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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
Technomar, the management company behind the Liberian-registered Epaminondas, said it was “approached and fired upon by a manned gunboat” off the coast of Oman…
Idaho awards $1.8 million to Lewiston for drinking water project
Sometimes called “forever chemicals,” PFOS and PFOA have commonly been used to make clothes, carpet, fabric, cookware and furniture resistant to water, grease and stains, according to the department. The man-made c…
U.S. Education Secretary rallies Coeur d’Alene charter students
During a press conference following the school assembly, McMahon talked about the push to close her department. “The Department of Education didn’t exist be…
Divided CDA council goes with new police chief
The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted 4–2 Tuesday night to approve Greg Yeager as the city’s next police chief.
Volunteers prepare seedlings for 41st fourth grade Arbor Day giveaway
Planting a tree today is a gift for generations that will enjoy its shade in the future. That is one of the many reasons volunteers have gathered ahead of A…
Little: Idaho on right track
Governor Brad Little struck an optimistic tone during a Tuesday visit to North Idaho.
First Interstate marks philanthropic milestone
Post Falls council tables transportation plan
Although it was on track to be adopted at the Post Falls City Council meeting on Tuesday, councilors instead decided to pause a vote for the city’s Transportat…
Community Action Partnership looks for helping hands
While the weather outside is warming up, food and financial donations for the Community Action Partnership (CAP) have been freezing up. Vincent Fish said t…
Healing Garden blooms under volunteers' care, love
Volunteers came together Saturday to refresh the Healing Garden for spring, clearing, cleaning and restoring a space designed for reflection and remembrance.
NIC student places third at state entrepreneur competition
Rencken said that the competition made participants rethink their business and was a great experience. Simply Maid Clean creates cleaner spaces for clients and…
Idaho marks anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The federal Office for Victims of Crime has declared that theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 is: “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities.”
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Teachers’ union issues vote of no confidence in Little
IEA members endorsed Little in the 2018 general election and during the 2022 GOP primary. Little is running for reelection this year — this time, without the union’s support amid a crowded primary field.
North Idaho appoints special prosecutor