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Pope Leo heads to Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites
Believers say that during the ninth apparition of the lady dressed in white, Bernadette heard her say: “Go and dri…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn
Trump endorsed Paxton last week, calling him a “true MAGA warrior.” Cornyn said in 2023 as Trump was running to return to the White House that his time “has pa…
Man killed when truck crashes into apartment
The adult male driver of the truck was extricated by Northern Lakes Fire District personnel and is currently being interviewed by KCSO deputies.
JUNE NIBJ: Facing unique workforce housing crisis, region realizes unique solutions
What was once the world’s best-kept secret has been discovered. At least, that’s how long-time residents of North Idaho feel.
California chemical tank threat not over yet for 16,000 people still under evacuation orders
After the tank overheated Thursday, firefighters repeatedly sprayed it with water in an attempt to cool the chemical inside. Officials said Sunday that a crack…
Provided by: AP Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
There is no law requiring presidents to publicize their health records, and the degree of transparency has varied by administration. Trump’s past reports have …
Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos
Rescue workers from neighboring Thailand arrived at the site over the weekend to assist the operation. Those helping out include divers from several nations wh…
At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill
The Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant along the Columbia River in Longview, a city of about 38,000 tha…
“Freedom is rare”: North Idaho remembers those who never came home
Kootenai County is home to around 20,000 veterans.
Post Falls vows to remember the fallen
Two yellow butterflies delicately flew over the Memorial Day ceremony in Post Falls, Monday morning, encapsulating the fragility and beauty of those who gave t…
The day the stacks came down: 30 years later
JUNE NIBJ: Housing costs level out after big jumps
Jared McFarland, 2023 Realtor of the Year who is with Century 21 Beutler and Associates, said inventory has remained relatively low, which continues to put upw…
JUNE NIBJ New Short-term rental law goes into effect this summer
New legislation on short-term rentals goes into effect starting this July, opening up destination areas in the state to the prospect of more short-term rentals…
JUNE NIBJ: Movers & Shakers - May 26, 2026
A celebration of North Idaho's business news, events and people.
JUNE NIBJ: Stands will be out June 20 for Lemonade Day Kootenai County
Opportunities for young entrepreneurs to squeeze the most out of early lessons in business are offered through the Lemonade Day program. Now in its third ye…
JUNE NIBJ: NIA - Women of Impact ready for summer and beyond
As we slide into North Idaho’s spectacular summer season, NIA Women of IMPACT is excited to continue building community through new partnerships and experience…