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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run for another term in Kentucky and t…
Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
After the 24-year-old actor was found dead at her home Sunday, the headlines predictably swung to calling for changes to the way celebrities are treated in the…
Kootenai commissioners debate Citylink service
County and city leaders may come back to the table to discuss whether cities should shoulder more responsibility for public transit services.
Bridge proposed over troubled Coeur d'Alene intersection questioned
The ITD has scheduled an open house on the I-90 and US-95 interchange project from 4 to 7 p.m. March 5 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.
Lakeland places four-day school week on back burner
A four-day school week is not a top priority for the Lakeland Joint School District at this time. Despite a recent survey that returned results showing many…
As I-90 is set to expand, Coeur d'Alene neighbors worry about noise
Erika Bowen, ITD manager of the I-90 widening project from Highway 41 to U.S. 95t in Coeur d’Alene, said construction is scheduled to start this summer and tak…
Happy birthday, Mary Ceccoli
At 100 years old, Mary Ceccoli’s memory is still remarkably sharp.
Meeting tonight on big game season proposals
Deadline to comment is Feb. 23; public meetings are held in each region.
Movers & Shakers
North Idaho College trustee Tarie Zimmerman was appointed as a Public Policy and Advocacy Committee Member for the Association of Community College Trustees.
North Idaho College Women at Work event set for March 5
North Idaho College is hosting its annual Women at Work event from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the NIC Parker Technical Education Center.
Post Falls receives finance certificate for 26th year in a row
The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the City of Post Falls the certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting. Jason Fal…
Cafferty named district judge
Judge John Cafferty is now a district judge for Idaho’s First Judicial District, which includes the five northern counties.
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Bill that could lead to repeal of Medicaid expansion passes Idaho House in close vote
A bill that could eventually lead to the repeal of Medicaid expansion cleared the House in a narrow vote Wednesday.
Idaho bill targeting minors' access to drag shows advances to House floor
A bill meant to restrict minors’ access to drag shows and “sexual exhibitions” advanced to the House floor Wednesday.