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The Idaho Panhandle is the northern region of the U.S. State of Idaho that encompasses the ten northernmost counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone. The southern part of this region is sometimes referred to as North Central Idaho, with the rest as North Idaho. The panhandle is bordered by Washington state to the west, Montana to the east and British Columbia to the north.
Coeur d'Alene is the region's largest city. Other important cities include Lewiston, Moscow (home of the University of Idaho), Post Falls, Hayden, Sandpoint, and the smaller St. Maries and Bonners Ferry. The region has a land area of 54,422.49 km? (21,012.64 sq mi), or 25.39 percent of Idaho's land area; there is also 839.07 km? (323.95 sq mi) of water area. The estimated population of the Idaho Panhandle as of 2004 was 295,160, or slightly more than 21% of Idaho's estimated population of 1,393,262. The 2000 census number was 278,866 residents, or 21.55% of the state's population at the time.

The Panhandle region observes Pacific Time north of the western-flowing Salmon River in the southern part of Idaho County. The rest of the state observes Mountain Time, which begins at Riggins. The Idaho Panhandle is also the only panhandle of a United States which borders two other states and a foreign country (Canada).

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Job loss pushes hardworking family deeper into poverty

Dec 1, 2008 10:22 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- These teen brothers are praying for snow, but not because they can't wait to grab their snowboards and head for the mountains. These kids are looking forward to seeing piles of frozen...

Unexpected tools help kids in school

Dec 1, 2008 10:22 am

HAYDEN -- A small trampoline, some 2-by-4s and flash cards bearing black fish shapes are being used to help children become better spellers and readers at North Idaho Christian School.

Firefighters strip down to raise funds

Dec 1, 2008 10:22 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- They're husky. Chiseled. And those big brown eyes even smack of a little tenderness. You too can muse over the depths of swarthy firefighters at your office cubicle, with the new Prof...

Cheers for children

Dec 1, 2008 10:22 am

Elegant, extravagant Christmas trees surrounded the ballroom at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, while eight young ladies dressed alike portraying Marilyn Monroe made the rounds selling $50 glasses of Dom Pe...

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Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

"It's easier for a dumb rich kid to get into college than a smart poor kid." These harsh ... but true ... words were uttered by Doug Lederman, editor of Inside Higher Ed magazine at a confer...

Your Community College

Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

Welding Technology, Nursing, Automotive Technology, Radiography Technology, Law Enforcement, Culinary Arts, Office Specialist, Machine Technology ... What do these North Idaho College programs have in...

Join the Club

Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

This summer the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County reached new heights as more than 350 kids signed up to be a part of the club and participate in the summer programs.

Family Matters

Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

We have all gotten through Thanksgiving and hopefully each of us has plenty to be thankful for again this year.

Tyler Wilson

Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

Note: Because of tight holiday deadlines, much of this column was "inspired" by "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut. Stay tuned for more plagiarism in the coming weeks.

Fish Tips

Dec 1, 2008 10:21 am

Like moviegoers who suspend disbelief to enjoy an implausible plot, derby anglers may need to shed their cynicism to enjoy the Thanksgiving Derby on Lake Pend Oreille.

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