North Idaho News

  • New 100-year time capsule interred at Kootenai County courthouse October 10, 2026 9:12 am CDA Press - Idaho COEUR d'ALENE — After retrieving a 100-year time capsule from inside the outer wall of the old Kootenai County courthouse this summer, local historical preservationists have buried a new time capsule to be opened a century from now. The Kootenai County …
  • Falling for North Idaho October 10, 2026 9:12 am CDA Press - Idaho The crunch of leaves marks North Idaho, the smell of wood stoves mixing with the cool, heavy air and thousands of trees turning a brilliant new shade.  Families across the area will flock to their favorite orchard and pumpkin patch, and on Friday nights, …
  • Bonner County News of Record - Sept. 28, 2026 October 10, 2026 8:51 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch. BONNER CO. SHERIFF Sept. 28 Report of a traffic hazard near Highway 2 and Thama Drive in the …
  • North Idaho’s first indoor Nerf battle arena opens October 10, 2026 8:51 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho KOOTENAI — Sandpoint families looking for active, year-round indoor entertainment have a new destination to celebrate. North Idaho’s first indoor Nerf battle arena, Blast Zone, offers coach-led arena battles, custom target games and private birthday party …
  • Bonner County Calendar - Oct. 10, 2026 October 10, 2026 8:51 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho Editor’s note: If you would like to have your meeting or event shared with the community, email [email protected] AND go online to bonnercountydailybee.com/events.     SATURDAY, Oct. 10  NEW ACTIVITIES  Sandpoint Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farmin …
  • ‘Exist where the bad guys exist’: North Idaho nonprofit trains police to fight child exploitation before victims are made October 10, 2026 6:06 am The Spokesman-Review - Washington State For Brad Johnson, the moment that changed his understanding of child exploitation happened while he was still a young patrol officer. Johnson had been asked to assist with a search warrant involving a man suspected of sharing child sexual abuse material …
  • North Idaho Legislative Tour to bring state lawmakers to Moscow October 9, 2026 9:28 am Argonaut - Idaho The biennial event connecting state lawmakers with the unique needs of the Panhandle State legislators, business leaders and community representatives will gather in Moscow Nov. 8 through 10 for the biennial North Idaho Legislative Tour, giving Idaho …
  • Bonner County Calendar - Oct. 9, 2026 October 9, 2026 9:13 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho Editor’s note: If you would like to have your meeting or event shared with the community, email [email protected] AND go online to bonnercountydailybee.com/events.     FRIDAY, Oct. 9  NEW ACTIVITIES  Kosh: live music; 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, …
  • New film honors medieval bookbinder in North Idaho October 9, 2026 9:12 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho For over 40 years, students traveled from around the world to Santa, Idaho, to learn medieval bookbinding from Jim Croft. The respected teacher passed away in 2025, and a new documentary titled “Book Father: The Old Ways of Jim Croft” by Rockville …
  • Bonner County News of Record - Sept. 27, 2026 October 9, 2026 9:12 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch. BONNER CO. SHERIFF Sept. 27 Report of theft of property on Lakeshore Drive in Sagle at 8:33 …

Idaho News

  • Idaho Fish and Game seeks volunteers to restore wildlife habitat October 10, 2026 12:08 pm KMVT - Idaho SOUTH HILLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Large wildfires can leave behind areas where sagebrush may take years to return naturally. “It’s going to take decades and decades and decades for it to reestablish,” said Brandon Tycz, Regional Habitat Biologist for …
  • Gov. Little pauses dyed diesel inspections as Idaho reviews enforcement policies October 10, 2026 11:01 am IdahoNews BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Governor Little signed an executive order temporarily suspending state inspections for dyed diesel fuel. According to a recent news release, the order directs the Idaho State Police and Idaho Transportation Department to suspend …
  • Why Idaho saw drought despite normal precipitation last year October 10, 2026 11:01 am IdahoNews BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — As Idaho water managers watch what a strong El Niño could mean for the winter ahead, they're also looking back at lessons learned from last year's unusual water conditions. David Hoekema, a hydrologist with the Idaho …
  • Jim Risch calls for Iran war to end as rising costs take center stage in Idaho Senate race October 10, 2026 10:45 am The Spokesman-Review - Washington State WASHINGTON – The Idaho Republican who leads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Thursday the U.S. war with Iran must end to help bring down high costs for Americans, as President Donald Trump appeared to recognize the conflict hurts his party’s …
  • Idaho projecting job growth well above national average October 10, 2026 9:12 am CDA Press - Idaho Looking for work? Head to Idaho. The state is projecting a 1.3% growth in employment, more than four times the national forecast, according to a statement from Gov. Brad Little’s office. Of those jobs, the healthcare and construction industries are …
  • Falling for North Idaho October 10, 2026 9:12 am CDA Press - Idaho The crunch of leaves marks North Idaho, the smell of wood stoves mixing with the cool, heavy air and thousands of trees turning a brilliant new shade.  Families across the area will flock to their favorite orchard and pumpkin patch, and on Friday nights, …
  • North Idaho’s first indoor Nerf battle arena opens October 10, 2026 8:51 am Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho KOOTENAI — Sandpoint families looking for active, year-round indoor entertainment have a new destination to celebrate. North Idaho’s first indoor Nerf battle arena, Blast Zone, offers coach-led arena battles, custom target games and private birthday party …
  • Idaho extends deadline for rural educator incentive program October 10, 2026 8:47 am Idaho Education News - Idaho The application deadline for Idaho’s Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program has been extended from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30, giving educators more time to apply, the State Board of Education announced Wednesday. The program, now serving its fifth …
  • Hoop dreams: Idaho State unveils financial plan for new arena October 10, 2026 8:47 am Idaho Education News - Idaho Idaho State University could have a new home for hoops. University officials Thursday announced plans for a new, 4,500-seat basketball and multipurpose arena — with the balance of a $70 million to $80 million price tag coming from private donors. A …
  • Fatal Vehicle Fire Reported in Southern Idaho October 10, 2026 7:51 am KOOL 96.5 - Idaho A tragic accident was reported by the Idaho State Police on Friday evening that claimed the life of a child and sent two adults to the hospital. Police are investigating the accident and believe it was caused by a truck that overheated and caught fire …