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Possible Japanese beetle sightings raise concern in Kootenai County

Possible Japanese beetle sightings raise concern in Kootenai County

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Kootenai County contractor settles state deceptive practices allegations

Kootenai County contractor settles state deceptive practices allegations

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Kootenai County warns residents about DMV text scam

Kootenai County warns residents about DMV text scam

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Kootenai County farmers’ market opens for weekend shoppers

Kootenai County farmers’ market opens for weekend shoppers

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Coeur d'Alene plants 500 seedlings on Tubbs Hill to cut fire risk

Coeur d'Alene plants 500 seedlings on Tubbs Hill to cut fire risk

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Kootenai commissioners split on drug-sniffing dogs in schools

Kootenai commissioners split on drug-sniffing dogs in schools

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Coeur d'Alene council set for key police chief vote, authority dispute continues

Coeur d'Alene council set for key police chief vote, authority dispute continues

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Coeur d'Alene marks Arbor Day with free seedlings, tree planting events

Coeur d'Alene marks Arbor Day with free seedlings, tree planting events

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Record turnout marks largest Day of Hope in North Idaho history
Community

Record turnout marks largest Day of Hope in North Idaho history

Nearly 1,500 people filled the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, where more than 25 groups offered free help, from groceries and clothing to haircuts and school supplies.

Lisa Park2m read
Kootenai County Jail tightens mail policy after fentanyl overdoses
Government

Kootenai County Jail tightens mail policy after fentanyl overdoses

After six fentanyl overdoses inside the jail, Kootenai County will take only sealed legal mail by USPS and has stopped accepting mailed-in books for inmates.

Marcus Williams2m read
Post Falls woman sues over removal from Coeur d’Alene town hall
Government

Post Falls woman sues over removal from Coeur d’Alene town hall

Teresa Borrenpohl has sued over being dragged from a Coeur d’Alene town hall, turning a February 2025 confrontation into a test of free speech and public access.

Marcus Williams2m read
North Idaho CASA sees fewer child-welfare cases as population grows
Community

North Idaho CASA sees fewer child-welfare cases as population grows

North Idaho CASA logged fewer child-welfare cases even as Kootenai County’s population reached 188,323, raising questions about who is reaching help first.

Sarah Chen2m read
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho gets grant for shelter kitchen upgrades
Community

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho gets grant for shelter kitchen upgrades

A $3,799.89 federal grant will replace aging kitchen cabinets at St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene shelter for women and children.

Sarah Chen1m read
Farragut State Park reveals Kootenai County’s World War II naval history
Community

Farragut State Park reveals Kootenai County’s World War II naval history

A concrete building in Farragut State Park reveals how Kootenai County helped train more than 293,000 sailors, and why the Museum at the Brig is worth the trip now.

Marcus Williams4m read
Two Washington women arrested in Post Falls meth trafficking case
Government

Two Washington women arrested in Post Falls meth trafficking case

Deputies say they found about 1.5 pounds of meth in a bag labeled "Smelly Proof" during a Post Falls stop involving two Washougal women.

James Thompson1m read
Former Post Falls mayor nominated for interim Coeur d'Alene role
Government

Former Post Falls mayor nominated for interim Coeur d'Alene role

Dan Gookin moved to install former Post Falls mayor Ron Jacobson as Coeur d’Alene’s interim city administrator through July, and the council later split 4-2 on the pick.

James Thompson2m read
Kootenai County couple arrested in drug-induced homicide death case
Government

Kootenai County couple arrested in drug-induced homicide death case

Deputies arrested Dustin, 39, in Post Falls and said Angel, 30, was already in jail as a Hayden overdose death case moved into a homicide investigation.

James Thompson1m read
Kootenai County sheriff's office hosts free barbecue and safety demos
Community

Kootenai County sheriff's office hosts free barbecue and safety demos

Free barbecue, K9 demos and a new ABLE 1 helicopter are headed to the Black Sheep parking lot at Silver Lake Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Kootenai County sheriff pairs pizza event with toy drive outreach
Community

Kootenai County sheriff pairs pizza event with toy drive outreach

Sheriff Robert “Bob” Norris is pairing a pizza outreach stop with a Toys for Tots drive, using the event to hear Coeur d’Alene concerns and collect feedback.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kootenai County fire district asks voters for levy override
Government

Kootenai County fire district asks voters for levy override

Kootenai County Fire & Rescue sought a two-year levy override that would raise up to $5.2 million a year for staffing, equipment and operations. The measure later passed 62% to 38%.

Marcus Williams2m read
Boat fire near Higgins Point under investigation, no injuries reported
Community

Boat fire near Higgins Point under investigation, no injuries reported

A boat fire near Higgins Point sent marine deputies and fire crews to Lake Coeur d’Alene, but everyone aboard got off safely and no injuries were reported.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fulcher seeks Idaho input on federal land management policy
Government

Fulcher seeks Idaho input on federal land management policy

Fulcher is asking Idahoans whether federal land should prioritize access, timber and fire work as his website says Washington controls 63% of Idaho’s natural resources.

Marcus Williams2m read
Crash report appears to support Kootenai County sheriff’s denial of DUI allegations
Government

Crash report appears to support Kootenai County sheriff’s denial of DUI allegations

A crash report now appears to back Bob Norris’s denial of DUI allegations, after the sheriff’s office said he was in Idaho and at his daughter’s graduation.

James Thompson2m read
Deadly motorhome crash on I-90 in Kootenai County
Community

Deadly motorhome crash on I-90 in Kootenai County

A motorhome crash on I-90 in Kootenai County killed at least one person, putting the county's busiest east-west route back in focus during peak July RV traffic.

Marcus Williams2m read
Traffic signals on SH-54 near Athol will slow commutes next week
Government

Traffic signals on SH-54 near Athol will slow commutes next week

Single-lane traffic and temporary signals near Athol were set to slow SH-54 drivers at two spots, especially during busy travel times.

James Thompson2m read
Kootenai County investigates homicide after elderly woman found dead near Post Falls
Community

Kootenai County investigates homicide after elderly woman found dead near Post Falls

Deputies found an elderly woman dead inside a Post Falls home after a welfare check, and Kootenai County detectives later classified the case as a homicide.

Lisa Park2m read
Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris seeks reelection to another term
Government

Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris seeks reelection to another term

Robert Norris is seeking another term as Kootenai County sheriff, with Dan Wilson already in the race and a 2025 defamation suit still fresh in voters’ minds.

James Thompson2m read
Kootenai County clarifies boat launch fees, Bayview remains open
Government

Kootenai County clarifies boat launch fees, Bayview remains open

Bayview Boat Launch stays open while Kootenai County sorts out who will manage it, and several county ramps still require an annual pass or daily fees.

Marcus Williams1m read
Firefighters gain ground on Turner Fire in Boundary County
Community

Firefighters gain ground on Turner Fire in Boundary County

Firefighters had Turner Fire at 66% containment and 680 acres, but Boundary County residents were still dealing with evacuations after wind-driven flames raced south of Copeland.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kootenai County warns residents about DMV text scam
Government

Kootenai County warns residents about DMV text scam

Kootenai County officials say a fake DMV text is pushing residents to pay fast or face license suspension. The message is designed to steal personal and financial information.

James Thompson2m read
Kootenai County contractor settles state deceptive practices allegations
Business

Kootenai County contractor settles state deceptive practices allegations

State regulators settled deceptive-practices allegations against a Kootenai County contractor, a reminder to scrutinize bids before signing work.

Sarah Chen1m read
Kootenai County courthouse marks 100 years of civic history
Government

Kootenai County courthouse marks 100 years of civic history

Residents marked the courthouse’s 100th year with a time capsule unveiling and burial on the east lawn at 501 Government Way.

Marcus Williams1m read
Kootenai County sheriff’s office denies allegations spreading on social media
Government

Kootenai County sheriff’s office denies allegations spreading on social media

The sheriff’s office is denying social media allegations as Bob Norris faces fresh scrutiny tied to a town hall, a defamation suit and a DUI crash claim.

James Thompson1m read
Rathdrum Days kicks off Friday with All American Summer celebration
Community

Rathdrum Days kicks off Friday with All American Summer celebration

Rathdrum Days opened Friday with live music, a Kid Zone and a beer garden at Majestic Park, while Main Street will lose parking Saturday morning.

Marcus Williams2m read
Off-duty Kootenai County first responder saves neighbor during cardiac arrest
Healthcare

Off-duty Kootenai County first responder saves neighbor during cardiac arrest

An off-duty Kootenai County first responder revived a neighbor in cardiac arrest with CPR, and he and his wife are now being publicly recognized.

Sadie Brennan1m read
Post Falls ranks among fastest-growing U.S. cities again
Business

Post Falls ranks among fastest-growing U.S. cities again

Post Falls reached 46,715 residents in July 2025, up 21% since 2020 and No. 84 nationally. City leaders are already updating plans for housing, traffic and services.

Sarah Chen2m read
Post Falls urges visitors to stay on marked trails at Black Bay Park
Government

Post Falls urges visitors to stay on marked trails at Black Bay Park

Signs at Black Bay Park warn against social trails that can erode rocky ground and scar the Spokane River shoreline at one of Post Falls’ busiest parks.

Marcus Williams2m read