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Kootenai Health names interim chief information officer
Kootenai Health has announced the appointment of Todd Holling as Interim Chief Information Officer. He will join Kootenai Health on Sept. 29.
Impostor scams cause ‘significant’ losses to victims
New tactics are emerging in sophisticated impostor scams, causing “significant financial losses” to those who fall victim to such scams, according to the Idaho Department of Finance.
Hayden looks to honor 'Distinguished Veteran' this Veterans Day
Do you know a veteran who has honorably served in the United States military? The City of Hayden’s Veterans Commission wants to honor a local distinguished military veteran on Tuesday, Nov.11 during the annual …
Constitution Week Spotlight
Sept. 18 On day two of Constitution Week, we focus on the Articles of Confederation.
IDL reports record fiscal year for endowment land activities
The Idaho Department of Lands announced Tuesday that Fiscal Year 2025 was a record-breaking year for revenue generated from endowment land activities, bringing in $91,772,231 — exceeding the previous record from FY…
Idaho roads saw 88 fatalities during '100 Deadliest Days'
Eighty-eight people were killed in crashes on Idaho roads — including four in Kootenai and one in Bonner counties — during this summer's '100 Deadliest Days' between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to prelimi…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did the ear of corn say when it received a compliment?
Blanchard woman hurt in crash near Twin Lakes
A 2005 Toyota Corolla driven by a 56-year-old woman from Blanchard was orthbound when it crossed left of center and struck a southbound 2010 Dodge Pickup driven by a 45-year-old man from Priest River, a press relea…
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
“Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe …
Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit
A coalition of public school advocates filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block House Bill 93, Idaho’s first private school choice program.
Athol teen injured in crash between scooter, tow truck
An Athol teen was injured in a crash Wednesday morning, according to Idaho State Police.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.
Bear attack on hiker closes trail in Yellowstone
A Yellowstone National Park trail remained closed Wednesday after a possible grizzly bear attacked a hiker, leaving him with serious but non-life-threatening i…
Students make a somber return to Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was assassinated
Utah Valley University students returning to campus Wednesday clustered silently, staring down at the still-barricaded courtyard where an assassin struck down …
Following detection, Idaho approves budget authority to fight quagga mussels in Snake River
Any unplanned expenses could put additional pressure on the state budget being hampered by revenue shortfalls