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Hayden man receives probation for holding hunting knife to maintenance worker’s neck
HAYDEN, Idaho – A Hayden man found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon received probation in court last month. According to the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, the man threatened a maintenance worker at his apartment by putting a knife to his neck during a scheduled smoke damage inspection.
Hayden fire cause attributed to illegal aerial fireworks
HAYDEN — Two people lost their home Thursday after neighbors set off illegal fireworks. Northern Lakes Fire District and Kootenai County Sheriff deputies arrived at the 2700 W Ashland Lane to discover a home fully engulfed by fire. Chris Larson, Northern Lakes Fire public information officer, said the homeowners...
Hayden firefighters could lose jobs, fire station could close if levy isn’t passed
HAYDEN, Idaho – 12 Northern Lakes Firefighters could lose their jobs and the districts new fire station, that isn’t even completely built yet, could close if Kootenai County voters fail to pass a two year, $3.5 million override levy in November. “It’s direly critical that we retain these...
Editorial: Urgent call to help a local hero
Graham Crutchfield has known the joy of giving more than most mortals. But now, friends, it’s time to give back. It’s time to help a local couple who spent decades focused entirely on others. Crutchfield is a Hayden resident, former Marine and chaplain now in his mid-80s. His...
Coeur d’Alene prepares for thousands of visitors over 4th of July
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – “Don’t come to Kootenai County on vacation, and leave on probation,” Bob Norris said, a yearly refrain from the Kootenai County Sheriff every year around the 4th of July, the county’s biggest holiday. “Generally between Memorial Day and Labor Day,...
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