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Population growth sparks proposed energy project
Significant residential and commercial growth is driving a proposal to build new energy infrastructure in the east…
House panel advances bill on parental rights
Scott said that judges would be enabled to consider these situations in termination decisions, but that it wasn’t a “must.” “This is a ‘may,’” Scott said. “This doesn’t mean that they automatically will get thei…
Budget writers try again on Tax Commission budget
There was little discussion at the budget-setting meeting Wednesday, other than some confusion by members over the difference between the new budget and the one that died on the Senate floor. The only change was a …
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpl…
Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order
A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings.
Idaho House passes budget for new statewide public defense system
The Idaho House of Representatives approved more than $32 million in additional funding for the new statewide public defense system on Tuesday at the Idaho Sta…
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim…
Idaho Senate approves Medicaid budget
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved the budget for Medicaid — the state's largest budget and a major hurdle to clear before lawmakers may adjourn for the year.
Hundreds come out for food, diapers, pull-ups in Coeur d'Alene
Potatoes, onions, apples, corn on the corn and ground beef were among the 16,000 pounds of food offerings, as were bags of dog and cat food. Andy Caster, S…
Sidewalk rule changes at a standstill
The amendments would require developers/owners to construct sidewalks "regardless of the distance to the nearest sidewalk or any other exemption." Currentl…
Marie Widmyer celebrates 30 years of Marie's Boutique
It’s a rare and lucky thing for a person to find their passion at a young age. Marie Widmyer was one of those people.
Kootenai County officials talk discretionary spending
Kootenai County commissioners may examine how discretionary funds for bonuses or employee appreciation efforts are allocated during the fiscal year 2026 budget…
Lakeland High School announces fall 2024 honor roll
Lakeland High School has announced its fall 2024 honor roll
Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards
Officers Scott Kennedy Jr. and Kenneth Short with the Rathdrum Police Department know what it means to answer the call of duty.
EDIT: Let's end the practice of requiring written questions
In the old days, and it’s still this way at some meetings, people wishing to ask questions raised their hands. Several volunteers with microphones would be posted throughout the room and carry one to a person with …
Lake City students to participate in state Youth in Government conference
Future voters are learning the procedural ropes for when they get to have a say in what happens in their world.