North Idaho has a long history of dedicated leaders and elected officials who spend their time, treasure and talents toiling over board decisions, school policies, county issues and more.
Another urban renewal district has successfully closed in Post Falls.
The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency closed the East Post Falls Urban Renewal District, which opened in 2002 and spanned 469 acres around Highway 41 and Interstate 90.
The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the Parkway Fire.
Commissioners unanimously approved the emergency declaration during a brief meeting Thursday.