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Updated 4 hours, 19 minutes ago

Kootenai County voters turn out early

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

The White House confirmed that OMB pulled the memo Wednesday in a two sentence notice sent to agencies and departments, but said that Trump's underlying execut…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Idaho LGBTQ+ community commemorates 10 years since 'Add the Words' hearing

Since 2015, the Idaho Legislature has implemented multiple laws targeting LGBTQ+ community

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

In a news conference Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell largely deflected questions about recent comments from President Trump, including one from last week, w…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Idaho agencies await answers amid federal funding freeze

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s order to halt federal grants and loans while the Republican administration determines whether the spending complies wit…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Fernan Lake plan gains support

Fernan Lake has experienced poor water quality for decades. It flushes well from winter to spring, but little flow occurs in the summer. That leads to an incre…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Report: To make ends meet, Post Falls residents need to earn $27 an hour

79% of respondents identified house prices as a major issue.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Coeur d'Alene Tribe rejects Justice Department's use of 1884 case in birthright citizenship debate

Elk v. Wilkins argues that Tribal members are born as members of their Tribes and not as citizens of the U.S., Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s legislative director Tyrel…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Coeur d'Alene nonprofit seeking help with afterschool program

A few hours of tutoring and guidance each week can make a huge difference in a young person's life. Canopy Village is seeking tutors and mentors to provide …

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Literary Souls: Book lovers turn to a new chapter

POST FALLS — Stephanie Seher can’t help but notice how her regular customers like to drive trends at Literary Souls, her used bookstore. Gnomes populate many…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Nominations due by March 16

The Idaho Department of Education is seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent — the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Fire department responds to record calls in 2024

In 2024, 38% of calls for service in the city included at least one unit from Fire Station 2.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a substitute dog that barks a lot?

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Idaho's House speaker introduces property tax-cutting bill

State government does not set or collect property tax revenue, Moyle underscored, but rising property values in the state have come with calls to help reduce the property tax burden.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Man in custody following report of assault with a firearm

A man is in custody after Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of an assault with a firearm Tuesday morning.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Federal judge temporarily blocks freeze on federal grants and loans

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-boar…