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Prosecutors: Son killed elderly mother over money
Kootenai County prosecutors said money was the motive behind an alleged matricide that occurred in Coeur d'Alene l…
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
A driver is found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding
A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said, in the first reported death fol…
Town hall battery trial begins
The trial of a man accused of battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d'Alene High School auditorium is underway.
Post 143 commander says 'Be The One' will save veteran lives
Post 143 has an obligation to get involved, Shaw said. “We're trying to do something about it,” he said.
Holley named new KCFR chief
A full room of firefighters stood and applauded Monday after the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue board of commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Pete Holle…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Child care support helps mom pursue academic, career goals
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Years of abu…
Baby, it's warm outside
But Harris said conditions will start cooling off this weekend, with highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s, and a slight chance of snow.
Silver Valley man found guilty in meth case
Civil suit filed against Osburn, OPD officer
The allegations stemmed from claims by Hodges’ granddaughter, who accused him of multiple assaults over a four-month period. Garcia’s complaint asserts the gra…
Call for Christmas memories
We plan to publish most submissions before Christmas and save a few for publication on Christmas.
Kroc Center urges support for Red Kettle Campaign
To date, the Kroc Center has raised $77,000 toward its $230,000 Red Kettle goal, leaving more than $150,000 still needed to ensure vital services continue into the new year.
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School buses crash in Idaho with several kids hurt, including 1 flown to hospital
The three students who were treated at a nearby hospital all appeared to have non-life-threatening injuries like broken noses, Foster said. Idaho state police …
Crews use sandbags to shore up breach in levee near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning
The levee breach followed days of heavy rain and flooding that inundated communities, forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of people and prompted scores…
Spirit Lake may raise impact fees
It’s been more than a decade since Spirit Lake reevaluated its impact fees, spurring city officials to take a harder look at infrastructure needs for the city.