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States, including Idaho, sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL 'I've always been able to count on Christmas for All'
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Medical bil…
Bayview residents seek dock resolution
Bayview residents got an early start on making their voices heard ahead of the termination of the Bayview docks lease scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 during…
Blood donors needed in North Idaho during holiday season
Along with busy schedules and holiday travel during late December, Vitalant reports that this time of year is also one of the lowest blood donor turnouts of th…
Hayden man sentenced to prison for lewd conduct
Lewd conduct with a minor under 16 is a felony, punishable by up to life in prison.
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Strong winds hit North Idaho
According to Avista, saturated soil from recent rain, combined with strong winds, increases the likelihood of outages caused by falling trees and limbs, which can bring down power lines.
Former Idaho American Legion leader indicted for fraud
Abrahamson made his first appearance Monday at the Middle District of Florida federal courthouse in Fort Myers, Florida. His criminal case is cross-listed in t…
Post Falls general manager guilty of grand theft, income tax evasion
While working as a general manager in 2022 and 2023, Green exploited her position to embezzle money from her employer. She stole cash, misused a company credit card, and created a fictitious loan account under a fa…
Hayden man sentenced for possession of child porn
In March, officers began investigating Cybertips indicating Ely was accessing child pornography. After obtaining a search warrant, officers searched Ely’s laptop computer and a USB drive and located evidence indica…
Sandpoint student arrested, threatening violence upon school
A Lake Pend Orielle School District student who was suspended Monday, Dec. 15, for making an alleged threat to another student has been arrested by Bonner Coun…
High-wind warning for Kootenai County
Residents are urged to remain indoors, stay on the lower levels of their homes, avoid windows, and secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans, holiday decorations, and patio furniture. Remain alert for falling t…
What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest U.S. jackpots won and the places where the winning tickets were sold:
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
A driver is found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding
A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said, in the first reported death fol…
Town hall battery trial begins
The trial of a man accused of battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d'Alene High School auditorium is underway.