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Idaho Legislature unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources
Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature — on unanimous, bipartisan votes — passed a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists.
Bill to ban SNAP coverage for candy, soda heads to Senate
House Bill 109, cosponsored by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, would require the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek federal approval to exclude candy and soda from foods eligible for coverage by th…
Bill to ban SNAP coverage for candy, soda heads to Idaho Senate
Supporters see it as an important health step. Critics, including business industry, say definitions are unworkably broad.
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy and infrastructure in Ukraine conflict
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastruc…
‘Stonewalling’: Forest Service mum on firings during wildfire briefing for congressional staff
USFS officials refused more than 10 times in meeting with Southwestern congressional staffers to say how many employees had been fired
US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend
U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don't see it as evidence of reversing a long-term decline.
Post Falls superintendent gives levy talk at American Legion
The Post Falls School District runs an average daily attendance rate of 92.6%. "Which means that each year, we lose 7.4% of our operational funding — fundin…
Silver Valley woman found guilty of drug charges
A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.
THE DIRT: Completion of priority cleanup activities in the Ninemile Basin
All priority cleanup activities in the East Fork Ninemile (EFNM) Basin have been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone in environmental clean…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Free music workshops offer mental health tools
Free workshops featuring Coeur d’Alene Symphony musicians will teach community members how to use music as a tool to support mental health.
Gem State’s average gas price is 19 cents cheaper than a year ago
Idaho once again held steady in 11th place for the most expensive fuel, with regional neighbors in Washington ($4.08), Nevada ($3.73) and Oregon ($3.72) paying more while drivers in Montana ($3.11), Utah ($3.03), W…
Flood Awareness Week: Snowmelt, seasonal rains add to risk
The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) is joining the annual observance to remind Idahoans of the importance of flood preparedness and awareness, especially as spring snowmelt and seasonal rains increase t…
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Man gets prison for lewd conduct, child sexual abuse
A man who prosecutors said raped a teen girl will spend up to 25 years in prison.