Caregivers sought for veteran medical foster program
Instead of being in a nursing home or rehabilitation center, veterans in North Idaho may soon get the option to stay in a caregiver home. Regional Veterans Affairs officials are looking to start a North Idaho medical foster care program, the first of its kind in the area.
CLN layoffs impact staff across North Idaho
Staff layoffs were confirmed Tuesday morning within the Community Library Network. In total, 13 part-time staff members were informed their final day of employment would be Sept. 24.
Area veteran seeks to raise funds for Honor Flights
Having served stateside as his two brothers served abroad in the Vietnam War, Joe Deacon spoke to the Rotary Club Friday about his experiences during the trip of a lifetime on an Honor Flight from Spokane to Washington, D.C.
Driver identified after fatal crash, vehicle fire
After a fatal crash and vehicle fire Thursday night in Big Creek, law enforcement found themselves with a mystery on their hands when it came to the identity of the deceased man found in the vehicle. Around 9 p.m. Friday, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office announced they had identified the deceased driver as Eric Rodriguez, approximately 25 years old. His next of kin have been notified of his passing.
Medicare Part D changes may cause higher premiums, fewer market options
Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage are on the way. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, new policies were rolled out this year and more changes will be spread out over the next two years.
Gold Star families remember fallen sons
Nicholas Newby, Wyatt Goldsmith died in combat just days apart
Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.
Students present on environment at Youth Water Summit
Students took turns presenting their water-focused research projects at Tuesday's Youth Water Summit.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
'We need to seek the next remedy'
New Idaho group seeks abortion rights, aims to change reproductive health laws
A new statewide coalition called Idahoans United for Women and Families aims to advocate for access for full reproductive health care for all Idahoans and is currently exploring a citizens' ballot initiative after they said two legislative sessions have passed without addressing compounding issues regarding Idaho’s abortion bans.
40 Under 40
NIBJ publisher lauds the area's best and brightest young people
“You’re the future of North Idaho,” Coeur d'Alene Press publisher Clint Schroeder said to the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 cohort.
Veteran honored for radio operator work on his 100th birthday
On his 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, Robert Douglas Gwin still was clutching the folded American flag he had been given earlier that afternoon by the Kootenai County honor guard. As his family came person by person to greet him and wish him a happy birthday, he pointed out a patch on his uniform from his Army Signal Corps days. “I sewed that myself,” he said.
Book pulled at N, Idaho middle school
Results in heated special meeting
During a special meeting of the school board for Lakeland Joint School District, a heated debate about whether interactions between board chair Michelle Thompson and assistant superintendent Lynn Paslay constituted collaboration or individual direction after the pulling of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from three sixth grade ELA classes.
Report: Alzheimer's projected to rise in Idaho
A new 2024 Alzheimer’s and dementia report from the Alzheimer's association shows there are only eight geriatricians in the state. Only one of those doctors is based in North Idaho.
To build a fire
Boy Scouts attend the Klondike Derby at Camp Easton
'It's a loss'
BSU in-person social work program to end this spring
Cd'A's BSU in-person social work program to end this spring
A small, special force of firefighters
When wildfires strike, there isn’t time to ponder who makes up the firefighting force on the frontlines of the blaze.