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Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
National competition winners to perform March 14 with Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra
The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Celebrating Young Artists Concert at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the …
Submit works by noon March 17
The 2026 Art on the Green Poster Contest is now open.
Post Falls man gets prison after third DUI
A Post Falls man will spend up to a decade in prison for driving under the influence.
Farewell dinner Monday at Art Spirit
A special Monday Night Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Art Spirit Gallery to wish owners Blair and Jim Williams well as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.
Officers involved in shooting near Libby while serving warrant
Lincoln County law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a location on Libby Creek Road, authorities said.
JFAC partially restores funding to judicial branch
One of the requests from the Judicial Branch sought to authorize a series of fund transfers, the first being a one-time appropriation of $800,700 in dedicated funds for the Senior Magistrate Judge Fund, which provi…
Post Falls man gets prison for child enticement
A Post Falls man with a history of sexual offenses will spend up to 15 years in prison after police caught him in a sting operation.
House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump's strategy
While the tally in the House, 212-219, was expected to be tight, the outcome provided a clarifying snapshot of political support for, and opposition to, the U.…
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term. Noem’s departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits.
Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
Oil prices gave back some of those gains later in the day, which helped stocks in the U.S. moderate their losses at the end of trading. But worries nevertheless remain high about how long disruptions will last for …
NIC employees celebrate accreditation win
North Idaho College endured.
KCFR creates Frank Harwood award
It’s been a difficult year of departmental obstacles and personal hardships, Fire Chief Pete Holley noted on Monday, but after all that Kootenai County Fire an…
John Brown Elementary fifth graders compete in Shake Off contest
Firm handshakes, soft skills. The two go hand in hand. “Saying your first and last name, saying, ‘Nice to meet you,’ a smile and eye contact,” Madelyn Gunde…
PF council OKs medical center zone change
A zone change for Prairie Medical Center in Post Falls was approved Tuesday by the Post Falls City Council to allow a hospital bed tower for inpatient care.
Barks at the park: Post Falls to add dog park
After years of dog park plans going unrealized in Post Falls, the city finally has the right location at the right time to make it happen.