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‘Where Is Travis Decker?’: Locals Ask Amid Coeur d'Alene Active Shooter Alert; Idaho Officials Mum

International · Coeur d'Alene

‘Where Is Travis Decker?’: Locals Ask Amid Coeur d'Alene Active Shooter Alert; Idaho Officials Mum

Coverage: 5 sources

After multiple firefighters were shot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, several locals linked the incident to Travis Decker, a missing former soldier See the Story

Law Enforcement Identifies Suspected Gunman In Idaho Shooting

Lockdown · Coeur d'Alene

Law Enforcement Identifies Suspected Gunman In Idaho Shooting

75% Right coverage: 4 sources

Police lifted a shelter-in-place order in Coeur d’Alene after a man with a firearm was found dead near the shooting location.See the Story

Idaho Sheriff: Shooter Started the Fire, ‘It Was Intentional,’ ‘It Was an Ambush’ – altnews.org

Idaho Sheriff: Shooter Started the Fire, ‘It Was Intentional,’ ‘It Was an Ambush’ – altnews.org

During a Sunday night press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris indicated that law enforcement believes the shooter started the fire See the Story

Accident Between Motorcyclist and Police Officer in Houston

IDAHO — A group of firefighters were ambushed by fire while responding to a forest fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, leaving two of them dead and causing a local shelter for residents of the mountain community on Sunday, authorities said. Authorities said a SWAT team found a dead man with a gun nearby. The man has not yet been identified by the police as the gunman. The shelter on the spot was suspended, however, residents in the area were asked to …Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene Read Article

Captured in Video Murder in Front of Business in Guayanilla

IDAHO — A group of firefighters were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a forest fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, leaving two of them dead and causing a local shelter for residents in the mountain community on Sunday, authorities said. Authorities said a SWAT team found a dead man with a gun nearby. The man has not yet been identified by the police as the gunman. The local shelter order was lifted on Sunday night after a tactical response team…Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene Read Article

Foster care numbers drop while child advocates warn abuse severity rises in Idaho

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A child advocacy group in Idaho is sounding the alarm about child abuse and neglect in the community.Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene Read Article

NIC enrollment, CTE programs continue to grow

North Idaho College’s enrollment continued to grow this summer, leading to a need for more career and technical education instructors and classroom space. The North Idaho College Trustees tour the Parker Technical Center. (Tom Greene/ NIC) Enrollment overall is up 14.3% from last summer President Nick Swayne told trustees. Combined with last year’s increase, summer enrollment is up over 30% in the last two years. That growth will only continue, …Education · Rathdrum Read Article

Rathdrum residents continue to voice concerns over Hayden Homes proposal

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

RATHDRUM, Idaho – Residents of Rathdrum are expressing concerns about the sustainability of Hayden Homes' proposal to build 500 new homes in the area.Rathdrum · Rathdrum Read Article

Gear up for the Hunt with the Buck Knives Alpha Elites

With the fall hunting season right around the corner, now is the time to make sure each piece of gear in your pack is not only serving its purpose but going above and beyond. A sharp knife is an essential tool to any hunting kit. The Buck Alpha Elites Knives are built for hunters who demand performance, precision, and durability in the field.Post Falls · Post Falls Read Article

Post Falls driver pleads not guilty to battery for spraying protesters

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

City prosecutors charge Jim Valentine with battery for allegedly spraying water at protesters during an April demonstration.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Post Falls See the Story

Prosecutors seeking death penalty for Post Falls murder suspect

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

The jury, or the court if a jury is waived, must find that at least one exists beyond a reasonable doubt before a death sentence can be imposed.Death Penalty · Post Falls See the Story