News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
Increased traffic enforcement to tackle aggressive driving
A surge in citations has emerged as Coeur d’Alene Police have stepped up traffic enforcement across the city. U…
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.
One dead following multi-vehicle crash in Latah County
One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday afternoon on HWY-95 in Latah County.
Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low
Last month, the government reported that the U.S. gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration. That helped to push the …
The shooting outside a Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers, police say
Investigators say a shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City that killed two people and injured six others grew out of a dispute between people who…
The Latest: State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes case
Minnesota’s investigations agency said Thursday that the U.S. attorney’s office has prevented it from taking part in the investigation into an Immigration and …
Venezuela to release a 'significant number' of prisoners as gesture to 'seek peace'
Venezuela will release a “significant number” of citizens and foreigners from its prisons in a decision that the head of the country’s legislature described Th…
The 2026 Idaho legislative session begins Monday. Legislators say more state budget cuts are coming.
‘Big, beautiful bill’ tax code conformity, projected state budget shortfall likely to shape Idaho lawmakers’ debates
Locals sound off on Venezuela
Early national polling is showing mixed reactions to the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January…
North Idaho gas prices keep falling; some stations near $2 a gallon
Paying at the pump has been less of a pain as prices dropped after Christmas and have continued to fall into the new year.
DEQ: Chemical concentrations along Lake Cd'A hold steady
Lead and arsenic concentrations in sediments and recreational waters along Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River have changed little in the past 25 years, a…
T-Wolves boxing, Viks rocking during spirit week
In the navy blue, silver and teal corner: Lake City High School Timberwolves. In the royal blue and white corner: Coeur d'Alene High School Vikings. The …
‘Comfort dog’ supports veterans in court
A special, four-legged guest sat in the front row of a Kootenai County courtroom Tuesday afternoon, patiently observing the proceedings.
Bras on Dudes brings in $35K for local people battling cancer
Dudes strutting the runway in themed attire and decorated bras made for a great night of fundraising in support of a local cause.
Inside LPOSD’s new Career Technical Education Center
The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s new 12,000 square foot Career Technical Education is beginning to take shape on the south side of Sandpoint High School.
'Help Every Littler Paw' closes
The Coeur d'Alene-based nonprofit provided emergency medical assistance, spay and neuter, emergency food and rehoming to thousands of companion pets in Idaho’s five northern counties. Its cash assets will be tra…