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VETERANS PRESS: Intent to file form: Why it is important
Attention veterans and family members: If you want to file a claim but need some time or additional information you can file an “Intent to file.”
VETERANS PRESS: Train for a career in tech
Are you seeking a career in the tech industry? VA’s Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program can help you reach your goal. VET TEC not only pays tuition and fees, it also offers a h…
VETERANS PRESS: Talking to friends about PTSD
Your friends and neighbors may also notice changes in your loved one. They may have questions about what’s going on. And, like you, they’ll want to know how they can help.
VETERANS PRESS: Faces of Agent Orange Episode 6 2025
“I am a 57-year-old Vietnam vet who was exposed to Agent Orange. At age 41, I had to have an emergency heart bypass. I have had six heart attacks since my surg…
VETERANS PRESS: Military identification: ‘Dog Tags’
My best friend recently got a brand new necklace and pendant. OK…she’s my dog…and she got a new collar and dog tag. But it made me wonder…where are MY dog (ide…
VETERANS PRESS: Hey veterans, did you know?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides grants to Service Members and Veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities to help purchase or construct an adapted home or modify an exi…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the man bring an extra pair of pants to the golf course?
Man dies in crash on Fourth of July Pass
A single-vehicle crash on the Fourth of July Pass led to a fatality on Sunday. Idaho State Police are investigating a crash which took place around 3:26 p.m. on I-90 near mile post 29, in Kootenai County, accor…
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel
The Israeli military declined to comment on Trump’s statement and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a mess…
'Cash Dash' returns for Hoopfest
To play, follow Numerica on Instagram for daily clues about where the Cash Dash basketballs are hidden. The basketballs will be scattered between the four regions Numerica serves, North Idaho, Spokane, Tri-Cities, …
Trump administration plans to rescind rule blocking logging on national forest lands
The roadless rule impeded road construction and “responsible timber production” that would have helped reduce the risk of major wildfires, Rollins said at the annual meeting of the Western Governors Association. …
Snow in June?! Parts of Idaho hit by winter-like weather
Other areas across Idaho were hit even harder. Mountain peaks in central Idaho above 7,000 feet saw snow, ranging from a dusting to nearly an inch on Sunday, Anderson said. The affected areas included Sun Valley an…
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
“This is a significant, encouraging and urgently needed step for Oregonians living and working in counties that have depended for decades on these federal investments for local schools, roads, law enforcement and m…
Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace…
How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites without detection
Taking off from the U.S. heartland, B-2 stealth bombers delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives, aided by an armada of refueling tankers and fighter …