Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why don't football players ever wear glasses?

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

Officials have described recent talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegations as constructive. But after a year of efforts, the Trump administration is still searc…

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another. That's because the package only funds the Department of Homela…

What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night at the affluent Catalina Foothills area home where she lived alone. She was reported missing Sunday. Someone at a ch…

Westlund looks to open proclamations to more 'controversial' subjects

Mayor Randy Westlund is putting a proposal to repeal the current policy on limiting proclamations “attempting to influence government policy and matters of a p…

Gala raises $236K for Red and Blue Foundation

The event raised $236,000, nearly double last year’s, including a $25,000 contribution from the Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation. Kootenai Automo…

Timberlake showcases stellar school spirit for ninth consecutive year

The Timberlake High School Tigers pounced on their opponents to come out on top for the ninth consecutive time when they won the Backwoods Brawl spirit competi…

Protections bill advances

The Idaho Human Rights Act expressly prohibits discrimination based upon the qualities of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age or mental or physica…

Kellogg sees progress in FEMA flood map dispute

In 2020, Kellogg and neighboring municipalities sought updated river flow data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose long‑term monitoring showed flood l…

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

THE DIRT: Historic pollution study of the Coeur d’Alene Basin Pt.4

Movers and Shakers

Kootenai Care Network (KCN) announced that Ramon J. Guel has been appointed Executive Director, bringing more than a decade of health care administration and c…

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I named my dog Five Miles.

Committee approves tax conformity bill

Mark Wynn, vice president of tax for Lamb Weston, said conformity is “the right choice for Idaho” but maintained concerns about several business provisions. He…

Beth Ann 'Becky' Altman, 67

Beth Ann "Becky" Altman, 67, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026, at Silverton of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Silverton, Idaho. Becky was …