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ARTICLES BY RAY ERKU
Road projects driving motorists mad, Officials explain why they’re needed
In case anyone hasn’t noticed, it’s currently construction season in northern Idaho. Whether it’s Interstate 90, neighborhoods in Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls, or even Silver Valley countryside, many times it’s hard for motorists to avoid the delays, detours or complete road closures furnished by orange traffic cones.
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Little outlines state's efforts to help with Spokane wildfires
Flanked by a collection of Smokey Bear pictures inside the Coeur d’Alene Interagency Fire Cache on Friday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little had one simple message for the state of Washington and its current battle with devastating wildfires: “To our neighbors in Washington,” he said, “Idaho stands with you.”
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Little outlines state's efforts to help with Spokane wildfires
Flanked by a collection of Smokey Bear pictures inside the Coeur d’Alene Interagency Fire Cache on Friday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little had one simple message for the state of Washington and its current battle with devastating wildfires: “To our neighbors in Washington,” he said, “Idaho stands with you.”
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Air quality expected to improve by weekend
Warm settling above cold is why air quality in the Coeur d’Alene area fluctuates from not so great in the morning to slightly better throughout the daytime, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. This trend is expected to continue until Friday, State DEQ Airshed Coordinator Emily Flores said.
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CDA considering deficit reduction plan
As Coeur d’Alene stares down nearly a $3.1 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, city officials spent time Tuesday entertaining ideas on how to soften the blow. Finance Director Katie Ebner pitched an idea that would slash about $1.16 million from the projected shortfall.
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Air quality expected to improve by weekend
Warm settling above cold is why air quality in the region fluctuates from not so great in the morning to slightly better throughout the daytime, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. This trend is expected to continue until Friday, State DEQ Airshed Coordinator Emily Flores said.
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City Council says 'No' to data centers
Coeur d’Alene city leaders have a hard message for data centers looking to build too big, too fast within city limits. “The answer is no,” City Councilmember Dan English said.
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Air quality expected to improve by weekend
Warm settling above cold is why air quality in the Coeur d’Alene area fluctuates from not so great in the morning to slightly better throughout the daytime, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. This trend is expected to continue until Friday, State DEQ Airshed Coordinator Emily Flores said.
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Post Falls mayor opposes 'surveillance state'
Recent public outcry and a recent SCOTUS decision prompted Post Falls Mayor Randy Westlund to release a statement condemning governmental mass surveillance and construction of citizen movement databases on Friday.
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Post Falls mayor opposes 'surveillance state'
Recent public outcry and a recent SCOTUS decision prompted Post Falls Mayor Randy Westlund to release a statement condemning governmental mass surveillance and construction of citizen movement databases on Friday.
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Building permit fees could rise
It might become more spendy for contractors seeking to build, reconstruct or renovate in Coeur d’Alene. The city is slated to host an Aug. 4 hearing for a proposal to make at least 40 fee increases in multiple departments. One of those proposed increases includes charging more in building permit …
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New Cd'A city administrator stresses ‘impact of leadership’
Ask Michael Dominguez how snowboarding’s start in the 1980s affected ski resorts. There’s a good chance the former ski instructor will articulate every possible facet: mountainside wear and tear, increased user risk and cost concerns due to heightened liability and insurance assessments. The new city administrator for Coeur d’Alene doesn’t …
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Police labor group seeks raises
The Coeur d’Alene Police Officers Association, which represents over 100 members, requested multiple cost-of-living adjustments on Thursday for a newly proposed three-year contract to begin Oct. 1, 2026, and end Sept. 30, 2029. This includes a 5% market adjustment for 2026-2027, another 4.5% adjustment for 2027-2028, and a final 4% …
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Art, eats and street beats take over Coeur d'Alene this weekend
Upcoming bevies of mouth-watering foods, artwork, live music and more are expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Coeur d’Alene this weekend. The city’s 34th annual Street Fair, slated for Friday through Sunday, includes more than 250 vendors and spans seven blocks in the downtown area. Organizers …
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