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New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires
The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest t…
Knolls celebrating 50th anniversary of Black Sheep Sporting Goods
The owner of Black Sheep Sporting Goods no longer has to take such matters into his own hands when it comes to security as the business at the Silver Lake Mall…
Family works toward resolution with city of Post Falls over home on county land
About 30 citizens turned out to the City Council meeting Tuesday night, many in support of the Jinny and Lloyd Wayne Dorsey, who own property on a Kootenai Cou…
Western gray wolves wrongly denied protection, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Missoula ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly denied Endangered Species Act protections to gray wolves in the West …
Fundraising 65% complete to expand services in southern third of Kootenai County
Worley Fire Protection District broke ground Monday on a new station that will be built at Rolling Hills and Larson roads, just west of Hope Ranch Cattle Compa…
Man jailed on forgery charges
A man is facing felony charges after police said he forged checks worth more than $13,000.
Social gathering, silent auction Friday at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club
The Twin Lakes Improvement Association will host a social gathering and silent auction from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club, 5416 W. Village Blvd., Rathdrum, under white tents on the grass.
'Unsafe drinking water conditions' may have impacted local system
Gem State Water has issued a press release regarding a recent low-pressure event in the Troy/Hoffman water system, which may have resulted in potentially unsafe drinking water conditions. The City understands there…
Avista reduces water discharge at Post Falls dam
Due to continued hot and dry weather reducing water levels in Coeur d’Alene Lake, Avista will reduce water discharge at the Post Falls dam this week.
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Measles detected in wastewater in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho health officials believe someone in the Coeur d’Alene area was infected with measles, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said in an interview. But officials aren’t sure w…
Search for the bar shooter who killed 4 is Montana's highest priority, governor says
Authorities say Brown, 45, fatally shot four people last Friday at The Owl Bar in the small town of Anaconda with a rifle that police believe was his personal …
Titan sub disaster was caused by weak safety and oversight, Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard determined the safety procedures at OceanGate, a private company based in Washington state, were “critically flawed” and found “glaring disparities” between safety protocols and actual practices.
Kohberger case leaks: What happens to Idaho’s special investigation?
Thompson and Fry both said they supported efforts to discover the source — or sources — of the case information in hopes of seeing them prosecuted. That inquir…
Flathead Lake to remain near full pool
Along with the unexpected weather patterns, Lipscomb said an early-summer mitigation plan helped maintain Flathead Lake near full-pool throughout July. In mid-…