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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station
With the late morning liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Watkins became the first Black woman to lea…
US suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require…
Idaho state employees likely not to see raise amid increasing health care costs
Facing a tough budget year, the Idaho governor did not recommend providing a pay increase for state employees, who will also see higher health insurance costs.
To cut Medicaid budget, governor says Idaho could remove disability, dental services
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s budget plan lays out options for the Legislature to cut Medicaid programs
Panhandle Health District's first director passes away
A healthy populace was Larry Belmont's top priority. Not pleasing politicians. Not bending to economic development. Public health. "He was at the cutting ed…
Coeur d'Alene sees record 54 degrees on Tuesday; more sunshine to come
Warm in January in Coeur d'Alene
Greif looks to restructure fire department
With numerous upcoming retirements creating vacancies throughout the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Chief Tom Greif said he wants to organize the department's …
United Way of North Idaho seeks director
Rachel Peterson, former executive director for United Way of North Idaho has left the position after just a year in the role.
Mayor Jeremy Grimm lays out priorities for 2026
From continuing work on the city’s wastewater treatment plant to handling an ever-shrinking revenue stream, Mayor Jeremy Grimm sat down with The Daily Bee to d…
Mac & cheese madness
Another way people can secure their time at the Mac & Cheese Festival is with the Coeur d'Alene Resort Mac & Cheese Festival Overnight Packages. The package in…
'Safety issues' plague Boundary County jail
Additional problems include at least one nonfunctioning shower, gravel found inside drainpipes, peeling paint, and limited space that makes daily operations a …
Man gets prison for heroin delivery, major contraband possession
A man who prosecutors said is connected to a mass overdose at the Kootenai County jail received a prison sentence in a separate drug-related case.
Tree seedlings available
The PSP was created to provide native seedlings to private landowners in the community to meet their goals for forest management health at affordable prices, a press release said.
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JFAC's co-chair pushes back on Little's budget proposals
In her walkthrough of these recommendations, Lori Wolff, the Idaho Division of Financial Management’s administrator, said the general philosophy of the budget …
Portion of Atlas Road expected to be closed through Friday
A portion of Atlas Road and the adjacent pedestrian path is anticipated to be closed through Friday as bridge demolition on I-90 continues.