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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
Post Falls man imprisoned for eighth lifetime DUI
A man received a prison sentence for his eighth lifetime conviction for driving under the influence, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Input sought on community development grant
The city of Coeur d’Alene is seeking comments on its recently drafted Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant funding. The plan covers the period of Oct. …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A pasta chef was caught stuffing the ballot boxes at a big Broadway awards show.
$1 million bail for teen charged in car chase, crash
A teen is being held on $1 million bail after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that culminated in a crash Wednesday night, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
The Trump administration announced on Thursday new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that c…
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, highest since October 2021 and up from 4.3% in August, the Labor Department said Thursday. The jobless rate rose partly because 470,000 people entered the labor mark…
I-90 westbound off-ramp reopening Friday in Post Falls
Traffic will be able to use the new westbound off-ramp to exit I-90 onto SH-41 starting Friday, the Idaho Transportation Department announced in a press release.
Resort's 38th annual Lighting Ceremony set for Nov. 28
"I am truly blessed to be selected as the guest of honor for this year's event. It’s a privilege to celebrate not only the holiday lighting ceremony but also s…
Faster snowpack melt may impact aquifer
Rising temperatures and faster melting is turning the snowpack into a “dwindling resource,” according to experts.
East Seltice Way considered for urban renewal district
Post Falls officials are moving forward with the possibility of creating a new urban renewal district around East Seltice between Ross Point and Huetter Road. …
Echo Estate annexation passes despite opposition in Post Falls
Although members of the public and two council members were opposed to annexation of Echo Estates, Post Falls City Council voted to pass the annexation measure…
Holiday markets across North Idaho
Holiday craft fairs, markets and bazaars are jingling through North Idaho.
Durst witness says West Bonner owes him more than $400k
Branden Durst hired an expert witness to testify in court that the West Bonner County School District owes its former superintendent $402,210.
High schools recognized for outstanding student councils
The Idaho Student Council State Conference took place Nov. 3-4 at the University of Idaho, bringing together student leaders from across the state to share ide…
Community Library Network donates Discovery Bus to U of I
The Community Library Network has donated the Discovery Bus to the University of Idaho, according to a news release published Tuesday.