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The race for Idaho’s top election official, the secretary of state, is a rematch
Idaho releases state government agency budget requests for next fiscal year
Idaho state government agencies’ budget requests for the next fiscal year are now publicly available.
American Eagle counts new customers after Sydney Sweeney ad frenzy and shares soar
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters spiked 34% Thursday after the teen clothing retailer said the frenzy surrounding its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign drew new cu…
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashio…
St. Regis Travel Center under new ownership
For over six decades, the business has been in the Lincoln family, most recently led by Muffy and Gary Bullock, Jack’s daughter and son-in-law. Under their ste…
Man seeks $2.5 million in damages for town hall removal
A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legis…
100 degrees again in Coeur d'Alene
As temperatures soared to around 100 degrees Wednesday, many took to Coeur d'Alene Lake and the Spokane River to cool off.
Coeur d'Alene council OKs $151M budget
Katie Ebner, finance director and treasurer, said a residential home with a taxable value of $600,000 will see a tax increase of about $1.25 a month from the o…
Post Falls approves 2026 budget
City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the $165 million budget, including carryovers from past project funding. The budget includes a $54…
Students, teachers return for the 2025-2026 school year
Smiles, backpacks and a buzz of excitement marked the first day of school Tuesday morning as thousands of students returned to classrooms across North Idaho.
Scenic mural blossoms on Boise Avenue
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Pulsipher seeks Coeur d'Alene mayor seat
“Coeur d’Alene has benefited from strong leadership. Now we must build on that foundation with fresh energy, bold ideas, and greater involvement from our citiz…
Man sentenced for seventh lifetime DUI
A man who pleaded guilty to his seventh lifetime instance of driving under the influence received a probation sentence, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene candidates to speak at forum
An informational local candidate forum for Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene races is slated for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 East Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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Idaho attorney general says officers who fatally shot intellectually disabled teen won't be charged
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office asked Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador to review the case to determine whether the officers committed a crime and if…