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Idaho bill allowing foster youth to stay in the system until they're 23 approved by Senate
The Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill to allow eligible foster youth to stay in the system until age 23.
Kellogg tries to revitalize uptown, find new home for library
What community hubs or businesses would you like to see grow in uptown Kellogg? During a virtual presentation through Rural Minds on Wednesday, Paige Olsen o…
Bill seeking to pull 10 seats from Western medical education consortium passes Idaho House
A bill to reduce at least 10 seats from Idaho’s partnership with the University of Washington medical school and other Western states advanced out of the House Thursday.
Planned water shutdown to impact areas of Post Falls tonight
The City of Post Falls water division will be conducting a planned water shutdown beginning 10 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Friday morning.
Idaho State Police dispatchers recognized for investigative work leading to arrest in January shooting
A man has been arrested following January shooting on I-90, according to a press release from the Idaho State Police.
Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
The temporary restraining order came in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions and organizations as the Republican administration moves to dramatically…
Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen
In early January, someone cut a huge hole in the fencing to gain entrance, spending about five minutes inside with Star before taking off. What the person did …
Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
Lauren Necochea reelected as Idaho Democratic Party’s chairwoman
Idaho Democratic Party chairwoman Lauren Necochea will retain her leadership role after the party’s state central committee reelected her to the position on Ma…
Communal sweating in saunas is the hottest wellness trend taking over the UK
Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the U.K. by storm, particularly among trendy 20- and 30-somethings interested in trying a new pastime that's hea…
Coming soon: Prairie Medical Campus
Phase one of the Prairie Medical Campus will include a 25,000-square-foot micro-hospital with an emergency department, imaging services, and rooms for overnigh…
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office swears in new K-9
Community members gathered Wednesday at the Kootenai North facility in Hayden to welcome the newest member of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, a 12-month-…
Coeur d'Alene support group hosting upcoming events for patients, families, caregivers
On and off. In the world of Parkinson's disease, "on" is often used to communicate that medication is working and symptoms are under control. "'Off' is …
Tearing down the walls
Crews demolish the former home of Lyfe Coffee House on Lakeside Avenue between First and Second streets on Wednesday as site work continues to make way for the…
Downtown survey kickoff on Tuesday
Historic Context and Survey Report will be produced and a presentation will be made by the consultant to the Historic Preservation Commission in early 2026.