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NIC board to hire new legal counsel
North Idaho College trustees are expected to choose new legal counsel during a special meeting Wednesday night.
Legislative tour begins Monday
80 elected leaders will visit businesses and more
Coppess said she hopes legislators come away with a clear understanding of what makes this region unique, "and why we need their help on legislative issues."
Police seek Florida fugitive
Police are searching for a man wanted on a warrant for skipping court in Florida, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Police raid yields drugs, guns, game camera
Police said a stolen game camera helped them locate a couple who allegedly possessed more than two pounds of methamphetamine and 14 firearms.
Presidential candidates qualify for Idaho general election ballot
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced the list of presidential candidates qualified for Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election ballot.
DUI patrols to increase through Labor Day
So far this summer, 70 people have died on the roads, according to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.
Whooping cough on the rise
Nineteen cases already in North Idaho
The majority of the cases are among those 0-18 years of age.
Program targets nursing shortage
Accelerated training expected to help fill healthcare jobs
Through the program, following completion of prerequisite courses, students with a bachelor's degree in another discipline are eligible to receive an accelerated education and training to become a nurse and receive their Bachelor of Science in nursing.
PHD: N. Idaho family exposed to rabid bat
People, pet receiving treatment for possible exposure
A family and a dog were recently exposed to a rabid bat in Kootenai County, according to Panhandle Health District.
Planned outage to impact Blanchard, Oldtown residents
Avista announced in a Sept. 15 press release that about 380 of the utility’s customers will experience a planned power outage from 10 p.m. on Sept. 27 until about 4 a.m. on Sept. 28. Crews with Avista will be performing maintenance on the substation that serves that area, the release said. Traffic control measures will be in place at the time, but no road closures are expected during the maintenance project. Those with questions may contact Avista at 800-227-9187.