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Population growth sparks proposed energy project
Significant residential and commercial growth is driving a proposal to build new energy infrastructure in the east…
Post Falls plans for budget hearing, charts road construction
The Post Falls City Council meeting wound down on a solemn note as Mayor Ron Jacobson noted the absence of Joe Malloy from the council members in city chambers.
Tech meets trees: Robotic weeder tested in Coeur d'Alene forest
A robotic device in development at the University of Idaho could help shape the future of nationwide reforestation efforts.
Coeur d'Alene woman wins Fulbright scholarship to study in Finland
It took two tries to win a Fulbright scholarship award, but Coeur d’Alene native Lauren Rod begins her studies later this month in Finland. Rod's Fulbright Fi…
'Lightning bust' to blame for recent North Idaho fires, but what does that mean?
In the wildland firefighting world, a weather phenomenon called a “lightning bust” poses a unique threat to firefighting efforts.
In wildfire season, Department of Insurance offers home insurance advice
ople should also consider comprehensive auto insurance that could protect their vehicles in wildfires. Renters should consider buying renters insurance to prot…
Post Falls blogger requests stay of $1.1 million judgment
The Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has asked the court to stay the enforcement of a $1.1 million judgment against her while she appeals…
Nominations wanted for Mayor’s Awards in the Arts
Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission Accepting Nominations for the 28th Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I don't really like jokes about fizzy beverages.
‘Significant’ amounts of lightning with Monday’s storms spark wildfires across Idaho
Officials say five new fires were burning in the Boise Bureau of Land Management area, nine in the Payette National Forest and 20 in the Boise National Forest.
Fossils suggest even smaller ‘hobbits’ roamed an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago
The original hobbit fossils date back to between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago. The new fossils were excavated at a site called Mata Menge, about 45 miles from …
Wall Street rallies to bounce back from its worst day in nearly 2 years, as Japanese stocks soar
Stronger-than-expected profit reports from several big U.S. companies helped drive the market
City of Post Falls announces upcoming nighttime road closures
These road closures are all related to the 1-90/SH41 construction project.
Idaho’s new method for counting wolf populations uses a key to genetic info: teeth
Just a few years after the Idaho Department of Fish and Game implemented a controversial trail-camera-based method for counting the number of wolves in the sta…
Avista customers in Coeur d' Alene to be impacted by planned power outage
Approximately 134 customers on the north side of Coeur d' Alene Lake will be impacted.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz picked by Harris as her running mate on Democratic ticket
Vice presidential candidate aims to boost Democratic ticket’s appeal in key Midwestern states and with blue-collar voters.