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Idaho State Police seeking help identifying hit-and-run driver from crash near Fourth of July Pass

Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene

Idaho State Police seeking help identifying hit-and-run driver from crash near Fourth of July Pass

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Idaho State Police are searching for a gray Ford F-150 involved in a hit-and-run on Interstate 90 on May 16, 2025. Contact ISP with any information.See the Story

Make-A-Wish Idaho aims for $67K to grant kids' wishes at annual walk

Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene

Make-A-Wish Idaho aims for $67K to grant kids' wishes at annual walk

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Coeur d'Alene hosted its second annual Walk for Wishes on Saturday, June 7, at Riverstone Park. The funds raised are going to grant wishes for local sick children.See the Story

One dead after house fire in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene

One dead after house fire in Coeur d'Alene

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Firefighters say an accidental house fire left one dead in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday morning. The fire department also says a small dog escaped the fire.Read Article

Coeur d'Alene drug dealer gets 12-year sentence for meth charges

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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – Aaron Clint Jewett, 47, was sentenced to a 12-year prison term after being convicted of methamphetamine-related charges. The sentencing took place on May 3 by District Judge Lamont Berecz, with parole eligibility set after two and…Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene See the Story

Probation Officials: Man Found to Have More than Half a Pound of Suspected Cocaine

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A Bakersfield man on post-release community supervision was found to have more than half a pound of suspected cocaine and money in various denominations in his home, the Kern County Probation Department said Wednesday.Methamphetamine · Coeur d'Alene See the Story

Coeur d'Alene councilors vote to table plan to raise water rates

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The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted unanimously to table a capital improvement plan that would raise water rates and request a workshop.Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene Read Article

Left lane, passing rule revisions approved in two states

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Left lane use and passing rules for all vehicles are an annual topic at statehouses. So far this year, legislators in two states have acted to address concerns about slower traffic in the left lane of certain highways. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National Motorists Association favor efforts to address left lane use. The groups say that blocking the left lane, whether intentional or not, results in reduced road safe…Hayden · Hayden Read Article

Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County sheriff Bob Norris

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The woman who accused Norris of defaming her at a campaign event last year is likely to refile the suit, according to the Coeur d'Alene Press.Coeur D'Alene · Coeur d'Alene See the Story

Cody Rencurel charged for the shooting death of Dixie Schroeder

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Rencurel was apprehended in Kootenai County, Idaho on May 8 and taken into custody.Kootenai County · Kootenai County See the Story

Post Falls man sent to collections following issue with cell phones, lack of service

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POST FALLS, Idaho — Using a credit card can offer protections for consumers when a dispute is warranted, but one couple's story serves as an important reminder that just because you successfully dispute a charge, you could still be on…Mobile Phones · Post Falls Read Article

North Idaho Man Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A Post Falls man has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Greg Alan Marson, 65, was sentenced on May 27, 2025, by Senior District Judge Scott Wayman to a unified seven-year prison term, with parole eligibility after two years. The conviction stems from an incident on August 12, 2024, during which Mars…Weapons · Coeur d'Alene Read Article