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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 …
Bayview resident enters congressional race as Independent
On Nov. 10, Sarah Zabel of Bayview entered the race for U.S. Congress in Idaho’s First Congressional District as an Independent.
Ten years in the making
Up North Distillery is raising a glass of a once-in-a-decade spirit for its tenth anniversary. The 10-Year Reserve Honey Spirit (50% ABV / 100 Proof) was de…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the turkey have a tummy ache after eating?
County ends emergency declaration
A disaster declaration regarding dry and excessive weather conditions ended after county commissioners unanimously agreed that the county was no longer threate…
Hayden seeks public input on boat launch improvements
The City of Hayden is seeking public input on future improvements to the Honeysuckle Boat Launch.
Prescribed burn in Canfield/Cancourse area planned for Thursday
A prescribed burn of piles of cut vegetation in the Canfield Mountain area is set to begin tomorrow.
KCSO joins 'Tip-A-Cop Challenge'
Multiple agencies at locations statewide will battle it out to see who can raise the most money for Special Olympics Idaho.
Leavenworth named top-two trending US city for Christmas festivities
HomeToGo named Leavenworth as the second most popular U.S. city for Christmas festivities.
Idaho Republican wanted to save an Army ROTC program. He called in Trump
The University of Idaho’s U.S. Army officer training program, better known as ROTC, was placed on the chopping block as part of federal cuts before President D…
Balance of Idaho’s state wildfire suppression fund drops to $15 million after 2025 season
Idaho estimates 2025 fire season obligations cost more than $40 million
All aboard for Christmas magic
There’s a lot that goes into making Christmas magic on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Housing market stays solid
The housing market in Shoshone County is also holding up well. The median price of a single-family home was $295,000 through October, a 3.9% increase from l…
Ron Jacobson recounts successes, challenges of Post Falls political career
Post Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christina Petit shared a hope that Ron Jacobson won’t be a stranger in Post Falls after his tenure as mayor en…
A new era for Northern Lakes
Northern Lakes Fire District will mark “one of the most meaningful leadership transitions in the district’s modern history” on Thursday.
Coeur d'Alene native joined U.S. Army Reserve to help others deal with trauma of war
Johanna Matthews joined the U.S. Army Reserve with one person in mind: her father.