UPDATE: February 3, 2026 at 9:16 p.m.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced that Karah has been located and is safe.
Authorities expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance.
ATHOL, Idaho – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 11-year-old Karah Kaley-Smith, who was last seen this afternoon.
Karah was seen walking away from Athol Elementary near 6th and Menser. She was wearing a black jacket with a white hood, a sparkle backpack and pink rain boots. Her pants are currently unknown.
If anyone has information regarding Karah’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Article originally published February 3, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.
