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Idahoan to lead Forest Service
Upon being sworn in, Schultz will replace Chief Randy Moore, who recently announced his retirement in a message to all Forest Service employees after serving t…
CDAPD seeking public's help in identifying suspect in multiple area burglaries
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of burglarizing several area businesses.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings o…
Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it
There are also nine measles cases in eastern New Mexico, but the state health department said there is no direct connection to the outbreak in Texas.
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
Denise Avila, a sheriff's office spokesperson, said there was no indication they had been shot or had any wounds.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that she hoped to speak with Trump after the Cabinet-level meetings occurring in Washington this week. Mexico…
Idaho governor signs school choice tax credit bill into law
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition.
Public or private: Kootenai County GOP, others debate nature of town hall
In the wake of a legislative town hall where plainclothes security guards dragged a woman from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium, the Kootenai County Re…
Town hall security arrangements still unclear
Days after a group of security guards dragged a Post Falls woman out of a legislative town hall at Coeur d’Alene High School, it remains unclear whether the gu…
KCRCC, Gookin settle lawsuit
Gookin previously described the lawsuit as “obviously an election stunt.” The central committee’s complaint was filed three weeks before the general election i…
Free ADU plans aim to boost worker housing in Kootenai County
Accessory dwelling units are allowed in Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Kootenai County, but Miller said other municipalities are considering allowing A…
Movers & Shakers
After an impressive career spanning over three decades at Pepsi-Cola, where Kelley McKenzie serviced businesses across North Idaho and Eastern Washington, McKe…
Post Falls High Principal Sensel to retire
After a decade of dedicated service as principal of Post Falls High School, Chris Sensel has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this school year.
Man convicted of child enticement
The charge stems from conduct that spanned between September and October of 2024 and culminated with Hanson enticing who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl to meet with him to engage in sexual intercourse, accord…
Spokane man sentenced to prison for lewd conduct, sexual abuse of child
A Spokane man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday in a First Judicial District courtroom after being found guilty of lewd conduct with a minor and one count of sexual abuse of a child.