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North Idaho gas prices keep falling; some stations near $2 a gallon
Paying at the pump has been less of a pain as prices dropped after Christmas and have continued to fall into the new year.
DEQ: Chemical concentrations along Lake Cd'A hold steady
Lead and arsenic concentrations in sediments and recreational waters along Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River have changed little in the past 25 years, a…
T-Wolves boxing, Viks rocking during spirit week
In the navy blue, silver and teal corner: Lake City High School Timberwolves. In the royal blue and white corner: Coeur d'Alene High School Vikings. The …
‘Comfort dog’ supports veterans in court
A special, four-legged guest sat in the front row of a Kootenai County courtroom Tuesday afternoon, patiently observing the proceedings.
Bras on Dudes brings in $35K for local people battling cancer
Dudes strutting the runway in themed attire and decorated bras made for a great night of fundraising in support of a local cause.
Inside LPOSD’s new Career Technical Education Center
The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s new 12,000 square foot Career Technical Education is beginning to take shape on the south side of Sandpoint High School.
'Help Every Littler Paw' closes
The Coeur d'Alene-based nonprofit provided emergency medical assistance, spay and neuter, emergency food and rehoming to thousands of companion pets in Idaho’s five northern counties. Its cash assets will be tra…
County, cities finalize Area of Impact
While the county has approved agreements for the county’s four largest cities, Areas of Impact agreements for the remaining cities are still being drafted. Once the county and cities wrap negotiations, complete map…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A bus of Elvis enthusiasts crashed on its way to an Elvis convention.
Critchfield seeking second term
Idaho Superintendent Debbie Critchfield Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign Incumbent Republican cites gains in early literacy, graduation rates, and career re…
California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants
The state notified these drivers in the fall that they would lose their licenses after a federal audit found problems that included licenses for truckers and bus drivers that remained valid long after an immigrant’…
Winter Weather Advisory issued for North Idaho
Snow is expected in Sandpoint, Eastport, Post Falls, Priest River, Hayden, Coeur d`Alene, Athol, Clark Fork, Worley, Bonners Ferry, and Schweitzer Mountain Road.
Sandpoint man arrested on murder charges
A Sandpoint man is being named in the death of his grandfather after court documents suggest the man confessed to the crime shortly after it occurred.
Measles reported in eastern Idaho unvaccinated child, marking state’s first case in 2026
Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles, which is highly contagious and usually leads to hospitalization for one in five children younger than 5 years old who are infected.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
The guidelines emphasize consumption of fresh vegetables, whole grains and dairy products, long advised as part of a healthy eating plan. Officials released a new graphic depicting an inverted version of the long-a…