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Kootenai County detective hit by car driven by wanted suspect in Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho - A suspect was arrested after allegedly striking a Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office detective with his car. According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), on July 11th at approximately 12:45 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Unit were in the vicinity of Spokane Street and Seltice Way in Post Falls. They located Emanuel Zavala, who was wanted on multiple failure to register as a sex offender warrants.
KCSO Detective Struck by Vehicle Driven by Wanted Subject
(Kootenai County, ID) – On July 11th, 2024 at approximately 12:45 pm, Detectives with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were in the area of Spokane Street and Seltice Way in Post Falls and located Emanuel V. Zavala, who had multiple warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. They attempted to stop Zavala in a gas station parking lot, and as one of the Detectives got out of their vehicle to contact him, Zavala drove towards the Detective, striking the Detective and his vehicle. The Detective was able to lunge out of the way, avoiding serious injury. SIU Detectives then pursued Zavala to a residence nearby on 3rd Avenue near Spokane Street. Zavala ran inside the residence, prompting a standoff.
Health experts are encouraging everyone to take the necessary steps to avoid heat illnesses
SPOKANE, Wash. — As high temperatures linger, health experts encourage taking steps to avoid heat-related illnesses. We reached day three of triple-digit temperatures on Wednesday. You might think that means emergency responders are getting flooded with calls relating to the heat. But it turns out people are taking the appropriate steps to say cool.
NIC: U of I is a world-class university
Why do some of the NIC board members have a grudge against the University of Idaho? NIC trustees Makenzie and Banducci would rather NIC close its doors than partner with a world-class institution. I must assume these men do not know about the quality institution 90 minutes south or they would embrace the teachout option of partnering with the University of Idaho. Just in case, here are some facts about U of I. UI has been ranked the best value public institution in the west every year since 2021. The UI extension office is the home of multiple community programs like the master gardeners, 4-H and master forest stewards.
Looking for a job in Idaho? Idaho Department of Labor reports hundreds of openings
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho - Are you looking for a job in Idaho? The Idaho Department of Labor reported that over 500 employers are looking for workers in Kootenai County alone. There are around 1,200 job openings in the area, and to help people seeking out those opportunities, the IDOL will host a hiring event.
KCSO Detective Struck by Vehicle Driven by Wanted Subject
Kootenai County, Idaho – On July 11th, 2024 at approximately 12:45 pm, Detectives with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were in the area of Spokane Street and Seltice Way in Post Falls and located Emanuel V. Zavala, who had multiple warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. They attempted to stop Zavala in a gas station parking lot, and as one of the Detectives got out of their vehicle to contact him, Zavala drove towards the Detective, striking the Detective and his vehicle. The Detective was able to lunge out of the way, avoiding serious injury. SIU Detectives then pursued Zavala to a residence nearby on 3rd Avenue near Spokane Street. Zavala ran inside the residence, prompting a standoff.
More homes come on the market
The number of homes for sale in Coeur d'Alene is rising with the arrival of summer. According to the Coeur d'Alene Regional Realtors, there are 1,114 residential listings in Kootenai County as of July 3. That's well up from 998 a month ago, and an increase of nearly 100 from a year ago.
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