Perfection on Sherman Avenue
COEUR d’ALENE — For the first time in 40 years, Larry and Sharon Strobel did not march with the band they created as a way to bring live music to Coeur d’Alene’s annual Fourth of July Parade.
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Cd'A skaters take their tricks to temporary skatepark site
COEUR d’ALENE — Nathan “Ope” Baker said it took the Coeur d’Alene Skatepark being torn down last month, and the overwhelming outpouring of grief at the loss, to truly understand just what the park meant to the local extreme sports community.
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Lakeland, teachers agree to contract
Two of three North Idaho’s public school districts have come to an agreement on new contracts for teachers and other personnel.
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Post Falls students earn prestigious honor
POST FALLS — Each year at River City Middle School, eighth-grade students who choose to participate in a trip to the nation’s capital also have the opportunity to submit an essay to their teacher for a chance to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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'There's just lots of energy'
COEUR d’ALENE — Sherman Avenue was a wave of energy throughout the day Sunday as the friends and family of Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene competitors lined the streets to cheer their loved ones on.
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Democrats launch summer initiative
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Democratic Party is planning to hit the Kootenai County pavement and engage with residents during what they’re calling “Resistance Summer.”
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May ready to step in for Hazel
COEUR d’ALENE — Lisa May said running unopposed for a position as a Coeur d’Alene School District trustee was a double-edged sword.
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Back at it in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE — Hundreds lined Maine Street in Spirit Lake Sunday for the annual Big Back-In lawnmower drag races.
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St. Vinnie's housing staying open
COEUR d’ALENE — Contrary to rumors, St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is not closing transitional housing facilities due to lack of federal funding.
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Teacher contract negotiations end after school district's 'best offer'
COEUR d’ALENE — The 10th contract negotiation session between Coeur d’Alene School District officials and the teachers union came to a halt when administration announced its latest offer was its best.
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JFAC members get to see funding at work
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee is tasked with creating a budget that funds many public initiatives and institutions.
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Honduran Boy Scout seeks old friends
COEUR d’ALENE — A Honduran man who had a transformative experience while visiting the Coeur d’Alene area with his Boy Scout troop is reaching out to the community for assistance almost 50 years after the trip.
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Legislator, Cd'A police work to advocate for sexual assault victims
COEUR d’ALENE — Rep. Melissa Wintrow said her work advocating for victims of sexual assault in the state Legislature has been a lot like peeling back an onion.
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Suspect in felony crashes dies before trial begins
COEUR d’ALENE — A woman who faced multiple felony charges from two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive more than three years ago has died.
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Sites for schools are hard to buy
COEUR d’ALENE — A recent request to bring more students into Coeur d’Alene schools highlighted the district’s struggles with finding land for a new school building.
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Math is Cool competition isn't just about the numbers
COEUR d’ALENE — In her six years training students in the Math is Cool program at Skyway Elementary School, Tracy O’Brien said she always dreamed one of the teams would move on past the regional competition.
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Hazel's impact honored
COEUR d’ALENE — Before diving into business Monday, the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees took time to honor one of its own.
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Worley turns 100
WORLEY — Ali Marienau said she can trace her family’s history in Worley to before the town was officially incorporated in 1917.
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Sgt. Moore case won't be moved
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County jurors will decide in September if Jonathan Renfro is guilty of killing Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore.
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Not everyone is secretive about seeking school job
COEUR d’ALENE — Although finalists for the position of interim superintendent at the Coeur d’Alene School District won’t be announced for nearly a week, one longtime district employee has publicly thrown his name into the mix.
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'Shoulder-to-shoulder to defend freedom'
COEUR d’ALENE — The path of a soldier is a difficult, challenging one, said Bill Maroney.
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'The fabric of this country'
RATHDRUM — Mayor Vic Holmes said he is often asked to give remarks of thanks at a variety of events in Rathdrum.
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FLAMES OF RESPECT
HAYDEN — Gary Brennecke said that, during his career with the United States Postal Service, he regularly raised and lowered American flags.
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Carousel opening just a couple weeks away
COEUR d’ALENE — Cari Fraser’s aunts and uncles used to work at the Playland Pier in Coeur d’Alene.
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Springing into spring
COEUR d’ALENE — Throughout the weekend, kiddos at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds got a chance to test their archery skills on targets ranging from balloons to plastic dinosaurs.
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On your mark, get set, JET!
ST. MARIES — There will be smoke on the water this weekend as jet boat races return to the St. Joe River for the fifth annual “Race the Joe.”
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Leroy hopes to win House seat
COEUR d’ALENE — After spending two decades on the sidelines as a civilian, former Idaho Lt. Gov. Dave Leroy is coming off the bench and aiming for U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador’s seat.
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Cd'A schools invest in super position
COEUR d’ALENE — Trina Caudle will see a boost in her monthly salary while she takes on additional responsibilities as acting superintendent of the Coeur d’Alene School District.
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Young guardians of the lake
COEUR d’ALENE — Constant rain Tuesday could not keep Fernan STEM Academy first-graders away from the lake to get a firsthand look at what they’ve been learning about in the classroom.
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Light shines on controversial contract
COEUR d'ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene School District's website includes a database of employment contracts for personnel ranging from administrators to teachers.
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Decision on possible trial relocation nears
COEUR d’ALENE — Although a jury trial for the man accused of killing Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore has been postponed, no decision has been made yet as to where the trial itself will take place.
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Four seek two hospital district board seats
COEUR d’ALENE — Four individuals are vying for two seats on the Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees.
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AG imparts advice on scams
COEUR d’ALENE — No one is immune from being targeted by phone and internet scammers, said Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
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Erpelding stresses diversity, inclusion
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding said he is often asked why he is a Democrat in a red state, but finds the question itself to be an odd one.
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No decisions made on Renfro defense request
COEUR d’ALENE — No decisions were made Friday regarding a request by defense attorneys in the trial of the man accused of killing Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore to move the trial to another county.
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Two years later
COEUR d’ALENE — On the second anniversary of Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore’s death, attorneys for the man accused of killing him will argue that an impartial jury can’t be found in Kootenai County.
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Lakes Highway District: Old or new?
COEUR d’ALENE — Voters in the Lakes Highway District will determine this month whether to bring a fresh face to the highway district’s board of commissioners, or stick with an incumbent who has a decade of experience.
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The growing of community
COEUR d’ALENE — There’s a garden, tucked between Coeur d’Alene homes, that isn’t about seeds, or even plants.
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Wallace trades finance hats
COEUR d’ALENE — There are no more split loyalties for Brian Wallace.
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Cd'A students nab first-place writing prizes
COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene High School students took home three first-place awards in the 2017 Idaho High School writing contest.
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'Masters of our destiny'
COEUR d’ALENE — As he spoke in front of tall glass windows that offered views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Steve Yates said he was deeply honored to compete with such a beautiful backdrop.
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Handelman, board part ways
COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene School District Superintendent Matt Handelman resigned Friday but will serve through June.
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Tubbs land: Housing or natural?
COEUR d'ALENE — Mayor Steve Widmyer said an acre at the base of Tubbs Hill features a concept often unheard of in government: compromise.
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Purple Heart goes home at last
WALLACE — A small box sat safely for more than 15 years in the back of Rich Asher’s North Idaho Trading Co.
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What this strike means to the local economy
WALLACE — The strike at the Lucky Friday mine is more economic bad news in a county that doesn’t need any more, said regional economist Sam Wolkenhauer.
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Looking to the past
MULLAN — Like its modern counterpart, the last strike at the Lucky Friday Mine near Mullan in 1981 began with a secret ballot and nearly unanimous support from miners to take to the picket lines.
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Purple heart reunited with recipients family
WALLACE — A small box sat safely for more than 15 years in the back of Rich Asher’s North Idaho Trading Co.
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Here's what happened in 80 days in Boise
COEUR d’ALENE — At 80 days, the 2017 session of the Idaho Legislature was neither the longest nor the shortest.
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The Doctor is in
OSBURN — An unusual career path, with twists and turns all over the globe, eventually led Dr. David Lawhorn to the Silver Valley.
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The prospects of gold
COEUR d’ALENE — Bob Lowe said that many people watch reality shows such as “Gold Rush” and think they need $100,000 or more to get started in prospecting.
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Work delays keep Port of Hope in CdA
COEUR d’ALENE — A nonprofit detox and criminal transition facility will remain in Coeur d’Alene for the time being.
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Extending Hope
COEUR d’ALENE — A nonprofit detox and criminal transition facility will remain in Coeur d’Alene for the time being.
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State of the County in 3 acts
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County’s three commissioners took very different approaches Tuesday when giving their State of the County presentations.
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Amazon tax pact helps state, Idaho retailers
An announcement that one of the world’s largest online retailers will begin charging sales tax to Idaho customers is being hailed locally as a big win for Main Street.
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Family could lose dearly with GOP health care plan
COEUR d’ALENE — When you ask Brady Schroeder what his favorite video game is, he tells you No. 2 on the list before pausing to savor the sheer delight gained through causing others to wait in suspense.
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Amazon tax pact helps Idaho, retailers
COEUR d’ALENE — An announcement that one of the world’s largest online retailers will begin charging sales tax to Idaho customers is being hailed locally as a big win for Main Street.
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Seven27 condos planned for downtown
COEUR d’ALENE — Those who move into a planned, seven-story condominium development in downtown Coeur d’Alene won’t ever forget their address.
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Take the time to get it right
COEUR d’ALENE — The number of people without health insurance could reach the tens of millions in just a few years if a Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is implemented, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Thief steals more than a U-Haul trailer
POST FALLS — Rachael Garwick said she is just trying to move on with her life.
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Souza still pushing school election bill
COEUR d’ALENE — Increasing participation in local elections may seem like an insurmountable challenge.
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In search of ideas ... and inspiration
COEUR d’ALENE — Like many in North Idaho, Josh and Toni Robertson are done with winter.
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Crapo: Time to drain the swamp
COEUR d’ALENE — U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo said Saturday the process has begun in Washington, D.C., to fight and drain a swamp filled with federal bureaucracy.
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Talking town hall
POST FALLS — When you get six of the county’s nine state legislators in the same room, a turnout as large as the topics addressed at the town hall meeting itself is to be expected.
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Bringing equality to rural schools
COEUR d’ALENE — One of the first things Judi Sharrett wondered when she began working in Idaho schools is why there were no services connecting rural schools with specialized professionals.
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Coeur d'Alene looks to avoid water controversy
COEUR d’ALENE — When the city of Coeur d’Alene took over water service infrastructure from a private entity, it also took on decades of controversy because some of that infrastructure was outside city limits.
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A community serving families
COEUR d’ALENE — Maria-Cristina Jenicek said healthy communities begin with healthy families.
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Redman, Barbieri discuss health care options, among other topics
ATHOL — Rep. Eric Redman guaranteed attendees at a town hall Saturday that Medicaid would not be expanded in Idaho this legislative session.
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Constitutional Contention
COEUR d’ALENE — A proposal asking for the U.S. Constitution amendment limiting the federal government’s spending power is heading to the Idaho Senate floor.
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Meeting downtown's parking needs
COEUR d’ALENE — Momentum is building for a brand new parking facility that not only meets needs in downtown Coeur d’Alene, but also blends aesthetically with the historic corridor.
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Wanted: Crapo, Risch
COEUR d'ALENE — Where in the world are U.S. Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo?
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Turning out their pockets
COEUR d’ALENE — An ordinance regulating pocket housing developments was repealed by the Coeur d’Alene City Council Tuesday, with plans already in the works for its replacement.
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How wet can it get?
COEUR d’ALENE — The last time Kootenai County saw this kind of precipitation in February, locals were heading to the movie theaters to see the premiere of Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio.”
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Security for GOP dinner increases
COEUR d’ALENE — Concerns of violent protests have the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee ramping up security at its annual Lincoln Day dinner.
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Carol Price: A servant's heart
COEUR d'ALENE — Carol Price became aware of her heart for serving others when she was a 15-year-old growing up in Pennsylvania.
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Longtime memories of Valentine's Day
POST FALLS — When it comes to Valentine’s Day, simple gestures of appreciation and love shine brighter than any diamond.
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Legislators speak on student loans, vouchers and more
COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding said he has been coming to Coeur d’Alene for town hall meetings since 2012.
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Murder trial details shaping up
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County prosecutors want Jonathan Renfro to have his day in court.
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Warming trend ahead means more melting
COEUR d’ALENE — Area roads could start impersonating rivers when temperatures increase next week.
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Do-due diligence
COEUR d'ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene man claims he couldn’t build his home because of a sewer line on his property and has sued the city of Coeur d’Alene.
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Warming trend ahead means more melting
COEUR d’ALENE — Area roads could start impersonating rivers when temperatures increase next week.
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Garden Grove plat approved
COEUR d'ALENE — Linda Swenson said she wants to put a sign on her property with a line from a Montgomery Gentry song.
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Group gives Trump taste of Obama's old medicine
COEUR d'ALENE — A group of North Idaho residents is using a familiar political strategy against President Donald Trump.
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County considers options for connecting with public
COEUR d'ALENE — The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners wants to make its meetings more accessible to the public.
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Concerned citizens call on Risch
COEUR d'ALENE — People filed into U.S. Sen. James Risch’s Coeur d’Alene office late Tuesday afternoon to share their concerns about President Trump’s recent executive actions and orders.
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Bill would punish cities defying immigration laws
COEUR d'ALENE — Cities and counties in Idaho that may wish to stop enforcing national immigration laws could see some state funding disappear.
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Laying down the law on house rentals
COEUR d'ALENE — City officials in Coeur d’Alene hope to have rules on the books related to vacation rentals before tourist season heats up.
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Media relations aren't all created equal
COEUR d'ALENE — Thomas Jefferson wrote that if he were given the choice between a government without newspapers or newspapers without government, he would choose the latter.
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Shaping Idaho's budget
COEUR d'ALENE ? Two local state legislators are part of an influential group that will help shape Idaho's budget this session.
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Coeur d'Alene picks third-party manager for City Hall remodel
COEUR d'ALENE — A local construction company has been chosen as the first third-party manager for a public works project in Coeur d'Alene.
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Coeur d'Alene moving ahead with bikeshare program
COEUR d'ALENE — Despite concerns that it's the equivalent to a government handout, the city of Coeur d'Alene is moving forward with a bikeshare program.
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State reps ask for ideas at town hall
COEUR d’ALENE — Health care and education were heavily discussed Saturday during a town hall meeting hosted by Coeur d’Alene’s state representatives.
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I-90 crash: Making the extraordinary ordinary
COEUR d’ALENE — Dr. Edward DeTar and Dr. Marcus Torgenson have performed more than 1,200 leg amputations combined over the course of their careers. But, until Thursday, neither Kootenai Health surgeon had amputated a leg inside the cab of a semi-truck.
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Deputies one big difference between counties and cities
COEUR d'ALENE — The recent appointment of a deputy chief clerk by Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon highlights an authority given to elected county officials throughout the state.
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Urban renewal agency shares 'great story'
COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d'Alene's urban renewal agency, ignite cda, had a successful 2016 and is prepared for a busy 2017, said Executive Director Tony Berns.
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There's dissent on consent
COEUR d'ALENE — At the beginning of every Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting, the council's six elected members vote on a series of routine matters all lumped into one package.
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Jail staffing remains the $1.3M question
COEUR d'ALENE — A $12 million expansion of the Kootenai County jail is moving forward, but without any indication how the larger facility will be staffed.
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Downtown's The Cellar to close
COEUR d'ALENE — A downtown institution will shut its doors at the end of the month.
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Crash trial delayed 5 times
COEUR d'ALENE — The trial of a Coeur d'Alene woman who allegedly caused two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive almost three years ago has been delayed until April.
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Cd'A considers bikeshare program
COEUR d'ALENE — Locals and visitors could be sharing bicycles soon.
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Mayor: Life is good in Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — The city of Coeur d'Alene is strong, vibrant, and filled with residents who love the way of life the Lake City provides, said Mayor Steve Widmyer.
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Agencies plow through hefty winter budgets
COEUR d'ALENE — To plow or not to plow is a question local government can't ask when the snow starts to fly.
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Despite objection, Delavan's gone
COEUR d'ALENE — An empty chair separated Kootenai County Commissioner David Stewart from fellow Commissioners Marc Eberlein and Dan Green.
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Study: Kootenai County economic growth strong
COEUR d'ALENE — When it comes to economic growth over the last four years, Kootenai County is almost No. 1 in Idaho.
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Airport boss out - again
COEUR d'ALENE — Greg Delavan is no longer the general manager of the Coeur d'Alene Airport.
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Snow-packed sidewalks form legal slippery slope
COEUR d'ALENE — All that snow has to go somewhere.
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Firefighters go beyond call of duty to help resident
COEUR d'ALENE — Members of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department went above and beyond the call of duty this weekend to help residents in need.
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Cd'A mulls fee increases
COEUR d'ALENE — Fees for some city services may be going up in Coeur d’Alene.
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Downtown parking garage in works
COEUR d'ALENE — The purchase of a piece of downtown property by Coeur d'Alene's urban renewal agency will pave the way for a new parking structure.
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Saving time at the DMV
COEUR d'ALENE — Waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles can make time feel like it is standing still.
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New year, new career? Pilots needed
COEUR d'ALENE ? Captain John Thiele has spent more than four decades of his life in the air, primarily as a commercial pilot.
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One more roundabout for revitalized Seltice
COEUR d'ALENE — When the revitalization of Seltice Way is realized, motorists will navigate not one, but two roundabouts.
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Lake Apartments project has 'wiggle room' for some structures
COEUR d'ALENE — The design of a downtown Coeur d'Alene housing development remains, despite an appeal from neighbors for changes.
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Cd'A relaxes child care code
COEUR d'ALENE — The rules for getting a child care business license in Coeur d’Alene just became more relaxed for some people with a history of smoking marijuana.
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Cd'A City Council votes to give parking scofflaws 'the boot'
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Winter wonderland won't wash away
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Parking boots and apartment regulations
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Treatment first, trial later
COEUR d'ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene man accused of shooting pastor Tim Remington last March will be sent to a state-run mental health facility prior to facing a criminal charge.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Youth e-cigarette use up 900 percent
COEUR d'ALENE — Smoke billowing from the boys bathroom as rebellious teens lit up cigarettes during school more than likely got the teens immortalized — and in trouble.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Balancing safety, community growth
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Shooting suspect heads back to court
COEUR d'ALENE — After a failed attempt at mediation, and almost two months of inactivity, a Coeur d'Alene man accused of shooting a pastor multiple times will be back in Kootenai County District Court this month.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Living in a 'post-truth' world
COEUR d'ALENE — Michelle Lippert said Oxford Dictionaries selected "post-truth," a word describing circumstances where objective facts are less influential than emotion and personal belief, as 2016's international word of the year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Carousel holdup can't stop spring opening
COEUR d'ALENE — Although a wet fall stalled progress on the construction of the carousel in Coeur d'Alene, things are still on track for a spring opening.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Coffee stand connects kids and the Big Guy
COEUR d'ALENE — A local coffee stand is giving kids a direct line of communication with the North Pole.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cd'A seeks third-party manager for remodel
COEUR d'ALENE — The city of Coeur d'Alene will seek expertise and leadership from the private sector to accomplish a remodel of City Hall on time and within budget.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Funds to bolster Defender's Office
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fort Ground battle ground
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Shopping early - extreme version
COEUR d'ALENE — Tammi Garrett and Don Downey of Post Falls left their dirty Thanksgiving dishes on the counter, grabbed a bottle of apple cider and rushed over to Target in Coeur d'Alene Thursday evening.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dow Jones closes above 19,000 for first time
COEUR d'ALENE — When the Dow Jones Industrial Average first hit 17,000 on July 3, 2014, Les Atchley told a Coeur d'Alene Press reporter he expected it to hit 100,000 someday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fair audit fairly clean
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cd'A sets plowing priorities
COEUR d'ALENE — Snow already hitting the ground in Kootenai County this week coincided with the city of Coeur d'Alene finalizing plans for plowing its roads.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hotel proposal gets half-hearted support
COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d'Alene's urban renewal agency, ignite cda, unanimously approved half of an originally proposed $1.25 million partnership on a multi-use piece of property highlighted by a four-story Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff sues county, but it's friendly
COEUR d'ALENE — Dueling opinions over whether the Kootenai County Sheriff's facility can legally be de-annexed from Coeur d'Alene has led both parties to seek a higher power.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Post Falls on good-growth trend
POST FALLS — The River City continues to experience diverse growth as evidenced by the numbers Mayor Ron Jacobson presented in his third annual state of the city address.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fair audit draft ready next week
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A show of souport
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bell, yes! Veterans Day rings loud, clear
COEUR d'ALENE — Jim Shepperd's white-gloved hands wielded a heavy hammer to ring the Veterans Bell in McEuen Park 11 times.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cd'A tackles food truck code
COEUR d'ALENE — After almost two years of preparation, the city of Coeur d'Alene has created proposed code changes that will regulate how mobile vendors such as food trucks operate within city limits.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Local GOP rides national success
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Local GOP rides national success
COEUR d'ALENE — National election results fueled local optimism with Republican state legislative candidates Tuesday night, despite the lack of solid voting numbers in their own races.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Here's your Election Day primer
COEUR d'ALENE — On Tuesday, Kootenai County residents will join the rest of the nation in casting their votes for the candidates of their choice.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Judge keeps Renfro public defenders
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Urban renewal nears milestone
Cd’A officials plan ahead for closure of Lake District
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Jingle Books 2016: Give the gift of literacy
COEUR d'ALENE — Last year Taylor Holcomb arrived home from kindergarten with excitement in her eyes and a backpack full of free books.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Idaho settles Medicaid disability suit
COEUR d'ALENE — More than 4,000 Idahoans enrolled the state's Medicaid program for adults with developmental disabilities will no longer have their funding determined by an unknown formula, thanks to a settlement between the ACLU of Idaho and the state's department of health and welfare.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Digital weapon could help Cd'A police
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Hotelier requests ignite's assistance
COEUR d'ALENE — Ron Ayers has plans to turn the land in Coeur d'Alene where the dilapidated Garden Motel currently sits into a vibrant piece of property highlighted by a four-story Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Powers trial set to start Nov. 9
COEUR d'ALENE — Next month’s trial of a Coeur d’Alene woman who allegedly caused two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive almost three years ago will proceed as planned, with the exception of two scheduling changes.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Cd'A approves bike lane for Seltice project
COEUR d'ALENE — A traditional, on-street bike lane was unanimously approved Tuesday night by the Coeur d'Alene City Council as part of the revitalization of Seltice Way.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Antidote to overdose
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lawsuit targets Spirit Lake officials
SPIRIT LAKE — A Spirit Lake class action lawsuit aims to prove the city's policy of issuing incremental fines for violations of its animal-related ordinances is all bark, lacking constitutional bite.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
When you think art, you think 'Steve'
COEUR d'ALENE — Jennifer Drake asked attendees at the 21st annual Mayor's Awards in the Arts to pause Thursday night and think about art in Coeur d'Alene.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Giving thanks for pets
COEUR d'ALENE — When Kay Nadler and her husband, Charles, went to a dog breeder to find a four-legged companion, they didn't choose a puppy to bring home.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alleged sleep-driver trial date scheduled
COEUR d’ALENE — It’s been almost three years since a Coeur d’Alene woman allegedly caused two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive that left multiple people injured.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lobbying options mulled by ignite cda
COEUR d'ALENE — To lobby, or not to lobby?
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Parking solution could open other project doors
COEUR d'ALENE — When the field of dreams was built and fans began pouring in, where did they park?
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Business leaders hope to set legislative agenda
COEUR d'ALENE — Business leaders from throughout Kootenai County attended an annual forum sponsored by four local chambers of commerce to discuss legislative priorities.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Plenty of Seltice feedback
COEUR d'ALENE — The Seltice Way revitalization project includes a proposal for a mixed-use development on the old Stimson Mill site.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Ignite cda approves downtown project
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Revitalizing Seltice
COEUR d'ALENE — When it comes to the city of Coeur d'Alene's plans for Seltice Way, Sam Taylor said there is a vast difference between a reconstruction project and one that focuses on revitalization.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Renfro accused of cop-killer agenda
COEUR d'ALENE — Since beginning his incarceration last year in Kootenai County jail, the man accused of murdering Coeur d'Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore has allegedly fashioned weapons, made escape plans, and described his actions as noble.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
ignite board: No raise for Berns
COEUR d'ALENE — The executive director of Coeur d'Alene's urban renewal agency, ignite cda, will not receive a raise in the upcoming fiscal year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
City adds Blackwell Island property
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Cd'A considers parking ticket appeals 'judge'
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Berns' contract 'unique' in Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — Tony Berns doesn’t think about his personal legacy.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Carousel, arise!
COEUR d'ALENE — A dream to bring the joy of experiencing the Playland Pier carousel to a new generation took one step closer to reality Wednesday as crews began installing the carousel’s framework.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Pocket Residential Developments under fire
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys Good Sam Rehab thrift store, hair salon and pawn shop
COEUR d'ALENE — As she examined the destruction from a Wednesday night fire at the Good Samaritan Thrift Store in Coeur d'Alene, Nancy Cafferty said that God brings beauty from ashes.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moore memorial tally is $30K; $720K to go
COEUR d'ALENE — Mayor Steve Widmyer said he’ll do just about anything to raise money for the $750,000 planned water feature memorial at McEuen Park honoring fallen Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Family locked in at Coeur d'Alene cemetery
COEUR d'ALENE — Bethany Mikolas said she has celebrated the Fourth of July at the Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene for the last five years, next to the gravestone of her son who shares his birthday with America.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Group calls for loan standards
COEUR d’ALENE — An advocacy group used its annual day of action Monday to promote enacting national standards for payday loan operations and ending uncapped loans.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Residents to choose school district
Portion of The Landings could switch to Cd’A
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Escapee tracked to car wash attic
COEUR d’ALENE — Law enforcement arrested a 35-year-old Spokane man Wednesday evening after a pursuit and a tense standoff at Mobil 1 Lube Express that lasted more than an hour.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Child and 139 animals taken from Athol home
COEUR d’ALENE — An 8-year-old girl and 139 animals were removed by sheriff’s deputies from a home in Athol last week.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Facebook post reveals possible child abuse
COEUR d’ALENE — A concerned citizen was able to use social media on Tuesday to draw law enforcement attention to a potential child abuse case.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Help find Burke, crash victim's dog
COEUR d’ALENE — When Thomas Heinbaugh drove his truck into a home on Hattie Avenue Thursday night, he seriously injured three people: Sherri Bloom, Jeffrey Groat and a 10-year-old girl.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
No rehab for repeat sex offender
COEUR d’ALENE — A 39-year-old Coeur d’Alene man, called a “repeat sex-offender” by the prosecution, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possession of child pornography and a probation violation on Wednesday in Kootenai County District Court.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Letter, lollipops land man in custody
COEUR d'ALENE - A 40-year-old man was taken into protective custody Monday in connection with a suspicious package left at Sen. Jim Risch's Coeur d'Alene office, 610 Hubbard Ave., Suite 213.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Thieves target mail in Athol
COEUR d’ALENE — More than 75 incidents of mail theft, involving more than 200 pieces of mail, are being investigated by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office after a resident reported seeing pieces of mail scattered at the entrance of the Old Farragut Railroad Trail in Athol on Oct. 13.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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