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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 …
KSD awarded arts, CTE grants
Gem State pump prices wobbly
“Gas prices are on shaky ground,” said AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “A degree of economic uncertainty may be affecting prices from day to …
Company to launch operations at former mill site
Vanderyacht Propane begins operations at the former Usk paper mill, marking the return of rail shipping to Pend Oreille County and bringing jobs and economic g…
An unsung hero and a 'life well lived'
Sandpoint to honor Cpl. Mike Hutter, a beloved officer with 40 years of service. Join the community Friday at The Hive for a celebration of life. Friends, fami…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Meet the candidates for Shoshone County Sheriff
The commissioners are hoping for a smooth process but have requested that each candidate submit a résumé by Friday for review. They plan to make a decision nex…
Shoshone County election results canvassed
The race for Wallace mayor had Chase Sanborn unofficially defeating Shauna Hillman 149-148, but after three recounts, the certified total ended up 149-143 in favor of Sanborn.
Coeur d’Alene man charged with lewd conduct
A Coeur d’Alene real estate agent was arrested on Wednesday in Kootenai County for alleged sexual abuse stemming from a 2013 incident in Boundary County.
Federal judge quashes Satanic Temple’s lawsuit against Idaho abortion laws
The Satanic Temple is an association that says it “venerates, but does not worship, the allegorical Satan described in the epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’ — the defender of personal sovereignty against the dictates of re…
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of peopl…
Free dental care for veterans on Friday
Veterans should bring proof status or valid military identification card.
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it's not clear how soon that will happen even though the f…
State of Idaho seeks to become ‘preferred destination’ for nuclear energy investment
Idaho asks nuclear companies for input on incentives, workforce needs and permitting requirements
Trump signs funding bill, ending record 43-day government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who w…
'A new chapter' for Silverwood
Silverwood Theme Park will be acquired by Georgia-based Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the park announced in a press release on Wednesday. The …