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New program gives North Idaho veterans a chance to share their stories
Trump administration sues Idaho election official
More than a month ago, McGrane declined the Justice Department’s demands for the voter data — even after the Justice Department has sued other states. In Decem…
Little signs bill to criminalize trans people using bathrooms that align with their identity
In the Republican supermajority-controlled Legislature, the bill had support from only Republicans — and was opposed by all 15 Democrats and eight Republicans.
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
That added to optimism following a couple tenuous signals of hope from earlier Tuesday that Wall Street latched onto, including a news report quoting Iran’s president as saying that it has “the necessary will to en…
Bird swap to take flight
With NIC now being fully restored to good standing by its accrediting agency, Idaho Fish and Game along with groups in Kootenai County have been developing a p…
Coffee with a K-9
Uno the Post Falls K9 started his week by assisting Coeur d’Alene Police in his capacity as an electronics-sniffing dog.
Marina project could return
Plans for the proposed Hayden Lake Marina project appear to be on hold following the recent withdrawal of the application.
Kootenai/Shoshone 4-H names horse contest teams
On March 19, 25 youth competed in the Kootenai/Shoshone County 4-H Hippology Contest at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
Best Night Sky Events for April
But first, a short recap showing last month’s, March 3rd total lunar eclipse. We were lucky enough to have clear skies all night long to observe this eclipse w…
Selkirk Fire to consider needs assessment results, recommendations
Low call volume is the only reason Selkirk Fire Rescue and EMS hasn’t seen a bad outcome when responding to emergencies, according to Chief Tim Nowak of EMSllc.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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Veteran food drive asks for support in Post Falls
A food drive organized by the Post Falls Post 143 North Idaho Women Veterans is underway now through Tuesday, April 21.
Boise removes Pride flag
The legislation was amended several times this legislative session to allow for carve-outs for the flying of the Canadian flag in Bonners Ferry and the flying of the Basque autonomous community flag after legislato…
JFAC takes lead on Rural Health Transformation Program after previous bills stalled
Legislature passes bill for Medicaid expansion work requirements
Medicaid work requirements and other changes in the “Big Beautiful Bill” could kick 20,000 to 34,000 Idahoans off Medicaid expansion by 2028, according to an analysis published last week by the Urban Institute and …
The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
The rebound came as financial markets seized on a couple tenuous signals for hope about a possible end to the war. It’s the latest manic swing following weeks of frenetic back and forth amid uncertainty about the w…