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Solving transit barriers: New mobile clinic reaches Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone counties
No need to travel. Just reach out and medical service is in your driveway. A specialized mobile wound care serv…
KCSO: Missing Pinehurst man found deceased
Deputies responded and conducted an initial investigation. Based on findings from the initial investigation, the Kootenai County Volunteer Search and Rescue unit and the Idaho Disaster Dogs were subsequently deploy…
Public health reports first heat-related deaths in Idaho
Anyone can get heat-related illness, but those at greater risk are young children, adults older than 50, people who are overweight or have underlying health conditions or take certain medications that reduce the bo…
Avista warns of potential power shutoff
Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks
Perhaps just as importantly for Wall Street, Microsoft did not announce a big increase in how much it plans to spend on AI investments, something that several other Big Tech rivals have done. Worries are high that …
Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Barnes told The Seattle Times on Thursday that whether he remains chief is “up to the mayor.” He said he was off for the day and spending time with family. A p…
Sandpoint man dies in crash on Highway 200
A Sandpoint man passed away early Thursday morning as a result of a single-vehicle crash just west of Hope, Idaho State Police said.
Kootenai County to publish $147 million budget
Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to publish a $147 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes a 3% increase in property taxes, about $3 mi…
Art, eats and street beats take over Coeur d'Alene this weekend
Upcoming bevies of mouth-watering foods, artwork, live music and more are expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Coeur d’Alene this weekend…
Canopy Village fundraiser tops $350K
The Foundation also recognized the businesses whose leadership helped make the event possible. Numerica Credit Union served as the event's Title Sponsor, while…
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Zoning commission again recommends approval of Yoman Bluffs
As part of a seven-and-a-half-hour hearing, the Bonner County zoning commission has again recommended approval for a proposed subdivision off Sherwood Beach Ro…
Stegner visits Cd'A for 'Do the Work;' tour
"Those elected to listen, solve problems and serve the people of Idaho aren't showing up the way they should," Stegner said. "And if we don't change course, we…
'Music Bridges Borders' returns to the JACC for free concert
"We're honored to host Music Bridges Borders for the seventh year in a row," said Darla Dreyer, Executive Director of the JACC. "This concert has become a beloved summer tradition, and it's a wonderful example of h…
Report: Idaho crime decreased in 2025
Crime has decreased in North Idaho and across the state in the past year, according to a new report published by the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification. However, certain types of crime saw dramati…
Firefighters keeping Upper Smith Fire in check
The Upper Smith Fire remains 15% contained after firefighters quickly secured a section that crossed a primary control line. Evacuations remain in effect in th…