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Why did the middle child inherit the family air conditioning company?
KCSO investigating Hayden homicide
After a man was found dead Monday afternoon, police are investigating the matter as a homicide, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Four people survive fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport
Kalispell, Smith Valley, Whitefish and Evergreen fire departments used foam to extinguish the fire as it spread from the two aircraft to a nearby patch of gras…
Priest River man dies in Highway 41 crash
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on State Highway 41, south of Spirit Lake.
Ballot initiative proposed to eliminate Idaho’s 6% sales tax on food
If passed, the “Repeal Idaho’s Grocery Tax” initiative would in fiscal year 2028 eliminate Idaho’s 6% sales tax on food items, as defined by the federal Supple…
Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
The president bluntly dismissed the idea that Washington needed to enlarge its 3,500-officer police force, even as he seeks to have more armed personnel going …
Milwaukee area drying out after weekend rain causes record flooding on multiple rivers
The National Weather Service predicted more rain for the area Monday night, but nothing like the prolonged deluge Saturday into Sunday that caused the flash fl…
Support flows for local youth, causes on Lemonade Day
Several local youths squeezed the most out of summer during 2025 Lemonade Day Kootenai County. Stands bubbled up across North Idaho on July 26, when wee one…
Roving Chef, Eat Smart Idaho introduce kids to new foods
Lunch was all about trying new corn-based foods Wednesday at Northwest Expedition Academy — baby corn, corn muffins, popcorn, corn chips and corn salsa. "I …
Vintage pedal car firetruck to fundraise for Red and Blue Foundation
A restored 1960s AMF pedal car and fire extinguisher are being raffled to benefit firefighting families affected by the Canfield Mountain incident through the …
Steel shooting competition to benefit local Special Forces Association
Community members are invited to take a shot at some nice prizes and support local veterans at the same time.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why don’t vacationers at the beach ever get bored?
Ron McIntire statue unveiled at McIntire Family Park
People describe Ron McIntire in many ways. Council president Matt Roetter sees him as “a man whose name is synonymous with integrity, generosity and commu…
Rathdrum woman, horse win world title
After having both hips and knees replaced, Rheumatoid arthritis, recent back surgery, bone fusion for her neck and heart surgery, Dawn Slauson has started call…
Bayview unites to celebrate life of man who died following house fire
Kevin Monaghan couldn't hold his emotions back Friday when talking about the fire that Brent and Liz Justus were caught in during early morning hours on July 1…