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Montana state hospital escapee had ties to region

A convicted Montana killer with ties to the region was recently returned to custody after he escaped from the state hospital in Warm Springs. According to the Anaconda Deer Lodge County 911 Dispatch Facebook page, Christopher Michael Kepler, 54, walked away from a group home Sept. 28 at the Montana State Hospital. Officials said not to engage, approach or attempt to detain the man.

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Trial begins for Coeur d'Alene man accused of mother's murder

A local man is on trial for allegedly killing his mother over money. Neil F. Stratton, 53, of Coeur d'Alene, is charged with first-degree murder, burglary and destruction of evidence, all felonies, in connection with the 2025 death of his mother, 77-year-old Susan Stratton. The charges stem from Sept. 18...

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Woman arrested following stabbing at Deer Park's Swinyard Park

DEER PARK, Wash. — An 18-year-old woman was arrested Monday following an altercation at Swinyard Park that left a man with a stab wound, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Deer Park, WA · 2d

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Craving A Real Philly Cheesesteak? Head To This Sandpoint, Idaho Hole-In-The-Wall And Ask For Whiz

Philadelphia sits about 2,500 miles from the mountains of North Idaho, yet one tiny shop in Sandpoint is serving cheesesteaks that people happily drive across state lines to eat. One fan made the trip from Salem, Oregon, and said the drive was worth every mile. The place is small, the...

Sandpoint, ID · 1d
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The Idaho Vintage Market That Fills An Expansive Space With Antiques, Collectibles, And Themed Rooms

A shop in northern Idaho has a whole room called Farm Girls, and another called the Sisters’ Room. Neither one is a bedroom you can book. Both are styled displays packed with things you can actually carry home. The building once sold fabric and craft supplies by the yard.

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 2d

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Trio recognized for Priest River rescue

While county officials had already recognized the trio, Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain said their life-saving efforts deserved additional recognition. The trio — Priest River Officer Scott Kennedy and Bonner County Sheriff's deputies Keith Trout and Justin Penn — were presented with a letter of commendation and the Idaho Life Saving Medal at the Priest River City Council meeting on Nov. 2.

Priest River, ID · 1d

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Coeur d'Alene man sentenced to 18 years in prison for planning to attack churches on behalf of ISIS

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison on Tuesday for trying to provide information to the terrorist organization ISIS, and coordinate attacks on North Idaho churches.

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 2d

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Sandpoint receives $20M grant to improve RR crossing safety

Sandpoint City Hall announced a grant award of more than $20.2 million to address railroad crossings along Great Northern Road. The funding is from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program, and will go toward safety and connection improvements at three major crossings at Gooby Road, Woodland Drive and Mountain View Drive.

Sandpoint, ID · 1d

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BOCC continues Long Bridge Marina hearing for fourth time

After a two-and-a-half-hour discussion Nov. 5, the Bonner County Board of Commissioners once again continued its public hearing on the proposed Long Bridge Marina expansion to Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. to await new information. The continuation gives developers an opportunity to revise their site plan based on BOCC...

Bonner County, ID · 1d

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Jack Frost Fest to return with Cedar St. party

Jack Frost Fest is returning to help usher in the winter season, but this year will bring a lot of changes — including a new venue. Founded in 2017 by Mattox Farm Productions’ Robb Talbott, the free community event went on hiatus in 2023 and will return this year on Saturday, Nov. 21, moving from its previous home in the Granary District to take over Cedar Street between Second and Third avenues in downtown Sandpoint.

Sandpoint, ID · 1d

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Small Towns With Rental Communities for Older Adults

Retirement does not have to mean buying a house in a gated development or moving to a metro area with a Costco on every corner. Plenty of small towns have apartment communities set aside for older adults, with leases instead of mortgages and a main street within reach. The towns below pair that kind of ... Read more

Sandpoint, ID · 1d

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Coeur d'Alene schools add patrols after man enters high school

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene school officials told families there was no confirmed threat or identified plan of violence after a suspicious person entered Coeur d'Alene High School on November 9.District leaders said a young adult man first came…

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 2d

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SPR News Today: AI and medicine with Dr. Andrew Trister

Officials in Hayden, Idaho are trying to agree on a law enforcement contract with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office — after failing to renew their last one. During the upcoming legislative session, SeaPort Airlines will offer nonstop flights between Spokane and Olympia. SPR’s Doug Nadvornick chats with physician-scientist...

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20th annual Veterans Day celebration in Hayden honors those who served our country

HAYDEN, Idaho -- Hundreds of people gathered for Hayden's 20th annual Veterans Day celebration outside City Hall on Wednesday.

Hayden, ID · 1d

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Hayden eyes ALPR camera policy

Hayden intends to take a closer look at technology designed to take a closer look at drivers. Hayden City Council members on Tuesday discussed considering formal policies governing automated license plate readers, including cameras operated by both government and private entities. A workshop to discuss the issue is tentatively scheduled in January.

Hayden, ID · 1d

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“We have to step up our game’: NIC’s new program teaches ‘transformational’ thinking

Everything starts with a problem in North Idaho College’s X-Labs. Then students, professors, community leaders and employers come together to create solutions. X-Labs is the brainchild of NIC President Nick Swayne, who launched a program of the same name at James Madison University, where he worked before arriving in Coeur d’Alene. X-Labs is a program that teaches students to collaborate to solve real-world issues through fellowships, events, and now a general education course set to launch at NIC in the spring.

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 1d