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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…
Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud case gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
The nonprofit sat atop a fraud network that included a web of partner organizations, phony distribution sites, kickbacks and fake lists of children supposedly …
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
The U.S. Travel Association expects annual travel spending to grow by a modest 1% this year, powered largely by domestic leisure travel despite the FIFA World …
Man injured in shooting near Spirit Lake
The juvenile and adult female were able to safely leave the residence, call 911, and wait for responding law enforcement. KCSO deputies, assisted by the Spirit Lake Police Department, responded.
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
Although the autopsy criticizes Democrats' focus on “identity politics,” it sidesteps some of the most controversial elements of the 2024 campaign. The report does not address former President Joe Biden’s decision …
About 30% of Idaho voters turned out for 2026 primary election, early data shows
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane called the turnout “really good,” especially when many races were uncontested or called early. He said he saw regional ho…
Regan loses precinct committee race
Brent Regan, the longtime chair of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, lost his GOP precinct committee race Tuesday night. That might not sto…
Former Coeur d'Alene School District superintendent earns honorary doctorate
Warren Bakes has spent his life as a lion for education. "It was a fun journey," Bakes, 86, of Coeur d'Alene, said Tuesday. "I've worked 60 years in both…
Post Falls officials share public safety numbers, concerns
Public safety was literally the talk of the town at the Connect4Lunch event Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the appointment of a new police chief in Post …
Fees increase at Killarney Lake, Windy Bay and other BLM sites
The Bureau of Land Management has implemented new fee schedules at several recreation sites to improve the visitor experience.
3rd Avenue Marketplace doubles fundraiser money to feed kids at Empty Bowls
The 3rd Avenue Marketplace raised the call to increase funding for its Weekend Backpack Program and the community followed through, bringing in more than $17,0…
Post Falls American Legion hosts blood drive
American Legion Post 143 is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at 1138 Poleline Ave., Post Falls in the media room.
Post Falls Food Festival brings eats into historical context
Food is a universal language. To celebrate both Post Falls history and America250, foodies are encouraged to come together in Post Falls to taste their way through time during a Post Falls the Early Years Histo…
Man imprisoned for attempted child sexual abuse
A man who exposed himself to an 11-year-old child received a prison sentence this week, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Spartans take historic Model Ts for a spin
Students in Matt Hansen’s industrial maintenance class received a unique opportunity Monday to celebrate the completion of a restored 1923 Ford Model T — by le…
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