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Kootenai County commissioners debate $1M Hayden law enforcement contract
Kootenai County commissioners were split on whether to accept the city of Hayden's proposed contract for law enfor…
Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April
It was a stunning reversal after the S&P 500 dropped as much as 2.3% and the Dow fell 780 points in early trading. Stocks initially tumbled after a report suggested the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of …
Federal judge blocks new Idaho immigration law through preliminary injunction as lawsuit plays out
Federal judge Amanda Brailsford on Tuesday issued a longer lasting preliminary injunction, blocking Idaho from enforcing two new crimes created through the bill: illegal entry and illegal reentry. In her ruling…
Coeur d'Alene boy, 10, facing charges after bringing 'realistic-looking gun' to school
This incident highlights the importance of discussing with children the dangers of bringing guns or toy guns to school, as such actions will prompt law enforcement responses that may have serious and potentially ha…
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The January-March drop in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — reversed a 2.4% gain in the last three months of 2024. Imports grew at a 41% pace, fastest since 2020, and shaved 5 per…
Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?
The partnership seems to defy divisions between America's two major political parties that have played out in Washington, D.C., and in many statehouses. But it…
‘The West will lead’: Utah, Idaho, Wyoming team up on nuclear energy development
States agree to coordinate on development of critical energy infrastructure, as well as navigating regulatory and environmental challenges
Coeur d'Alene gathering marks eight worker deaths in 2024
It was a somber occasion, marked by the playing of Taps, calls to correct workplace wrongs and a prayer of Dale Broadsword, president of the Idaho Alliance for…
Rathdrum man charged with hate crime
A Rathdrum man is facing a hate crime charge after police said he pointed a gun at a Black man, called him racist slurs and threatened to kill him.
3Cs dinner, fashion show will be May 8 at Coeur d'Alene Resort
The 26th annual Cancer and Community Charities dinner and fashion show is anticipated to be out of this world. "It will be really cool," Laura Chambers, fas…
Hospice of North Idaho Thrift Store looks for new location
.The ideal fit would be a large building with room for sales areas and sorting the incoming items. “Our goal is not to be the night shining star as the new…
North Idaho College students create new event to benefit CDAIDE
Nutrition, wellness and physical exercise are important to Sydney Green.
Free Parkinson's seminar Friday at Coeur d'Alene Library
A free Living Well with Parkinson's seminar will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.
Four earn awards at recent advertising gala
North Idaho College graphic and web design students graduating in May will host the Next Level Portfolio Show from 5-8 p.m. Friday in McLain Hall, 460 N. Colle…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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Federal judge says Idaho must let execution witnesses watch as lethal drugs are prepped and pushed
Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses at executions to watch as lethal injection drugs are prepared and administered to a condemned person, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.