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Christa Pike's first words after surviving execution: 'Where am I?' attorney says
Her lawyers said she still can't move her arms or swallow, her prognosis remains unclear and that she has a long r…
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
China, the world’s largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.
Idaho’s DOGE committee’s public comments focus on education, health care
Committee co-chairman Rep. Jeff Ehlers, R-Meridian, told the Idaho Capital Sun he plans to focus on ideas for restructuring or consolidating agencies. However, the nearly 500 comments are going to be delegated amon…
2 detainees killed and another critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says
The attack is the latest public, targeted killing in the U.S. and comes two weeks after conservative leader Charlie Kirk was killed by a rifle-wielding shooter…
Travis Decker declared dead by US Marshals Service
The declaration came as part of a court filing to close Decker's criminal case.
Insurance costs may ground KCSO helicopter
Insurance costs may permanently ground the helicopter used by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, which has not been used for law enforcement purposes in mor…
Drivers can travel as far north as Lancaster on Ramsey Road starting Oct. 6
Tuesday’s ceremonial ribbon cutting on Ramsey Road, just south of the new roundabout on Lancaster Road, was a long time coming. Fifteen years, to be exact.
Dalton Gardens looks to slow down traffic
Speed in Dalton Gardens has been a watchword this month after Mayor Curt Jernigan suggested creating a four-way stop at Wilbur Avenue and Fourth Street.
Four honored for judicial dedication
Four Idaho judicial leaders, including Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Meyer, were honored for their dedication to fair, timely justice and leadership in the leg…
North Idaho students named National Merit semifinalists
Several outstanding Kootenai County students are Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Jeff 'Doc' Larson running for Coeur d’Alene City Council:
Larson is a longtime North Idaho resident and US Army veteran. “Coeur d’Alene’s strength comes from its people, hardworking, family-centered, and deeply com…
Woman granted new probation after probation violation
A woman who pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse and later violated the terms of her probation was placed on probation again, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Croquet Garden Party to benefit HomeShare Kootenai County
It includes a croquet tournament, live music, gift baskets, catered food and beverages and tours of the 1905 building that used to house the Roosevelt School. Steve and Marie Widmyer of Coeur d'Alene recently purch…
EDITORIAL: Time to pay attention to the candidates
There are also candidate forums coming up, and we encourage you to attend, listen, and ask questions of those who would represent you in public office. We know people are busy and free time is limits, but it would …
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Idaho applies to get back to work on program developing EV charging stations
However, all work on the program was halted in February after Federal Highway Administration officials sent state transportation directors a letter rescinding …