JULY NIBJ: Idaho's TRI program boosts rural communities

Stretching from Boundary County to Bear County, more than a quarter of Idaho’s population lives rurally.

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JULY NIBJ: Idaho's TRI program boosts rural communities

Stretching from Boundary County to Bear County, more than a quarter of Idaho’s population lives rurally.

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North Idaho remembers

One year after the events on Canfield Mountain, Coeur d’Alene still grapples with the lasting effects of a tragedy that struck the heart of their community.

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Commission looks to attract movie makers to region

The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission has established a new subcommittee in support of filmmaking and related industries in North Idaho.

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'The history of a city'

For Museum of North Idaho tour guide Hunter Kearns, a cemetery isn’t just a resting place, but a place of reverence, humanity and way to walk through history.

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'The history of a city'

For Museum of North Idaho tour guide Hunter Kearns, a cemetery isn’t just a resting place, but a place of reverence, humanity and way to walk through history.

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Cd'A Arts Commission looks to attract movie makers to area

The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission has established a new subcommittee in support of filmmaking and related industries in North Idaho.

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Cd'A student honored with Congressional Gold Medal

Last week in Boise, Congressman Russ Fulcher presented Coeur d’Alene High School student Kyle Rohlinger his Congressional Award Gold Medal.

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June Davis reflects on 100 years

June Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1926. A century later, she found herself in Coeur d’Alene celebrating her 100th birthday the way she prefers, being surrounded by friends, laughter and the click of Mahjong tiles.

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New kicks for kids

Kids of all ages slipped off their old shoes and laced into new ones at the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County on Monday. Screams, heavy footsteps and laughter echoed around the premises’ gym as they tried on and tested their new kicks.

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Dozens celebrate Juneteenth in Post Falls with songs, walk

Dozens gathered to sing songs, read poetry and give short speeches to honor and commemorate Juneteenth in front of Post Falls City Hall on Friday.

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Coeur d'Alene, Ironman: no contract yet

The annual IRONMAN triathlon will continue to be a staple of summer in Coeur d’Alene.

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Kindergartner helps save homes

Everest Johnson was instrumental in helping his neighbors stop a fire before it spread to any houses

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Cd'A to invest $4.3M in water tank

The city council approved over $4.5 million dollars in expenditures towards projects, upgrades and new first responder gear at a city council meeting on Tuesday.

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City council approves airborne fireworks amendment

Coeur d’Alene City Council voted to amend city code on Tuesday evening, among other items, making it easier to catch and cite individuals who launch airborne fireworks.

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Kratom splits town hall crowd

From blue collar to white, kratom has seen a massive uptick in use. Its role as a stimulant and a central nervous system depressant creates a wide-ranging demographic of users.

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Smiles, miles and connections

The distance from Washington, DC to Seattle is around 2,768 miles, but for a group of young men, the journey isn’t about the miles, it’s about learning, friendships and empathy.

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Kratom splits town hall crowd

From blue collar to white, kratom has seen a massive uptick in use. Its role as a stimulant and a central nervous system depressant creates a wide-ranging demographic of users.

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Innovia kicks-off local 'weaver' initiative

Community potlucks in the park, community recovery centers, and community care for those with developmental disabilities. The individuals who start and run these projects are what the Innovia foundation considers to be “weavers” and the key word is “community”.

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Tears, laughter and the color purple

Post Falls High School and its students can be quickly recognized by their black and orange colors. Football jerseys, school spirit days and banners hung across the school have donned their classic color scheme for decades. But on Thursday, students, parents and school faculty united under a different hue — …

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Dalton Gardens LID gets green light

The Dalton Gardens Irrigation District board voted to pass resolution 2026-2 on Monday.

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Cd'A man receives cancer-battle boost from Nosworthy’s, Chiefs quarterback

Damon Earin has been a Kansas City Chiefs fan his entire life. He is a 5th generation citizen of Coeur d’Alene, but a little piece of his heart has always belonged to Kansas City and the Chiefs. Now a piece of them belongs to him. On Thursday, Dale and Kelly …

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Art in the 'Spotlight'

Visual art pieces throughout Coeur d'Alene reflect and embody the area's spirit.

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Dalton Gardens debates $8M irrigation project

The Dalton Irrigation District held a public town hall on Monday outlining a potential project to upgrade the current irrigation infrastructure.

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Author's history book added to NIC library

A local author has had her work immortalized at the North Idaho College library.

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City looks to muffle downtown noise

Efforts to decrease vehicle noise in downtown Coeur d’Alene have yielded mixed results.

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New park offers space for exercise, worship and community connection

Faith and fitness are not usually words that people would associate together.

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Grads, students get hands-on STEM experience

For many, life after high school is filled with confusion and uncertainty.

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Volunteers unite to clean Lake Coeur d’Alene

Divers and volunteers spent the morning on Tuesday pulling refuse up from Coeur d’Alene Lake near Tubbs Hill and the Boardwalk Marina.

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Man killed when truck crashes into apartment

The adult male driver of the truck was extricated by Northern Lakes Fire District personnel and is currently being interviewed by KCSO deputies.

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“Freedom is rare”: North Idaho remembers those who never came home

Kootenai County is home to around 20,000 veterans.

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Injured baby bald eagles recovering at Birds of Prey

Jane and Don Veltkamp estimate that they have saved thousands of birds throughout their lives.

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Injured baby bald eagles recovering at Birds of Prey

Jane and Don Veltkamp estimate that they have saved thousands of birds throughout their lives.

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National accreditation spotlights downtown Coeur d’Alene

Coeur d’Alene Downtown has been designated as an Accredited Main Street.

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Nearly 150 Idaho youth shooters gather for state championship in Coeur d’Alene

The ground at the Coeur d’Alene Trap and Skeet club is covered in shot targets.

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Don Pischner, Widmyers honored for preservation efforts

Many people work hard to keep the historic roots of North Idaho alive and visible for people to see and experience. n celebrated at Museum of North Idaho reception

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Nearly 150 Idaho youth shooters gather for state championship in Coeur d’Alene

The ground at the Coeur d’Alene Trap and Skeet club is covered in shot targets.

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Fees increase at Killarney Lake, Windy Bay and other BLM sites

The Bureau of Land Management has implemented new fee schedules at several recreation sites to improve the visitor experience.

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City Hall rift deepens

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Eight-year-old nature lover dreams of helping animals

Eight-year-old Scarlett Fae Johnson once volunteered to go to jail just so she could pick up trash.

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North Idaho faces wildfire threat

AccuWeather predicts a potent fire season in North Idaho this year.

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Veterans honored with free services Saturday

Around 800 current and former servicemen came to the North Idaho Stand Down on Saturday.

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Swatting threats escalate in North Idaho

Swatting incidents are on the rise in North Idaho.

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Hundreds of vets expected at Stand Down

Spokane Veterans Affairs staff will join community patterns at the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down in Coeur d’Alene this Saturday.

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Hundreds of vets expected at Stand Down

Spokane Veterans Affairs staff will join community patterns at the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down in Coeur d’Alene this Saturday.

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Spokane airport director: Arrive early

Big changes are coming to Spokane International Airport.

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SA.... Taking the leap

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Elk, wolves top worry list

Several community members got up to speak their minds to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday.

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Greg Yeager outlines collaborative approach as he prepares for move to CDA

Newly approved Coeur d’Alene Police Chief candidate Greg Yeager is excited to get started.

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Memories of mom set in stone

For many, Mother’s Day is not just a day of celebration, but a day of remembrance.

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Barriers built to protect Hayden Lake

Goeff Harvey calls Hayden Lake “a tale of two lakes”.

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SA... Let's Go Fly a Kite

More than a hundred people gathered for the Hayden Kite Festival in Broadmore Park on Saturday.

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Elk, wolves top worry list

Several community members got up to speak their minds to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday.

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Cleanup restores kokanee habitat

Oil drums, rotted metal, refrigerators, ovens, toilets, tires, and boilers. These are just some of the things that the Lake Pond Oreille Idaho Club pulled from the depths of the Bayview area of Pond Orielle Lake.

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'Canfield of Dreams' a hit with council

The Coeur d’Alene City Council unanimously voted to approve Memorandum of Understanding for an indoor baseball complex on Tuesday.

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Community rallies to support single mothers

Kimberly Taylor is a local single mother with 4 children and also takes care of her elderly mother. She works nights as a CNA and has had to walk and borrow rides to get to and from work.

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Silver Lake Mall evacuated after threat

The Silver Lake Mall is being evacuated as police investigate a violent threat, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, though authorities said the threat might be a “swatting” hoax.

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May Day protest draws dozens

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Concrete pour closes Sherman Avenue

Sherman Ave and 2nd St were both temporarily closed this morning as construction crews poured concrete for the upper level of the new Sherman Tower.

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Silver Lake Mall evacuated after threat

The Silver Lake Mall is being evacuated as police investigate a violent threat, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, though authorities said the threat might be a “swatting” hoax.

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HOLD.... Budget pressures in Hayden

Hayden City Council began budget discussions for the 2027 fiscal year on Thursday. City council members were concerned with how they were going to stretch their budget with costs rising as they planned out their next fiscal year.

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Beauty and the bus

As Kootenai County grows, the traffic grows with it. The number of cars grows with it and so does the wear and tear on the roads and highways that were built to sustain moderate communities.

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A 'Spring' in their step

Sweat and tears covered the ground in McEuen Park on Saturday after the 2026 Spring Dash.

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First responder rallies from crash

Dave Bruyette, a pastor, chaplain, veteran, death notification officer, volunteer firefighter, EMT, father, grandfather and husband, and more, has had his doubts about his service to the community.

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Timeless tree planting tradition continues with Arbor Day celebration

For over 40 years Coeur d’Alene has been one of thousands of Tree City USAs.

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Gookin calls for city attorney's resignation

After a heated and tumultuous city council meeting, Mayor Dan Gookin has formally requested that City Attorney Randy Adams resign from his position.

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North Idaho’s young professionals shine at 40 Under 40

Good leadership often goes without recognition, but on Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene, business owners, professionals and supporters came together to celebrate 40 outstanding leaders under the age of 40.

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North Idaho’s young professionals shine at 40 Under 40

Good leadership often goes without recognition, but on Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene, business owners, professionals and supporters came together to celebrate 40 outstanding leaders under the age of 40.

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Divided CDA council goes with new police chief

The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted 4–2 Tuesday night to approve Greg Yeager as the city’s next police chief.

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Little: Idaho on right track

Governor Brad Little struck an optimistic tone during a Tuesday visit to North Idaho.

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Fashion show puts a spring in North Star residents' steps

North Star Senior Living fashion show burst into color on Saturday afternoon.

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CDA police chief vote heats up

A divided appointment process has set up a pivotal vote for the Coeur d’Alene City Council, as two competing candidates for police chief, each backed by different city leaders, heads to a decision.

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A dog, a mission and 16,000 books

On Wednesday, dozens of local students, teachers and parents gathered in the cold rain in excitement to witness the immortalization of Stewy, the subject of local author Kristin Cooper-Herby’s children's books.

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A dog, a mission, and 16,000 books

On Wednesday, dozens of local students, teachers and parents gathered in the cold rain in excitement to witness the immortalization of Stewy, the subject of local author Kristin Cooper-Herby’s children's books.

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Snowpack low, fire fears high

Issues facing North Idaho due to snowpack took center stage during the Tuesday morning Breakfast Connect hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber Regional Chamber.

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Snowpack low, fire fears high

Issues facing North Idaho due to snowpack took center stage during the Tuesday morning Breakfast Connect hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber Regional Chamber.

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City officials sound off on new housing laws

Coeur d’Alene City Council and Planning Commission met on Monday for a joint workshop in regard to the rights and responsibilities of the two bodies and to the recent passage of several housing bills in the Idaho state congress.

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27th annual 3Cs charity fashion show raises funds for local causes

On Saturday, the 3Cs fashion show hosted its annual Charity Fashion Show Luncheon.

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Kratom, chemtrails and concealed carry

State senators, representatives and their constituents gathered for a legislative wrap-up on Friday.

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Attraction to Tubbs grows stronger

Spring is in the air, and the sentiments of Summer are already filling the hearts of the Coeur d’ALene community, and at the center of it all, sits Tubbs Hill.

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Cd'A conference aims to provide help, hope to those who served

The Salvation Army Kroc Center hosted the 2026 Joining Forces Idaho Conference on Thursday.

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Coeur d’Alene fire chief selection changes course

The Coeur d’Alene City Council unanimously voted to extend an offer to Fire Chief candidate John Fugitt.

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A legacy in ink

The Coeur d’Alene Press has served as North Idaho’s lasting chronicler since 1892, when founder Joseph T. Scott published his very first edition.

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Coeur d’Alene fire chief pick withdraws

Jake Bieker is no longer in the running for the City of Coeur d’Alene’s Fire Chief.

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Annual egg hunt draws hundreds to Q’emiln Park

Families across Post Falls enjoyed a free, public egg hunt hosted by the city and in Q’emiln Park on Saturday.

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Faith, renewal, tradition

As spring blooms in North Idaho, thousands of church-going folk dress up in light colored church clothes and prepare to celebrate Easter.

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Brewery launches limited-release IPA for global women’s initiative

On Tuesday, Outpost Brewery released their exclusive “WHO RUN THE WORLD IPA”, a brand-new brew in conjunction with the Pink Boots Society.

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Bills aim to expand starter homes, ADUs

The Idaho legislature passed two bills aimed at housing reform and overriding local control of certain housing regulations.

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More than mischief

For nearly 30 years, Steve Sperber and Zoe Anne Thurman have marked April 1st with an ongoing exchange of practical jokes, each year trying to outdo the other.

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Marina project could return

Plans for the proposed Hayden Lake Marina project appear to be on hold following the recent withdrawal of the application.

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Kootenai/Shoshone 4-H names horse contest teams

On March 19, 25 youth competed in the Kootenai/Shoshone County 4-H Hippology Contest at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

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Canines welcome at Easter egg hunt

Companions Animal Center will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt for community dogs and owners.

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Hundreds rally in Coeur d’Alene for 'No Kings'

Protestors took to the streets Saturday, Mar. 28 to have their voices heard

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Turning Up the Heat for a Good Cause

Camelot Estates recently hosted a resident Chili Cook-Off, drawing community participation, hungry bellies and family recipes.

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Lighting concerns shape approval of Coeur d’Alene LDS Temple

The Coeur d’Alene Design Review Commission approved The Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints temple and meetinghouse design plans, with conditions, Thursday after a few hours of discussion and presentation during its public hearing.

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New LDS temple to seek design approval

Plans for a new temple and meeting house of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will go before the Design Review Commission on Thursday.

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