Committee of concern
COEUR d'ALENE — Continuing discussion on overcrowded schools in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden has led to dueling memos between the school district's board chair and superintendent.
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Mediation scheduled in marina embezzling case
COEUR d'ALENE — Mediation has been scheduled in the case of a former Hagadone Marine dockmaster accused of embezzling more than $400,000 from his employer.
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Prairie View student wins Idaho 2016 Braille Challenge
POST FALLS — The tears streaming down Emma Erckenbrack's face Tuesday could not mask the sheer joy and brightness the Prairie View Elementary student exuded after hearing the surprise announcement.
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NIC Board of Trustees votes in favor of zones
COEUR d'ALENE — Despite concerns of incumbent gerrymandering, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees on Monday passed proposed zones for upcoming elections.
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When science and cute collide
COEUR d'ALENE — Third-graders at Ramsey Magnet School of Science Wednesday got a hands-on look at how science and cuteness can collide to create a career.
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Former nursing student sues NIC
COEUR d'ALENE — A former nursing student at North Idaho College is suing the school for damages associated with her claims she was wrongfully dismissed from the program.
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CTE raises $2.7 million
COEUR d'ALENE — North Idaho College President Joe Dunlap announced Monday that more than $2.7 million has been raised for the completion of the college's Career and Technical Education Facility.
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New Post Falls school: Greensferry Elementary
POST FALLS — The newest campus in the Post Falls School District will be called Greensferry Elementary.
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Alleged shooter to return to Idaho
COEUR d'ALENE — The man who allegedly shot pastor Tim Remington last month will be brought back to Idaho to stand trial for attempted murder.
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Comic creations
POST FALLS — A school project doesn't always have to involve creating a poster, said Post Falls Middle School teacher Janelle Gibbs.
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Cd'A school trustees debate future of Hayden Lake school
COEUR d'ALENE — School trustees in Coeur d’Alene aren’t ready to let go of the currently unused Hayden Lake Elementary School.
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Cd'A School District makes Landings decision
COEUR d'ALENE — Children in the western section of The Landings subdivision in Coeur d'Alene have new school assignments for the fall.
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GOP candidates Cheatham, Riggs, square off
POST FALLS — Republican candidates seeking to serve District 3 in the Idaho House of Representatives participated Friday in a forum.
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District 2 candidates speak at forum
COEUR d'ALENE — The two Republican candidates seeking to represent District 2 on the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners participated Thursday in a forum.
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NIC's tech facility is a 'go' for autumn
RATHDRUM — Classes are scheduled to begin this fall at North Idaho College's state of the art Career and Technical Education Facility in Rathdrum.
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Rural education centers envisioned
COEUR d'ALENE — Like many others tasked with administering public education in rural districts, Judi Sharrett wears multiple hats. She is the Plummer-Worley School District superintendent and also serves as the director of the district's special education program.
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Cd'A School District seeks options for more classrooms
COEUR d'ALENE — Finding an immediate solution to an influx of students in the Coeur d'Alene School District could require more portable buildings, a move that runs counter to a long-term goal of eliminating them from campuses.
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Pendleton pleads guilty to grand theft
COEUR d'ALENE — A Post Falls man pleaded guilty Tuesday to grand theft in connection to the fraudulent use of a couple's ATM card.
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Bursting at the seams
COEUR d'ALENE — More than 60 people attended a community forum at Lake City High School Monday night regarding potential attendance zone changes in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
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Remington's recovery
COEUR d'ALENE — Despite the discovery of two more bullet wounds, and an emergency colon surgery, pastor Tim Remington is continuing his path toward recovery.
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Post Falls school trustee discusses trip to capital
POST FALLS — Post Falls School District Trustee Carol Goodman submitted a report to her peers and other school officials Monday about her time observing the Idaho Legislature.
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County accused of playing politics
COEUR d'ALENE — An attorney representing Kenneth Stone in a breach of contract suit claims Kootenai County officials, through their lawyer, have delayed proceedings to avoid political fallout.
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Lake City High School goes latex-free
COEUR d'ALENE — Balloons are an indicator of celebrations and can help create a festive atmosphere for pep rallies and birthday parties.
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Alleged shooter's manifesto released
COEUR d'ALENE — Kyle Andrew Odom will not face federal charges after being arrested by Secret Service agents in front of the White House Tuesday night.
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Odom arrested in D.C.
COEUR d'ALENE — Kyle Andrew Odom was arrested by Secret Service agents Tuesday night in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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Handelman's contract extended
COEUR d'ALENE — Only one Coeur d'Alene School District trustee Monday night voted against adding a year, and a raise, to Superintendent Matt Handelman's contract.
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Shooting suspect Odom believed to be traveling south
COEUR d'ALENE — Authorities continued searching Monday for the man who allegedly shot Pastor Tim Remington Sunday in the parking lot of The Altar Church.
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Manhunt continues for shooting suspect, a former Marine who served in Iraq
COEUR d'ALENE — A manhunt continues for the 30-year old Coeur d'Alene man who allegedly shot Pastor Tim Remington multiple times Sunday afternoon.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Twin Lakes recognized as reward school
RATHDRUM — Twin Lakes Elementary School in Rathdrum was recognized Wednesday as a reward school by State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra.
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Prosecutors to seek criminal forfeiture charges
COEUR d'ALENE — Federal prosecutors will pursue criminal forfeiture, rather than civil, against a prominent Coeur d'Alene doctor and his wife in connection to a multi-state drug ring bust.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Samuel sentencing scheduled for April 4
COEUR d'ALENE — Eldon Samuel III, a Coeur d'Alene teen convicted by a jury of two counts of murder, will be sentenced in April, possibly to a state mental hospital.
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Hauser man faces 30 years for slaying
COEUR d'ALENE — A Hauser man faces up to 30 years in prison after filing an Alford plea to killing a Spokane woman last summer.
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Couple enjoy Valentine's Day meal atop gym
COEUR d'ALENE — A downtown Coeur d'Alene gym isn't just a place to go to pump some iron and get in shape. For one patron on Valentine's Day, 360 Fitness was also the perfect location to pump up the romance.
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ITD tests device to limit animal collisions
COEUR d'ALENE — The Idaho Transportation Department is testing a device in Boundary County that, if successful, could significantly reduce the number of collisions between animals and vehicles on highways throughout the state.
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City postpones meeting prompted by Press series
The Pinehurst City Council canceled an executive session Tuesday night that was scheduled to discuss the town's police department and public safety.
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College presidents discuss education
COEUR d'ALENE — A dialogue on higher education was served with bacon and eggs Tuesday morning at the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce Upbeat Breakfast.
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Indicted doctor forfeiting assets
COEUR d'ALENE — Federal prosecutors have started civil forfeiture against a prominent Coeur d’Alene doctor and his wife as the couple's history emerges.
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Death in the Valley Part Three: The space between
In a letter sent to the Idaho State Police on Nov. 8, 2013, the agency was asked to launch an investigation into the death of 17-year-old Brianna Cook.
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Group seeks standards for payday loan operations
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.
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Program collects 26,148 books for Cd'A kids
COEUR d'ALENE — Jingle Books coordinator Dave Eubanks said books are the fuel that fires intelligence and imagination.
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No revision left behind
COEUR d'ALENE — North Idaho school officials hope revisions to the federal No Child Left Behind Act — currently working their way through Congress — will make positive changes in local education.
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Archway to education: Volunteers provide special entrance to PF kindergarten
POST FALLS — It's a brand new day for the oldest schoolhouse in the Post Falls School District, thanks to the efforts of countless community volunteers.
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CHS rises to Jingle Books challenge
COEUR d'ALENE — After Lake City High School's donation of thousands of books, Jingle Books coordinator Dave Eubanks challenged students at Coeur d'Alene High School to top the efforts of their crosstown rivals.
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Awareness and remembrance
COEUR d'ALENE — Names echoed through the room at St. Luke Episcopal Church in Coeur d'Alene, each of them uttered quietly during a candlelight vigil in remembrance of those lost to AIDS.
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The simple joys of giving
COEUR d'ALENE — As the coordinator for Kootenai County's Toys for Tots program, Ron Bell doesn't get a chance to see the joy a simple gift can bring to a child too often.
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Cd'A Charter adds fine arts wing
COEUR d'ALENE — Fine arts classes at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy got a much-needed upgrade over the weekend with the opening of a new wing of the school.
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NIC mulls staff reduction policy
COEUR d'ALENE — North Idaho College moved one step closer Wednesday to creating a reduction in force policy to be used in the event of a financial emergency.
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Jingle all the way
COEUR d'ALENE — When Kailey Smith saw nobody had donated books on the second day of Lake City High School's Jingle Books drive, she started to get nervous.
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School officials have their say
COEUR d'ALENE — Although local support was mixed, members of state school boards voted overwhelmingly in favor of attempting to turn resolutions on parental rights and public notices into legislation.
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The value of serving others
COEUR d'ALENE — Nita Robson has invested her second chance at life in helping those in need.
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Putting education resources in place
COEUR d'ALENE — Gov. Butch Otter said when he first decided to run for governor, business leaders told him they couldn't hire students coming out of high schools.
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One less roadblock in the path to college for Idaho high school seniors
COEUR d'ALENE — University of Idaho President Chuck Staben told a group of high school seniors in Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday night that college is the best investment they can make in themselves.
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'Welcome back, Mr. Paul'
POST FALLS — Dave Paul was appointed during the Post Falls School Board's Monday meeting to serve as trustee for Zone 1.
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Give the gift of reading
COEUR d'ALENE — Greta Gissel said that children who are not grade proficient readers by the time they reach fifth grade are four times more likely to end up dropping out of school.
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Mathematics mania
COEUR d'ALENE — What brought more than 300 students at Skyway Elementary School in Coeur d'Alene on Friday afternoon to scream at earth-shattering decibels?
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Snow and fireballs
COEUR d'ALENE — Rain and snow are poised to play atmospheric tug-of-war throughout the month of November.
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'Appropriate literature'
COEUR d'ALENE — A recommendation this week by the Coeur d'Alene School District's ad-hoc literature committee to disapprove a book conjured memories of mice and men.
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Dalton deputy mayor earns full-time title
DALTON GARDENS — Steve Roberge, the current deputy mayor of Dalton Gardens, successfully won his bid to become the city's next mayor.
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Smith, Jordan win Dalton Gardens council seats
DALTON GARDENS — Jamie Smith and Scott Jordan were elected to seats on the Dalton Gardens City Council Tuesday.
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Fire district voters elect their commissioners
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County voters have elected commissioners for three fire districts.
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The write stuff
COEUR d'ALENE — On Wednesday, residents of Kootenai County will have the opportunity to get an inside look into the process of becoming a published author.
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Seymour speaks against resolution
COEUR d'ALENE — Terri Seymour urged members of the Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees Monday night to vote against a statewide resolution on parental rights in education.
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'The future is going to be Chinese'
COEUR d'ALENE — Matt Wappett said people are often surprised when a 6-foot-2 Caucasian male shows up to talk to them about Confucius.
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Jordan seeks to change council culture, stay rural
DALTON GARDENS — Scott Jordan said he is running for a seat on the Dalton Gardens city council to help change the culture of the governing body.
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Roberge aims for minimal disruptions of Dalton Gardens life
DALTON GARDENS — Steve Roberge said he is running for mayor of Dalton Gardens to continue serving the community he loves.
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Wright wants to preserve character of Dalton Gardens
DALTON GARDENS — Robert Wright said he wants to be elected mayor of Dalton Gardens so he can continue to make the city a better place to live.
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Nordhausen favors action over talk
DALTON GARDENS — Rick Nordhausen said he is running for a seat on the Dalton Gardens City Council to replace discussion on issues with action on issues.
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Smith keeps focus on Dalton's rural lifestyle
DALTON GARDENS — Jamie Smith said she is running for a seat on the Dalton Gardens City Council to help maintain the semi-rural lifestyle she and her family have enjoyed for years.
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Koontz resigns, leaving hole in Dalton Gardens council
DALTON GARDENS — When Dalton Gardens voters head to the polls Tuesday, they will select two new city council members. They won't, however, have a voice in the selection of a third new council member who will be appointed by the current mayor after the election.
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Lundy seeks growth, deer management
DALTON GARDENS — Denise Lundy said she is running for a seat on the Dalton Gardens City Council to create a bright future for the community.
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K all day?
COEUR d'ALENE — Kate Orozco fielded several calls this fall from parents who live in the Coeur d'Alene School District and want their children to experience kindergarten all day.
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Pick your playground
POST FALLS — Students at Ponderosa Elementary School in Post Falls are readying for an election that will directly affect the future of recess.
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School stops, learning doesn't
COEUR d'ALENE — Caryn Zimmerman has led the after-school program at Fernan STEM Academy for seven years and said her goal is to make every participant feel like they're worth a million bucks.
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Firebug still at large
HAYDEN — Cooler weather has slowed, but not halted, someone starting small ground fires near residences along the northeast border of Dalton Gardens near Hayden.
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Digging up heritage ... one potato at a time
PLUMMER — Cash Wolfe could barely contain his excitement Tuesday morning as he and his teacher, Astaciana Esparza, walked down to the muddy banks of Chatcolet Lake.
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Hayden kids learn at City Hall
HAYDEN — A group of second-graders used their brief terms on the Hayden City Council on Friday to unanimously approve a motion for extra dessert at lunch.
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Idaho earthquake drills a reverberating success
COEUR d'ALENE — Elaine Moreen's fourth-grade class was scheduled to be on recess during a statewide earthquake drill Thursday morning. So she kept it as authentic as possible.
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Ramsey students make science real
COEUR d'ALENE — McEuen Park and Tubbs Hill served as textbooks on Thursday for more than 100 fourth-graders from Ramsey Magnet School of Science.
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School districts mull suggested LGBT policies
COEUR d’ALENE — Some local school districts are looking at their current policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students after receiving policy language suggestions from the Idaho School Boards Association.
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'Kado go too?'
COEUR d'ALENE — Whether it's bedtime or an illness, there is nothing more comforting to children than being embraced by a parent.
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'Always choose to be amazing'
COEUR d'ALENE — Children's author Gary Hogg told a group of Skyway Elementary students on Wednesday that writing lets you claim a small slice of the universe as your own.
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Sizing up dress codes
COEUR d'ALENE — Shoulders have been shown before at Coeur d'Alene School District dances, and Board of Trustees Chair Christa Hazel wants to make sure dress code policy reflects that.
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Eubanks had questions, Handelman has answers
COEUR d'ALENE — During last month's meeting of the Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees, Trustee Dave Eubanks had some questions.
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Opening the door to heritage
COEUR d'ALENE — Sarai Mays said when her grandson began school, he came home in tears because he didn't believe he was an American Indian unless he had a bow and arrows.
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Cool hair, world-class skills
POST FALLS — It's not every day you get instruction from an individual who literally wrote the book on what you're studying.
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Home-schoolers denied at the door
COEUR d'ALENE — Kira Birdsall spent most of the day Saturday getting ready to attend the Homecoming Dance at Lake City High School.
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Community service in falcon death case
COEUR d'ALENE — A Hauser woman convicted of pursuing a hunter's falcon was sentenced Monday in Kootenai County District Court to community service.
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A farewell to Glorie
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State education issues begin to take shape in Cd'A; school boards association prepares for next legislative session
COEUR d'ALENE — School officials, board members, and four state legislators from North Idaho attended a meeting in Coeur d'Alene Thursday night to discuss topics that will likely be addressed in Boise next year.
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Aw, shucks!
COEUR d'ALENE — Teaching the art of sweet corn shucking to third-graders at Winton Elementary School on Wednesday, Ed Ducar said the key is thinking like a farmer.
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Keep your pants on
POST FALLS — Modern uniforms give cheerleaders the flexibility they require to perform athletic aerial routines while improving school spirit at athletic events.
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'Shining a light on secrets'
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Ready, set, pedal
COEUR d'ALENE - When a professional BMX rider visited Ashlyn Morrow's school four years ago, dressed in the gear he wears on race days, Ashlyn said she thought it was "the coolest thing in the world."
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'Every day is Memorial Day'
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'To those who didn't make it back'
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Missing couple was stuck near Avery
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ISP trooper accused of stealing ammo
An Idaho State Police trooper facing multiple charges in Kootenai County, including possessing more than 17,000 rounds of ISP ammunition, has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
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Asphalt plant proposed in Kingston
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Fashion show promises surprises
COEUR d'ALENE - There's always a surprise at the annual Kootenai County Cancer and Community Charities Fashion Show.
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Sherman substation suggested
COEUR d'ALENE - In an effort to increase law enforcement visibility throughout Coeur d'Alene, the police department is proposing the creation of more substations.
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Bittersweet business for disaster dog
COEUR d'ALENE - Jeff Sells was overwhelmed when he first viewed the damage caused by the massive mudslide that struck Oso, Wash. on March 22.
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Murder victims' bodies in limbo
COEUR d'ALENE - The bodies of a father and son murdered March 24 in Coeur d'Alene have not yet been buried.
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Sheriff to offer home security check
A new program created by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office will enable county residents to have their homes inspected for any potential security breaches.
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Michaels reports security breach
COEUR d'ALENE - Chuck Rubin, CEO of Michaels Stores Inc., announced Thursday that a data breach affecting credit and debit card information for 2.6 million of its customers has been contained.
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Film to help fight drugs
HAYDEN - For Mike Lehosit, owner of Hayden Discount Cinema, the decision whether to screen the film "Kid Cannabis" at his theater was a tough one.
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Cougar Bay grass fire extinguished
COEUR d'ALENE - Firefighters spent Friday morning fighting a grass fire on the banks of Coeur d'Alene's Cougar Bay.
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Wasden: Protecting public access
COEUR d'ALENE - Lawrence Wasden is passionate about protecting the public's right to access government records.
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Justices visit Cd'A, discuss changes
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Report that crime online
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Breaking things for practice
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Animals at fairgrounds still in limbo
COEUR d'ALENE - When an 8-year-old girl and 139 animals were removed from an Athol home by sheriff's deputies in January, the animals were taken to the only place that could house them - the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
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Car burglary suspect busted
COEUR d'ALENE - A Spokane woman was arrested in Coeur d'Alene early Wednesday in connection with a string of recent vehicle burglaries in the area.
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Face of a killer?
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Teen, 14, accused of murdering father, brother
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Jury: Water park gets no insurance
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Explosive device found
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Another dog caught in trap
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Waterpark down
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Crimestoppers rewards man who found statue
COEUR d'ALENE - Randy Cayko, the Coeur d'Alene man who discovered the "Kate" statue while searching for moose antlers on Yellowstone Trail, was rewarded Friday for his find.
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Bearpaw on road to recovery
ATHOL - When part of Bearpaw Galindo's backyard ham radio tower came crashing down on his hands, everything afterward happened quickly.
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Great view, bad traction
COEUR d'ALENE - Instead of clearing his head, a Coeur d'Alene man got a headache Thursday morning when his vehicle became stuck at the top of Best Hill.
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Family recovers after fire
COEUR d'ALENE - When her apartment in the 4200 block of Crown Avenue burned down on Feb. 28, Corie McNearney said she was only able to get the most important things in the world to her out - her four children.
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Bigger than bullies
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Kate: Lost and found
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Snowy month boosts whitewater season
COEUR d'ALENE - It's going to be a good summer for whitewater adrenaline junkies.
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Mobil standoff
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.
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Haff speaks of transformation
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Prosecutor: Fatal shooting justified
COEUR d'ALENE - A September 2012 Coeur d'Alene police officer-involved fatal shooting was justified, according to documents released Friday by Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh.
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Excited about STEM
COEUR d'ALENE - As a nurse, Amy Ford said she frequently talks with her three children about human anatomy and how the body works.
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Man survives brush with train
POST FALLS - A 76-year-old Rathdrum man's close call with a train Wednesday afternoon blocked Idaho Road and Prairie Avenue for several hours while law enforcement officers and Union Pacific Railroad representatives investigated.
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Burglary, battery leads to jail time
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Calm in a crisis
COEUR d'ALENE - Eleven members of Kootenai County law enforcement agencies completed a Crisis Intervention Team training on Friday, which will enable them to better approach calls and incidents involving mentally ill people.
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Training for safety
COEUR d'ALENE - Since October there have been eight deaths in the state of Idaho due to workplace-related safety issues.
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Dog freed from trap
COEUR d'ALENE - On Feb. 13, Shae Owens did what she does every day at her 12-acre property on the outskirts of Coeur d'Alene: went for a walk with her dog, a Labrador named Bodhi.
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Teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime charges
COEUR d'ALENE - Daniel Taylor, a public school teacher accused of sex crimes involving a child, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing in Kootenai County District Court Wednesday.
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The power of social media
COEUR d'ALENE - Citizens and law enforcement officers are turning more and more to social media in order to track down criminals.
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Local teachers offer testimony
Two Kootenai County teachers were in Boise Monday to present testimony to the Idaho Senate Education Committee.
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Stabbing case nets 14-year sentence
COEUR d'ALENE - Jayde Brown was sentenced Friday to 14 years in jail for an October stabbing incident Kootenai County Judge Benjamin Simpson called "shocking" in nature.
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Man loses hand, fingers in accident
A 52-year-old ham radio operator in Athol lost several fingers and one of his hands Thursday when his amateur radio antenna tower collapsed on him while he was working on it.
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Spaghetti feed brings big bucks
COEUR d'ALENE - Thanks to the efforts of Alycia Barrowcliff, Children's Village in Coeur d'Alene is getting closer to reopening the Miller Home to shelter children who are abused, neglected, or homeless.
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Update: Armed robbery suspect arrested
Coeur d'Alene police have identified a Post Falls man as a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in the 1200 block of Sherman Avenue late Saturday night.
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Student arrested with gun at NIC
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Getting things turned around
COEUR d'ALENE - In the last four years, 16-year-old Kearston Anderson has spent almost a year either in jail or at Kootenai Behavioral Health for offenses ranging from drug use to battery.
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Speaker answers questions about bullying
COEUR d'ALENE - Stephen Wessler told attendees at the Kroc Center on Wednesday night that his efforts to combat bullying were inspired during a case he worked on as a state prosecutor, involving a ninth-grade gay student.
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Couple rescued on snowy road
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene couple's drive through the woods Tuesday night turned into an icy search and rescue effort.
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Crash investigations continue
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate the cause of two related vehicle collisions that took place last month on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.
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Alleged kidnapper arraigned
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Woman targeted by scam
COEUR d'ALENE - A 91-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman who was attempting to play a radio program on her laptop Friday morning was targeted by an online scam.
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Drivers urged to slow down
COEUR d'ALENE - Since snowfall began hitting Coeur d'Alene Wednesday morning, there have been more than 30 accidents and slide-offs reported in town.
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Foster parents get jail time for perjury
COEUR d'ALENE - A pair of Post Falls foster parents were sentenced in Kootenai County District Court this week for perjuring themselves while on trial for child abuse charges that were dismissed in court last summer.
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Cyber theft wrap-up
COEUR d'ALENE - The investigation into a cyber attack at URM-served grocery stores that led to widespread card fraud is nearly completed, according to URM CEO Ray Sprinkle.
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Fighting fraud
COEUR d'ALENE - In 2013, there were 619 data breaches in America that put the information of more than 50 million people at risk.
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CASA volunteers play key role
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The other side of the shield
COEUR d'ALENE - When the 13-year-old sexual assault victim walked into the room at the Ontario, Calif., police station 25 years ago, Mike Cover knew the investigation would challenge his ability to keep his emotions at bay. Other than her green eyes, she looked identical to Cover's own daughter.
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A fun look at history
COEUR d'ALENE - With the help of a fictional female aviator named Ida, Idaho first lady Lori Otter is making learning about history fun.
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Child, animals taken from home
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One crash leads to another
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Child porn nets 10-year sentence
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison, with the eligibility for parole after two years, for the possession of more than 900 pornographic photos of children.
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Vandalism reported near downtown Cd'A
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Not so taxing
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Computers take a byte out of crime
COEUR d'ALENE - Liz Peterson and Sara Cummings each sit in front of a dual-monitored computer at the Coeur d'Alene Police Department headquarters, using software to sift through and try to make sense of crime that occurs in the city.
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Fighting child sexual abuse
COEUR d'ALENE - The facts of child sexual abuse can be overwhelming. Estimates indicate that one in 10 children younger than 18 is sexually abused before they turn 18. Of those children, 90 percent are victimized by someone they know.
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Medication stolen
COEUR d'ALENE - While a Coeur d'Alene woman was grabbing breakfast Monday with a neighbor, a burglar was at her apartment grabbing her medication.
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Shooting suspect faces charges
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Event kicks off 'Best of' voting
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Officer cleared in shooting
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Police Officer Spencer Mortensen acted "within the parameters" of the law when he shot and killed a 35-year-old Dalton Gardens man last summer, according to Bonner County Prosecutor Louis Marshall.
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Fast & furious theater
COEUR d'ALENE - For 18-year-old David Yake, Thursday night's audition for Christian Youth Theater North Idaho's "Play in a Day" marked the beginning of his last hurrah performing with the organization.
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Facebook post reveals possible child abuse in Cd'A
A concerned citizen was able to use social media on Tuesday to draw law enforcement attention to a potential child abuse case.
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Both drivers in crash face charges
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'From Laughter to Tears'
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Santa spreads Christmas cheer
COEUR d'ALENE - Who needs elves and reindeer when you have firefighters and a 1947 Buffalo Fire Engine?
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Report: Teacher allegations true
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene Police Department report indicates that a public school teacher accused of sex crimes involving a child told investigators that the victim's allegations are true.
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Cd'A teacher charged with sexual abuse
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Who wants to be a (multi) millionaire?
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Books donated to Toys for Tots
COEUR d'ALENE - Linda Rohlinger believes that books can change lives.
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Christmas lights stolen from Post Falls residence
The grinch that stole Christmas has struck again, this time in Post Falls.
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Copper wire theft reported by sheriff
Four pump houses in the Post Falls area were burglarized last week by thieves seeking valuable copper wire.
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'Grinch' hauls away Christmas decorations
A Hayden resident was visited last weekend by a grinch on a mission to steal Christmas.
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Cougar Gulch house burns
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Brown accepts plea deal in Cd'A stabbing case
Jayde Brown, 21, could spend up to 14 years in jail for stabbing a 20-year-old man in the chest on Sherman Avenue in October.
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Chase suspect faces judge
COEUR d'ALENE - The 22-year-old Priest River man who allegedly shot at law enforcement officers at least twice during a high-speed chase made his first appearance before a judge in Kootenai District Court Friday.
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Woman's home, pets stolen
COEUR d'ALENE - When Leah Watson, 24, returned to her home outside Blanchard last week, a day after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her mother in Coeur d'Alene, something was missing.
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Man finds discarded mail
POST FALLS - A Post Falls resident stumbled upon a pile of discarded mail from 14 different area addresses on Sunday.
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Alleged vehicle vandal arrested
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Cyber attack stymied
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Ride-along with ISP nets beeps, no bruises
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Black Thursday
COEUR d'ALENE - Residents throughout Coeur d'Alene fought their turkey-induced tryptophan slumber to brave the elements and try to be first in line for Black Friday sales.
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'An old-fashioned community dinner'
COEUR d'ALENE - When John and Mallory Malee began serving free Thanksgiving meals at Fedora Pub and Grille three years ago, they had two things in mind - providing a quality meal to residents in need and giving their employees and other residents a chance to volunteer their time during …
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Cyber attack? Stores doing fine
Kevin Miller loves doing business in Spirit Lake.
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Donors fill up blood center
COEUR d'ALENE - The Northwest Blood Center in Coeur d'Alene was overwhelmed Tuesday with residents seeking to donate to a 38-year-old Hayden man who was critically injured in a head-on collision Sunday.
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Board, union may have a deal
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene School District employees are in line for a merry Christmas.
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Three drugs get Schedule I status
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Negotiations make everybody happy
COEUR d'ALENE - Friday morning saw more good news from negotiations between the school board and Coeur d'Alene Education Association.
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Fraud alert on 'police' calls
COEUR d'ALENE - Elderly county residents are being targeted in a scam involving a man claiming to be a police officer.
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Beware big checks with strings attached
COEUR d'ALENE - Imagine getting a letter with a fat check included, saying you will be paid to simply deposit a check, send a wire transfer and shop.
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Card fraud cases pop up
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Cd'A Charter students discuss historic speech delivered 150 years ago
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Jury summons frustrates trucker
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Woman avoids scam
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Man gets 10 years for child porn
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in jail, with eligibility for parole after 13 months, for the possession of child pornography.
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