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North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the one little piggy stay home?
Crews gain ground on area fires
Firefighters are gaining ground on multiple wildfires across North Idaho, including the Sage Brush Fire near Athol, now 30% contained. Crews continue battling …
Body recovered in Wyoming lake is believed to be a Minnesota kayaker missing for over a year
A body believed to be a Minnesota kayaker who disappeared at Jackson Lake in western Wyoming more than a year ago has been found by a recovery team.
Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
Cracker Barrel said Tuesday it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans.
Apple unveils its latest iPhone lineup amid Trump's trade war
Apple has unveiled its new iPhones 17 lineup, along with updates to its digital watches and AirPod products at its annual September product launch.
One dead following multi-vehicle collision on I-90
One person is dead following a multi-vehicle collision on I-90 near the state line Monday evening.
Coeur d'Alene police driving vehicle thefts down
National vehicle theft reports from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) show that vehicle thefts decreased from their recent historic peak of 1,020,729 …
Athol brush fire prompts evacuations
Multiple wildfires burning across North Idaho, including the Athol brush fire, the Ulm Creek Fire and the Green Rattle Complex.
Shoshone County fire districts to consolidate
Last week, commissioners from Shoshone County’s two fire districts voted to consolidate Fire Protection Districts 1 and 2 into a single entity: Silver Valley F…
Shoshone County adopts $16.6M budget
After multiple meetings last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners formally adopted the county’s 2025-26 budget, but not without making some tough decisions.
Local's Day returns to Silver Mountain
Silver Mountain will celebrate Local’s Day this Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, offering Silver Valley residents a chance to ride the gondola for free.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A man goes to see a movie in the theater and is surprised to see a pig sitting in the seat next to him.
Whitworth University unveils new tuition model
Whitworth will continue to offer students academic scholarships and institutional aid, like talent awards and support grants. Whitworth scholarships and aid for current students will be adjusted to align with the s…
Brush fire prompts evacuations
Some residents in the Athol area have been placed on GO status due to a growing brush fire, Bonner County Sheriff's Office officials said.