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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
BP spokesperson Paul Takahashi said the accident “forever changed” the company: “We have made many changes intende…
Honor Society students lead charge for science grant requests
In a demonstration of leadership and dedication, three seniors from Lakeland High School are making waves in the science department.
Coeur d'Alene firefighters honored
The ceremony also featured the pinning of recently promoted Battalion Chief Joe Lind and Capt. Greg Thaxton, marking significant milestones in their careers. E…
Coeur d’Alene School District launches preschool program
When Jamie Lenz became a parent she knew she was lucky. Her family lived in the area for five generations and she had lots of help to watch her baby while s…
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Joann at Silver Lake Mall avoids closure list
The Silver Lake Mall store opened in 2013 and has been an anchor tenant, attracting a loyal clientele of crafters. Joann Fabrics had previously operated on Fourth Street next to Safeway in midtown Coeur d'Alene.
Idaho Senate committee approves ban on mask mandate bill
Idaho lawmakers have again advanced a bill which would ban government entities from issuing mask mandates.
Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
It was a significant legal victory for the Republican president after a string of courtroom setbacks.
Bill prohibiting government and school mask mandates advances to Idaho Senate
The bill would not prohibit anyone from wearing a mask by choice, but cities, counties, school districts, health districts and government officials could not require face masks be used.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Storms dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on a swath of the eastern U.S. stretching from Kentucky to the nation's capital, causing hundreds of traffic acciden…
ISP issues warning about phone scammers impersonating agency
Idaho State Police is warning the public about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to be an ISP Captain or representative.
Bill to limit which types of flags can be flown on government properties advances
The committee voted to advance the bill to the floor with a recommendation that it pass. The committee’s two Democrats, Rep. Todd Achilles, D-Boise, and a substitute for Rep. Brooke Green, D-Boise, voted against th…
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher co…
Idaho fire fund could drop to $13M by 2026, Lands Director warns
The Idaho Department of Lands director told state budget writers Tuesday that there would be a significant challenge if the wildfire suppression fund isn’t rep…
Egg shortages leave area grocery stores scrambling
Some area grocery stores are limiting the number of eggs customers can buy as avian flu continues to affect egg supply nationwide.
Post Falls police: Arrests made in check fraud case with more than 50 victims
Post Falls Police announced Tuesday that two arrests have been made in connection with check frauds and mail theft involving more than 50 victims throughout th…