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CDA police investigating child's death
A child was pronounced dead after being found unconscious at a Coeur d’Alene hotel. At about 12:15 p.m. Monday,…
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office moves to Hayden
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will conduct most operations out of a newly-renovated facility in Hayden, dubbed Kootenai North.
Hayden Lake district lands funds
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District has been awarded $356,500 to identify sources of nutrients that promote harmful algal blooms in Hayden Lake, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of …
Coeur d'Alene man gets federal prison for $2.5 million wire fraud scheme
A man will spend almost four years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar accounts receivable factoring scheme.
Idaho's chief justice asks for pay increases, new judge in Kootenai County
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan on Wednesday highlighted the experiences of rural judges, who are covering increasingly large caseloads and …
Idaho governor orders flags to be raised full staff on Inauguration Day
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has joined other Republican leaders by ordering U.S. and Idaho flags be raised to full staff on Monday, Jan. 20 to recognize the inaugur…
Idaho’s largest health system sues AG, seeking emergency abortion protections
Saying Trump administration may drop Biden administration’s lawsuit challenging Idaho’s abortion ban, St. Luke’s files its own lawsuit
Middle East latest: Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza ceasefire, mediators say
Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, when militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people and abducted around 250. A …
Albertsons lays off corporate employees across the company. Here’s what we know
Albertsons is laying off corporate and division support employees around the country, a spokesperson for the company told the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday.
Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief?
The level of humidity affects moisture in soil, trees and other organic matter. When potential fuels are more moist, then fire danger is reduced because they'r…
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
The dye is known as erythrosine, FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3. The ban removes it from the list of approved color additives in foods, dietary supplements and oral m…
Lakeland leaders to recommend $7.52 million levy
A $7.52 million levy election to run May 20 is expected to be recommended to the Lakeland School Board by district leadership during a special meeting at 5:30 …
Crowds gather to watch the demolition of Coeur d'Alene's Johnston Building
People stopped by throughout the day to watch the first early stages of bringing down the 1905 Johnston Building for the coming of the 15-story Sherman Tower, …
Chamber CEO: Membership provides 'unparalleled access' to businesses
In the chamber’s first “Breakfast Connection,” formerly Upbeat Breakfast, Coppess outlined ways for members to “unlock the full potential” of their membership …
Lakeland, Sandpoint high schools' spirit, sports competitions are Friday
If Lakeland High School wins this year’s Battle for the Paddle against Sandpoint High School, it will be the sixth consecutive victory for the Hawks.
Idaho gas prices among lowest
Idaho currently ranks 16th in the country for most expensive fuel. Today’s most expensive gas is in Hawaii at $4.55 per gallon, and the cheapest fuel can be found in Oklahoma at $2.59 per gallon.