Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team

Says probable cause for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct not there

The March 21 racial incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

CdA prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving Utah basketball team

The March 21 incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

North Idaho snowpack near record low

Could affect recreation, fisheries this summer

Current snowpack in North Idaho is between 70 to 75% of the normal peak, the report said.

'Idaho is becoming redder'

McGrane says Gem State still very much a Republican stronghold

In a 30-minute speech to about 100 Coeur d’Alene Rotarians at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday, McGrane offered voter registration numbers to back up his statement.

'Hopefully, things will heal'

Tribal members hold 'Shawls in Solidarity' walk against racism in downtown CDA

In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women marched Thursday.

Police: Recordings back up claims about racial incident

Say racial slurs heard; silver sedan sought

Some of the surveillance video/audio corroborates what was reported by members of the basketball program and detectives are currently working to locate any additional evidence.

'Sherman Tower' going up

15-story hotel gets design commission's OK; construction expected to start next year

The project received strong support from letter writers and those who spoke at the public hearing that lasted about 90 minutes in the Coeur d’Alene Library Community.

Police seek witnesses, recordings

According to a police report of the incident, Robert Moyer, a donor for the University of Utah basketball team, told police the team was in town for the NCAA tournament in Spokane and had gone to Crafted at Fifth and Sherman.

University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Cd’A left players shaken

Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism

The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Snowpack improves, but not enough

Low streamflow expected this summer without solid spring precipitation

“Even if well above normal snow accumulation occurs during the remainder of winter, the Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe and Pend Oreille-Kootenai basins will end their winter with well below normal snowpacks,” the report said.

Economists wary of what's ahead

Rise of retirees 'both a blessing and a curse'

John Mitchell, who taught economics at Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Labor's Sam Wolkenhauer offered their annual economic outlook at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Ballot battle looming in North Idaho

Parties at odds over open primary initiative, ranked-choice voting

Mayville said it would create a nonpartisan primary. Anyone would have the right to cast a primary ballot, regardless of party affiliation. All candidates would be on the same ballot.

Little: High hopes for session

Gov outlines some plans for education, property taxes, behavioral health

The governor gave a 30-minue talk before the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber

Panhandle snowpack near record low

Dry conditions could continue

The seasonal drought outlook forecasts drought will persist in North Idaho with drought conditions continuing to decline further south into the Salmon, Wood and Lost basins, the report said.

Idaho troopers bound for border

Rep. Jordan Redman supports governor's action

Idaho once again is leading the nation in deploying resources to help our neighbor states.

Extreme cold coming

Subzero alert as temps could drop to dangerous lows

The National Weather Service, as of Wednesday afternoon, was predicting -10 degrees on Friday, -14 on Saturday, -9 on Sunday and -6 on Monday.

Open primaries initiative reaches 50,000 signatures

With half of petition signatures secured, initiative steps closer to the Nov. 2024 ballot

Christmas in a shoebox

In midst of collection week, OCC aims to set North Idaho record

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for three decades.

'Don't forget them'

Vandal family plants tulips in a memorial garden for slain UI students

The short ceremony, held in a steady rain as traffic rumbled past, brought together about 15 people at the Harbor Center sign on Hubbard Avenue.

The respect tour

John Bryant has visited more than 200 World War II museums, memorials

The youthful Bryant, in total, has visited 150 sites in Europe and 92 in the U.S. — 180 museums, 52 memorials and eight cemeteries.

A red-kokanee day

Photographers gather at Hayden Lake for short window to capture osprey snaring spawning fish

One moment, the photographers on the shores of Hayden Lake are joking, laughing and smiling on an early Wednesday afternoon. The next, they leap into action. Faces turn serious. Cameras with long lenses aim skyward.

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session

Senate awaits House action on consolidated presidential primary

Special session gains momentum

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session

Senate awaits House action on consolidated presidential primary

Special session gains momentum

'He's still alive'

Cd'A man swims out to save osprey battered by Canada geese

CDA man rescues osprey

Study: Idaho tops in rising home values

Housing prices climb from 2016

Little: Tax relief on the way

Idahoans to receive $300 million in property tax

Little praises property tax relief success

The 'Daze' of their lives

Love of country on full display at Bayview parade on Saturday

Fourth fun in Bayview

Ironman CDA seeks volunteers

More than 3,000 wanted for June 25 race

Ironman Coeur d’Alene is seeking up to 3,500 volunteers for its June 25 race. Dani Zibell-Wolfe, volunteer director, said about 1,000 have signed on to help athletes make it through the 140.6-mile race that includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run.

All wet

Record rain falls on Coeur d'Alene

It was hot and sunny Thursday in Coeur d'Alene, with a high of 82. Friday, it rained so much it broke a record dating back nearly four decades.

Economist: Recovery is close

Says single-family home building will lead the way

If Dr. Robert Dietz was on the Federal Reserve Board, he would put a pause on interest rate hikes. “I think they’ve done enough,” he said. “There’s no need to turn a mild recession into a moderate recession.” Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, compared the Fed’s series of rate hikes over the past year to pushing the remote control button too many times.

Potential rises for spring flooding

Rain, warm weather could contribute to rapid melting of snowpack

Snowpack could melt quickly

Priest River man identified as shooter in fatal incident

Suspected burglar had previous criminal charges

Coeur d'Alene Police released the names Monday of the men involved in a fatal incident that occurred Friday outside a shopping center. James Dean, 74, Priest River, was identified as the man who shot a suspected car burglar in a parking lot outside retail stores on West Canfield Avenue, Capt. Dave Hagar said. Shane Ryan Brown, 30, Sandpoint, died at the scene.

Endless winter in North Idaho?

But area could see first 60-degree day this week

When Kinzie Ridgewell and Hannah Harmelink started their walk along Coeur d’Alene's waterfront Monday afternoon, it was sunny, with blue skies and 45 degrees. Before they finished, clouds rolled in, an icy wind whipped off Lake Coeur d’Alene and snow was coming down.

Off message

Business criticized for referencing Adolf Hitler on reader board

A message on a reader board: “To Conquer A Nation First Disarm Its Citizens” was upsetting to many in the region. It wasn’t so much those eight words that made them angry, but rather, the name under them: Adolf Hitler.

'A huge step forward'

Children's Village breaks ground on resource center

Children's Village resource center begins

Welcome to Winter No. 2

Panhandle mountain snowpack solid

So much for an early spring. Anywhere from a few inches to more than 7 inches than seven inches of snow fell throughout North Idaho, breaking the previous single-day snowfall record for March 10 of 3 inches set in 1955.

'This is their home'

N. Idaho veterans facility receives first residents

The 24-year Navy veteran was one of two veterans who recently became the first residents of the new veterans home in Post Fall

'Child care matters'

Providers, parents say loss of funding will be a major blow to industry

About 20 people gathered “to demand immediate legislative action to continue Child Care Business Grant funding.”

Remembering Phil Batt

Locals says former Idaho governor was a steady, strong leader

Phil Batt a friend of North Idaho

ISP: Fentanyl toll 'scary'

More deaths, overdoses attributed to rise of opioid use

In Kootenai County in 2022 there were 42 overdose deaths, with 24 directly related to fentanyl, Kempf said

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

'This is a crisis'

1.5 million acres in Idaho part of federal efforts to reduce wildfire risk

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's not a question of if western forests will burn, "but a matter of where and when." “The need to invest more and to move quickly is apparent," he said during a press conference on Wednesday. "This is a crisis." Vilsack announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S.

Snowpack solid in North Idaho

But much of state stuck in drought status

Currently, 72% of Idaho lands are in moderate to severe drought, and the remainder of the state is "abnormally dry."

North Idaho COVID deaths: 238 in 2022

New cases could total around 20,000

The county's vaccination rate remains low, 43.1% with 73,489 residents fully vaccinated

Arctic front brings frigid temps to region

Temperatures could be the coldest seen in the region for the past several years, NWS officials said earlier this week. Temperatures in the region could be well below zero, and with the wind chill factored in, those temperatures could drop as low as -15 to -30. The dangerously cold temperatures are possible through early morning on Friday, Dec. 23 at 4 a.m. Light snow is expected to blanket the region Thursday and Friday, followed by freezing rain during the Christmas weekend, NWS officials said.

'It's not just a hospital'

Trustees say proposed transition to nonprofit is necessary to thrive as regional medical center

Several Kootenai Health trustees reiterated their support on Thursday for the hospital district to transition from being government-owned to a nonprofit, while one said he opposed it. “We are here for one purpose and that’s to maintain health services for Kootenai Health at the highest standard available,” said Trustee Katie Brodie. About 75 people attended the informational meeting at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn. Trustees did not take questions from the audience, but answered written questions from a moderator.

'Beautiful souls'

Family, friends share memories, love for slain UI students

About 400 people, including roughly 50 UI students, attended a two-hour celebration of life event at Real Life Ministries that included prayer, song and remembrances of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

Snowflakes, sleds and shovels: Storm drops more than 12 inches in North Idaho

Storm drops more than 12 inches in North Idaho

Climatologist Cliff Harris measured 12.7 inches of snow at his Player Drive home by 4 p.m. That was the second-most for a single day in November, with the record still at 16 inches set Nov. 19, 1963.

'People really care'

Operation Christmas Child receives record 16,000 shoeboxes

Monday morning, the final day of Operation Christmas Child in North Idaho, a senior citizen walked in the doors of Anthem Church. She had seen the Operation Christmas Child sign and wanted to contribute, she explained. Out of breath, but smiling, the woman handed over a single shoebox. “She was so proud of it,” said a volunteer.