UPDATE: A tanker plane crash has killed a firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread
The single-pilot tanker plane disappeared in eastern Oregon while fighting one of the many wildfires spreading across several Western states
Headless, pawless grizzly left in river by Montana wildlife officials stirs outrage
The carcass serves as a grisly reminder of how residents “failed” the bear, wildlife advocates say.
FEMA approves funds to help combat Gwen Fire near Lewiston, Idaho
An additional $985K was granted for future wildfire mitigation
'Reservation blackout' for Idaho State Parks begins Aug. 1
The 2025 reservation blackout is necessary for Idaho State Parks to transition to a new, better reservation system.
Idaho Attorney General joins emergency appeal to halt EPA's carbon rule
25 states say Biden administration rule threatens to shutter the country’s remaining fleet of coal-fired power plants
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.
People flee town near Moscow, Idaho through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Multiple communities in Idaho have been evacuated after lightning strikes sparked fast-moving wildfires.
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
SHOWCASE GOLF: The Sho goes on again
This year, celebs will play two 18-hole rounds with corporate sponsors starting today at 9 a.m., with the final round on Saturday also at 9. No general admission tickets are being sold for Saturday’s round.
Young black bear in Coeur d'Alene darted, returned to the wild
Four Fish and Game officers, backed up by a few law officers, darted the bear about 5:30 p.m., and it fell asleep a few minutes later. It fell about 25 feet into a large cargo net held by the officers on hand.
Let the mayor games begin
City Council to meet Wednesday to consider filling seat of top-elected official
Councilman Woody McEvers said he is interested in being the interim mayor to fill out Hammond’s remaining term of 16 months.
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
Impact on air quality "likely continuing as the summer progresses."
Hayden Days celebration kicks off
Two-day festival will feature local vendors, live music and a parade.
Study: Idaho's wolf population was 1,150 last summer
Genetics-based modeling will replace the camera-based estimates done since 2019
The new genetic-based method uses data that Fish and Game staff have collected for years from harvested wolves, and with that historical genetic data, researchers produced estimates for previous years.
LEGION BASEBALL: Lums 17U rally in opener
Coeur d'Alene will face Pocatello in a rematch of the state AA championship game today in Pocatello, while the Lums 17U face Mountain Home today in Lewiston.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks may need a QB soon
The whole idea of football in July seemed just a little weird when I gave it a few moments’ thought. My phone said it was 81 degrees.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.
National touring blues artist coming to Plummer
National touring artist Rae Gordon will headline the inaugural Inland Empire Blues Society Blues Bash at the historic Bobbi's Bar, 785 C. St., Plummer during two days of performances Aug. 2-3.
MY TURN: Ignored or rejected?
Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Dalton Gardens have either refused or ignored requests for the support of and proclamations on behalf of Traditional Family Values. What will Rathdrum and/or Hayden do? Proclamations have been made (by the city of Coeur d’Alene) in favor of and in support of the LGBTQ+ PRIDE community — but traditional families? No! Why?
Kellogg School District settles civil suits
The lawsuits, filed by former Kellogg High School student Travis Lohr and former district employee Dakota Mailloux, stemmed from an incident in June 2023 where the district suspended Lohr after he made a controversial statement during a school assembly.
