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3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
Town hall battery trial starts next week
Security firm owner Paul Trouette will face a jury next week for allegedly battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d’Alene…
ISP K-9s certified in new scent as ongoing effort to fight fentanyl
All Idaho State Police drug-detection dogs are now certified to detect fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid driving a rise in overdoses across the country, according to ISP.
Farewell reception set for Mayor McEvers
McEvers has served the city since 1997. He joined the City Council in 2002, serving through 2024, when he was appointed as mayor when Jim Hammond resigned to move to Colorado and be near family. He also contributed…
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Sheriff Norris revokes cross-deputization of Cd’A, Rathdrum police chiefs
Chief White says Norris retaliated after town hall investigation
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
The chair also said that the Fed’s key rate was close to a level that neither restricts nor stimulates the economy, a significant shift from earlier this year, when he described the rate as high enough to slow the …
Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
Residents packed up valuables and prepared to flee rising rivers in western Washington state on Wednesday as a new wave of heavy rain swept into a region still…
Charges filed against former Shoshone County sheriff
Court clerks confirmed that while the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has not filed a probable cause affidavit, a criminal complaint was submitted. According t…
Rep. Fulcher proposes exploration of transferring Idaho federal land to state and local control
Critics of transfer say state would likely sell off the land, eliminating public access
Fallon's Flight aids families navigating NICU health crises
Baby Fallon Clary only lived for nine days before she passed away, but through her family, her legacy lives on to help other families.
Caretaker needed for Jewett House for first time in decades
For the first time in four decades, a live-in caretaker is needed for the Jewett Hose, built in 1917 by the Rutledge family and donated to the city in 1978 by …
Alliance promotes attainable housing through local policy
Some of the biggest challenges to building housing that’s affordable for working families in Idaho can be overcome at the local level, according to the Gem Sta…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Equine therapy helps girl overcome emotional struggles
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. Animals and…
'Holidays and Heroes' on Sunday
Holidays and Heroes is back for the 27th year of the event, something Post Falls Police Lieutenant Brian Harrison describes as “a madhouse all at once” as 120 …
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