalize certain drugs — including marijuana — but failed to pass Thursday.
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Biden backer: I'm not taking this crap

Vandals poured poop on an 82-year-old woman's lawn and ripped down a flag supporting President Joe Biden in what the victim is calling a hate crime.
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House might not vote on teacher pay until next week

After HB 354's defeat, a new appropriations bill is in the works, but opponents are calling for "intent language" to prevent the teaching of social justice.
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Saturday night and on patrol with CDA Blue

As the police express concern about over-serving, bars are learning when to say when.
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Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break

The state House and Senate tackled a variety of topics Tuesday, from abortion to smoking.
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COVID-19 vaccine free to all

The federal government is flipping the bill for the cost of the doses.
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Little bans state 'vaccine passports'

Idaho joins Texas and Florida in the prohibition, which prohibits state officials from denying service or entry without COVID-19 vaccination papers.
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'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk

SB 1110 cleared the House by a 15-18 vote Wednesday after intense floor debate.
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Kootenai Health board stands by appointments

The hospital's board of trustees voted to extend two appointed seat terms and re-appoint their trustees, all six weeks before Election Day.
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Little bans state 'vaccine passports'

Idaho joins Texas and Florida in the prohibition, which prohibits state officials from denying service or entry without COVID-19 vaccination papers.
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'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk

SB 1110 cleared the House by a 15-18 vote Wednesday after intense floor debate.
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Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill

SB 1110 could likely bring a vote to the House floor Wednesday.
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Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill

SB 1110 could likely bring a vote to the House floor Wednesday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break

The state House and Senate tackled a variety of topics Tuesday, from abortion to smoking.
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COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow

Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.
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Neff, Brodie push experience in bids for Kootenai Health trustee re-election

In a joint statement and joint interview, the two incumbents said the hospital's future success should rely on the roadmap it followed to navigate growth and weather the pandemic.
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COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow

Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.
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Ice rink coming to McEuen Park

The company helmed by Jerome Murray of Coeur d'Alene has established rinks in Modesto, California and Salem, Oregon.
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Businesses moving forward, with or without masks

After Panhandle Health's board rescinded the mask mandate, many businesses are returning to an operating model that pre-dates COVID-19.
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Many businesses edge "back to normal" with end of mask mandate

While some small businesses continue to practice social distancing and require masks, others are discarding the recommendations put in place by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
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Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State

The four-term Senator from Coeur d'Alene is running on a platform of election integrity.
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Unfinished business awaits Idaho Legislature

Headline-making bills are queued up on the agenda when the House and Senate come back from their outbreak-driven recess.
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Mayor's address celebrates adversity overcome

The Coeur d'Alene Mayor spoke to city leaders and the business community for his State of the City address.
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Amador seeks Souza's Senate seat

The Coeur d'Alene husband, father and three-term representative in the Idaho House decided to run after Sen. Souza announced her intention to run for Idaho Secretary of State.
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Breakthrough cases: 97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive

The number marks a 0.0003 percent possibility of contracting the virus after you've been vaccinated
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Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State

The four-term Senator from Coeur d'Alene is running on a platform of election integrity.
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Breakthrough cases: 97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive

The number marks a 0.0003 percent possibility of contracting the virus after you've been vaccinated.
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Owl Cafe goes dark, property up for sale

Sellers hope a new ownership will continue the legacy of the restaurant that started as a gas station in 1940.
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Windstorm blows over with little damage

While 50 mph gusts periodically materialized, the aftermath was far easier to deal with than the January storm that claimed a Post Falls man's life.
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Candidates emerge for highway district races

Eleven candidates will campaign for five sub-districts.
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Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide

SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.
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Dangerous winds expected Sunday

Wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
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Alfieri announces bid for Cd'A council

The Coeur d'Alene resident is seeking the Seat #4 seat, currently occupied by Woody McEvers.
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Dangerous winds expected Sunday

Wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
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Mask mandate yanked

The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.
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COVID-19 strain discovered in North Idaho

The California variant spreads at a faster rate, according to the CDC.
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Mask mandate yanked

The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Mask mandate yanked

The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.
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New group gangs up on growth

The group of planners and elected officials could eventually include civic groups, chambers of commerce and trade associations as Idaho's population surge outpaces the nation.
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You want it? You got it: Panhandle Health opens COVID-19 vaccine to all

Effective immediately, anyone 16 or older living in the five northernmost counties is now eligible for a vaccine.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17

The move will synchronize the state's deadline with the temporary federal deadline.
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Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17

The move will synchronize the state's deadline with the temporary federal deadline.
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Cd’A mayor will lay 2020 to rest with State of the City speech

His State of the City address will be held at the Best Western CdA Inn on April 1.
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Cd'A theater stays dark

All indications point to a gradual re-opening in larger markets, but a year after Regal Riverstone closed due to COVID-19, its neighbors eagerly await its return.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New group gangs up on growth

The group of planners and elected officials could eventually include civic groups, chambers of commerce and trade associations as Idaho's population surge outpaces the nation.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Garlock declares candidacy for Cd'A council

The longtime Coeur d'Alene resident will make a run for Seat #2, currently held by council member Amy Evans.
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Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide

SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.
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Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide

SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.
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Idaho's next initiative could be medical marijuana

SB 1110 would raise the requirements for citizen initiatives like the movement driving Kind Idaho, but a local advocate said she's hopeful the matter will reach Idaho voters.
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COVID-19 shuts down Idaho Legislature

A swell of coronavirus cases have delayed proceedings for at least two weeks
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Idaho's next initiative could be medical marijuana

SB 1110 would raise the requirements for citizen initiatives like the movement driving Kind Idaho, but a local advocate said she's hopeful the matter will reach Idaho voters.
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COVID-19 shuts down Idaho Legislature

A swell of coronavirus cases have delayed proceedings for at least two weeks.
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Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package

The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.
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Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package

The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.
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Library Network hires Colorado librarian as new director

Amy Rodda will replace the retiring John Hartung in May.
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Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package

The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.
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Bid to kill August elections fizzles

HB 106 died in the Senate's State Affairs Committee after educators said the late sumnmer elections were school districts' last chances to fine-tune budgets.
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Capt. Edmondson retiring from KCSO

The 29-year veteran who ran for Sheriff against Bob Norris in the May primary said, "It's time."
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Kootenai Health trustee races close Friday

Six candidates — including two incumbents — have filed for three open seats. Voters will decide May 18.
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Four Corners monument gets go-ahead

The Coeur d'Alene city council approved the $75,000 commission for the 24-foot-tall structure Tuesday night.
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All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.
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All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.
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All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.
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All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.
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House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund

If it clears the Senate, HB 316 will eventually save the state roughly $12 million per year
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Price throws hat into Cd'A council ring

The longtime Coeur d'Alene resident announced her bid for council member Kiki Miller's seat Monday.
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House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund

If it clears the Senate, HB 316 will eventually save the state roughly $12 million per year
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House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund

If it clears the Senate, HB 316 will eventually save the state roughly $12 million per year.
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Kootenai County seeks candidates for PHD board seat

Commissioner Fillios said the search to fill a seat currently occupied by nurse Jai Nelson isn't an indictment of the board member who has led the charge for mask mandates.
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Legislators answer to locals at Rathdrum town hall

Saturday's KCRCC event was an opportunity for lawmakers to update their constituents on the session in Boise — and answer for their votes.
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County commissioners seeking candidates for health board seat

Commissioner Fillios said the search to fill a seat currently occupied by nurse Jai Nelson isn't an indictment of the board member who has led the charge for mask mandates.
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Lawmakers hope "Spring-forward Sunday" will be the last

States are primed to permeate Daylight Saving, and Congress is following suit.
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Lawmakers hope 'Spring Forward Sunday' will be the last

States are primed to permeate Daylight Saving, and Congress is following suit.
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City on the fence about blocking off East Tubbs water access

Fence posts have already been installed on a cherished piece of park property, but the city says it's still weighing its options.
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Apartments get Cd'A approval

Original plans called for a hotel along I-90, but COVID-19's impact on the travel industry sent developers down a different path.
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Vaccine demand takes a breather

As more get vaccinated, however, experts predict that demand will creep back up.
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Vaccine demand takes a breather

As more get vaccinated, however, experts predict that demand will creep back up.
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White House is history; townhomes headed this way

Developers got the thumbs-up from the Coeur d'Alene Planning Commission Tuesday night.
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Apartments get Cd'A approval

Original plans called for a hotel along I-90, but COVID-19's impact on the travel industry sent developers down a different path.
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KCRCC files suit against Cd'A schools

The lawsuit accuses the district of viewpoint discrimination and seeks 17,760 in damages.
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UFO crosses Harrison skyline

Strange light captures locals' imaginations Saturday evening.
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Initiative bill clears House committee, gets ready for full vote

Senate Bill 1110 cleared the State Affairs Committee Monday with a 12-2 vote to send to the House floor with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
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Initiative bill clears House committee, gets ready for full vote

Senate Bill 1110 cleared the State Affairs Committee Monday with a 12-2 vote to send to the House floor with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gun sales skyrocket in 2020

Locals site election, COVID-19, civil unrest as drivers behind the surge.
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Gun sales skyrocket in 2020

Locals site election, COVID-19, civil unrest as drivers behind the surge.
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KCRCC fails to file lawsuit Friday

Technical delays pushed back the lawsuit that alleges the district violated a demonstrator's rights on Election Day.
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New Idaho vaccine pre-registration tool goes live

The tool, found at covidvaccine.idaho.gov, allows you to pre-register for a provider to call when it's your turn to sign up for a vaccine.
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Idaho AG says schools were OK to oust electioneers

The local Republican Central Committee is expected to file a lawsuit in federal court today claiming, among other allegations, viewpoint discrimination.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho

The first shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week alongside Pfizer and Moderna.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho

The first shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week alongside Pfizer and Moderna.
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Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back

The nearly $6 million in federal grant money was voted down by slim margin after concerns of "indoctrination" and complains the bill would encourage mothers to join the workforce.
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Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back

The nearly $6 million in federal grant money was voted down by slim margin after concerns of "indoctrination" and complains the bill would encourage mothers to join the workforce.
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Northern Lakes ringing doorbells for fire help

The new program will help the fire district share information and gather video to help fight fires.
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Northern Lakes ringing doorbells for fire help

The new program will help the fire district share information and gather video to help fight fires.
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Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back

The nearly $6 million in federal grant money was voted down by slim margin after concerns of "indoctrination" and complains the bill would encourage mothers to join the workforce.
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Cd'A exploring legal edges of disorderly conduct laws

The four downtown bars that voluntarily reduced weekend hours in response to increased criminal activity will resume normal operating hours, starting this weekend.
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Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated

The news comes as the state expands its vaccine transparency tool and works toward a centralized appointment scheduling system.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated

The news comes as the state expands its vaccine transparency tool and works toward a centralized appointment scheduling system.
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Harris: Don't expect flooding after weekend hot streak

Cooler low temperatures and a light snowpack in the lower elevations will likely prevent flooding after expected near-record highs.
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Initiative bill passes Senate 26-9

The measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House.
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Initiative bill passes Senate 26-9

The measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House.
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Capitol Police: Fulcher not under investigation

The Idaho Congressman released a letter from the law enforcement agency that states the alleged January 12 incident is considered closed.
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Dalton takes second look at cellular tech

A presentation from a local chapter of an advocacy group gave the city's planning and zoning commission pause Thursday night.
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Capitol Police: Fulcher not under investigation

The Idaho Congressman released a letter from the law enforcement agency that states the alleged January 12 incident is considered closed.
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Mayor: Good planning helps Hayden grow right

In the Mayor's State of the City Address, Steve Griffitts said Hayden can look forward to new infrastructure improvements in the year to come.
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Developers eye Wild Waters lot for apartments

A Boise development company had been looking at converting the flattened, empty lot into a hotel.
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Cd'A Library to open March 15

Curbside service will remain an option prior to and after the front doors open once again.
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Developers eye Wild Waters lot for apartments

A Boise development company had been looking at converting the flattened, empty lot into a hotel.
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51 new COVID cases in Kootenai County

While up from Tuesday's 11, health officials say they're encouraged by the lower counts.
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State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.
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AARP Tax Aide program opening March 1

The annual tax assistance and form preparation program is free to low-and-moderate-income taxpayers of all ages.
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State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gookin shines in ABC game show

The local author and politician appeared in Tuesday night's episode of ABC's hit, "To Tell The Truth."
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Dan Gookin takes center stage tonight on network game show

Cd'A council member will participate in "To Tell The Truth," airing at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Hot spot bars closing early after police update

Mik's, the Beacon, the Moose and the Iron Horse all volunteered to close at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in an attempt to curb a rise in police calls.
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Hot spot bars closing early after police update

Mik's, the Beacon, the Moose and the Iron Horse all volunteered to close at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in an attempt to curb a rise in police calls.
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Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments

If you haven't been told your appointment has been cancelled, assume it's still on, Panhandle Health says.
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Growth spurt will mean more park space by 2040

For Coeur d'Alene to keep its per capita park space, it would need to find 185 new acres by 2040.
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Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments

If you haven't been told your appointment has been cancelled, assume it's still on, Panhandle Health says.
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Panel votes today on Idaho initiatives bill

Senate Bill 1110 would require signatures from all 35 districts.
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Growth spurt will mean more park space by 2040

For Coeur d'Alene to keep its per capita park space, it would need to find 185 new acres by 2040.
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CdA CDBG moving forward in uncertain 2021

Meals On Wheels with double its budget to keep up with demand.
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Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.
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Weekend activity in downtown district getting rowdy, Cd'A PD says

Police chief Lee White said COVID closures in Washington are sending over a rougher crowd.
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Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.
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Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Snow day!

The holiday weekend that closed schools coincided with a weather system that gave the area three to four inches of snow.
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Idaho House passes bill to eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Snow day!

The holiday weekend that closed schools coincided with a weather system that gave the area three to four inches of snow.
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Idaho House passes bill to eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Sandpoint man tied to Capitol siege arrested

Michael Pope was charged with seven counts in connection to the riot that killed three.
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Lawmakers note the slow-going of pandemic legislation

COVID-related bills have become a popular theme in the Idaho Legislature, with no end in sight.
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Behavioral Health Board grants $5,000 to St. Vinny's warming center

The grant comes as temperatures continue to drop around Kootenai County.
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Brrrrrrr-eathtaking!

The coldest temperatures in two years are expected to strike Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Brrrrrrr-eathtaking!

The coldest temperatures in two years are expected to strike Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Lawmakers note the slow-going of pandemic legislation

COVID-related bills have become a popular theme in the Idaho Legislature, with no end in sight.
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Bill would eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 supporters say levies can still receive an up-or-down vote in March, May or November elections.
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Bill would eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 supporters say levies can still receive an up-or-down vote in March, May or November elections.
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Growth group rising

Responsible North Idaho Growth went from just a few members to nearly 450 in a matter of weeks.
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Bill would eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 supporters say levies can still receive an up-or-down vote in March, May or November elections.
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Health care workers, public face stress, uncertainty in pandemic’s first year

Of all the changes brought about by COVID-19, among the most prominent has been the impact on hospital and medical staffs battling the pandemic as well as on the mental health of all, from first responder to the average person.
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Thanks, PHD

Online donations and more than 40 community members paying tribute to health district workers were delivered Monday to the Hayden office.
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Fire consumes Hayden Lake home

No one was injured in the fire that took a new home and vintage cars Monday.
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Panhandle Health: Banks bio might be decades old

The disputed biography claiming the at-large health board member "teaches" at the University of Wisconsin might have been on Panhandle Health's website for more than 23 years.
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Panhandle Health: Banks bio might be decades old

The disputed biography claiming the at-large health board member "teaches" at the University of Wisconsin might have been on Panhandle Health's website for more than 23 years.
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New bill would give county authority over health district mandates

Dalton Gardens Sen. Steve Vick said his bill would make mask mandates, among other orders, politically accountable.
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PHD board member accused of lying in bio

The longtime health board member told the Hagadone News Network he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.
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PHD board member accused of lying in bio

The longtime health board member told The Coeur d'Alene Press he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

PHD board member accused of lying in bio

The longtime health board member told The Coeur d'Alene Press he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

PHD board member accused of lying in bio

The longtime health board member told the Hagadone News Network he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New bill would give county authority over health district mandates

Dalton Gardens Sen. Steve Vick said his bill would make mask mandates, among other orders, politically accountable.
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New Senate bill latest in push to end COVID emergency powers

The bill introduced in Senate State Affairs updates language that defines different states of emergency as part of a package to end pandemic restrictions.
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New Senate bill latest in push to end COVID emergency powers

The bill introduced in Senate State Affairs updates language that defines different states of emergency as part of a package to end pandemic restrictions.
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Cd'A comp plan may include focus on affordable housing, lake health

The council has given the go-ahead for planners to continue focusing on key issues as they develop a long-awaited update on the city's comprehensive plan.
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New Senate bill latest in push to end COVID emergency powers

The bill introduced in Senate State Affairs updates language that defines different states of emergency as part of a package to end pandemic restrictions.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State advances in COVID-19 war

The relaxed restrictions come as the Gov. transitions Idaho from Stage Two into a modified Stage Three of his Idaho Rebounds plan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State advances in COVID-19 war

The relaxed restrictions come as the Gov. transitions Idaho from Stage Two into a modified Stage Three of his Idaho Rebounds plan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State advances in COVID-19 war

The relaxed restrictions come as the Gov. transitions Idaho from Stage Two into a modified Stage Three of his Idaho Rebounds plan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

"Monumental undertaking" of vaccinating seniors begins

12,000 calls overwhelm Panhandle Health while Kootenai Health online reservations dried up in under an hour.
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Hecla closes Monday up big on Reddit-driven trading

The online forum responsible for inflating GameStop shares by 1,700 percent turned its attention to silver commodities, driving Hecla's prices up 28 percent.
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Hecla closes Monday up huge on Reddit-driven trading

The online forum responsible for inflating GameStop shares by 1,700 percent turned its attention to silver commodities, driving Hecla's prices up 28 percent.
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PHD stands by in-person prohibition

The absent agenda item the day the board voted to extend the mask mandate caught the ire of local anti-mask protesters.
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'Now I gotta get the vaccine'

Gov. Little toured Northwest Specialty Hospital Friday as part of a trek across Idaho to determine the preparedness of local stations to handle more vaccinations. He said the low supply of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines throughout the state is something he needs to change.
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Health district extends mask mandate

The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.
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Health district extends mask mandate

The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.
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Health district extends mask mandate

The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.
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Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

Transparency goal as state ramps up vaccine efforts.
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AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
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Health district extends mask mandate

The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

Transparency goal as state ramps up vaccine efforts.
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Panhandle Health extends mask mandate

In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
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Panhandle Health extends mask mandate

In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Panhandle Health extends mask mandate

In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
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Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

The order calls for public health districts and providers to report COVID-19 vaccine doses received and administered.
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COVID-19 emergency still in effect … for now

Sen. Vick of Dalton Gardens pulled SCR 101 from the Senate floor to workshop the language in the bill that, if passed, would have ended Gov. Brad Little's 10-month-old emergency declaration.
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COVID-19 emergency still in effect … for now

Sen. Vick of Dalton Gardens pulled SCR 101 from the Senate floor to workshop the language in the bill that, if passed, would have ended Gov. Brad Little's 10-month-old emergency declaration.
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Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.
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COVID-19 has profound impact on region's businesses, governments

There isn’t a business of any size or category that wasn’t impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Whether it was staff shortage prompted by stay-home orders or social distancing restrictions forcing businesses that were deemed non-essential to close, all were affected and all paid a cost
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Many locals want emergency to end

With legislation ending Gov. Little's emergency powers working through the House and Senate, many think it's time to move on.
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Dalton Gardens clearing up connection on 5G laws

City leaders say new ordinance wouldn't have to accept 5G theories to recognize new tech is coming.
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Hayden passes 2040 Transportation Plan

The plan outlines three goals for the city to direct traffic in the future.
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Many locals want emergency to end

With legislation that would end Gov. Little's emergency powers working through the House and Senate, many think it's time to move on.
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Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.
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Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.
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PAC getting businesses off the ground

The Panhandle Area Council continues to invest in local companies with help from SBA 504 loans.
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FEB BJNI: PAC getting businesses off the ground

The Panhandle Area Council continues to invest in local companies with help from SBA 504 loans.
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Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.
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Little, lawmakers square off over COVID emergency

Some local legislators think the Governor's Friday speech will backfire, while others remain calm during the first few rounds of a political fight.
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Panhandle Health asking for time, patience with vaccine

Rollout progressing as locals wait their turns.
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Panhandle Health asking for time, patience with vaccine

Rollout progressing as locals wait their turns.
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Little, lawmakers square off over COVID emergency

Some local legislators think the Governor's Friday speech will backfire, while others remain calm during the first few rounds of a political fight.
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AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
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AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
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COVID-19 has profound impact on region's businesses, governments

There isn’t a business of any size or category that wasn’t impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
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COVID one year later

One year ago today, a strange new disease reached America's shores, killing more than 400,000 Americans and affecting every last square inch of American life. Here are how three locals made their way.
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Fulcher: Next four years will test conservatives

Idaho's District 1 Congressman said executive orders unwinding former President Trump's immigration policies are among many Day One actions he took exception with.
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Pandemic year one: How our lives changed

Once upon a time, a 35-year-old man from Snohomish — a town of a little more than 10,000 people in western Washington, barely 300 miles away — felt run down and fatigued.
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Pandemic year one: How our lives changed

Once upon a time, a 35-year-old man from Snohomish — a town of a little more than 10,000 people in western Washington, barely 300 miles away — felt run down and fatigued.
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Seven more die from COVID, bringing local death toll to 215

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Senate looks to end emergency … with a twist

A Senate Concurrent Resolution calls for an end to COVID-19 restrictions on the population while keeping the emergency in name only.
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Numbers suggest progress against COVID-19

After the last in a string of three-day weekends, Panhandle Health said it's hoping locals follow protocols to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Committee OKs amendment for special sessions

House Joint Resolution 1 would enable the Idaho Legislature to call itself into session with 60 percent of House and Senate approval.
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Numbers suggest progress against COVID-19

After the last in a string of three-day weekends, Panhandle Health said it's hoping locals follow protocols to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Tax help for seniors may be on horizon

While AARP has opened new sites nationwide to help seniors file their taxes, the foundation has not yet opened one in Kootenai County.
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Tax help for seniors may be on horizon

While AARP has opened new sites nationwide to help seniors file their taxes, the foundation has not yet opened one in Kootenai County.
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'Free-range children'

Idaho Rep. Ron Nate says the Reasonable Childhood Independence Act would empower parents to let kids be kids
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Free-range children: Bill would protect Idaho parents from what lawmaker calls unreasonable neglect charges

According to Idaho Rep. Ron Nate, the Reasonable Childhood Independence Act would empower parents to let kids be kids.
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Little disappointed in nationwide vaccine lag

Gov. Brad Little spent some of his time this week in North Idaho surveying windstorm damage and observing the rescue of miners stranded from a power outage.
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Little disappointed in nationwide vaccine lag

Gov. Brad Little spent some of his time this week in North Idaho surveying windstorm damage and observing the rescue of miners stranded from a power outage.
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Little disappointed in nationwide vaccine lag

Gov. Brad Little spent some of his time this week in North Idaho surveying windstorm damage and observing the rescue of miners stranded from a power outage.
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Thousands still without power

Many have been told to expect to remain without power until late Saturday night.
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Bill would kill COVID attendance restrictions

The bill will get a full hearing before State Affairs.
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Thousands still without power

Many have been told to expect to remain without power until late Saturday night.
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Bill would kill COVID attendance restrictions

The bill will get a full hearing before State Affairs.
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Power's out in Kootenai County

More than 15,000 without power in Kootenai County as crews work to restore service.
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Senate panel seeks to end COVID emergency

Four new pieces will come to debate before the Senate State Affairs Committee that would end the state of emergency, give the Legislature the ability to call itself into session and limit future emergencies to 30 days.
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Elderly Idahoans closer to front of vaccine line

Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday the arrival of a vaccine positions the state in the final round in its fight against COVID-19.
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Elderly Idahoans closer to front of vaccine line

Gov. Brad Little announced the bump Tuesday as critique over the vaccine rollout continues
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Legislators like Little's push for fiscal conservatism

North Idaho reps say an ambitious tax cut reflects the rainy day attitude that helped the state weather COVID-19.
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Local leaders denounce Capitol violence

Elected officials at the local, state and federal levels condemned the riot at the U.S. Capitol, including someone who was there.
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Bluegrass Lodge taking shape on Ramsey

The first of 249 units are coming together, and roads have been paved to make way for the remainder.
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Cd'A wants public's help preserving its past

The Historic Preservation Commission has posted a survey as a run-up to its Thursday virtual forum.
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Crapo wont support any process to remove Trump

Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, said Thursday afternoon it is unlikely he would support the removal of President Donald Trump after a Wednesday protest among Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., de-evolved into a violent riot, leaving the nation shaken and at least one protester dead.
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Crapo would not support removing Trump from office

As calls for deeming the President unfit for office echo calls for impeachment, the Idaho Senator said he supports neither option as the best path forward.
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Idaho faring better than national average on unemployment

Despite an uptick in claims, a new study and new initiatives provides hope for Idaho's unemployed.
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Crapo would not support removing Trump from office

As calls for deeming the President unfit for office echo calls for impeachment, the Idaho senator said he supports neither option as the best path forward.
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Mt. Hink's days could be numbered

The city of Coeur d'Alene and ignite cda are considering all the hillside's options — including recycling its dirt for other projects.
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Little defends rollout

The Governor and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director Dave Jeppesen answered often-heated questions during Tuesday's AARP conference call.
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Little defends rollout

The Governor and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director Dave Jeppesen answered often-heated questions during Tuesday's AARP conference call.
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Vaccine rollout continues

As residents recover from ringing in the new year, health officials push for renewed vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Wrong number: Distracted driving law now enforced

Law enforcement is now directing focus on the six-month-old law from education to enforcement.
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Evergreen state eateries 'on the brink'

Inslee faced intense criticism from business owners and representatives of the state’s hospitality industry after announcing Wednesday he was extending his closure of in-person dining
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Evergreen state eateries 'on the brink'

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Pillar of City Hall

Colleagues say the longtime executive assistant for the city was responsible for keeping the city transparent and
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Widmyer: 2021 could bring us closer to normal

In the second part of a two-part interview, Mayor Steve Widmyer said the familiar days of Coeur d'Alene enjoying citywide festivities could once again be in sight.
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Steer clear this New Year's

A heavy snowstorm has already led to multiple crashes across Kootenai County.
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Cd'A mayor looks back on a difficult 2020

In the first of a two-part series, Steve Widmyer talks to The Press about his thoughts on an unprecedented year
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Health officials: COVID won't end on January 1

North Idaho health officials warn of cramped health care capacity and spreading the virus this New Year's.
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Vaccine rollout continues, but not always with definitive answers

Local mayors ask for clarification as long term care facilities begin vaccinations.
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Hayden passes new commercial rate fees on Honeysuckle Beach ramp

The new rates go into effect Friday.
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Health officials: COVID won't end on Jan. 1

Kootenai Health and Panhandle Health warn of cramped health care capacity and spreading the virus this New Year's.
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Hayden eyes cut to commercial fees at Honeysuckle ramp

The matter goes before the Hayden city council tonight.
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Open at all costs: How Kootenai Health faces uncertain 2021

Kootenai Health has shouldered unimaginable burdens while working through a counter-intuitive COVID-19 business model: The fewer customers, the better.
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Cd'A seeking votes on Four Corners art piece

The project will facilitate a new sculpture near Memorial Field by the end of summer.
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Little administration optimistic after first wave of vaccine

A production delay from pharma giant Pfizer puts a hold on vaccination timetables.
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KCRCC suit against Cd'A schools delayed until 2021

The Republican Central Committee's attorney said the holiday schedule created logistical issues that will push filing any new lawsuit into the new year.
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Little administration optimistic after first wave of vaccine

A production delay from pharma giant Pfizer puts a hold on vaccination timetables.
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Holiday goodwill before political storm

Local legislators discuss nativity scene on Capitol steps, potential changes ahead
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Move it, move it

A list from the marketing team at SmartAsset puts the Coeur d'Alene metro area in the top 50 nationwide of exercise-affirming environments.
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Parolee intervention station opens

Will provide resources to those in danger of re-offending
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'It's what people expect'

Gov. Brad Little stopped in Hayden to urge North Idahoans to mask up for the holidays.
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'It's what people expect'

Gov. Brad Little stopped in Hayden to urge North Idahoans to mask up for the holidays.
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Three Cd'A schools placed on safety hold Thursday

Two separate incidents within 45 minutes briefly triggered safety protocols.
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Sherman Square was never public

The city voted to sign a letter of intent with ignite cda and Rotary to keep the pocket park's legacy alive.
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City approves zone change for Tapley Cabinets property to light manufacturing

Despite neighbor objections, the change on LaCrosse will allow the longtime cabinet maker to build a storage facility in the residential neighborhood.
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Visiting hours are over

Starting Wednesday, the hospital will significantly restrict visitors, this while elective surgeries have been put on hold.
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Chamber luncheon proceeds go to help local first responders

The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber presented the Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation with $3,000 to help with heroes in their own times of need.
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Vaccine will reach North Idaho this week

The FDA's emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine means the first frontline health care workers at Kootenai Health and other local facilities will be vaccinated by the end of the week.
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States take two separate paths to arrive at similar destination

One governor has resisted returning to lockdowns, while the other has extended its restrictions. In some ways, both states have arrived at the same point.
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Coeur Housing gets mixed reviews from some locals

The project to adjust zoning code to allow for infill housing seen by vocal minority as open door to low income, high density options, claims city development directors flatly deny.
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Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming

Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.
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Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming

Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.
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Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming

Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.
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What's next for Hayden's traffic?

With the city's comprehensive and transportation plans updated, the city council learned what traffic congestion — or lack thereof — could look like 20 years out.
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Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID

Gov. Brad Little said the first Idahoans could be vaccinated by this time next week.
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Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID

Gov. Brad Little said the first Idahoans could be vaccinated by this time next week.
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Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID

Gov. Brad Little said the first Idahoans could be vaccinated by this time next week.
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Public hearing targets Hayden's transportation woes

HAYDEN — Shayla Skinner has a unique perspective of the ever-growing
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Amador picked to chair Ways and Means

The move comes as the Coeur d'Alene representative and his wife await the birth of their second child.
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The hero within

Post Falls digital artist Bre Gotham finds inspiration in Disney's and Marvel's iconic characters.
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Neo-Nazis linked to sign over I-90

The Post Falls Police Department removed the sign hanging from an overpass on Nov. 25.
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Cd'A: First responders could see share of extra COVID funds

The extra $100,000 left over from small business grants could help police and medical transport teams.
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Idaho senators: Stimulus still taking shape

Senator Jim Risch says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's $500 billion package is more likely to gain ground than a Democrat-driven $908 billion package gaining Congressional steam.
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Idaho senators: Stimulus still taking shape

Senator Jim Risch says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's $500 billion package is more likely to gain ground than a Democrat-driven $908 billion package gaining congressional steam.
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Incorrect address stirs correctional controversy

The Idaho Department of Correction confirmed the wrong address for its new parolee intervention station, but that's just the beginning of the story.
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Dalton Gardens council declines idea to turn 4th into one-way

In a contentious Tuesday night meeting, the council chipped away at a push by Carrie Chase to reduce traffic concerns.
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Dalton Gardens not yet at full draw for hunting deer

The first public workshop to address mitigating the deer population in city limits brings plenty of questions to hammer out.
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Dalton Gardens ends COVID state of emergency

The move comes as Panhandle Health reports record hospitalizations.
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Businesses must file today for slice of COVID pie

Cd'A grant program one of ways city is distributing pandemic relief funds.
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Mask mandate losing its teeth

Local sheriffs de-prioritizing November 20 mandate.
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GOP hasn't filed new lawsuit against schools

The attorney for local Republicans said he will almost certainly file a discrimination lawsuit before the end of 2020.
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Neo-Nazis linked to sign over I-90

The Post Falls Police Department removed the sign hanging from an overpass Wednesday morning.
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Axed and answered

Post Falls resident Miguel Tamburini picked up an axe in 2019 and never looked back.
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Black Friday Preview

COVID-19 has stores getting proactive about customer safety like never before
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Hayden OKs subdivision code change

The move is designed to streamline processes for both applications and city review.
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Black Friday Preview

COVID-19 has stores getting proactive about customer safety like never before
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Little Administration: 'There will be challenges' distributing vaccine

In an AARP-sponsored call, Gov. Brad Little and members of his COVID team remained optimistic about a staged rollout starting in December.
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Little Administration: 'There will be challenges' distributing vaccine

In an AARP-sponsored call, Gov. Brad Little and members of his COVID team remained optimistic about a staged rollout starting in December.
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Intervention station to open soon

One of four new stations to help parolees and probationers access resources in times of crisis will open on Coeur d'Alene Avenue.
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This donation goes deep

The donations from Mountain West and the Denning's come five months after a horrific mid-air collision over Lake Coeur d'Alene.
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Four more dead as COVID continues its climb

Panhandle Health reports the death toll has reached 103 in North Idaho.
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Hayden looks to clean up language in subdivision code

Tonight's public hearing will invite comment on proposed changes, either in-person or virtually.
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BJNI: "Come snow or sunshine": The business of plowing

Turning a profit in a stormy industry
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Four more dead as COVID continues its climb

Panhandle Health reports the death toll has reached 103 in North Idaho.
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Cd'A won't prosecute Nov. 6 mask violations

The decision comes as a health district mask mandate takes effect.
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TOURISM TIGHTROPE

Softer COVID restrictions in Idaho draw out-of-state tourists, which draws concerns from locals.
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Cd'A won't prosecute Nov. 6 mask violations

The decision comes as a health district mask mandate takes effect.
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Panhandle approves mask mandate across five counties

Mandate orders Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone and Benewah are to mask up immediately.
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Panhandle approves mask mandate across five counties

Mandate orders Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone and Benewah are to mask up immediately.
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Health board mandates masks districtwide

The mask mandate will be in effect for 60 days.
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Axed and answered

Post Falls resident Miguel Tamburini picked up an axe in 2019 and never looked back.
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Here's a tissue for your issue

Local stores still have ample toilet paper, despite nationwide buying trends.
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Walmart covering the cost of Thanksgiving

The retailer will reimburse customers for select products to serve on holiday tables.
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Time running out for COVID business grant dollars

Coeur d'Alene city officials project approximately $100,000 left over in grant dedicated to the city's small businesses.
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Masks back on Panhandle Health board's radar

As the COVID-19 surge continues, the health board's amended agenda will include a discussion and possible action item at Thursday's meeting.
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Masks back on Panhandle Health board's radar

As the COVID-19 surge continues, the health board's amended agenda will include a discussion and possible action item at Thursday's meeting.
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Cd'A approves seven-acre annexation

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A constitutional conundrum

Cd'A School District pushes back on claims seniors didn't get U.S. Constitution
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Walmart covering the cost of Thanksgiving

The retailer will reimburse customers for select products to serve on holiday tables.
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Atlas Mill Park opens for public access

The 4,000-foot stretch along the Spokane River is the newest addition to Coeur d'Alene's park system.
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Turning a profit in a stormy industry

The snowplow industry can be lucrative — if you have the patience for North Idaho weather.
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Little limits gatherings, calls up Guard

The decision moves Idaho into a modified Stage Two.
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Hayden approves comp plan

Plan expects city to more-than-double its population by 2040.
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Clark's having a ball

Renowned coach Steve Clark now heads up the Hayden courts.
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Venture goes "Red," switches to online-only, starting Monday

Quarantined staff means the alternative school won't return to in-class until at least November 30.
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Little orders Stage Two, calls up National Guard to help health care efforts

The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.
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Little orders Stage Two, calls up National Guard to help health care efforts

The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.
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More restrictions likely

Friday's press conference comes as COVID-19 cases surge.
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Hospital answers key COVID questions

The popular question-and-answer session first drafted July 30 now includes more topical questions as the community transitions through the pandemic.
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No leaf left behind

The annual project is slated to run into December.
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More restrictions likely in Idaho

Friday's press conference comes as COVID-19 cases surge.
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Little orders Stage Two

The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.
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More restrictions likely

Friday's press conference comes as COVID-19 cases surge.
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Local GOP suing school district

The injunction claims political viewpoint discrimination against Republicans who were allegedly removed from school grounds on Election Day.
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New museum leader has history with Cd’A

Britt Thurman began November 1 as the museum's executive director.
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Mask charges pending

Four individual mask violations and five state health protocol violations en route to prosecuting attorney's office for consideration of charges.
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PHD reports second-highest single day of COVID

A total of 82 have died as a result of COVID-19.
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Mask charges pending

Four individual mask violations and five state health protocol violations en route to prosecuting attorney's office for consideration of charges.
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Burglars targeting unlocked cars in Cd'A

Police are investigating break-ins of eight unsecured vehicles Thursday night.
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Hayden flags flipping upside-down in protest

The trend started on Election Day and is slowly spreading.
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Panel seeks Idaho mask mandate

Doctors' pleas come as COVID cases continue to break Idaho records.
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Hayden flags flipping upside-down in protest

The trend started on Election Day and is slowly spreading.
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Panel seeks Idaho mask mandate

Doctors' pleas come as COVID cases continue to break Idaho records.
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Panel seeks Idaho mask mandate

Doctors' pleas come as COVID cases continue to break Idaho records.
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Woman cited for yard sale in court

A Rathdrum woman is facing a misdemeanor charge for violating Gov. Little's stay-home orders stemming from an April yard sale.
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Hayden declines mask mandate

The council instead voted Wednesday night to issue a proclamation encouraging its citizens to wear masks.
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Hayden declines mask mandate

The council instead voted Wednesday night to issue a proclamation encouraging its citizens to wear masks.
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'Close' races weren't so close

Wednesday morning's vote tally gave Mary Souza and Greg McKenzie last-minute turbo boosts to cruise to victory.
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Party politics pays off in NIC Trustee race

Local Republican endorsements help candidates cross the finish line for non-partisan positions.
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Challengers denied in legislative races

Challengers come up short in Republican-dominated night
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At last, Election Day!

Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
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Cd'A PD looking for softer interview experience for victims

Chief White will ask council for just under $50K for more inviting interview room and renovations.
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Organizers want recall after Cd'A mask ordinance

An online group has formed to recall the four council members who voted Monday in favor of masks.
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Woman cited for yard sale in court

A Rathdrum woman is facing a misdemeanor charge for violating Gov. Little's stay-home orders stemming from an April yard sale.
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Hospital answers key COVID questions

The popular question-and-answer session first drafted July 30 now includes more topical questions as the community transitions through the pandemic.
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A tale of two mandates

Subtle differences in two mask laws — from their shared histories to their follow-throughs — created confusion for some.
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Undecideds: a local rarity

This year's crop of undecided voters have choices to weigh.
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Early voting ends as county gears up for election of a lifetime

Elections Office, candidates endured election cycle like no other
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Local gun stores reaching new highs amid election anxiety

Some shops reporting ammo shortages.
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Organizers want recall after Cd'A mask ordinance

An online group has formed to recall the four council members who voted Monday in favor of masks.
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Stone Creek North tabled for adjustments

The Hayden city council responded to concerns over density, traffic, other issues.
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Masks on, Cd'A

The mandate goes into effect Tuesday morning.
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Masks on, Cd'A

The mandate goes into effect Tuesday morning.
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Masks on, Cd'A

The mandate goes into effect Tuesday morning.
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Extensive tree damage after weekend snowstorm

Most of the damage will be cleaned up by the end of the week.
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Little moves Idaho back to Stage Three

The music's over for dancing in bars and nightclubs, while indoor gatherings are once again restricted to under 50.
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Little moves Idaho back to Stage Three

The music's over for dancing in bars and nightclubs, while indoor gatherings are once again restricted to under 50.
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Little moves Idaho back to Stage Three

The music's over for dancing in bars and nightclubs, while indoor gatherings are once again restricted to under 50.
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Planting a position: The business of political yard signs

The ubiquitous reminders of the upcoming election continue to thrive.
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Health district gets lit up

Thursday's vote to end the mask mandate sparked a wave of complaints from residents.
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Health district gets lit up

Thursday's vote to end the mask mandate sparked a wave of complaints from residents.
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Community Library Network shifting back to curbside-only

The move comes as COVID continues to climb in Kootenai County.
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Cd'A mulls mask mandate

The special call meeting comes after Panhandle Health rescinded its own three-month-long mandate Thursday.
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Cd'A council to meet Monday over mask mandate

The Coeur d’Alene city council will meet Monday to discuss the possibility
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PHD cancels Kootenai County mask mandate

Despite spiking cases, the Panhandle Health board voted to eliminate the three-month-old mandate.
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Mask mandate canceled

Despite spiking cases, the Panhandle Health board voted to eliminate the three-month-old mandate.
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Mask mandate on today's Panhandle Health board agenda

The board will evaluate the mask mandate amid unparalleled local case numbers.
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Cd'A authorizes $50,000 for hospitality worker relief

The funds will help some of the 7,000 hospitality workers in Coeur d'Alene struggling with job reduction amid the pandemic.
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Cd'A releases statement condemning racism, violence

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Health district, hospital wary after surge in cases

Kootenai Health, Panhandle Health unnerved by sudden spike in Kootenai County's COVID
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Cd'A could give COVID break on water, sewer bills

City council will consider a new utility bill program to help people impacted by COVID
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Dunlap eclipses all in contributions after filing mix-up

NIC Trustee incumbent tops $8K in contributions.
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Monday's early voting an exercise in both efficiency and patience

Technology collides with pandemic, record voter registration as Elections Office opens for early voting.
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Partisan complaints persist

Like NIC trustee race, conservation district concerned over KCRCC involvement in non-partisan race.
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Partisan complaints persist

Like NIC trustee race, conservation district concerned over KCRCC involvement in non-partisan race.
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Candidates file financials coming into Election Day

September filings paint picture of competitive races, different philosophies.
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Women's March going forward after 'All Guns Matter' stands down

Venue moved to Riverstone after safety concerns.
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Panhandle Health moves Kootenai County to "Orange"

Coeur d'Alene School District will vote Monday whether or not to change their status.
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Women's March going forward after 'All Guns Matter' stands down

Venue moved to Riverstone after safety concerns.
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Kootenai Democrats denounce racism after flag switch

Resolution comes after Confederate flags planted on lawns of Biden/Harris supporters.
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Power restored after Tuesday windstorm

Kootenai Electric had almost all customers restored by midnight Wednesday, Avista in early morning.
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Power restored after Tuesday windstorm

Kootenai Electric had almost all customers restored by midnight Wednesday, Avista in early morning.
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Windstorm knocks down trees, knocks out power

Avista and Kootenai Electric crews were working into the evening to restore power.
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Hayden approves ducks in city limits

Council votes unanimously to allow ducks, with certain restrictions
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Cd'A Garbage recycling subscription sees surprising spike

Shelley Anderson spent part of her Friday beside an ever-filling hole
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Women's march to honor RBG Saturday

Demonstration part of nationwide effort to stop Supreme Court nomination until after Election Day
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In home stretch, sheriff race gets nasty

Third-party websites, off-the-radar mailers poisoning race with three weeks to go.
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Idaho on early pace for record surplus despite pandemic

Three months in, September's figures suggest a substantial financial boon in the midst of COVID-19.
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Idaho on early pace for record surplus despite pandemic

Three months in, September's figures suggest a substantial financial boon in the midst of COVID-19.
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National unity, political independence at heart of Congressional candidates

Candidates for House and Senate seats take deeper philosophical tones Thursday night.
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Sheriff candidates square off at virtual town hall

Internal politics claimed the first minutes of the virtual event.
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Cd'A allows for temporary child care licenses amid COVID

Expansion of outdoor alternative also get passed.
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NIC trustee candidates square off in Press Town Hall

Sen. Souza and her challenger, Shari Williams, discussed growth, charter schools and the pandemic, among other topics.
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Virtual town hall gives locals lens into candidates for state Legislature

Three more town halls scheduled for tonight, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Never Say Never Again: Regal Riverstone hopes to return

Nationwide indefinite closure takes effect Thursday.
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'Downtown Terry' retires from Downtown Association

Locals remember his legacy as a relationship-builder
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'Make sure every citizen’s voice is heard'

Idaho already represented by 35 districts, but voters will choose whether or not to remove other options.
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Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests

The saliva tests run for just under $140.
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Cd'A Memorial Gardens pulls keepsakes from cemetery grounds

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Cd'A Memorial Gardens pulls keepsakes from cemetery grounds

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First round of Cd'A small business grants lean toward child-related COVID costs

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Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests

The saliva tests run for just under $140.
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World events delay Atlas Park opening

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Lawmakers seek end of mask order

The letter to the Panhandle Health District's board cites a lack of representation as one of the reasons to repeal the mandate that is now going on its third month.
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Lawmakers seek end of mask order

The letter to the Panhandle Health District's board cites a lack of representation as one of the reasons to repeal the mandate that is now going on its third month.
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Lawmakers seek end of mask order

The letter to the Panhandle Health District's board cites a lack of representation as one of the reasons to repeal the mandate that is now going on its third month.
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Accusations, interruptions

Kootenai County viewers came away aghast at the first of four debates between Trump and Biden.
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Accusations, interruptions

Kootenai County viewers came away aghast at the first of four debates between Trump and Biden.
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Hayden to auction Ramsey Road house

The city will keep the right-of-way and easements for the Ramsey-Honeysuckle roundabout.
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Deadline for Hayden bricks celebrating veterans Oct. 16

More than 250 commemorative bricks line the plaza outside City hall
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Silver Valley trick-or-treating a go, for now

CDC announces Halloween guidelines
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Weekend rains calm Bernard Fire

The fire, started on Labor Day and carried by high winds, is now mostly contained.
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Hawk Ridge acquisition of Quest changes 3D landscape in North Idaho

The merger will make Hawk Ridge the largest HP and Markforged 3D printing solutions in the world.
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Weekend rains calm Bernard Fire

The fire, started on Labor Day and carried by high winds, is now mostly contained.
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'Kootenai Rants' rips the ridiculous

Cd'A Councilmember Dan Gookin's new YouTube channel takes no prisoners.
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Ramsey Road house on roundabout corner likely to hit auction block

Hayden property on corner of Ramsey and Honeysuckle focus of tonight's public hearing.
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Constitutional scholar cites danger from within

Leading constitutional expert warns during Constitution Day lecture of threat to Americans if lies continue unchecked.
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Halloween lovers gearing up for beloved holiday amid CDC guidelines

CDC recommendations classify activities as "low," "medium" and "high-risk" activities.
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Online play, gala for Museum of North Idaho at 6 tonight

Three-act play about logging history to serve as fundraiser for Museum of North Idaho
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Job postings point to intervention facility, not re-entry center

New jobs will fill connection centers for those on probation or parole.
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National Voter Registration Day gets boots on the ground

Yearly push for citizen engagement continuing today at Heritage Health
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Local Republican questionnaire draws ire of NIC trustee candidates

Two candidates say partisan questions and a new Republican scoring system don't belong in a non-partisan election.
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Ignite approves extension to ease Riverstone traffic

The new Lacrosse aims to alleviate congestion in the Riverstone area.
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Constitutional scholar cites danger from within

Leading constitutional expert warns during Constitution Day lecture of threat to Americans if lies continue unchecked.
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Bayview fire crosses 1,000 acres

Crews hope cooler weekend temperatures and possible rain will suppress the Bernard Fire.
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Bayview fire crosses 1,000 acres

Crews hope cooler weekend temperatures and possible rain will suppress the Bernard Fire.
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Local Republican questionnaire draws ire of NIC trustee candidates

Two candidates say partisan questions and a new Republican scoring system don't belong in a non-partisan election.
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Cd'A Fire boat garage gets new approval

The additional funding will cover unexpected additional costs to cover the Verdis Construction bid.
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No Parking: Cd'A eliminates parking along Hanley between Ramsey, Courcelles

Parents, sports fans, locals and visitors of nearby apartment complexes will need to find other spots to park, city says.
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Council keeps fire, police chiefs' fates in Mayor's hands

The motion to change personnel rules would have required a council majority to fire Cd'A Fire and Cd'A PD chiefs.
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Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes

Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow.
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Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes

Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow.
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Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes

Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow.
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Cd'A Fire putting in elbow grease for new boat garage

Chief Gabriel to ask for additional funds after lowest bid exceeds expectations
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Gov't Way key to Hayden's commercial growth

New business sites along the popular thoroughfare are central to attracting businesses
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Blanchard thankful after harrowing week

Locals came together to help neighbors in need as firefighters raced to save the Bonner County town.
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Blanchard thankful after harrowing week

Locals came together to help neighbors in need as firefighters raced to save the Bonner County town.
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Little directs $99M more in federal COVID funds to schools

Gov. Little also devotes $50 million to eligible families with home-bound students.
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Deputy, family lose home in Blanchard Fire

The lone house the Hunter 2 Fire consumed on Labor Day belonged to a deputy for the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
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Blanchard fire contained, Bayview fire climbs

Crews continue to push to the center of the Hunter Fire outside Blanchard, while the Bernard Fire near Bayview has reached the top of the ridgeline.
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Blanchard fire contained, Bayview fire climbs

Crews continue to push to the center of the Hunter Fire outside Blanchard, while the Bernard Fire near Bayview has reached the top of the ridgeline.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Deputy, family lose home in Blanchard Fire

The lone house the Hunter 2 Fire consumed on Labor Day belonged to a deputy for the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
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Firefighters battle four North Idaho blazes

Blazes near Bayview, Blanchard, Orofino, and now the Callahan Fire west of Troy, Montana.
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Firefighters battle four North Idaho blazes

Blazes near Bayview, Blanchard, Orofino, and now the Callahan Fire west of Troy, Montana.
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Crews making headway on North Idaho fires

Wind die-downs helping fire teams tackle 700-acre blaze near Blanchard.
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Firefighters battle four North Idaho blazes

Blazes near Bayview, Blanchard, Orofino, and now the Callahan Fire west of Troy, Montana.
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Windstorm hammers North Idaho

Windstorm hammers North Idaho
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Crews making headway on North Idaho fires

Wind die-downs helping fire teams tackle 700-acre blaze near Blanchard.
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Power restored to almost all after Labor Day windstorm

Kootenai Electric shrinks powerless from 11,000 to 109.
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New Hagadone project gets planning commission approval

Three new buildings housing apartments, condos and hotel space will go to
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Crews making headway on North Idaho fires

Wind die-downs helping fire teams tackle 700-acre blaze near Blanchard.
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Power restored to almost all after Labor Day windstorm

Power restored to almost all after Labor Day windstorm
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Cd'A Regional Chamber moving full speed ahead after re-branding

After an aggressive campaign launched that included a name-change, a new logo and new focus, president and CEO Derrell Hartwick said his chamber is looking to expand its reach.
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Beaking news: City gnaws on chicken laws

A citizen's request could lead to changes in how locals tend to their chickens.
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Cd'A Regional Chamber moving full speed ahead after re-branding

After an aggressive campaign launched that included a name-change, a new logo and new focus, president and CEO Derrell Hartwick said his chamber is looking to expand its reach.
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Cd'A Ironman registration opens Monday

The iconic race is returning June 27, 2021.
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Little extends Stage Four as flu season looms

The Idaho governor was pleased at the downward trends of COVID-19, but he stressed those declining numbers are "not a reason to let our guard down."
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'If it's not from your body, don't put it in the potty'

The Idaho Conservation League praises Kootenai County's sewage treatment facilities for few violations
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Dem candidates talk education in virtual meet-and-greet

Three legislative candidates showed one another support in an uphill climb to a November victory.
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Cd'A saves more than $200K with transmission main bid

Northwest Grading delivers an "awesome" bid that will save the Huetter Well project more than $206,000.
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Cd'A council ready if Little's CARES tax plan fails

The city council is reserving the right to go after $687K if CARES Act appropriations lose in the courts.
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Cd'A council passes $103 million appropriations

The city will dip into its general fund to balance its budget after COVID dings revenues.
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Dem candidates join virtual meet-and-greet tonight

The legislative hopefuls will discuss local issues with online attendees.
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Officials: Voters should go online

Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon said the best way voters can participate in their democracy this November is to go online.
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Cd'A eyes Youth Ranch for grant funds

The local facility offers theraputic services to at-risk youth.
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Strange summer stretches out for lake-loving locals

This is summer's last gasp
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Officials: Voters should go online

County Clerk Jim Brannon said the best way voters can participate in their democracy this November is to go online.
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Hayden Lake area growth

As new homes and future developments push into the rural areas around Hayden Lake, those devoted to both protecting the watershed and planning responsible growth say the ever-expanding area can succeed if the approach is intelligent, careful and collaborative.
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High winds, conditions keep firefighters on edge

Larry Simms said he didn’t need to have a happy weekend.
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High winds, dry conditions keep firefighters on edge

While sunshine and highs in the mid-to-upper 80’s are in the forecast this weekend, weather models are predicting high winds in the midst of a dry spell in Kootenai County.
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Library to shorten hours over COVID

Board says unmasked patrons threatening health; city cites low attendance
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Legislature wraps up special session with civil liability bill

The Senate approved immunity in COVID-related lawsuits late Wednesday night.
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Legislature puts final touches on COVID bills

Idaho lawmakers put in the final legwork Wednesday on a few pieces of legislation as the House wrapped up its business and prepared to head home from an extraordinary special session.
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Mayor's Awards in the Arts canceled

The yearly event was cancelled because of the pandemic.
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Special session makes progress amid arrests

Idaho special session makes progress amid arrests
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Kanye West makes Idaho ballot

Kanye West has made the Idaho ballot in his run for President this November.
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BOISE gets NOISY

Special session includes glass-blast protest but Legislature starts work on three bills
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Special session gets off to a rocky start Monday

Day’s events include glass-blast protest but Legislature starts work on three bills
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Local event companies recovering from pandemic slump

Jeni Cook had a plan.
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Militias adapting after Facebook ban

Militias adapting after Facebook bans pages
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Militias adapting after Facebook ban

Militias adapting after Facebook bans pages
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Militias adapting after Facebook ban

Militias adapting after Facebook bans pages
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Little: COVID trends promising

Despite positive news, Idaho stays in Stage 4
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COVID trends promising, but Idaho stays in Stage Four

Gov. Brad Little praised the efforts of Idahoans in turning around the now-shrinking coronavirus metrics, but he declared Friday the state will remain in Stage Four of his Idaho Rebounds plan.
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Idaho third in Google searches for saving for homes

Taylor Morris knows exactly what she’s looking for in a home.
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Abandoned Sherman motels to be demolished

Green space, public parking are possibilities for property
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Lee White is still the chief

No action taken after City Council held executive session Tuesday night
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LITTLE BIG MEN

Youth football enrollment up even as COVID-19 worries many
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Special session focus: election, lawsuits

But education not on Monday’s agenda
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Special session focus: election, lawsuits

But education not on Monday’s agenda
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Cd’A police officers support Chief White amid ‘rumblings’

Members of the community and the Coeur d’Alene Police Department came to Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to voice their support for what turned out to be an embattled Chief Lee White.
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‘Women Getting Stuff Done’

COEUR d’ALENE — Today’s unveiling of “The Suffragist” will commemorate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, a movement that required 51 years of organized devotion to the fight for women’s right to vote in America.
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Idaho sets stage for election like no other

Idaho sets stage for election like no other
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Micro-Events look to bring life back to downtown Cd’A

Craig Moss sees the rest of 2020 as an opportunity for downtown businesses to regain some lost ground.
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Election suggestion

County clerks seek early ballot access, voting centers
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It’s almost a park

Delays, vandalism shadow slow progress on Atlas project
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‘3.0 is a win-win’

Rivers Edge goes to Cd’A Council
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GRASSCO BAY

Unusually thick pest annoys locals on the lake
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Hayden annexes 54 acres for R-1 development

Hayden grew by 54 acres Tuesday night after its City Council approved a proposal to annex three parcels of land into its city limits.
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Coeur d’Alene seeking students to represent on committees

Coeur d’Alene is on the hunt for the next generation of political leaders, as the city is calling for student representatives to serve on the various committees and commissions within its jurisdiction.
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Election suggestion

County clerks seek early ballot access, voting centers
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Hayden: Feds leaving us no choice on sewer rates

The Hayden City Council gave an understanding but nonetheless full-throated defense of its decision to raise sewer rates Tuesday night, saying its share of upgrading the plant on Atlas Road is the inescapable cost of complying with federal requirements.
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Clerks offer election suggestion

County clerks seek early ballot access, voting centers
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Sculptor feels the weight they bore

His tribute, ‘The Suffragist,’ unveiled Aug. 18
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Hayden’s sewer hike meets opposition

Some say they can’t afford higher rates
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Shaky study doesn’t change Bigfoot truth

A recent study with some suspect math suggests Bigfoot appears more often in Idaho than almost anywhere else in the country.
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Fuzzy math and folklore

Shaky sasquatch study doesn’t change truth about Bigfoot
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Last hurdle awaits Rivers Edge

Proposed land swap would consolidate two parcels into one
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Reclaim Idaho ends initiative’s signature push

The website for Reclaim Idaho reads like a sign in a post-apocalyptic shop window, frozen in time after a worst-case scenario left streets and storefronts empty.
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Reclaim Idaho ends signature push

The website for Reclaim Idaho reads like a sign in a post-apocalyptic shop window, frozen in time after a worst-case scenario left streets and storefronts empty.
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Local boy catches a winner

Tommy Brooks catches biggest fish at derby
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Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures

Gov. Brad Little calls special session of Legislature
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Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures

Governor calls special session of Legislature
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Free masks offered at LCHS

Free masks will be offered on Thursday at Lake City High School.
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Cd’A extends contract amid recyclable uncertainty

City hopes to trim garbage output with extended recycling contract
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One Cd’A police sergeant back in budget talks

Tuesday night’s City Council meeting saw movement over a public safety debate found between the lines of Coeur d’Alene’s preliminary budget.
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The right kind of art

Lake District project would focus on equality, human rights
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Cd’A Chamber changing name, expanding reach

Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce adds ‘regional’ to its name
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‘Just holding Hayden’s Got Talent was a win’

Participants, organizers reflect on a virtual talent show in a COVID world
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Clarification: Brooks says he did not call for executive session

In the Thursday edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, a story entitled “Pros bear brunt of new COVID politics” reported Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks added an executive session item on the agenda to discuss the process for changing representation within the Panhandle Health District board.
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Next chapter

New Cd’A director brings worldly library experiences
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Pros bear brunt of new COVID politics

Drive for removal targets appointed board members
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Council boss sours on out-of-staters

Call growing to give preference to locals
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Pros bear brunt of new COVID politics

Drive for removal targets appointed board members
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Hayden approves tentative $26 million budget

In a move consistent with the town leaders’ fiscal conservatism, the Hayden City Council on Tuesday night tentatively adopted its $26.3 million projected budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
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Push underway to replace PHD’s pro-mask board members

Four days after the Panhandle Health District’s board voted to issue a mask mandate for Kootenai County, county commissioners addressed the process for removing board members.
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Mama Tiaz owner cooks up a dream

Tia Tarpley gave an apologetic smile just before 2 p.m. as customer took a Mama Tiaz pizza, protected in its white box, back to his car at the Prairie Pavilion on the northern end of Coeur d’Alene.
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Factors beyond numbers influence COVID spread

Thursday will be six months since first case reported in the United States
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Push begins to replace PHD’s pro-mask board members

Four days after the Panhandle Health District’s board voted to issue a mask mandate for Kootenai County, county commissioners addressed the process for removing board members.
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Push on to replace pro-mask PHD board members

Four days after the Panhandle Health District’s board voted to issue a mask mandate for Kootenai County, county commissioners addressed the process for removing board members.
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Chambers of commerce support PHD decision

Health is top priority, leaders agree
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No surprise: Parties see mandate differently

While the local population has split over Panhandle Health District’s board issuing a county-wide mask mandate, the head of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee criticized the requirement as a textbook example of government overreach.
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Gov. Little extends Stage Four two weeks

Gov. Brad Little hoped his state of Idaho would exit the fourth and final stage of his Rebound Idaho plan on June 29, which would essentially free businesses of health protocols implemented in May when he launched his plan.
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Mask up

Panhandle Health District approves mandate for Kootenai County by 4-2 vote
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Long spring leaves trees with nuisance disease

While Coeur d’Alene — along with the rest of the country — grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the city’s trees are fighting off a less-serious but noticeable disease of their own.
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Mask mandate OK’d for Kootenai Co.

PHD board approves motion in 4-2 vote
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Mask up, Kootenai County

Health district orders masks in public places
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Mask up, Kootenai County

Health district orders masks in public places
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MASK SHOWDOWN LOOMING

CDA Council appears split on mask mandate
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Idaho revenue tops $4B, builds upon $183 million surplus

The state released a yearly collection report that showed a promising bump in revenue from last year’s collections.
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PHD urges calm at Thursday meeting

Panhandle Health said Thursday’s board of health meeting at the county administration building in Coeur d’Alene must remain orderly.
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Masks: If Panhandle Health won’t, Coeur d’Alene might

The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a special meeting on Friday to debate — and possibly decide upon — a mask mandate.
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PHD urges calm at Thursday meeting

Panhandle Health said Thursday’s board of health meeting at the county administration building in Coeur d’Alene must remain orderly.
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PHD urges calm at Thursday meeting

Panhandle Health said Thursday’s board of health meeting at the county administration building in Coeur d’Alene must remain orderly.
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Debate over masks lingers in the air

Monday was first day Walmart required customers to wear face coverings
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Debate over masks lingers in the air

Monday was first day Walmart required customers to wear face coverings
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Contention remains as mask questions increase

Walmart implemented its nationwide requirement Monday that all its customers wear masks.
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Cd’A wells to start pumping with rising temperatures

The mild temperatures and wet conditions that have delayed summer weather this year haven’t gone unnoticed by Terry Pickel.
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Panhandle declines mask mandate, tables vote

A motion by the Panhandle Health District board of health to mandate masks failed to come to a vote, as no other member would second the motion to require residents and visitors to wear the protective coverings under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Panhandle declines mask mandate, tables vote

A motion by the Panhandle Health District board of health to mandate masks failed to come to a vote, as no other member would second the motion to require residents and visitors to wear the protective coverings under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Family’s museum legacy grows

Yuditskys donate $100,000
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Unmasking Idaho

Study finds state a leader in anti-mask tweets
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Girl, 9, killed by falling tree at Hayden Lake

Tragedy struck along the shores of Hayden Lake Tuesday afternoon when a tree fell on a 9-year-old girl, killing her.
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Girl, 9, killed by falling tree at Hayden Lake

Tragedy struck along the shores of Hayden Lake Tuesday afternoon when a tree fell on a 9-year-old girl, killing her.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Unmasking Idaho

Study finds state a leader in anti-mask tweets
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Study: Idaho is a leader in anti-mask tweets

If Twitter is any indication, Idaho’s voices against the wearing of masks in the age of the coronavirus pandemic are among the loudest.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Idaho revenue tops $4 billion

Increase builds upon $183 million surplus
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Hayden says no to risky federal funding

HAYDEN — The city of Hayden decided not to claim its share of federal funds aimed to help its property owners, choosing to preserve its guaranteed 3% increase option instead.
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Idaho revenue tops $4 billion

Increase builds upon $183 million surplus
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Statewide COVID hospital numbers shrink while local numbers rise

Early Saturday morning, an unknown Idahoan got back unfortunate test results, becoming the 10,000th state resident to test positive since the pandemic began in mid-March. That number eclipsed 11,000 on Monday.
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Subway: No open carry in stores

Sandwich shop chain sets new gun policy
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Schools looking to parents, PHD for input

Officials planning to open in the fall according to Gov. Little’s proclamation
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Subway: No open carry in stores

Sandwich shop chain sets new gun policy
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Little: Schools to open this fall, stay open

Gov. Brad Little said his administration will do everything in its power to assist local school districts to prepare for the coming school year, and that he fully expects K-12 schools to open this fall for in-person education.
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Cd’A Bed Bath & Beyond stays open — for now

The local Bed Bath & Beyond along U.S. 95 is still open after surviving what the home goods retailer’s corporate office promised would be initial cuts of 40 stores within the first six months of 2020.
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Coeur d’Alene opts into COVID property tax relief

Brad Little introduced $200 million plan on June 8
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37 arrested for DUI over Fourth weekend

While this year’s Fourth of July in Coeur d’Alene was much quieter than last year’s, not all went smoothly for those who fell under the watchful gaze of law enforcement.
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Cd’A Police, Fire to get funding for COVID sanitation

The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ratify the emergency purchase of six new sanitation systems designed to clean vehicles and equipment of COVID-19.
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Father, children among victims

Investigation continues into Sunday’s mid-air collision over Lake Cd’A that claimed eight lives
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Father, children among victims

Investigation continues into Sunday’s mid-air collision over Lake Cd’A that claimed eight lives
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Man looks to address gap in firearm laws

Seeks ordinance about carrying weapons while drunk
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Air collision recovery will take time, KCSO says

Officials from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said that recovering both the planes and the bodies of those who died in Sunday’s mid-air collision over Lake Coeur d’Alene requires an operation that will be neither quick nor easy.
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Cd’A council to explore rotating liaisons

The Coeur d’Alene City Council will take some time Tuesday night to discuss how its members interact with the different departments that drive the day-to-day operations within the city.
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Huge turnout for ‘Peoples Rights’ parade

Hundreds of cars drove through downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday morning in a flag-waving, horn-honking, liberty-loving procession, as the Peoples Rights parade rolled down Northwest Boulevard and Sherman Avenue.
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Employee from Cd’A WinCo tests positive for COVID-19

The Hagadone News Network confirmed Thursday that an employee at the local WinCo Foods grocery store on the corner of Appleway and Ramsey has tested positive for COVID-19.
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New laws of the land

By the end of March, Gov. Brad Little signed 341 bills from the Idaho Legislature into law. Some made national headlines, such as H 500 and H 509, which curtailed the abilities of transgender Idahoans to change their birth certificates or participate in women’s sports.
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Mask mandate in Cd’A?

Mayor Steve Widmyer says city would follow health district’s lead
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Cd’A seek to slow spread of COVID-19

Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer, Panhandle Health District and representatives from local bars and restaurants met Thursday morning to discuss additional measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Bar, restaurant owners brainstorm with mayor, Panhandle Health over COVID

Bar, restaurant owners brainstorm with mayor, Panhandle Health over COVID
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New laws now in effect in Idaho

By the end of March, Gov. Brad Little signed 341 bills from the Idaho Legislature into law. Some made national headlines, such as H 500 and H 509, which curtailed the abilities of transgender Idahoans to change their birth certificates or participate in women’s sports.
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Downtown Association cancels Street Fair

Taste of Coeur d’Alene also a no-go
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Employee from Cd’A WinCo tests positive for COVID-19

The Coeur d’Alene Press confirmed Thursday that an employee at the local WinCo Foods grocery store on the corner of Appleway and Ramsey has tested positive for COVID-19.
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‘Peoples Rights Parade’ to swing downtown

Event begins Saturday in the WinCo parking lot
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COVID test traffic jam

People waiting hours outside Kootenai Health’s drive-thru testing site
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People wait hours outside CdA drive-thru testing site

A woman leaned back in the driver’s seat of her Toyota sedan in exasperated boredom, her elderly passenger waiting beside her. Both women hastily put on their masks as the driver rolled her window down for an interview.
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COVID surge creates Ironwood traffic jams

A woman leaned back in the driver’s seat of her Toyota sedan in exasperated boredom, her elderly passenger waiting beside her. Both women hastily put on their masks as the driver rolled her window down for an interview.
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Idaho tops national rate of UFO sightings

Idaho tops national rate of UFO sightings
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Businesses bummed by missing events, but many understand

The carnage of cancellations this week amid the recent spike of COVID-19 cases has left unmistakable holes in Coeur d’Alene’s summer.
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Lake District works through priorities

Projects de-prioritized included the next phase skate park, museum
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Organizers cancel Car d’Lane, Brewfest

The surge in COVID-19 cases across North Idaho has led to widespread interruptions of community events, continuing Friday with the cancellation of Coeur d’Alene’s upcoming Downtown Brewfest and Car d’Lane.
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Gov. Little fires warning shot with order to stay in Stage 4

In a press conference of pleas for Idahoans to practice safer measures against the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Brad Little said the state will remain Stage Four of its Rebound Idaho plan.
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Little extends Idaho’s Stage Four

In a press conference of pleas for Idahoans to practice safer measures against the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Brad Little said the state will remain Stage Four of its Rebound Idaho plan.
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Masks still on Gov’s mind, likely not in mandate

Gov. Brad Little said, while he is a huge advocate for Idahoans to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, he is reluctant to go as far as to issue an order requiring people to wear the protective gear in public.
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Masks still on Gov’s mind, likely not in mandate

Gov. Brad Little said, while he is a huge advocate for Idahoans to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, he is reluctant to go as far as to issue an order requiring people to wear the protective gear in public.
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Two heroes rescue two from helicopter crash near Rathdrum

A pair of hero bystanders prevented disaster late Tuesday afternoon after rescuing two survivors of a helicopter crash near Rathdrum.
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Two heroes rescue two from helicopter crash near Rathdrum

A pair of hero bystanders prevented disaster late Tuesday afternoon after rescuing two survivors of a helicopter crash near Rathdrum.
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Thank-you dinner this Sunday for armed resistance

A private thank-you dinner is being held Sunday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for those who participated during the Coeur d’Alene’s armed resistance from early June, as well as for the businesses they claim to protect.
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Judge’s ruling helps Reclaim Idaho’s education initiative

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Reclaim Idaho, in its push to expand funding for education statewide, can have more time to gather signatures for a November ballot initiative.
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Tuesday protest calling for Cd’A PD defunding, demilitarization

Demonstrators will assemble this afternoon to call for the defunding and demilitarization of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
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Cd’A squashes rumors of smaller police footprint this Fourth

At Monday afternoon’s City Council meeting, Coeur d’Alene council members Dan Gookin and Christie Wood broke from the agenda and brought rumors to the attention of the council.
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What would defunding police look like in Kootenai County?

For the past three weeks, our national discussion has traversed the difficult terrains of racism and police brutality, unpacking tangential issues like hiring practices within law enforcement, people of color in the judicial system and the inequity of bail.
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City gets sneak peak into soon-to-open Atlas park

The sounds of summer were undeniable along the Spokane River Friday, compelling Bill Greenwood to slightly raise his voice over the crash of the waves at his feet.
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Initial unemployment claims keep trending down

First-time claims show 8-percent drop from previous week
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Washington COVID rate pushes local tourism

Brook Wilder said she’s seen more than her fair share of weary travelers, but none as weary as the guests she’s seen lately.
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Firefighting families get approval from Cd’A council

The Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday voted to exempt its fire department from its strict nepotism rules, allowing incoming firefighters to join the same departments as their family members.
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Fourth of July parking revenue to go to public safety

Coeur d’Alene’s one-time hiatus from the public fireworks show this year left its funding temporarily aimless. The Coeur d’Alene City Council gave it new direction Tuesday night when it voted to dedicate those funds back to public safety.
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Council transfers Atlas Mill property to ignite cda

After getting clarification on some of the fine print, the Coeur d’Alene City Council voted to approve a transfer agreement on Atlas Mill property to ignite cda.
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Rep. Paul Amador appointed to K-12 standards committee

Coeur d’Alene Rep. Paul Amador has been appointed to the Idaho Legislative K-12 Academic Standards Interim Committee.
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Cd’A considers opening fire department to families

Alex Capaul knows something about fighting with his family.
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Sheriff is just grand

Ben Wolfinger to lead Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July parade
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Space still available for Fourth of July Parade

Those looking to take part in this year’s Fourth of July Parade and Festival in the Park have one more week to turn in their applications.
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Democrats condemn Liberate America as ‘undemocratic and damaging’

The Kootenai County Democrats have condemned Saturday’s Liberate America, saying in a statement it poses a danger to the community while marking the moment as a call to action in opposition to the right-wing event.
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Idaho makes stage 4...barely

Increase in coronavirus cases among health care workers gives governor reason to pause
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Idaho makes stage four... just barely

The last remnants of Gov. Brad Little’s stay-home order will soon be lifted after he announced the fourth and final phase of his Rebound Idaho plan will begin Saturday.
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Entering stage 4

While the vast majority of Idaho businesses and public spaces have opened, a few key refuges from the COVID-19 pandemic have remained closed. That will likely change Saturday, when the fourth and final stage in Gov. Brad Little’s plan to open the state is scheduled to begin June 13.
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Entering stage 4

Idaho continues to open and step toward the ‘new normal’
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‘Something to think about’

Casey Whalen said Liberate America will be an exercise in unity.
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Gov., Lt. Gov. mending fences

Little, McGeachin come together for COVID property tax relief
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Officials come together for COVID property tax relief

The No. 1 and No. 2 leaders in Idaho found common ground Tuesday, signifying a cease-fire in a perceived stand-off that made national headlines during the pandemic.
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‘Something to think about’

Saturday’s Liberate America raises awareness through conservative voice
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City considers $103M budget — to start

Department heads, council working on spending plan; Gov. Little drops in
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NAACP: Floyd burial must trigger change

The local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said today’s burial of George Floyd is a familiar tragedy but one that might bring about change.
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Cd’A residents, Police Chief White exchange thanks

A letter praising Coeur d’Alene from Police Chief Lee White has received hundreds of messages of support from the community.
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County Republicans move forward after two tight races

Tuesday night’s Republican primary election results left a pair of precinct committee seats in too-close-to-call races. But time has given candidates an opportunity to reflect and concede, opening lanes for the party to move forward.
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Opening a new chapter

Library adapting to life in a new normal
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County treasurer sees URD vote as unexpected win

To hear Steve Matheson speak of an advisory vote on urban renewal districts, one might think he came away with a victory.
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Cd’A pens support for rights of armed citizens

A Friday afternoon letter signed by Mayor Steve Widmyer and the Coeur d'Alene City Council expressed support for the rights of armed citizens who have been patrolling downtown since Monday.
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Unity and awareness

Peaceful protests continue around Coeur d’Alene
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Delavan concedes: No need for recount

Tuesday night’s 11th hour election results delivered heartbreaking news for Greg Delavan supporters, but the challenger for the Commissioner District 2 seat promptly conceded, adding there is no need for a recount.
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‘Fire Station 5’ boat garage coming to Third Street dock

For four years, the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department has been looking for a home for its fire boat. This week, it appears to have finally found one.
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Norris tops sheriff’s race

Fillios holds off Delavan
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Council steers clear of closing Sherman

Citing logistical concerns and mixed business support, the Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday unanimously rejected a move to allow the closing of Sherman Avenue through Labor Day.
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Mayor: Protest OK if laws are obeyed

Plans are underway by local activists to hold at least two protests this week in Coeur d’Alene denouncing police brutality.
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Real estate prices climb

Sales are off from last year, but low interest rates, consumer demand fueling housing market
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Restaurants, retail split on Sherman parking changes

Early results from a recent survey polling business owners downtown show mixed reactions to changing the Sherman Avenue parking layout to provide shops and restaurants more space to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Theaters included in stage three

Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho will move forward with its phased re-opening amid the coronavirus pandemic, continuing with a stage three that begins Saturday.
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Movie theaters included in stage three

Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho will move forward with its phased re-opening amid the coronavirus pandemic, continuing with a stage three that begins Saturday.
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Adler speaks to constitutional balancing act during national emergencies

A constitutional scholar with long-standing ties to Coeur d’Alene said the recent restrictions placed on Americans amid the coronavirus crisis evoke policies that date back millenia.
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Fourth of July fireworks canceled, parade to go forward

The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce announced this morning that the yearly fireworks event over Lake Coeur d’Alene
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Up next: Stage three

Could open bars, tourism, gatherings as early as Saturday
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Up next: Stage three reopening

Gov. Brad Little is expected to announce Thursday that Idaho will take another step forward toward returning to a post-coronavirus normal by entering stage three of his Rebound Idaho plan.
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Up next: Stage 3

Could open bars, tourism, gatherings as early as Saturday
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July 4 bang — or whimper?

Parade and fireworks decision coming up
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Self-employed get COVID booster shot

Gov. Brad Little expanded access Tuesday to grant money to include self-employed Idahoans, enveloping the sole proprietor workforce with small businesses looking for relief from the economic turmoil the coronavirus has inflicted on the state.
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Restaurants hungry for post-COVID tourists

The sun is out. The lakes are glistening blue. The highways are wide-open. The trifecta of great weather, outdoor recreation and summer vacations blend together in North Idaho to make a unique concoction for the perfect family trip, complete with meals at some of the best restaurants in driving distance.
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Cd’A considers summer solution on Sherman for COVID relief

An idea that would temporarily but drastically change the culture of Sherman Avenue is being floated by city leaders, and the notion is quickly gaining steam.
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Restaurants hungry for post-COVID tourists

The sun is out. The lakes are glistening blue. The highways are wide-open. The trifecta of great weather, outdoor recreation and summer vacations blend together in North Idaho to make a unique concoction for the perfect family trip, complete with meals at some of the best restaurants in driving distance.
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Now comes the wait

Local ballots going to lockup
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Anne Frank tree finds new home

COEUR d’ALENE — While the legacy of Anne Frank has endured, displays commemorating the life of the young writer who perished in the Holocaust have not.
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Kiss Pier 1 goodbye

COEUR d’ALENE — Pier 1 Imports along U.S. 95 in Coeur d’Alene still has a sign posted beside its glass double-doors, telling interested shoppers the store is temporarily closed, a notice originally posted in the heart of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Meter magic: Cd’A cuts costs

The city of Coeur d’Alene’s Water Department is about to get a little more efficient.
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New art wraps to grace 15 Cd’A utility boxes

Utility boxes around Coeur d’Alene are about to get a facelift.
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Virus saps city coffers

COVID-19 could steal $1 to 2 million from Cd’A general fund
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TIME’S ALMOST UP

Deadline today to request ballot
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Sheriff race contributions running neck-and-neck

Money doesn’t always decide elections, be it in May primaries or in the November general election. But the contributions coming into today’s all-absentee primary election show one-sided trends for federal offices and a neck-and-neck battle in a few local races.
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Remembering Mt. St. Helens 40 years later

John Goedde was at home in Coeur d’Alene on May 18, 1980, when everything went dark.
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Salons in style again

Locals have hand in today’s opening
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Jim Addis

With an uncertain economic forecast in Idaho’s future, Rep. Jim Addis said his history in economics and manufacturing will best prepare him to grapple with complex issues like the coronavirus.
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Hungry for more

Restaurants ready for crowds when dining-in reopens on Saturday
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Cd’A parking revenue shows virus’s impact

The city of Coeur d’Alene released data this week that shows a dramatic decrease in revenue from its parking lots, numbers that reflect direct economic damage from the coronavirus.
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Idaho forges ahead to reopen

Bars get bumped up to May 30 opening; visitor restrictions eased Saturday
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Idaho forges ahead

Bars get bumped up to May 30 opening; visitor restrictions eased Saturday
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Rebound reaches stage 2

Bars get bumped up to May 30 opening; visitor restrictions eased Saturday
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Pandemic hits Cd’A parking revenue

The city of Coeur d’Alene released data Tuesday night that shows a dramatic decrease in revenue from its parking lots, numbers that reflect what is believed to be our first objective look at the economic damage the coronavirus is leaving behind.
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Governor offers cautious optimism as stage 2 deadline nears

Governor offers cautious optimism as stage 2 deadline approaches
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Governor offers cautious optimism as stage 2 deadline nears

Governor offers cautious optimism as stage two deadline nears
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Governor offers cautious optimism as stage 2 deadline nears

Governor offers cautious optimism as stage 2 deadline approaches
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Little’s rebound plan leaves yard sales room to negotiate

As Idaho gradually opens its businesses over the course of the next five weeks, an industry largely forgotten in Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus rebound plan has been greenlighted by some local jurisdictions but halted by others, creating confusion and constitutional conversations around the weekend ritual.
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Absentee avalanche continues

County staff busy with ballot requests; deadline a week away
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Museum of North Idaho goes online

Jocelyn Babcock said the move to give the Museum of North Idaho a virtual space has been challenging but adventurous.
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Little’s rebound plan leaves yard sales room to negotiate

As Idaho gradually opens its businesses over the course of the next five weeks, an industry largely forgotten in Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus rebound plan has been greenlighted by some local jurisdictions but halted by others, creating confusion and constitutional conversations around the weekend ritual.
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Trees removed from old White House property to make it ready for sale

Trees removed from old J.C. White House property to make it ready for sale
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Car d’Lane gets the yellow light

Annual downtown event’s 30th anniversary pushed back to July 17-18
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Book it: Coeur d’Alene Public Library eyes June 1 opening

The Coeur d’Alene Public Library Board of Trustees — after deliberating over health concerns, staffing issues and the comfort of the community — voted Thursday in favor of a metered re-opening of its Front Street building, starting June 1.
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Conservative trio want your vote

With the May 19 primary election fast approaching, The Coeur d’Alene Press will periodically profile candidates in competitive races. Today, we profile three candidates running for the Republican ticket for District 3’s open Senate seat.
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Cd’A issuing grants to charities, businesses

St. Vincent de Paul, Family Promise, Lake City Center to benefit
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Honk if you like the show

Hayden Discount drive-in an early success
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Governor: So far, so good, but keep an eye on autumn

Even as Gov. Brad Little’s four-stage re-opening program proceeds positively, he still has time to look ahead, to plan — and to worry.
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Governor: So far, so good, but keep an eye on autumn

Even as Gov. Brad Little’s four-stage re-opening program proceeds positively, he still has time to look ahead, to plan — and to worry.
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Little: So far, so good, but be cautious

Even as Gov. Brad Little’s four-stage re-opening program proceeds positively, he still has time to look ahead, to plan — and to worry.
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Organizers urge city’s support for CDA Triathlon

A pair of community leaders and triathlon organizers urged the Coeur d’Alene City Council to encourage the city’s continued support for their annual race in the midst of community event closures and reschedulings due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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A toast to Sgt. Moore: Winemaker honors fallen officer

Early May brings out a sliver of sadness in Kimber Gates.
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Churches approach re-opening with caution

Many have decided to delay in-person services until later
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Lockdown over: Businesses opening to new normal

Today is the first step in what political leaders, health care professionals and economists believe will be a long road to recovery from the coronavirus.
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Washington to ease restrictions on outdoor recreation

Those looking for a reprieve from Washingtonians recreating in Idaho got some good news Monday.
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Museum’s virtual life off to strong start

Jocelyn Babcock said the move to give the Museum of North Idaho a virtual space has been challenging but adventurous.
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Battle is brewing over rural internet

A recent bankruptcy petition by a locally operating internet provider is lining up competitors to fill a potential void in how rural homes access internet.
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County Republicans meet tonight in person

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee is planning to hold an in-person meeting tonight at the county’s Administration Building, according to an email distributed to party members.
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Washington to ease back into outdoors

Those looking for a reprieve from Washingtonians recreating in Idaho got some good news Monday.
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Panhandle scales back COVID-19 announcements

The Panhandle Health District announced Monday that, in an effort to remain consistent across the board, the public health organization is changing the way the COVID-19 watchdogs update the public.
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Lawmakers hope to avoid closing time

Idaho and Montana might be neighbors, but for the moment, the two states aren’t drinking buddies.
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County absentee ballots hit 20,000

The Kootenai County Elections Office is about to reach a statistically stunning milestone after the coronavirus turned an ordinary primary election into an all-absentee calamity.
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Drive-in movies? Head to Hayden

Test run was Thursday night in parking lot
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Re-opening Idaho

Governor unveils plan in two-week stages
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Little looks to reopen Idaho

Gov. unveils plan in two-week stages
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Cd’A reports show clean audit, but that’s before COVID-19 hit

A pair of reports give the city of Coeur d’Alene high marks for bookkeeping and financial stability, but city officials warn the news will not stay good for long.
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Friday big day for small biz

Leaders say ‘Support Local Gems’
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‘It was a wildfire’

Cd’A nurse in epicenter of New York’s COVID crisis
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City Council transfers Atlas park, funds homeless COVID plans

The Coeur d’Alene City Council met virtually Tuesday evening to maintain a normal business routine in a backdrop that is anything but normal. They debated a number of issues — some routine, some COVID-driven — as they met to conduct city business. These were some of their decisions:
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Locals ahead of national census curves

The Founding Fathers understandably did not have the forethought to predict when a pandemic would threaten the machinery of the Constitution. After all, prior to its drafting, the most recent outbreak on record was a smallpox epidemic from 1633.
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Cd’A considers coronavirus czar

COEUR d’ALENE — Staff at City Hall will ask the Coeur d’Alene City Council tonight to consider a COVID-19 czar of sorts: a temporary point person to handle all matters related to the pandemic.
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All hands on deck in Elections Office

COEUR d’ALENE — Those working in the Kootenai County Elections Office are not having to endure a common public enemy: boredom.
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Two new protections coming for patients

Impact of recently-signed Idaho Patient Act remains to be seen
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Rathdrum woman cited for violating stay-home order

A Rathdrum woman was cited Friday for violating Gov. Brad Little’s stay-home order after allegedly holding a yard sale.
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Rathdrum woman cited for violating isolation

A Rathdrum woman was cited Friday for violating Gov. Brad Little’s stay-home order.
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Safeway, Albertsons offer postage relief to absentee voters

When the coronavirus forced Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney to declare the May 19 election will be all-absentee, a gap in communication led to some ballots escaping to mailboxes without a small but critical necessity: return postage.
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Anne Frank memorial vandalized

Coeur d’Alene officials believe vandals entered a local park and intentionally destroyed a tree marking the memory of Anne Frank.
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Little extends stay-home mandate

Gov. Brad Little extended his stay-home order to April 30 during a press conference Wednesday morning.
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Governor extends stay-home mandate

Gov. Brad Little extended his stay-home order to April 30 during a press conference this morning.
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ACLU files lawsuit against Idaho transgender athlete law

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state of Idaho over the Fairness In Women’s Sports Act.
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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 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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Big decision for Little

Governor announces shutdown plan today
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Big decision for Governor Little

Governor announces shutdown plan today
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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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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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Crews readying for next Atlas park stage

COEUR d’ALENE — Construction crews are wrapping up the most recent stage of the Atlas Waterfront Park and are preparing, one way or another, to build its infrastructure.
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Communication keeps evictions at bay

Communication keeps evictions at bay
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Coeur d’Alene to keep City Beach open

COEUR d’ALENE — Those looking to enjoy a quiet, reflective, healthy, socially-distanced walk along City Beach in Coeur d’Alene can take a deep, relaxing breath of fresh lakeside air.
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COVID spares comedian’s funny bone

North Idahoan in London thinking of home
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Library furloughs 22 as doors remain closed

After closing its doors to the public, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library faced the grim reality that businesses and institutions throughout Idaho and across the country are grappling with: layoffs.
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Lucky break gives ‘Dicey’ a new home

If the newest sculpture in Coeur d’Alene is any indication, our luck is starting to turn.
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BRACED FOR A SURGE Kootenai County appears ready for whatever virus dishes out

COEUR d’ALENE — As doctors, politicians and health officials acknowledge that America will likely see the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks to come, health care workers are reporting calamitous conditions in our larger metro hospitals.
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Cd’A Council using Zoom to keep meetings public

Coeur d’Alene City Council meetings are seldom empty venues. People show up at the library’s community room to give testimony, to accept an award, or simply out of civic duty or sheer curiosity.
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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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Coronavirus closures keep drivers’ licenses from expiring

The Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles has extended the lifespan of drivers’ licenses that either would have or will expire between March 1 and May 31. Drivers who ordinarily would need to get their licenses renewed in that three-month timeframe now have until June 30 to renew.
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Fake PHD letter targets nursing home

A phony letter with Panhandle Health District letterhead is circulating in Bonner County, falsely claiming that the staff at a North Idaho extended care facility has been exposed to the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus casts its vote for absentee-only primary

County tally not likely until June 3
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Study finds Cd’A fittest in Idaho

Coeur d’Alene is flexing its muscles today after being crowned Idaho’s Most Fitness-Friendly City.
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Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics converts Hayden clinic to drive-thru

A Kootenai County pediatric institution is using its three locations as an advantage to treat young patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Breath of fresh air

Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
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Governor vetoes rehab license exemption

Tim Remington, pastor of The Altar Church and appointed lawmaker for this year’s legislative session, said he was disappointed in Gov. Brad Little’s veto Tuesday of a bill that would exempt a local faith-based rehab center from state licensing.
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Hanks drops out of Senate race, supports write-in over Souza

Shem Hanks, the former chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, has dropped out of the race for District 4’s Senate position.
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Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators

Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
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Spring means serious green for tree-trimming industry

Greg Assade of Rathdrum examined the bottom shelf at O’Reilly’s in Hayden with troubled concern as he debated the price and merits of an aluminium oil pan.
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Governor orders 1% cuts

Move frees up $40M to fight coronavirus
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TLC with PPE

Kootenai Health being cautious with mask use
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Elections Office in uncharted waters

Absentee voting is best solution
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STAY HOME

‘New stage’ leads governor to issue statewide order
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Locals take stimulus promise to the bank

With Congress greenlighting a new stimulus package to jumpstart the economy through the coronavirus crisis, the Coeur d’Alene Press asked residents in Kootenai County through social media and in-person interviews — while practicing a safe 6-foot social distancing barrier — how they will best use their newfound money, once it’s …
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Laid off? Read this

Idaho Labor urges coronavirus-cut workers to file for unemployment
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Big problems for small businesses

But low-interest loans, helping hands available
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Real estate market hits slowdown

When Rich Dussell was asked to comment on the current condition of the local housing market, the Windermere Realtor gave an exhausted chuckle of surrender.
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‘It’s a different kind of disaster’

Governor assesses preparedness, rallies troops in North Idaho
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Little preps Blaine County for isolation order

Idaho saw its sharpest spike in coronavirus cases Thursday, steering Gov. Brad Little to warn of impending isolation orders down south as 24 residents have now tested positive statewide.
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Cd’A Downtown to offer curbside to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops

Cd’A Downtown to offer curbside to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops
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Testing spikes in Idaho while 11 confirmed with coronavirus

In the last 48 hours, the number of coronavirus tests circulating through both public and private labs in Idaho has leapt by at least 25 percent, while the number of positive Idahoans has inched into double-digits.
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Hayden theater open but Regal goes dark

Regal Cinemas on Tuesday closed all theaters “as a precaution amid the current circumstances,” a bulletin on Regal’s official Riverstone website reads.
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Idaho Legislature hopes to wrap up Friday

The push for finishing the Idaho legislative session under the shadow of the coronavirus has driven lawmakers to set a Friday goal to wrap up the business of the state.
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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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Cd’A mayor Widmyer signs emergency declaration

Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer signed a proclamation Tuesday night that declared a local disaster emergency in response to the coronavirus.
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Idaho looking at map to 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 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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Here are your state, federal candidates

The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office on Monday morning posted a list of state and federal candidates who will appear on the May primary ballot.
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Filing window for Kootenai County candidates closes

COEUR d’ALENE — The deadline for filing for the May 19 primary election has passed, and the list of official candidates paints a new picture for county and precinct committee candidates.
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Convicted legislator Green declares intent to run for sheriff

John Green, the Rathdrum legislator removed from the Idaho House in January after his conspiracy conviction in federal court, has declared his intent to run for Kootenai County sheriff.
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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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Senate kills tax freeze

A bill that would have temporarily frozen some property taxes while officials tackle the issue of explosive growth died Thursday in the Idaho Senate.
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Plows prepped for late winter blast

Local and national meteorologists are calling for a late blast of chilly conditions this weekend, bringing what many believe will be a merciful end to a long but relatively mild winter. It’s an end that Tim Martin of the Coeur d’Alene Streets and Engineering Department says he’s willing to believe …
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Cd’A alters procedures to combat coronavirus

As fears of the coronavirus — both real and imagined — begin to change the ways in which people around the world live their day-to-day lives, city officials in Coeur d’Alene are changing their policies before the disease infects its first patient in Idaho.
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Biden takes Kootenai County, state as Dems frontrunner

Former Vice President Joe Biden took hold of the anti-Trump movement Tuesday night, distancing himself from Vermont senator and one-time frontrunner Bernie Sanders to win Kootenai County’s support and Idaho’s 20 delegates for the Democratic nomination for president.
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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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Presidential hopefuls vie for Idaho voters

Voters in Idaho will today choose who will represent their preferred party, as election officials open the polling stations for today’s presidential primaries.
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Idaho has its say

Stark differences facing Republicans, Democrats as they go to the polls Tuesday
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It’s about time

Legislators hope Sunday’s daylight saving time switch will be the last
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It’s about time, say Idahoans

Legislators hope Sunday’s Daylight Saving switch will be the last
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Tent gives hospital virus testing tool

Governor: Idaho is well-prepared
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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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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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‘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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Officials: No student contact with coronavirus patient

A weekend jazz festival that ended up shuttering two Idaho school districts over fears of the coronavirus didn’t expose North Idaho students to the same risks, area officials said Monday.
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Local candidates stepping up

Deadline to file for May election is March 13
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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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Couple takes flight at PL snowmobile races

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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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

Has high hopes for new aerial production company
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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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A look at Coeur d’Alene’s future

Preliminary analysis shows people want focus on education, active lifestyles, small-town feel
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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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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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FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE

Planned burn on Tubbs Hill will be largest since 2002
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Tubbs tree mystery solved

Blame wind, not disease or vandals
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Barbieri denounces abortion during town hall

Barbieri denounces abortion during town hall
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Lawmaker ‘surprised’ 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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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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Your North Idaho Congressional update

Rep. Russ Fulcher
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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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus fears inch closer

But fact is, North Idaho has seen zero cases
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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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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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Senate candidate looks ahead with battery citation in the past

Alex Barron said the years leading up to June 15, 2018, tore at his family night and day.
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OREIDACAL?

Idaho merger idea gains media momentum
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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

Cd’A tapping into county taxes pushes Matheson into action
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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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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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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 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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The price of love

Flower sales blossom for valentines
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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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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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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

Shea a no-show at Monday event
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Idaho’s health care landscape, by the numbers

As Idaho Gov. Brad Little prepared his budget proposal before the State of the State address, his office saw an anticipated but still-notable balancing act between two statistics:
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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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DiPPER: Familiar food cart grows into new restaurant

The scent from the Northwest Boulevard refrigerator was somehow both mysterious and unmistakable, spiced in secrecy as well as comforting familiarity.
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Slow start to commercial vehicle season

The late November days mean the start of a few reliable American traditions: Holiday shopping, Christmas music and a review of Section 179 in the tax code.
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