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Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

“It’s a comforting report, both because it is going in the right direction and because it is not doing anything too dramatic,” Sinclair said. “It is exactly wh…

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adul…

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Governor Little to visit Lapwai Aug. 15

The Governor’s schedule includes flying in a black hawk helicopter over the Gwen and Texas fires.

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U.S., Canada officials to study impact of coal mining in North Idaho’s Kootenai River

The Kootenai River stems from British Columbia’s Elk Valley, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive northeast of Bonners Ferry.

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Pinehurst woman dies in crash in Wallace

On Wednesday morning, Idaho State Police reported a fatal crash in Wallace along I-90. ISP and the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigatin…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Three fly free in Kootenai County

The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Proving them wrong: How a North Idaho native made it to the U.N.

Kosareff, a north Idaho native who currently works for the U.N. in Switzerland, partially attributes her incredible journey to “dumb luck”— though it seems luc…

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Community Library Network board to discuss stance on diversity, equity, inclusion at Thursday meeting

Trustees of the Community Library Network will discuss the network's position on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, from 2-5:30 p.m. Thursday during a re…

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Watching the northern lights

Lights over Hayden Lake

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North Idaho Memories: Windshield repair for $5 and a six-pack

"In August of 1979, Paul 'Torgy' Torgerson moved to Coeur d'Alene to start the innovative windshield repair business. And 45 years later, 'Torgy' continues to …

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Fundraiser slated for North Idaho’s democratic candidates

Beyond the beauty and amazing food, this event highlights the bravery and accomplishments of 11 North Idaho Democratic candidates.

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Kootenai County aims to improve tax correction transparency

Kootenai County staff have asked commissioners change how they approach tax cancellations and value corrections for prior years in order to communicate when those changes impact taxing districts.

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COVID cases rising in North Idaho

As of August 2023, COVID-19 is only reportable when associated with health care facilities.

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Federal grant funds upgrades to Coeur d’Alene Airport

The Coeur d’Alene Airport is one of three in Idaho to receive new airport infrastructure grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Today's Ghastly Groaner

What's a horse's favorite wine?