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North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
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Although Milton has moved on, at least 6 are dead and millions remain in the dark
Rescue teams plucked Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton on Thursday after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes…
What to know about Israel's ground invasion in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military began what they called a “limited, localized and targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon on Oct. 1
Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past
About 72.5 million people, including retirees, disabled people and children, get Social Security benefit.
Honeysuckle beach, boat launch to close for Hayden Lake Marathon
Honeysuckle Beach and the boat launch will be closed starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. until about 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 for the Hayden Lake Marathon Satur…
NEW THIS MORNING: Thursday, Oct. 10
Top local headlines for Thursday, Oct. 10.
Bag and Boob Babes makes comfort items for breast cancer patients, survivors
Losing a body part — a limb, a finger, a breast — is never easy. "When we have parts of our body amputated, there’s something missing," Stephanie Keaty, 58,…
Cities take pass on Kootenai County public transit proposal
City leaders don’t appear keen to embrace a joint powers agreement for local public transit proposed by Kootenai County Commissioner Bruce Mattare.
'The heartbeat of creating beautiful things'
It was a night, as City Councilor Kiki Miller said, to shine a spotlight on the city’s many forms of art, which she said enhances “the cultural landscape of ou…
Theme park donates over $38,256 to local food banks
It's been a Silverwood Theme Park tradition for at least 15 years. A portion of ticket sales from Community Appreciation Weekends in September are collected…
Post Falls residents speak out over rezoning for custom duplexes
Residents living by the Gabrio Estates were urged to continue speaking their minds at a future City Council meeting at the planning and zoning commission meeti…
Workshop explores use of development agreements to increase worker housing
The workshop, organized by the Housing Solutions Partnership, aims to educate municipalities and the building community on how development agreements can help Kootenai County’s housing crisis.
The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County plans online guide
Candidates should contact LWVKC volunteer [email protected] for assistance in completing their information.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's it called when you can't sleep so you eat instead?
IHA honors 3 Kootenai Health leaders
The IHA is recognizing Katie Brodie as the Trustee of the Year, John Edgar with the Leader of Volunteer Excellence Award, and Hazel Howard as the Junior Volunt…
More than 1.5 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
“We have lost some life,” St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson told WPBF News, though he wouldn’t say how many people were killed.