Planning and Zoning to review Hayden's growth plan

Commissioners will meet Oct. 23 with suggestions

Planning and zoning's board of commissioners opened Haydens’s comprehensive plan for review during a workshop Tuesday. The review will determine if the goals and policies in the plan align with Hayden resident's vision for the future.

Annual suicide prevention walk Sept. 9

The Suicide Prevention Action Network of North Idaho will hold an annual suicide prevention 5k event to end suicide and raise awareness at 10 a.m. Sept. at Riverstone Park.

Nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1

Hunters should expect high demand for tags and long waits

Pamela Dawn Turpin, 62

Pamela Turpin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2023 at home with the one she loved.

OPEN SPACE BOND: More info needed

Haven’t decided how I’ll vote but: 1) their plan seems too general at this point. I need more specific information how you envision spending $50 million. After all you’ve had months to work on your plan. What is it?, 2) You say current market interest rates are 3.7%. How can you sell 20-year bonds at 3.7% interest when the U.S. Treasuries 10-year note is selling at 4.9% and the 30-year bond 5.1%? Why would anyone buy this bond at 3.7%? If you have to raise your interest rate to 5% or more then doesn’t the property tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed valuation understate what we will be actually charged?

Idaho ruling helps clear the way for a controversial University of Phoenix acquisition

The university hailed the decision as a victory for both the board's executive session practices and for access to higher education in Idaho.

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The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy

Empowering Parents application window opens today

Nearly $30 million will be available to support eligible Idaho students

The 2023-2024 Empowering Parents application period opens at 7 this morning. Idaho students from kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible, regardless of whether they attend public school, private school or are homeschooled.

Elk tags go on sale Monday

All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale at 9 a.m. July 10. Tags are first-come, first-serve and available at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, at Gooutdoorsidaho.com on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling (800) 554-8685.

National Ladies Homestead Gathering in Wallace

Event happening today and Saturday

The Ladies Homestead Gathering will host an informative event in the scenic Silver Valley Today and Saturday Oct 7.

Coeur du Christ students earn top scores

Coeur du Christ Academy in Coeur d'Alene is celebrating its top students who achieved high scores in the Classic Learning Test and Classic Learning Test 10.

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Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices

The United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis that was decades in the making

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Frank James Augusta Jr., 81

Francis James Augusta Jr. “Frank” was born on August 20, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York and passed into the arms of Jesus on June 30, 2023.

Annual Idaho Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 8-22

Nonresident purchasers should be aware that their state may not allow import of certain animals or a

Deadline to buy controlled hunt tags fast approaching

August 1 deadline to buy controlled hunt tags draws near

Person comes forward to claim $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon

Oregon Lottery is working with the person in a process that involves security measures and vetting that will take time before a winner is announced.

Order hunting tags early online or by phone

Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone