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12-hour closure following I-90 accident
A collision between two semi trucks on Interstate 90 late Wednesday evening resulted in a 12-hour road closure.
Panhandle Health District announces 16 additional cases of COVID-19 in North Idaho
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed 16 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases …
House passes $2.2T rescue package
It will ship payments of up to $1,200 to millions of American
Federal officials reach deal on $2 trillion aid package
Federal officials reach deal on $2 trillion aid package
No new cases in Kootenai County
Following the evening briefing of the Kootenai County Emergency Operations Center Unified Command, Monday’s report shows no new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai County.
Panhandle Health District announces three additional cases of COVID-19 in North Idaho
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health confirmed three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai County on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to six in the panh…
Rathdrum closes bars, restricts restaurants
Following what many other cities have done within the past week, Rathdrum took steps to close restaurants and bars to reduce person-to-person transmission of COV-9 and combat the spread of the disease. The City Cou…
CDA, Post Falls order bars closed for 14 days; restaurants restricted
Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene took the unprecedented step on Saturday of shutting down bars and restricting restaurants’ operations, effective at 12:01 a.m. Mon…
Two more cases of novel coronavirus reported in south central Idaho, including the first case in Twin Falls County
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel coronavirus in south central Idaho. These are cases four and five in so…
Idaho reports two more cases of COVID-19
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional two cases of novel coro…
Office of Emergency Management activated
Kootenai County opened the door for state and federal assistance and Post Falls School District announced all schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday to continue deep cleaning that began during the weekend.
At 4 p.m. Pacific time, Gov. Brad Little will give details on Idaho’s first confirmed coronavirus case
NCAA Tournament closed off to fans due to coronavirus
Next week’s games at Spokane Arena affected by decision
Officer shot in Post Falls
Police from Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County are still on scene at a residence at Bentley Place in Post Falls where a police sergeant was shot las…
Post Falls Police officer shot
A Post Falls Police officer was transported to Kootenai Health Tuesday evening after being shot while serving a warrant in Post Falls, police said.
Judge rejects gun lawsuit stay request
SANDPOINT — A First District Court judge rejected Bonner County’s motion to stay its lawsuit Tuesday to give the Idaho Legislature a chance to debate the issue.