Local News
Need more information regarding today's local news? Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in North Idaho today.
Spokane County ends medical examiner contract with Kootenai County Coroner’s Office
Kootenai County releases emergency funds for autopsy facilities
New year, new life
Raelene and Darrick Short of St. Maries were thrilled to welcome their second child, regardless of the baby’s birth date.
Charlene Phipps to take Spirit Lake mayoral seat Jan. 13
Charlene Phipps is a woman about town. She’s a frequent guest at the Spirit Lake Senior Center and regularly attends Chamber of Commerce meetings. She serve…
Seed catalog season: Dream big, plan smart, grow what actually works
As we push through these dark winter days, nothing feels more comforting than a steaming cup of tea and a stack of seed catalogs spread out before you like a t…
Win $1,000 for your 'Big' idea
Across the country, many people feel stuck waiting. Waiting for institutions to respond. Waiting for markets to stabilize. Waiting for someone else to go first…
The annual T-Dub Movie Awards
Nobody needs the Golden Globes or a Screen Actors Guild to tell them what movies deserve to be in the history books. All you need are the prestigious T-Dub …
FAST FIVE Jason Berry: Painting a legacy
Meet Jason Berry, the owner and operator of JB Painting Co. LLC, a family-owned business.
2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
Which terms best represent 2025? Every year, editors for publications ranging from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Ma
School and Senior Meals: Jan. 5 - 9
See what's cooking!
BOCC votes to undo Dec. 4 Fair Board decision
In a special meeting held Dec. 30, with the Bonner County commissioners and Fair Board, commissioners voted to undo a Dec. 4 decision that instructed the count…
FWP confirms presence of grizzly east of Bozeman
This is the first time a grizzly bear has been formally documented in the Bangtails since grizzly bear recovery efforts began.
Y2K retro pop-up at fairgrounds
A free Y2K retro clothing pop-up show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Building 7 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Where does a spy sleep?
Changes in Idaho SNAP program coming in 2026
State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to begin affecting Idahoans in 2026.
Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39. The Nasdaq composite fell 6.36 points, or less than 0.1%, to 23,235.63. The index was weighed down by losses for Microsoft and Tesla.