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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I had a date last night. It was pretty sweet.
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that wi…
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s mo…
The Latest: Democrat Abigail Spanberger is elected Virginia’s first female governor
Former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who was outraised by the Democrat and failed to earn the endorsement …
Trump's strength, Democrats' message and the economy. Takeaways from Election Day 2025
Democrats are hopeful that strong showings could provide the party a pathway back to national relevance — even if its top candidates have taken very different approaches, from adhering to a moderate line to wholehe…
When will Idaho residents get SNAP benefits? Uncertainty fuels stress for families
When word spread that the country’s largest food assistance program would pause this month, Amanda Moynihan, a Kuna resident, bought canned goods and dried bea…
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever
On day 35 of the federal government shutdown, the record for the longest will be broken after midnight. With SNAP benefits interrupted for millions of Americans depending on federal food aid, hundreds of thousands …
Post Falls killer gets life sentence
A man who fatally shot his ex’s boyfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
A survivor of five heart attacks, Cheney long thought he was living on borrowed time and declared in 2013 that he awoke each morning "with a smile on my face, …
Graduates attain sobriety, second chance
In the moments before the reentry ceremony began, Martin Rice-Lambott and Jimmy Polson conferred as they began putting on their blue caps and gowns to mark the…
Readers share hopes ahead of Election Day
Election Day is here and with it, readers shared their main issues they see impacting our area and the hopes they have for future leaders in North Idaho.
Athol woman wins rodeo queen title
After 10 years competing in rodeo events, Athol resident Hayven Chase won the title of rodeo queen title, Miss Columbia River Circuit 2026 through the Professi…
Progress made at new Kellogg park
More than 25 years ago, the city of Kellogg acquired the area known as East Smelterville Flats, located north of Interstate 90 and just east of the old drive-i…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Food support resources available in Shoshone County
A drive through event through 2nd Harvest will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 15 S Division St., Pinehurst while supplies last.