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Trump administration to send election monitors to Idaho’s largest county
Kroger blames Albertsons for merger's demise in new court filings
Kroger also claimed that Albertsons was secretly planning to sue Kroger if the deal didn’t go through long before the merger actually fell apart in December. Kroger said in Tuesday's court filing that it should not…
Prosecutors may call members of Bryan Kohberger’s family to testify during trial
Kohberger was a graduate student studying criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University, in Pullman, Washington, just nine miles from where the three female victims lived with two other young wome…
Hecla forges ahead with Lincoln County mine
That optimism met a roadblock when the state of Montana tried to label Hecla’s former CEO, Phillips S. Baker, a “bad actor” for his involvement in a failed min…
Coeur d'Alene HOA hopes to get goats
Maintaining the property near Fred Meyer has long been a problem due to extreme slopes. A city report said many ideas have been considered, but none were deeme…
North Idaho College programs take burden off mom in need of vehicle repair
A spray and wipe here, a twist of a lug nut there. Second-year North Idaho College automotive technology student Sam MacKinnon inspected a front brake rotor…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29
A proclamation was made on March 29, 2012, by President Barack Obama, declaring that very day, March 29, 2012, will be “Vietnam Veterans Day.” He called on “al…
Petition asking Crapo to defend Medicaid receives thousands of signatures
A petition letter calling on Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations has been delivered to several of Crapo's offices throughout the …
'Fill in' strategy working at Shoshone County Jail
The Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey and Undersheriff Lance Stutzke last week where they updated the board on the s…
VETERANS PRESS: The Veterans Creed: 'I am an American Veteran…'
Business has ended at our monthly American Legion meeting in Rathdrum. All members stand to recite words that define their military service from the past— and …
VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory
North Idaho Resource Directory
VETERANS PRESS: Why didn’t anyone let him know?
Quote from the December 2018 newsletter…
VETERANS PRESS: Military facts that may surprise you (16-20)
16) Most U.S. Presidents served in the Army: Before taking up their roles as Commander in Chief, 31 of the 46 U.S. Presidents served in some branch of the military. The Army boasts the most presidential alumni with…
VETERANS PRESS: VA pensions are available to many
Veterans and their loved ones may face financial challenges from time to time. VA pension can provide some level of income security for economically disadvantaged wartime veterans and their survivors.
VETERANS PRESS: Appeal your VA claim
Do you disagree with VA's decision on your claim? Veterans and other claimants for VA benefits can choose from three decision review options: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, and Board Appeal. Learn more ab…
VETERANS PRESS: VA Medical Center Expansion of Eligibility due to Early Implementation of PACT Act
Beginning March 5, 2024, three new cohorts of Veterans will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. The three cohorts are: Veterans who participated in a toxic expos…