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Six transgender Idahoans file federal suit against the state
Barbara Schwabauer, a senior staff attorney for ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Rights Project, said a central contention of the suit is that the law remains “unconstitutionally vague” by not giving individuals “clear notice” o…
ITD warns of scam texts
A new wave of fraudulent text messages impersonating courts, law enforcement and the DMV is hitting Idahoans, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
DHS has been without routine funds since Feb. 14, causing hardship for workers, though much of Trump’s immigration agenda that is central to the dispute is being funded separately.
Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala agrees to remain jailed for now
In court papers pressing for Allen's continued detention, prosecutors wrote Wednesday that Allen took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes befor…
US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
Alphabet led the way and climbed 7.5% after the owner of Google and YouTube reported profit for the latest quarter that almost doubled analysts’ expectations. Investments in artificial intelligence “are lighting up…
Crash closes Spokane River Bridge, U.S. 95
95 closed
Terry and Deon Borchard closing music store after 41 years in Coeur d'Alene
The building they were leasing on Government Way since 2016 was sold and new owners have plans for it. The Borchards searched for another site that could provi…
Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Regional Chamber honor students with $400K in scholarships
They're the cream of the crop, the tip of the top and the best and brightest leaders of tomorrow.
Residents, city officials examine diverse future land use in Post Falls
The numbers didn't favor infrastructure costs for the city of Post Falls during a presentation on land use valuations.
Students celebrate Earth Week
Earth Week is annually a time to celebrate the planet as well as an opportunity to give back. Students at Lake City High School formed an Earth Week Committ…
Hayden Kite Festival set for May 9
Residents will send their kites soaring during the Hayden Kite Festival from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Regional agencies work to fight invasive mussels
Regional, state and federal agencies met in the Pend Oreille Basin to coordinate prevention efforts against invasive freshwater mussels, including the emerging…
Ponderay P&Z approves new Avista substation, facility
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for Avista to build a new public complex facility, which includes a new substation.
Changes to access in Highway 53 work zone
The center acceleration lane at Cloverleaf Road is closed for about a month.
Drop-in workshop offered on Post Falls future land use today
Post Falls is hosting a public workshop between 3:30 and 8 p.m. today to participate in hands-on activities, ask questions, and provide feedback on different future land use scenarios for Post Falls at City Hall lo…