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Kootenai County commissioners debate $1M Hayden law enforcement contract
Kootenai County commissioners were split on whether to accept the city of Hayden's proposed contract for law enfor…
Evacuations ordered near Stanley as wildfire grows. Idaho Highway 21 closure extended
Custer County Sheriff Ethan Kelly on Friday issued evacuation orders for residents near Stanley Lake and urged others nearby, including in the town of Stanley,…
Railroad crossing in Athol to close for two days
Starting Tuesday, the HWY 54 railroad crossing in Athol will be closed for two days for maintenance.
Rathdrum Police Department warns of scam phone calls
The Rathdrum Police Department wants the public to be aware of a recent phone scam that involves scammers pretending to be officers from Rathdrum PD.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump.
North Idaho customers can comment on Avista’s cost adjustment application until Sept. 11
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting comments on Avista Utilities’ power cost adjustment application for the electric service it offers.
Trail closures for Grandmother Fire, Bluff Creek Complex fires lifted
Trail closures for the Grandmother Fire and the Bluff Creek Complex fires were lifted Thursday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Powell at Jackson Hole: 'The time has come' for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest rates
“My confidence has grown," he said, “that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%.”
An Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now
As news of the eruption spread, hundreds of curious onlookers drove to nearby vantage points for a view of the stunning natural phenomenon that has become a ke…
Oregon man cited after five-vehicle crash on I-90
Police cited a 74-year-old Oregon man for following too closely Thursday after he set off a five-vehicle crash that blocked all westbound lanes of I-90 in Coeu…
NEW THIS MORNING: Friday, Aug. 23
Top local stories for Friday, August 23.
Sandpoint arson suspect deemed 'significantly impaired'
A judge found that the woman charged with setting the Sandpoint Army Surplus on fire in July was incapable of assisting with her defense.
Wish comes true: After cancer diagnosis, Post Falls girl receives horse
After cancer diagnosis, Post Falls girl receives horse
‘Recovery is possible’: Idaho State Police celebrate diversion program graduate
For a person recovering from substance use disorder, a year of sobriety is made up of countless moments of courage and resilience.
24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake
The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.
Library trustees cut music service, approve budget at Post Falls meeting
The Community Library Network's 2025 budget was unanimously approved by trustees Thursday evening following a few 11th-hour changes.