Federal judge says Idaho must let execution witnesses watch as lethal drugs are prepped and pushed
Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses at executions to watch as lethal injection drugs are prepared and administered to a condemned person, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Canada's Liberals celebrate a stunning win and the Conservative challenger loses his seat
The vote-counting agency Elections Canada said the counting of special ballots — cast by voters who are away from their districts during the election — has resumed. When the counting was paused early Tuesday, the Liberals were leading or elected in 168 seats, four short of a majority. Elections Canada estimated that uncounted votes could affect the result in about a dozen districts.
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.
Albertsons tells suppliers it is ‘not accepting cost increases’ from tariffs
In late March, just before President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Boise-based supermarket giant Albertsons sent a letter telling suppliers to eat the cost of any related price increases.
NIC student-athletes honored at awards banquet
“We’re incredibly proud of what our student-athletes have accomplished this year,” NIC athletic director Shawn Noel said. “This banquet is our way of celebrating their hard work in and out of the classroom.”
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Despite all their setbacks, this really might be the Mariners' year
We’re afraid to say it, but these Mariners feel absolutely like the real deal. They’ve started on a thrilling roll that will make some previous good seasons feel dreary as a few hours of bird watching. On a rainy night. These guys have that magic karma, the kind where somebody different gets the big hit, or makes the game-saving play — day after day.
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
PREP TENNIS: Coeur d'Alene tops Lakeland
Results from one tennis match on a light Monday slate.
Northwest Notes April 29, 2025
Notes on Idaho baseball club, IHSAA.
Idaho struggles to increase providers for Alzheimer’s patients
Idaho struggles to increase providers for Alzheimer’s patients
In a new report, The Alzheimer’s Association noted that more than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and in Idaho, the number of caregivers has reached 73,000 for Alzheimer’s patients. Jordan Hunter of the regional Alzheimer's Association called the new 2025 facts and figures report on Alzheimer’s “the tip of the iceberg.”
Idaho Gives' kicks off key week for Kootenai County nonprofits
Idaho Gives' kicks off key week for Kootenai County nonprofits
Nearly 20 nonprofits shared their life-changing and life-saving missions at Companions Animal Center for the Idaho Gives awareness event, including Canopy Village, Habitat for Humanity North Idaho, Idaho Trail Association and Mountain States Early Head Start. Idaho Gives is the state’s largest collective giving campaign, taking place April 28 to May 1.
VETERANS PRESS: Caring for American heroes
Who's up for a happy hour of whiskey and wings? Video travel to the San Juan Islands? How about some spring sling cornhole? These are but a few recent activities enjoyed by residents of the Post Falls Veterans Home. Since the doors were dedicated and opened in November 2022, this 64-bed skilled nursing facility has cared for veterans and the spouse, widow or widower of an eligible veteran.
Wallace photography museum changes things up
More than a few changes are coming to a popular Wallace photography museum.
Rathdrum Police Department to host scam awareness event
Rathdrum Police Department is hosting a scam awareness talk during a Community Night In Wednesday, May 7.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 21-27
Postseason begins this week for spring sports
VETERANS PRESS: Lesser-known benefits to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Since its introduction in 1944, millions of Veterans and service members have used the GI Bill to pay for their college tuition. The latest iteration of the legislation, called the Post-9/11 GI Bill, offers Veterans, service members and their families a number of lesser-known benefits that can help towards educational costs.
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Christopher Reilly- Naval Officer/ Airline Captain Athol, Idaho Resident Passes
VETERANS PRESS: How have current federal layoffs affected veterans?
Recent federal layoffs have significantly impacted veterans, both as employees within the federal workforce and as beneficiaries of services provided by agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VETERANS PRESS: Idaho veteran emergency relief grants availability, eligibility and process information
In this time of government transition and economic uncertainty, it is important to know what benefits are available to veterans if they cannot meet the expenses of basic needs.
VETERANS PRESS: Do VA benefits cover nursing home care?
VA benefits provide for a range of long-term services which include, Nursing Home Care, Domiciliary Care, Adult Day Health Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Respite Care. Nursing home benefits may be provided if specific qualifications are met; those are: a veteran must be in need of such care and seeking nursing home care for a service-connected (SC) disability, OR is rated 60% SC and unemployable, OR is rated 60% SC and permanently and totally disabled (P&T) OR for any condition if the veteran has a combined SC disability rating of 70% or more. The care will be provided in a VA nursing home or contract nursing home. NSC and non-compensable zero percent SC veterans can apply for long term care in the VA but could be subject to long term care co-payments. Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability are exempt from long term care co-payments. NSC veterans applying for Extended Care or the Nursing Home Care Unit may be required to complete VA Form 10-10EC to determine the family’s current income and assets. Veterans may be discharged from a VA Nursing Home Care Unit (NHCU) without consent when VA nursing home care is no longer needed; for example, if the veteran’s needs can be met at home or in a private nursing home close to the family.
