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Lakeland levy request will be on May 19 ballot
Lakeland's last plant facilities levy, which supported capital improvements at $1.146 million per year for two years, expired June 30, 2025. Just over 55% of voters approved the levy in May 2023 on a reduced timeli…
Affordable housing remains priority nationwide
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Idahoans honor late U.S. Interior Secretary and former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne
Prior to that, the public is invited to visit the Idaho State Capitol to pay respects to Kempthorne until the building closes at 7 p.m. Mountain time Friday.
AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs
The layoffs, which had been expected, come about a month after AP, one of the world’s oldest and most influential news organizations, offered buyouts to more than 120 journalists based in the United States. About 4…
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
It wasn't immediately known why the FBI was bringing attention to Witt's case. The United States and Iran have been at war since Feb. 28.
Students compete in 43rd annual Idaho State Forestry Contest
How tall is that tree? What is making that other tree sick? How the heck do you read a paper map? All these questions and more were explored Thursday …
Investing In America’s Future
The Trump Accounts is a pilot program at the Treasury that gives a child $1,000 who is born between now and 2028.
Steve Em: Blue-collar leadership for Kootenai County
For Steve Em, the issue facing Kootenai County voters in next week’s Republican primary election for the District 2 commissioner seat is a simple one. “It’…
Bruce Mattare: Focused on growth, accountability
Bruce Mattare said he takes a businesslike approach to his role as a Kootenai County commissioner, one focused on metrics and results. “Everything can be p…
Local districts preparing for fire season
NIC students’ creative talents honored during design competitions
NIC graphic and web design students brought home gold, silver, and lilac Addy awards at the 2026 Spokane American Advertising Awards Gala on April 18, placing …
U.S. Sen. Sheehy tours forestry project in south Lincoln County
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy was in south Lincoln County last week for a tour and to honor the Troy Power and Light crew for its work during the wind and flooding e…
Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would disproportionately harm Native American and y…
Trades draw major interest at Silver Valley Career Fair