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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 …
Kootenai Health, Regence BlueShield in contract talks
As the only hospital in the region, Kootenai Health plays a vital role in serving patients across northern Idaho. While Regence’s current proposal falls below the reimbursement levels offered by other insurance pro…
Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November
President Donald Trump ’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP food benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least…
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
Darrel John watched the final evacuees depart his village on the western coast of Alaska in helicopters and small planes and walked home, avoiding the debris p…
Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration ’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday m…
Idaho seeking $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Idaho officials plan to set aside 3.5% of total funds awarded for the state’s tribal nations, the report said
2 seek Coeur d'Alene library trustee post
Elizabeth Westenburg, library director, said two applicants were reviewed and a recommendation went to Mayor Woody McEvers, who in turn will make a recommendat…
Community Cakes delivers happy birthdays in North Idaho
Flour, sugar, eggs and a healthy dose of kindness. That's what goes into the desserts made through the nonprofit, Community Cakes.
Post Falls receives $1.25M for sports complex
Post Falls has been awarded a $1.25 million Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to create the Quarry Sports Complex.
High schoolers compete in North Idaho College Math Contest
High schoolers from across Kootenai County gathered Tuesday at North Idaho College’s Coeur d’Alene campus to compete in NIC’s 42nd annual Math Contest.
2 levies fail in Shoshone County
“It is difficult to fully capture what effects this levy will have on our community, but we know for certain that it will result in a general loss of services,…
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema movie times
Music educators, students share memories, reflections at milestone celebration
The North Idaho Music Teachers Association gathered Oct. 18 at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene to celebrate 25 years of music, mentorship and community.
New Panida executive director marries two minds to lead theater
The first show Heather White attended at the Panida Theater was a piano recital by Matt Goodrich and Melody Puller. As a long-time pianist herself, there was o…
Reservation deadline is Saturday for Sons of Norway event
Tickets are on sale for the traditional Lutefisk, Lefse and Norwegian Meatball Luncheon hosted by Sons of Norway Harald Haarfager Lodge in Coeur d’Alene.
'Freedom' explores themes of redemption, resilience, cowboy spirit
Post Falls author and screenwriter Anita Waggoner is stepping into the world of film with "Freedom," a modern-day, faith-based Western that is capturing nation…