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Museum of North Idaho offers free admission on Veterans Day
The Museum of North Idaho will offer free admission on Wednesday, in observance of Veterans Day. The special a…
Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI’s hallucination problem fixable?
A lot is riding on the reliability of generative AI technology. The McKinsey Global Institute projects it will add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 tril…
Once nearing extinction, Brazil's golden monkeys have rebounded from yellow fever, scientists say
In 2019, there were 2,500 monkeys, down from 3,700 in a 2014 survey
Cities reject county request to withhold building permits
Kootenai County has asked 12 cities to withhold building permits for new construction unless cities receive proof of payment for proposed county impact fees su…
'The perfect basketball weekend'
This being the 30th anniversary of the event, it was only right that it took the mantle of the biggest event in its history. This year, 181 teams, 710 player…
Bunker Hill reopening remains on track
At the local level, the reopening of the mine would be an economic stimulator for a historically economically depressed area – which began its decline with the…
Pipe bomb found in Spokane River
A pipe bomb was safely retrieved and disposed of by authorities Monday after an individual called the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office to report what appeared …
Fireman's Fun Fest competition heats up in Mullan
Fireman's Fun Fest competitions heat up in Mullan
Open houses set on traffic management center study
Kootenai County travelers are invited to learn more by either going online or attending one of the two open houses from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The same information will be shared at both open houses at the…
Man injured in van vs. motorcycle collision in PF
One person was sent to the hospital and others evaluated for injuries after a crash occurred Saturday at Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way.
Local gas prices hold steady
Prices dip into $3.80s
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
Sommer announces candidacy for mayor of Hayden
Luke Sommer announced his candidacy for mayor of Hayden for the election Nov. 7.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Shoshone County jail bookings
Pinehurst Days this weekend
Pinehurst Days has more than a half-century’s worth of history to lean into, but this year they decided that along with celebrating their small bedroom communi…
Cd'A budget plan includes property tax increase
The spending plan calls for setting a public hearing for Sept. 5 and setting the high-dollar amount of $130.5 million in expenditures, up from the current $123 million.