News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuries
A spokesperson for Six Flags said it's their policy not to comment on pending litigation and the ride has been clo…
Going-to-the-Sun Road expected to open Monday
The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to vehicles Monday barring any unforeseen rockfalls or weather events.
I-90 westbound traffic changes starting next week in Cd'A
These changes are being made to improve safety, reduce crashes, and create space for merging traffic while also accommodating the safety of crews constructing …
Idaho man dies in crash on Highway 8
The vehicle struck a driveway entrance, became airborne, collided with a tree, and overturned, the release said. The vehicle came to rest on its roof down an embankment on private property.
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a social media post Thursday night that a worker on a county road crew in the southwestern part of the state had been kill…
California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
The tax, to be paid by those living in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026, is meant to generate $100 billion in revenue, mainly to counter federal cuts to healthcare…
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance
A Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place. The official spoke on cond…
U.S. Small Business Administration ‘actively working’ to create veterans resource center in Idaho
“Our nation’s service members represent the best of America,” Risch wrote. “It is vital we ensure they have full access to the SBA resources designed to translate their military service into entrepreneurship.”
Containment increases on Gold Run Fire
Weather conditions remain a concern. Hot and dry weather is expected to continue today, and forecasted wind gusts exceeding 30 mph are expected on Saturday. Increased winds can challenge existing containment lines …
Coeur d'Alene, Ironman: no contract yet
The annual IRONMAN triathlon will continue to be a staple of summer in Coeur d’Alene.
Firefighters reflect on loss, healing a year after ambush; memorial set on June 29
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department are planning a remembrance ceremony to honor fallen mentors and John Morrison and Frank H…
Fish and Game begins grizzly research trapping
Biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are researching the use of traps to capture grizzly bears in Boundary County and parts of Bonner County a…
Kindergartner helps save homes
Everest Johnson was instrumental in helping his neighbors stop a fire before it spread to any houses
Local boy stars in Travolta movie
“When they told me I got the starring role, I freaked out. I was shocked because I never thought I would have gotten the chance to star in a movie, let alone w…
Numerica awards $532,000 to 23 nonprofits
Today's Ghastly Groaner
If two vegetarians get in an argument...