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Isaias closes in on the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane
Dangerous conditions are expected throughout the western panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi, the…
Interred veterans to receive military markers
Local veterans and community members are invited to attend an honors ceremony for three veterans interred at Mica Peak Cemetery at 11 a.m. May 13.
Local 'thrillusionist’ family headlines Silverwood
When he stole his brother’s magic kit at age 4, David DaVinci didn’t realize that it would take him and his family across the world, win him accolades, or even…
Kootenai School District adopts four-day school week
The Kootenai School District, tucked on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, is the latest Idaho district to shift to a four-day school week.
Idaho gas prices climb
The West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude oil is currently trading near $106 per barrel – nearly $50 per barrel more than a year ago. While there aren’t any crude oil shortages in the United States, global su…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I was married to a frog once.
Mountain lion reported in Bonners Ferry
The mountain lion was spotted lounging near the Bonners Ferry city pool on Helena Street, according to a press release from the Bonners Ferry Police Department.
Idaho's school choice tax credit has $7 million balance after first application window
Idaho's program requires the Idaho State Tax Commission to reopen the application window if all funds have not yet been expended. Though a set reopening date has yet to be announced, the law states new applications…
2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near a shopping mall north of Dallas, police say
“We don’t know exactly what the meeting was about, but we understand it to be a business relation,” Arredondo said.
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
Stocks got a boost after oil prices gave back some of their big jumps from Monday. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.7% to $110.19 after briefly topping $115 on Monday, thoug…
Bear attack injures two hikers in Yellowstone National Park
Park officials said one or more bears were involved, but did not specify which species. The park has populations of both grizzly bears and black bears, which c…
Rathdrum mayor resigns
Rathdrum’s mayor, Mike Hill, resigned from his position over the weekend, the day after the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced that Hill was involved i…
Flock of flamingos
Post Falls Kiwanis Club developed a colorful and unique way to fundraise towards their local scholarship program: by flocking lawns with pink flamingos. “T…
Coeur d'Alene Tribe swears in newly elected officials
Bottom Row left to right: Margaret SiJohn, Chief Allan, Gene Hemene James Top row left to right: Caj Matheson, Charlotte Wolfe-Nilson, Sam Harding, Donald S…
“We Just Want to Go Home”
New net aims to curb foul-ball problem at Pinehurst ball field