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The race for Idaho’s top election official, the secretary of state, is a rematch
Idaho Community Foundation awards more than $740K in scholarships
The Idaho Community Foundation announced Monday it has awarded more than $740,000 in scholarships to 228 students across Idaho this year.
Transgenerational trauma healing in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Local child abuse prevention and family strengthening specialist KJ Brant participated Aug. 6-9 as a presenter at the Kolo International Women’s Summit 2025: M…
Post Falls investigation into Chase bathroom fire continues as replacement discussed
An investigation is still underway to determine who set fire to the bathrooms at Chase Fields Sports Complex earlier this year. The fire on March 31 left t…
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Transportation master plan open house scheduled Thursday in Post Falls
Residents of Post Falls are invited to take part in an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. today at 408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Transportation master plans are guiding documents which balance movement throughout a cit…
Utah enters the redistricting battle for 2026, but not by choice. Here's what to know
The new district boundaries could make one of Utah’s four congressional seats competitive for Democrats as the party fights to topple the GOP’s slim majority in the House. Nationally, Democrats need to net three se…
Physicians outline challenges, potential options to expand medical training in Idaho
Brian Whitlock, president and CEO of the Idaho Hospital Association, told working group members Tuesday that in a survey of 34 hospital systems in the state —…
After fearsome dust storm rips Phoenix area, trees cleaned up and power restored
Boykin Hitesman could taste the dust and feel the strong wind rattling her car until it finally passed about 15 minutes later. “I was nervous,” she said. “M…
Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at college campuses around the US
A rash of hoax calls about active shooters on college campuses — some featuring gunshots sounding in the background — has sent waves of fear among students aro…
Idaho’s projected budget deficit does not include impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
Tax Foundation estimates cost of implementing the GOP and Trump’s mega law could be $167M
FBI bushwhacks in Washington forest for traces of Travis Decker, wanted in deaths of 3 daughters
The FBI on Monday launched an intensive two-day search for clues to the whereabouts of Travis Decker near the Washington state campground where his three young…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Kelce was a famous football player when they met — a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a Super Bowl champion — but Swift’s unique level of fame cat…
Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightni…
North Idaho families invited to experience outdoors, history at Farragut State Park on Saturday
The event will include access to the Museum at the Brig, which includes artifacts, information and stories about Idaho’s wartime history; guided nature hikes on family-friendly trails; fishing for beginners with gu…
Hayden Homes donates $10K for program to help local families with housing
Funds raised through this campaign, administered by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), will be earmarked exclusively for Kootenai County homebuy…