3+ week, 1+ day ago   (524+ words) Deneice Hastings chats with Chief of Police Michael Morlan at Spirit Lake's first "Coffee With the Chief." David Bernauer SPIRIT LAKE — Residents got a new opportunity to speak directly with local law enforcement this week during Spirit Lake’s first Coffee…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (536+ words) More than two dozen North Idaho nonprofits received a major boost Friday as the 3Cs organization distributed more than $137,000 in donations during its annual Appreciation Luncheon at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn. Highlighted by a performance from the 3Cs' own…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (190+ words) After Olivia Wells of Coeur d’Alene earned a bachelor’s in wildlife in Spring 2026, the CNR graduate student worked as an assistant park ranger in North Idaho’s Round Lake State Park. Ralph Bartholdt/UI At Round Lake State Park, near Sagle,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (510+ words) Jaydan and Micah Svoboda have fun posing for a picture as they enter the North Idaho State Fair on opening day Friday. BILL BULEY/Press Tim Vulles holds his hat during the national anthem at the grand opening of the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (775+ words) COEUR d'ALENE — When Danette Hanson became a displaced homemaker, she faced the daunting task of returning to the workforce, as well as the opportunity to consider what she really wanted to do with her life. "I realized I love working…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) The Whitefish City Council approved a grant of $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley to fund the purchase of a second lot on Whitefish Avenue to build two more three-bedroom townhouses. The lot adjoins the property Habitat Flathead bought…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (306+ words) WALLACE — The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is investigating a swatting incident reported Wednesday evening. Swatting is the act of making a false report of a serious emergency to trigger a large law enforcement response, often involving a SWAT team, to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1145+ words) The Lincoln County Port Authority office, located on Port Authority property, is the latest meeting site for the board. The authority is at 204 Industry Way, Libby, across from Nomad. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) If the gloves weren’t already off,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (341+ words) Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jacob Christian as Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The appointment reinforces the organization's commitment to providing the highest level of care for women and newborns by ensuring…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (628+ words) Construction crews have finished the first phase of replacing the Hansen Road overpass, the tearing-down phase. Interstate 90 will be subject to periodic lane closures, and sometimes road closures, until the project is complete. CALEB PEREZ/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Sections of…...