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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
KCRCC shares opponent’s Social Security number
Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon then shared a message of support for the committee that accused the North Idaho Republicans of trying to “deceive” voters about “who the Idaho GOP is and what we stand…
Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management
President Donald Trump nominated a former lawmaker from New Mexico on Wednesday to oversee the management of vast public lands that are playing a central role …
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to main…
Wall Street gains ground amid steady flow of earnings reports, upbeat economic updates
Google’s parent, Alphabet, jumped 2.4%, Broadcom rose 2%, and Facebook parent Meta Platforms rose 1.4%. They helped lead the way higher for the broader market. Their gains also helped counter losses from a few tech…
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever, blaming the record-breaking impasse for…
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
Idaho budget writers prepare to enter new era of trimming state budgets
Budget committee legislators, legislative staff vow to avoid budget deficit as state revenue lags projections
Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked excitement and hope among American Muslims.
Dan's the man
The mayor’s race saw popular figures vying for the city’s top elected position. The two are a style in contrasts, with McEvers preferring to be more of a guid…
Westlund wins Post Falls mayor's seat
From the ranks of Post Falls City Council, Randy Westlund won the mayoral race Tuesday having received 2,532 votes, 39%.
Rasmussen claims big win
Several board seats were up for election Tuesday in the Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Lakeland Joint, Kootenai and Plummer-Worley school districts.
KCFR override levy fails
With their Kootenai County Fire and Rescue signs held high, Justin Capaul and Mathew Lee made their presence known to drivers by waving on Spokane Street outsi…
DePriest, Erickson win in Hayden
Election Day races were held Tuesday across the smaller municipalities of North Idaho, from Athol to Worley.
Upcoming Veterans Day events, ceremonies
North Idaho will be honoring its veterans and military in the days leading to Veterans Day, Nov. 11 and beyond.
Halloween happiness courtesy police, fire
The Press forwarded the note to both fire and police personnel. Both departments responded. Within hours, police arrived at the home of Nick and Brianna Shrine…