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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
ITD to host open house on bridge replacement
Idaho Transportation Department will be discussing its plan to replace the aging U.S. 2 bridge near Priest River at a Nov. 6 open house.
Loved ones remembered during Día de los Muertos, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day
The costumes are back in the closet for another year, the decorations are coming down and the candles in the jack-o-lanterns have gone out.
DEQ announces drinking water, wastewater funding opportunities for 2027
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has announced fiscal year 2027 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.
School and Senior Meals Nov. 3-7
Mike Sims is fighting the good fight
Traffic calming measures could be considered, such as placing a mobile radar unit with a digital reader board that indicates a vehicle’s speed in the area. Or …
Man gets probation after violation, many DUIs
A man who pleaded guilty to numerous instances of driving under the influence was placed on probation after violating the terms of an earlier probation, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Offic…
Smart and sustainable ways to use fall foliage in your garden
Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.
Expect delays on I-90 Sunday, ITD says
Drivers should expect delays on eastbound I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene Sunday as crews complete striping in the work zone to expand the freeway to four lanes.
Sandpoint man guilty of embezzlement, income tax evasion
Brandon Beauregard, former Sandpoint GM, sentenced for embezzling $455K and evading Idaho income taxes. He faces probation, jail time, and over $437K in restit…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did November bring a rake to the party?
Monkey escape in Mississippi gives a glimpse into the secretive world of animal research
Post Falls woman sentenced for insurance fraud
A Post Falls woman was recently sentenced after being found guilty of two felony counts of insurance fraud. Michelle Stone’s conviction stems from her report of an alleged burglary to the Post Falls Police Depar…
Amazon carries Wall Street to the finish of another winning week and month
Elsewhere on Wall Street, online message board Reddit jumped 7.5% to erase losses from earlier in the week after reporting stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected.
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Police connect 2 people arrested in Pullman, North Idaho as suspects accused of shooting 6 in Pasco
Pasco Police say two suspects, one arrested in Pullman and another arrested in Kootenai County, are allegedly connected to the same shooting that injured six.