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Arizona woman's 3-year wait for an intestine shows the US organ transplant system's complexity
Screws’ journey shows how the transplant system often struggles to inform patients about options that can be incre…
After emotional hearing, Idaho committee advances resolution to overturn gay marriage
Idaho lawmakers have advanced a resolution rejecting the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling to nationally legalize same-sex marriage.
Pellet gun found at Sandpoint Middle School
An unloaded airsoft pistol was discovered in a student’s backpack during a routine search at Sandpoint Middle School Wednesday morning.
Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured …
Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, police said.
Murdoch's UK tabloids apologize to Prince Harry and admit intruding on the late Princess Diana
News Group Newspapers acknowledged its private investigators and journalists targeted Harry with phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information
Coeur d'Alene fire department damages historic home before preservation committee review
“Unfortunately, the property owner granted permission to the Fire Department to conduct their training activities prior to the review and even though the demol…
Police eye designs for new building
The new police building will have a sprinkler system, which its predecessor did not because when it was acquired in 2016, it wasn't required that it have a spr…
River City Middle School students prep care packages for cancer patients
In colorful Crayola marker, "You are resilient," "Keep fighting," "Your spirit is unbreakable" and other encouraging messages were written on bright constructi…
Corridor traffic project bumped up
The project includes upgrading traffic signal components at 10 intersections, bringing pedestrian ramps into ADA compliance, and providing coordination between…
Athol shop building destroyed in fire
A large shop building was destroyed in a fire that broke out on the 600 block of S. Beaver Lake Road Tuesday morning.
Bill introduced to ban mask mandates
A new lawmaker is bringing back previous proposals that would prohibit government entities from implementing mask mandates “for the purpose of preventing or sl…
Montana State University announces fall 2024 honor roll
Montana State University has announced its fall 2024 honor roll.
ICF scholarships available for Kootenai County students
The Idaho Community Foundation announced Tuesday it is inviting Kootenai County students to apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities to support them as they pursue higher education.
CAC to receive dogs from Los Angeles
Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has been actively communicating with rescue agencies in the greater Los Angeles area. As of today, we are still in discussions with them.
Gas prices hold steady
Kootenai County prices are in the $2.70s and back into the $2.80s at many stations. A few weeks ago they were in the $2.50s.