Kootenai Health lays off 80 positions
Kootenai Health, Northern Idaho’s largest healthcare system and employer, confirmed Monday that it will eliminate 80 positions. This is roughly 2% of its w...
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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Kootenai, Idaho. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Bonner. Associated ZIP codes: 83840.
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Fire danger rises in North Idaho
Amid critical fire weather conditions across North Idaho, the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to use “extreme caution” thi...
Aug 2, 2026Open source
N. Idaho cyberattack triggers public notifications
A cyberattack that potentially impacted personal information of Kootenai County residents, including Social Security, individual taxpayer identification and...
Jul 29, 2026Open source
Trump approves Idaho disaster declaration for North Idaho storm
President Donald Trump approved Idaho’s major disaster declaration for Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah and Nez Perce counties after a damaging...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Civics contest winners include Kootenai County students
The United States District Court for the District of Idaho announced the winners of the 2026 District of Idaho high school civics contest last week.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
N. Idaho man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Hayden apartment crash
Authorities arrested the suspect on charges of vehicular homicide and aggravated DUI, marking his 48th booking into the Kootenai County Jail.
May 30, 2026Open source
Annual drive to support Idaho nonprofits begins today
For about a quarter of a century, Harriet and Tom Dillon have driven for Lake City Center Meals on Wheels. Harriet started helping the nonprofit, then about...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Patricia G. Hewitt
Patricia “Patty” Gail Hewitt, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
DEQ awards $38,600 water loan to CSCW
SANDPOINT — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $38,600 low-interest drinking water loan to Cedar Springs Co...
Oct 26, 2026Open source
Apply Idaho readies students for college applications
As college application deadlines approach, Sandpoint High School seniors are receiving support through a program that lightens the load of applying for colle...
Oct 26, 2026Open source
Festival at Sandpoint to collect donations for those impacted by Spokane Area Fires
SANDPOINT, Idaho – The Festival at Sandpoint announced on Wednesday that stations have been established to collect donations before each remaining concert...
Aug 6, 2026Open source
Craigie to perform in Sandpoint Friday
Singer-songwriter John Craigie brings his July 17 tour stop to the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, joined by Idaho musician Bart Budwig. The performance highlig...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Outcry builds over Sandpoint’s alternative school relocation plan
Yellow signs featuring a photo of the 117-year-old Lake Pend Oreille High School building have appeared across the community. “We support LPOHS in its curr...
May 12, 2026Open source
Sandpoint Superintendent works through cancer treatment
Becky Meyer has continue to work through treatment largely due to her love of the school district she has served for decades.
May 11, 2026Open source
Bozeman brewery Mountains Walking moves production to Idaho
One of Bozeman’s local breweries is moving production of its canned products to Ponderay, Idaho.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Community invited to discover region's hidden gardens
The Progressive Garden Tour on July 25 offers guided access to four private gardens in Sagle and Sandpoint, with local gardening insights, refreshments and a...
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Festival at Sandpoint reveals 2026 fine arts poster
The Festival at Sandpoint has selected “Shadow Serenade” by North Idaho artist Cyndie Hammond as its 2026 fine arts poster. The colored pencil artwork ce...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Pizza Factory seeking local franchisee for Sandpoint
Pizza Factory CEO Lisa Roscoe returned to Sandpoint this month in search of a potential franchisee for a Pizza Factory in Sandpoint. It will join several exi...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Valor Sandpoint places in Idaho Trap Shooting State Tournament
In their second season, the Valor Sandpoint Shotgun Team remains a powerful force in the competitive shooting scene, earning high honors in this year’s Ida...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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Idaho voters defeat abortion ballot initiative after Latter-day Saint, Catholic donations
An interfaith coalition opposed the Idaho abortion ballot initiative, with the Church of Jesus Christ donating $1 million to the campaign against it.
Nov 12, 2026Open source
Idaho’s median age remains below U.S. average, household income increases in 2025
Idaho continued to have a high population of young people, experienced rising household income and saw a smaller share of cost burdened households in 2025, a...
Nov 11, 2026Open source
Idaho Falls swimmer Rangi Grimes sets another state record, leads Tigers to second place
Rangi Grimes was not fully satisfied with his 50-yard freestyle final at the 5A swimming championships at the Boise City Aquatic Center over the weekend.
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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Kootenai is in Bonner County, Idaho.
Region: Idaho
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83840
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Idaho voters defeat abortion ballot initiative after Latter-day Saint, Catholic donations
An interfaith coalition opposed the Idaho abortion ballot initiative, with the Church of Jesus Christ donating $1 million to the campaign against it.
Nov 12, 2026Open source
Idaho’s median age remains below U.S. average, household income increases in 2025
Idaho continued to have a high population of young people, experienced rising household income and saw a smaller share of cost burdened households in 2025, a...
Nov 11, 2026Open source
Idaho Falls swimmer Rangi Grimes sets another state record, leads Tigers to second place
Rangi Grimes was not fully satisfied with his 50-yard freestyle final at the 5A swimming championships at the Boise City Aquatic Center over the weekend.
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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48.3102780, -116.5125000
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