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The race for Idaho’s top election official, the secretary of state, is a rematch
Experts warn of threats to Lake Coeur d’Alene
From the docks at Mowry State Park, a spot accessible by boat within the boundaries of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation, one can look out on Cave Bay and see doze…
A cut above
Since 2021, Everett and Piper Small have mowed 50 lawns for the elderly, people with disabilities, single parents, and veterans.
Faulkner to present on new book, research Sept. 12 at Coeur d'Alene library
Just about anyone who took a high school English class read "To Build a Fire," "The Call of the Wild" or other works by early 20th century American novelist an…
Coeur d'Alene Fire reminds motorists school is back in session
As summer comes to an end, area children will be returning to school for the new school year. The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department will be staging at or near s…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My wife asked me to put ketchup on the shopping list.
Motorcyclist injured in Saturday morning crash
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a Saturday morning crash near Twin Lakes.
BCSO seeking public's help in locating missing teen
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office is seeking the community's assistance in locating Bailey Mohler, 16, who was last seen near the family's home north of Sandp…
2 firefighters battling Washington state wildfire arrested by Border Patrol
Two firefighters who were part of a 44-person crew fighting a wildland blaze on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula were taken into custody by U.S. Border Pat…
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers began a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that th…
ISP on scene of blocking crash near Twin Lakes
Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash at the intersection of SH41 and Village Boulevard near the Twin Lakes Village, according to a press release from the agency.
Coeur d'Alene City Council to consider amendment to animal cruelty law
This year, from March 20 until August 18, animal control received 58 calls for dogs in hot cars. Twenty-seven warnings and one citation were issued, while 30 v…
Chrysalis to firefighters: 'THANK YOU'
From the bottoms of their hearts to the tops of their lungs, Chrysalis clients shared a sentiment they've been feeling about firefighters all summer: "Our hero…
Innovia, Center for New Directions help fund Gizmo summer camp
Markers. Motors. Batteries. Red Solo cups. Check. "Let's test!" an enthusiastic Griffin Montour, 7, of Post Falls said Wednesday as he excitedly popped o…
The culinary flavor bomb you need to grow this fall
Garlic isn’t just a kitchen staple — it’s a touch of garden magic wrapped in papery skin. Whether you roast it until buttery-sweet, mince it into a zesty pasta…
Idaho’s parental consent law impedes 988 suicide crisis hotline access for some youth
Alexander Copple, who worked at the hotline as a responder as part of a master’s of social work internship between July 2024 and May, 2025, said the law made i…