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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained
Salmon’s Hyde Pond Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby canceled due to uncertain ice conditions
Hyde Pond remains open to the public, and anglers are still welcome to fish; however, Fish and Game urges all anglers to use extreme caution and rely on established ice thickness safety guidelines when making decis…
Olympians march in Milan and the mountains at a multi-site opening ceremony for the Winter Games
Another symbol of how far-flung things are this time: Instead of the usual one cauldron that is lit and burns throughout the Olympics, there will be two, both …
US stocks roar toward their best day since May as Dow surges 1,000 points and bitcoin stops plunging
Chip companies helped drive the widespread rally, and Nvidia jumped 7.3% to trim its loss for the week, which came into the day at just over 10%. Broadcom climbed 7.5% to erase its drop for the week fully.
US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
The posted numbers account for nearly all of the babies born in 2025, according to the CDC. Data is still being compiled and analyzed, but the final tally might only add “a few thousand additional births,” said Rob…
Longtime human rights commissioner fired by governor after social media posts critical of ICE
Zamora never directly received from Little’s office the reason her appointment was withdrawn, but she was aware of the online response to her posts. She said she notified Little’s office when she learned of the res…
Savannah Guthrie's demand for mom's 'proof of life' is complicated in this era of AI and deepfakes
As technology has advanced, criminals have grown savvy and used it to their benefit, confusing police and the public and masking their identities. The FBI in D…
Oregon, Washington and tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of deal to recover salmon
“We’re returning to court because the situation for the salmon and the steelhead in the Columbia River Basin is dire,” said Kristen Boyles, managing attorney with Earthjustice, a nonprofit law firm representing con…
Whitefish Skijoring event canceled due to no snow
The spirit of a true Montana sport is alive and well in Flathead Valley, but Old Man Winter is not.
Local school district leaders respond to potential reversal on exemptions
Budget cuts are looming for Idaho's K-12 public education.
Philanthropy at the heart of Rathdrum couple’s McDonald’s franchises
Tim and Terri Skubitz haven’t spent nearly five decades with McDonald’s for the food alone. “It’s a people business,” Terri said.
Anti-discrimination bill gains support
In a carryover from arguments voiced at the public hearing on the bill, supporters said the issue was about protecting religious freedom in the state. “Thi…
Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice eyes governorship
Stegner said he felt there was “no end in sight” to these losses as Idaho was 50th in the nation for practicing OB-GYNs prior to this decision. With the state …
Big changes at Big Creek
Over the course of 15 days, a dam at Big Creek in Shoshone County went bye-bye as part of years-long efforts to restore the area’s natural resources.
Where North Idaho gathers, where tradition meets tomorrow
There is a place in our community where generations have gathered long before Coeur d’Alene became one of the fastest-growing communities in the country.
Sons of Norway craft, culture fair Saturday
The Sons of Norway Harald Haarfager Lodge will host its fourth annual craft and culture fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.