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Kootenai County voters face Citylink advisory question
In November, Kootenai County voters will answer a question that could shape Citylink's future.
Sandpoint to begin enforcement of dark sky ordinance in spring
The city announced it will begin enforcement of its outdoor lighting code in the spring following a period of outreach and engagement with business owners.
Idaho gas prices below national average
The national average currently sits at $2.82 per gallon, marking another unusual week with Idaho prices below the U.S. average. Today’s price is the same as a week ago, four cents less than a month ago, and about 3…
County eyes marine damage repairs
The dock at Gould’s Landing is getting replaced a little earlier than the Kootenai County Parks and Waterways anticipated.
House committee advances resolution condemning political violence
The resolution includes a formal condemnation of these crimes, commends the first responders who acted to find those responsible and urges “swift legal justice…
Forecasters warn of a 'potentially catastrophic' storm from Texas to the Carolinas
The National Weather Service warned of "great swaths of heavy snow, sleet, and treacherous freezing rain” starting Friday in much of the nation’s midsection an…
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation
The subpoenas are related to an investigation into whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement through public statements they made, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The…
Police chiefs: 'No‑Confidence' in sheriff
Heritage Health to break ground on phase two
Phase Two of Heritage Health's Center for Healthy Living construction begins in February and is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. CEO of Heritage Healt…
U of I requests Harbor Center sale
The University of Idaho has requested that the city council authorize Mayor Dan Gookin’s administration to negotiate a sale of Harbor Center, which the univers…
Sanborn named CEO at SMC
Sanborn said a significant piece of his vision is strengthening SMC’s role as a trusted partner in the community. That includes building on its relationship wi…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
THE DIRT: Historic pollution study of the Coeur d’Alene Basin Pt. 3
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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JFAC sets higher revenue number
JFAC co-chair Rep. Josh Tanner, R-Eagle, said EORAC's projections being higher than the governor’s, coupled with recent budget reports showing an uptick in cor…
Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across the country
The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. The National Weather Service issued warnings about either extremely cold temperatures or the potential for winter storms acro…