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Idaho legislative committee recommends $1.55 per hour raises for state employees
Members of the Change in Employee Compensation Committee said that state employees who make $64,480 or less per year will see at least a 5% raise under the $1.55 per hour raises. State employees who make more than …
Idaho bill introduced to create minimum fine for marijuana possession
Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, presented a proposed bill Thursday afternoon that would create a mandatory minimum $300 fine for possession of 3 ounces or less of marijuana.
Sheriff says 'no arrests' during disaster emergency
In response to growing concerns regarding the County's Emergency Operations Plan, Sheriff Robert Norris reaffirmed today that individuals will not be arrested …
Macy's to close Silver Lake Mall store
“Closing any store is never easy, but as part of our Bold New Chapter strategy, we are closing underproductive Macy’s stores to allow us to focus our resources and prioritize investments in our go–forward stores, w…
Bald eagle shot, killed near Sandpoint
The eagle was believed to have been killed between Dec. 24 and 26 near Sunnyside Road near Fisherman Island on Lake Pend Oreille.
Idaho mobilizes firefighting teams, local agencies to support California’s wildfire efforts
Idaho is mobilizing five task forces to assist in protecting communities threatened by wildfires burning in Southern California.
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
The same team previously drilled a core about 800,000 years old. The latest drilling went 2.8 kilometers (about 1.7 miles) deep, with a team of 16 scientists a…
Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington Nation…
More evacuations are ordered as another wildfire breaks out in the Los Angeles area
Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burne…
Hometown high school spirit contest, basketball games Friday at Coeur d'Alene
Two local high schools are revving their engines and paying homage to the Caped Crusader this week as they gear up for Friday's Fight for the Fish basketball g…
Rathdrum homeowner prevails in tax appeal
The case of a Rathdrum man who prevailed in an occupancy tax appeal hearing Wednesday highlighted how Kootenai County handles proration required by Idaho law.
Residents turn out in opposition of marina expansion in Post Falls
At the top of the City Council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Ron Jacobson addressed the residents hoping to make public comments about an issue regarding the proposed…
Woody in-stream structures slow down runoff, enhance habitats in Cataldo project
The Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District and the Kootenai-Shoshone SWCD recently completed conservation projects using primitive woody structures ca…
Coeur d'Alene Resort Spa recognized for outstanding spa experience
The Coeur d'Alene Resort Spa has been awarded the 2024 International Spa Association Innovate Award in the ‘Spa Experience’ Category.
Lakes fundraiser Friday at Triple Play
The Lakes Middle School Parent, Teacher, Student Association will host a fundraiser at Triple Play Family Fun Park from 6-9 p.m. Friday.