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The Defend & Protect Idaho PAC, led by retired Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney, will target 'fringe candidates' in 2022 elections.

KXLY January 1, 2021 6:40 PM Kaitlin Knapp Updated: KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — There’s a new sheriff in North Idaho, and he’s already making some changes starting with two community projects. Sheriff Robert Norris was sworn in as interim sheriff on Friday. His official four-year term doesn’t start for another 11 days. He was elected in November, replacing Sheriff Ben Wolfinger, who retired after eight years as sheriff. Norris has 30 years of law enforcement exper...

KXLY December 30, 2020 2:04 PM Melissa Luck Updated: Kootenai Co Sheriff Ben Wolfinger retires after more than 37 years of service COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — As snow piled up around them, patrol cars turned on their lights and sirens and escorted a man of service into retirement. Wednesday marked the last day before retirement for Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger. Wolfinger started working for the department in 1983, working his way from the jail through patrol, i...

COEUR DALENE, Idaho -- Today North Idaho Law Enforcement said goodbye to a man whos been a constant there for nearly four decades. Ben Wolfinger served his last day as Kootenai County Sheriff, taking part in one final tradition on his way out, "all units, Sheriff Wolfinger is 10-42".  Wolfinger has worked in law enforcement since 1983 and was elected Sheriff in 2013. In the community, he is arguably most well-known for his constant communication between law enforcement and the public during ...

Its been a great career, but its time to go: Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger reflects on career ahead of retirement The North Idaho native first started working for the Kootenai County Sheriffs Office as a detention deputy on April Fools day in 1983. Author: Taylor Viydo Updated: 5:30 PM PST December 17, 2020 COEUR DALENE, Idaho — Starting New Years Day, Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger will be out of a job for the first time in over 37 years. The co...