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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
CDA River Ranger District office in Fernan temporarily closed
The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District office in Fernan is temporarily closed due to a broken water line, according to a social media post from Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
‘Recreation nightmare’ in Idaho? Forest Service job cuts could be a literal mess
On a summer day, thousands of people will drive along popular highways through Idaho’s national forests. Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at…
On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks
From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized.
New Jersey Sen. Booker presses his marathon speech against Trump's agenda past 18 hours and counting
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday afternoon in a feat of endurance to …
Idaho Legislature approves ban on SNAP coverage for candy, soda
Supporters see the bill as an important health step. Critics, including business industry, say definitions are unworkably broad.
Idaho governor praises new immigration enforcement law, despite temporary block on enforcement
Gov. Brad Little on Monday touted Idaho’s new immigration law, which has been temporarily blocked from being enforced by a federal judge.
'The end of an era' with Tom Richards' passing
Tom Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 22, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 88. The Coeur d’Alene High School gr…
Surfin' Cd'A: Wave generators to be installed in Lake Coeur d'Alene
In an emergency meeting Monday, the City Council approved an ambitious $12.5 million project to install industrial wave generators in Lake Coeur d'Alene, creat…
Shoshone sheriff creates new medical staff position
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for a position they officially created last week after meeting with the county commissioners.
Daughters of the American Revolution to host rummage sale Friday-Saturday
Members of the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday a…
THE DIRT: EPA conducting waterfowl survey
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with wildlife management staff from State, Federal, and Tribal organizations, is conducting a study…
'Thrift Store That Builds Homes' expands
ReStore Manager Teresa Roberts said the new space will allow The ReStore to sell more furniture and clothing. Three dressing rooms were built and makeshift shelving throughout the store has been replaced by new she…
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Senate kills Idaho State Tax Commission budget because of added costs for school choice tax credit program
The Idaho Senate on Monday killed the budget for the Idaho State Tax Commission, which included $675,000 to implement a school choice tax credit program approved by the Legislature this year.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoes bill to ban medical requirements in business, schools, government
The bill would’ve also extended to schools in Idaho — private or public — and colleges, universities and trade schools, blocking them from requiring medical interventions for school attendance, employment, or entra…