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3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
Today's Ghastly Groaner
"Honey? Do you think we will get snow on Christmas Day?"
Flood watch issued for portions of North Idaho
A flood watch was issued early Monday afternoon by the National Weather Service for residents of North Idaho in eastern Kootenai, Shoshone and eastern Benewah counties.
KCSO: Six overdose in Kootenai County jail
Six people incarcerated in the Kootenai County jail overdosed on fentanyl over the weekend, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked: For Good' falters
Close on its heels was Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” a Norwegian family drama about a filmmaking family. The Neon release’s eight nominations included n…
Idahoans have a week to enroll on exchange
In Idaho, Kelly expects 25,000 people will cancel their policies if the subsidies aren’t renewed. About 87% of the roughly 116,000 Idahoans who have insurance through the state exchange get the enhanced tax credits…
Bells will be ringing downtown
Through Dec. 21, association board members, volunteers, and staff will be ringing the bell at Rotary Centennial Park Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A second red…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: A 'hand up' for a man that dreams of helping others
After facing unimaginable challenges, “Derek” has rebuilt his life.
Post Falls nursing home receives national accolades
After a year’s worth of evaluations, Life Care Center of Post Falls made the list of 2026 Best Nursing Homes in a review by U.S. News and World Report.
Meeting on health of Hayden Lake
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is inviting the community to learn about the initial concepts being considered to restore the Hayden Lake north arm and Harmful Algal Bloom elimination.
County, cities planning for future
The new Areas of Impact boundaries will replace the Areas of City Impact boundaries, and the existing agreements will be nullified.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Where does a polar bear keep his money?
Partnership to strengthen local journalism
Innovia Foundation has a long track record of partnering with donors and nonprofits to deliver scalable charitable impact and administer complex grant and scho…
Market at the Heart offers loving space to fill needs, bellies
A whiteboard announces, "We have fish!" People greet each other with warm hugs, smiles, handshakes and shoulder squeezes, exhibiting the words framed in a s…
New bike, renewed hope
“Aiden’s” bicycle was more than a means of transportation.
Community dinner on Monday
There will be a mobile hot chocolate bar for the kids and an outdoor sauna. The Zonky Jazz Band, an eight-piece jazz band, will be playing Christmas music.