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Would tiny homes cure big housing headaches?
Some Western towns are taking a “Little House on the Prairie” to new lengths. To mitigate rising market costs, …
From trash talk to track, decathlon planned Saturday in Post Falls
The “Run Like the Winded Decathlon” benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County at Post Falls High School track and field at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 7.
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Kootenai sheriff warns of text scam
The text message reads in part: “Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on (a specific date)… If payment is not received, your registration and license will be suspended, and you may be prosecuted."
Report: In care facilities, Idaho kids are under less abuse oversight
Presenting the report to the Idaho Legislature’s Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Friday, Office of Performance Evaluations Director Ryan Langrill called the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s respons…
Newport man arrested on kidnapping, homicide charges
A Newport man has been arrested on homicide and kidnapping charges after deputies found a woman chained on private property and discovered a buried body during…
Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report
U.S. employers slowed their hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade war. The closely-watched monthly update reaffirmed that the job market remain…
D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commemorated the anniversary of the D-Day landings, in which American soldiers played a leading role, with veterans at the …
Michaels completes acquisition of Joann's intellectual property and fan-favorite labels
Craft labels from the now-shuttered fabrics seller Joann are making their way to a new home: Michaels.
Apprentice felt the 'spark' to change careers, become an electrician
Josh Bean’s plan for his graduation ceremony on Thursday was simple: wear a nice pair of jeans and a polo shirt.
Police eye $145K training center
he 60’ by 40’ structure will be on the grounds near the police department headquarters. A shed where salt is stored for the street department will either be re…
Idaho State Police to partner with ICE to transport inmates to detention facilities
Gov. Brad Little said Thursday that Idaho State Police will soon begin helping facilitate the deportation of people who are in Idaho illegally and currently se…
History all 'buttoned up' at Post Falls show
An abundance of buttons are populating Templin’s on the River Friday and Saturday as the Idaho State Button Society celebrates its 50th anniversary. Kristy…
Asphalt test failures put brakes to Fourth of July repaving project
Construction along the Fourth of July Pass section of Interstate 90 has stalled in recent weeks, prompting many commuters to question whether the roadwork rema…
Bridge near Osburn marked for replacement
An open house is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bridge project near Osburn.