Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paul 'Torgy' Torgerson celebrates 45 years of pioneering the mobile windshield repair industry in North Idaho, crediting local community and businesses for his success. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Community Library Network board will deliberate on DEI policies, the fiscal year 2025 budget, and other issues at their upcoming meeting. Coeur d'Alene Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d’Alene Airport, along with two others in Idaho, receives infrastructure grants from the FAA for upgrades, including service roads and taxi lighting improvements. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho's battle against invasive quagga mussels sees no new detections after a targeted chemical treatment of the Snake River, as the state ramps up watercraft inspections and decontamination efforts. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Birds of Prey Northwest successfully rehabilitated and released three birds, including a bald eagle, back into the wild in Kootenai County, underlining the community's role in wildlife conservation. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai County staff call for enhanced transparency and communication in tax corrections and cancellations to better inform impacted taxing districts, referencing a significant $53 million property valuation error. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee is organizing a fundraising event on Aug. 23 to support North Idaho Democratic candidates with food, wine, and dialogues with the candidates. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ COVID-19 cases are surging in North Idaho, with a notable increase in hospitalizations and a focus on monitoring through wastewater data, amidst reports of rising emergency room visits since mid-June 2023. Coeur d'Alene Press
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