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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
Idaho House passes budget for new statewide public defense system
The Idaho House of Representatives approved more than $32 million in additional funding for the new statewide public defense system on Tuesday at the Idaho Sta…
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim…
Idaho Senate approves Medicaid budget
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved the budget for Medicaid — the state's largest budget and a major hurdle to clear before lawmakers may adjourn for the year.
Hundreds come out for food, diapers, pull-ups in Coeur d'Alene
Potatoes, onions, apples, corn on the corn and ground beef were among the 16,000 pounds of food offerings, as were bags of dog and cat food. Andy Caster, S…
Sidewalk rule changes at a standstill
The amendments would require developers/owners to construct sidewalks "regardless of the distance to the nearest sidewalk or any other exemption." Currentl…
Marie Widmyer celebrates 30 years of Marie's Boutique
It’s a rare and lucky thing for a person to find their passion at a young age. Marie Widmyer was one of those people.
Kootenai County officials talk discretionary spending
Kootenai County commissioners may examine how discretionary funds for bonuses or employee appreciation efforts are allocated during the fiscal year 2026 budget…
Lakeland High School announces fall 2024 honor roll
Lakeland High School has announced its fall 2024 honor roll
Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards
Officers Scott Kennedy Jr. and Kenneth Short with the Rathdrum Police Department know what it means to answer the call of duty.
EDIT: Let's end the practice of requiring written questions
In the old days, and it’s still this way at some meetings, people wishing to ask questions raised their hands. Several volunteers with microphones would be posted throughout the room and carry one to a person with …
Lake City students to participate in state Youth in Government conference
Future voters are learning the procedural ropes for when they get to have a say in what happens in their world.
Idaho Senate passed further DEI limitations in higher education
The Senate in a lengthy evening debate Monday passed sweeping bans on DEI in required courses, hiring, admissions and training in Idaho public higher education…
Protest slated for Saturday in Coeur d'Alene
A local protest of the police of President Donald Trump is scheduled 11 a.m. to 5 p.,. Saturday at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Appleway Avenue.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My snoring doesn't wake my wife
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old has been located, CDAPD says
16-year-old Annalise Vonberndt has been located after reportedly running away from Children's Village Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from t…