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Idaho budget writers approve Medicaid budget, including expected savings from Medicaid reform bill
The state budget writers have passed the largest budget this year, with members narrowly advancing Medicaid appropriations on Monday.
Idaho Senate approves property tax relief bill, bringing tax cuts to $400 million this year
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved a bill that puts $100 million toward lowering property tax bills. The bill heads to the governor and will bring the total of tax relief bills passed this session to more than $40…
Business expo moves to April 7 at fairgrounds
The free, annual event put on by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber provides businesses with the opportunity to showcase their job openings, products and services to the regional workforce and public, a press relea…
Part of U.S. 95 remains closed after landslide
Steady rain caused a “few hundred feet of downhill landslide of the roadway shoulder,” the department said in a Monday news release.
Residents pick up the pieces after devastating storms scour the US South and Midwest
Atchison and her family were among the fortunate ones to avoid being killed in the three-day outbreak of severe weather across eight states that kicked up a de…
Little issues disaster declaration: Flooding fears rise in Kootenai County
Little said the combination of damaged infrastructure and rising runoff creates a dangerous scenario.
Idaho Legislature’s budget committee sets Medicaid budget close to governor’s requests
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee swiftly sets supplemental and enhancement budgets for Idaho Medicaid
Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?
As he disclosed that he will talk to Putin on Tuesday, Trump said that land and power plants are part of the conversation around bringing the war to a close, a…
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
Mayor Eric Adams donned a green cap and scarf and waved an Irish flag while Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan greeted marchers wearing a green, white and orang…
Women's Gift Alliance visits grant recipient Lake City Playhouse
The old lights in the Lake City Playhouse theater were installed in the 1960s, and even then, they were secondhand.
Empty Bowls, but full hearts: Fundraiser helps Post Falls children stay fed
This year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser is all about warming the heart by helping keep children fed through the Children’s Weekend Backpack program over a beautiful…
Lake City High School students hone art skills to advertise clubs
Art teacher Cynthia Chapman never knew just how many clubs and sports teams existed at Lake City High School until her students began an art and advertising pr…
Lake Coeur d'Alene elevation may increase this week
Lake Coeur d’Alene water levels increased by about three feet from Feb. 23-27 and has been holding steady at 2124.97 as of Friday morning. According to Avi…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Heard about the leprechaun who got the secretary job? They say he was great at shorthand.
Man allegedly stabs self, forces Ponderay Walmart closure
An unknown male surrendered peacefully after he allegedly walked into the Ponderay Walmart early Sunday afternoon with a knife and made unspecified threats.