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Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates
Police chief, city officials at odds over speeding policy
Hayden Lake Police Chief Ron Pumphrey said Mayor Jim Ackerman ordered him to implement a zero tolerance policy for speeding violations of 32 mph or more.
Hayden Lake approves $1M budget
The city of Hayden Lake approved the 2024 budget totaling just under $1 million Tuesday.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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ITD sets open house on I-90 plan
I-90 plans to be presented
Raise your glass
Drink one for the trail
Extreme fire dangers warrant checking months-old burn piles for smoldering material
Since much of Idaho now faces extreme or very high fire danger, Idaho Department of Lands fire managers are asking anyone who burned large piles of materials t…
Survivors of Maui fires face power cuts and poor cell service as teams work to find and ID the dead
Thousands of people are staying in shelters, in hotel rooms and Airbnb units, or with friends
County, cities continue impact fee debate
Some cities are willing to consider impact fees to support the Kootenai County jail. But the county’s additional ask that cities collect impact fees for the…
Ridge Creek Fire: 15% contained
The Ridge Creek Fire is now 15% contained. The Eastern Area Incident Management Team and U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday the human-caused wildfire burni…
Fire burns 60 acres near Silverwood
A fire that burned 60 acres and required evacuations of Athol residents Tuesday is now under control after coordinated efforts by multiple agencies. "It’s com…
Hagadone Medical Clinic opens
Hagadone Medical Clinic opens
Lakeland raises armed guard salaries
The Lakeland Joint School District raised the starting salary for a school resource officer during a meeting Monday. SROs on staff will also receive a raise in…
Collegiate Commendations
Collegiate Commendations
Numerica donates $315K to nonprofits
Numerica gives to nonprofits
Sheriff's office to hold Sept. 11 memorial
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Black Sheep Sporting Goods to host a September 11 Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 11, at the Silver …