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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…
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered…
Albertsons tells suppliers it is ‘not accepting cost increases’ from tariffs
In late March, just before President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Boise-based supermarket giant Albertsons sent a letter telling suppli…
Idaho struggles to increase providers for Alzheimer’s patients
In a new report, The Alzheimer’s Association noted that more than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and in Idaho, the number of caregivers has reached 73,00…
Idaho Gives' kicks off key week for Kootenai County nonprofits
Nearly 20 nonprofits shared their life-changing and life-saving missions at Companions Animal Center for the Idaho Gives awareness event, including Canopy Vill…
VETERANS PRESS: Caring for American heroes
Who's up for a happy hour of whiskey and wings? Video travel to the San Juan Islands? How about some spring sling cornhole? These are but a few recent activiti…
Wallace photography museum changes things up
More than a few changes are coming to a popular Wallace photography museum.
Rathdrum Police Department to host scam awareness event
Rathdrum Police Department is hosting a scam awareness talk during a Community Night In Wednesday, May 7.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Dinner, auction to benefit Lake City High sober graduation party
A dinner and auction will be held from 5-9 p.m. May 10 at the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge to raise money for the Lake City High School Class of 2025 safe and sober graduation night.
VETERANS PRESS: Idaho veteran emergency relief grants availability, eligibility and process information
In this time of government transition and economic uncertainty, it is important to know what benefits are available to veterans if they cannot meet the expenses of basic needs.
VETERANS PRESS: Do VA benefits cover nursing home care?
VA benefits provide for a range of long-term services which include, Nursing Home Care, Domiciliary Care, Adult Day Health Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Respite Care. Nursing home benefits may be provided if speci…
Pinehurst man sentenced in child pornography case
A Pinehurst man who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges will serve at least three years in prison following a sentencing on Monday morning.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
The waltz instructor never lost his patience.
VETERANS PRESS: How have current federal layoffs affected veterans?
Recent federal layoffs have significantly impacted veterans, both as employees within the federal workforce and as beneficiaries of services provided by agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VETERANS PRESS: Lesser-known benefits to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Since its introduction in 1944, millions of Veterans and service members have used the GI Bill to pay for their college tuition. The latest iteration of the legislation, called the Post-9/11 GI Bill, offers Veteran…