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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
VETERANS PRESS: The Youngest American soldier in World War II
World War II was one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It was the largest war ever fought, with more than 50 nations and 100 million troop…
VETERANS PRESS: Eligibility for VA disability benefits
VA disability compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. If you have a service-connected condition, you may be eligible for compensation. A service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caus…
Free paint night for veterans Thursday at Post Falls American Legion
Art and Flow Studio will host a free event for veterans, Healing Heroes: A Special Painting Night, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Post Falls American Legion.
Hunter education class returning to Shoshone County next month
Pinehurst Elementary School will play host to a Hunter Education Course next month, but spots are limited.
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Committee sends overhaul of Idaho's campaign finance law to House
A major overhaul of Idaho’s campaign finance law moved the House floor Monday.
Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit
The penalties awarded include $65 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages, law firms Arnold & Itkin LLP and Kline & Specter PC said …
Florida Gov. DeSantis visits Idaho in push for U.S. Constitution balanced budget amendment
Critics say a constitutional convention could put the entire Constitution up for change. But supporters argue a convention is needed to rein in the rising fede…
A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
Mike Poland, scientist in charge of the observatory, said Monday that such features are often forming and constantly changing in Yellowstone.
Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start o…
Teen killed after triggering avalanche in Alaska, where 4 have died in snow slides this month
A teenager has died after triggering an avalanche, the fourth person killed in snow slides in Alaska this month.
Idaho Legislature misses target date for adjourning 2025 legislative session
As expected, Idaho legislators did not adjourn the 2025 legislative session by Friday’s targeted adjournment date and are reconvening today to begin the 12th w…
Kootenai County Democrats talk taking action during town hall event
Former Democratic Representatives Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings have held eight town hall meetings in cities throughout Idaho over the past few weeks.
Post Falls to explore finance program
Post Falls City Council made a unanimous vote this week to explore the C-PACE financial program. Currently, Coeur d’Alene was the first city in the state t…
Idaho Transportation Department announces Highway 54 right-of-way closures
With tree removal and utility relocation mostly complete, the Idaho Transportation Department announced Thursday construction is set to begin on the stretch of…