News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
Would tiny homes cure big housing headaches?
Some Western towns are taking a “Little House on the Prairie” to new lengths. To mitigate rising market costs, …
Children are the future
An old story involves a beautiful woman named Cornelia who was married to a famous Roman general. When the general was killed in battle, Cornelia had to sell m…
OUR GEM: Aquifer Protection District Master Plan
Growth happens. It’s been happening a lot in Kootenai County. In 1970, 35,332 people lived here. By 2022, the population increased to 183,578, and by 2045, som…
Nonna building planned in Post Falls
A mixed-use building "Nonna" is planned for 102 E. Fourth Ave. In Post Falls. Mother-daughter Laura and Kelsey Horn will have commercial space on the main f…
Voters will decide future of school funding Tuesday
Compound sentences may be tricky, but part of Shana Hostetler’s job is to help her fourth graders learn all about them. That was the lesson Friday afternoon…
Kootenai County faces public defender shortage
In the month since Idaho’s new public defense system went into effect, some indigent defendants in Kootenai County have appeared in court with no specific public defender to represent them.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are leopards so bad at hide and seek?
A place to remember Maddie, Kaylee and Xana
About 50 people met for a brief ceremony and prayers as part of a dedication of two benches, the other honoring Xana Kernodle, slain in the same attack in Mosc…
Vigil set for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle
A PBS documentary crowned her “Queen of the Tetons" and an Instagram account dedicated to her has amassed more than 60,000 followers.
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
The DEC and the Chemung County Health Department said Friday that the squirrel and raccoon were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies after Peanut bit …
'It is all in ruins.'
The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floods
Montana murder suspect was arrested in Bayview in 2011
In 2011, Abbey pleaded guilty to malicious harassment, a felony, in a Kootenai County court
Avista: Danger was minimal with dam mishap
The day after a crane failure at the Post Falls Dam, officials at the National Weather Service and Avista Utilities reflected on how the emergency action plan…
IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho
Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in No…
Athol woman at top 1% of National FFA
Not many can describe themselves as being at the top 1% of what they do — but Hayven Chase certainly can.
Silverwood gives $100K to Canopy Village
Every cent guests generously donated during Silverwood Theme Park's historic train ride this summer contributed to a $100,000 gift to Canopy Village, delivered…