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Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames her failed execution on 'incompetence'
US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
The Columbia River Basin was once the world’s greatest salmon-producing river system, with at least 16 stocks of salmon and steelhead. Today, four are extinct …
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire that has become California’s largest this year.
State Highway 3 closed east of Lewiston due to fire
Closure begins just south of Juliaetta in Latah County
US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
The latest figures should reinforce confidence that the U.S. economy is on the verge of achieving a rare “soft landing,” whereby high interest rates, engineere…
Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
In Canada, there are about 430 active wildfires in British Columbia and 177 in neighboring Alberta, including two that led to the evacuation of up to 25,000 vi…
New lawsuit seeks to stop enforcement of Idaho library materials bill
The suit was filed on Thursday in federal court as plaintiffs want to halt law ahead of school year.
Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’
U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson have also challenged the merger of supermarket chains in court.
Wildfires prompt California evacuations as crews battle Oregon and Idaho fires stoked by lightning
Oregon's governor has activated National Guard troops to the Durkee Fire, which merged with another large blaze and is burning near the Idaho state line.
North Idaho library network deems change to minor library card policy 'overreaching'
Trustees hope to draft "middle ground" proposal at a later date
A splashing return on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
The barge and other assets came to StanCraft Companies when it purchased North Idaho Maritime, estabslihed in 1918, in November 2022.
Kootenai County updates barking dog ordinance
Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously this week to amend the county’s ordinance on barking dogs, making it more specific.
Kootenai County firefighters lend a hand with Oregon wildfire
On Saturday night, the state of Oregon requested the state of Idaho send firefighters to help with the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon.
Kootenai County commissioners eye 2.5% pay increase for employees
Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to balance the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 with the assumption of a 3% tax increase, but it’s not yet c…
Post Falls' Paws N Brews combines doggie day care with self-serve bar
Paws N Brews is a place “where tails wag and glasses clink.” The new Post Falls business combines doggy daycare, dog boarding and a self-serve bar for human an…
A room for Buck
Buck Bender was so revered at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center in Hayden that there's a display highlighting his career.