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Idaho prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty for a mom charged with murder in twins' deaths
Post Falls man gets prison for child sexual abuse material
A man who admitted to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material received a prison sentence this week.
SCSO, commissioners examining department's pay structures
As Shoshone County enters its annual budget planning season, administrators from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently met with county commissio…
Kellogg man convicted in Kootenai County poaching case
Thanks to a tip submitted through the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline, a Kellogg man has been convicted of a felony for the unlawful killing, possessio…
THE DIRT: Understanding Permits for Working Near Water in the Coeur d’Alene Basin
Working near water in the Coeur d’Alene Basin often requires obtaining one or more permits, particularly when wetlands are involved.
US stocks set more records as Verizon begins a big week for profit reports with a beat
Verizon Communications helped lead the way and rose 4%. The telecom giant reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, along with higher revenue than forecast. Following the better-than…
Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings sentenced Hankison at a hearing Monday afternoon in which she said no prison time “is not appropriate” for Hankison.…
Trump weighs in on Kohberger plea deal before sentencing
President Donald Trump weighed in on the plea deal that allowed Bryan Kohberger to avoid the death penalty for killing four University of Idaho students in Nov…
Shasta Groene to appear at The Well-Read Moose for signing of 'Out of the Woods'
Shasta Groene and author Gregg Olsen will appear at The Well-Read Moose bookstore in Coeur d’Alene from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, for an exclusive book signi…
Idaho Department of Fish and Game estimates Idaho’s wolf population decreased to 1,235
After years of reporting the state’s estimated wolf population as of Aug. 1, Fish and Game officials switched to estimating the wolf population as of late May …
Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
In fact, the U.S. cattle herd has been steadily shrinking for decades. As of Jan. 1, the U.S. had 86.7 million cattle and calves, down 8% from the most recent …
Innovia Foundation grant expands access to Kroc Center youth memberships
A core mission of the Kroc Center is to provide a safe, welcoming space for youth," the release said. "Rising living costs have increased the demand for afford…
Cd’A students attend Ronald Reagan leadership program
These leaders of tomorrow are applying what they’ve learned today.
Pottsville Seven project nearing end
Since 2021, the Pottsville Seven have tackled the restoration of East Shoshone Park one project at a time. Now, they’re nearing the finish line.
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KCSO: Child injured in boating accident on Lake Coeur d'Alene
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at around 3:50 PM, a pontoon boat was towing a tuber on Lake Coeur d’Alene in Mica Bay when the 8-year-old child was caught in the propeller of the vessel. This caused deep lacerations t…