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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…
Bond sales lead to more money for Kootenai County school districts
The Idaho State Department of Education announced Monday that bond sales have resulted in Idaho schools receiving an additional $86.5 million in facilities fun…
Bay Watchers: Lake Coeur d'Alene is warming
COEUR d’ALENE — During the Bay Watchers annual meeting Meg Wolf of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute and Craig Cooper of Idaho Department of Environ…
Kootenai County Genealogical Society hosts session at Hayden Library
The Kootenai County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to attend its upcoming program Thursday for an opportunity to learn more about the organization…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Did you know that February is Humpback Whale Awareness Month?
Bedke to fill in for Little on Tuesday
The governor was called to Washington D.C., for a meeting. Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke will step in.
Coeur d'Alene 84-year-old looks forward to finally graduating from college
Unfinished business remains unfinished for many people. Not for Richard Gauntlett. He recently went back to school to major in history after illness forc…
Spirit Lake outhouse races the highlight of Winterfest
Mayor Jeremy Cowperthwaite knew exactly what the crowd was waiting for during Saturday’s Winterfest at City Park.
Free concert series in the works for Coeur d'Alene's McEuen Park
The owner of Koep Concerts is so confident he wants to put on free Wednesday concerts at McEuen Park starting this summer.
Hayden woman is 'sharing joy' through custom sign business
When it comes to her business, Elise Smith is a one-woman show.
Spots still open for Give Kids a Smile Day
Avondale Dental of Hayden and Sunshine Dentistry of Post Falls will provide free dental care to children from families in need next weekend during Give Kids a …
Don't stop dreaming
A wife wakes her husband up and says, "I dreamed you brought me the most beautiful diamond earrings. What do you suppose that means?"
FirstLight Home Care receives 2025 Provider of Choice Award
FirstLight Home Care of Spokane and Coeur d’Alene has received the 2025 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice Award from Activated Insights, the home care ag…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What’s a groundhog’s favorite game?
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China — fulfilling one of his post-campaign commi…
With plans in the works and troops on the way, military assumes a mostly familiar role on the border
Dozens of Marines unfurled coils of concertina wire — one on the ground and one slightly above — making it more difficult to climb a border wall separating Tij…