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Slow start to Idaho's legislative session looks to pick up next week
A handful of bills were introduced on the House side in the few committees that officially met this week.
After Biden veto, U.S. Rep. Simpson introduces bill for third Idaho federal district judge
Congress approved Idaho’s second federal district judgeship in 1954, when Idaho’s population was around 600,000 people. As one of the fastest-growing states in recent years, Idaho is now home to over 2 million peop…
Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
The fires have burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures since Tuesday, when they first began popping up around a densely populated, 25-mile expanse n…
Delta Air Lines says 4 passengers injured after flight was aborted at Atlanta airport
Some of the heaviest snowfall was expected Friday across the northern half of Arkansas and much of Tennessee, with expected totals in some parts of those states ranging from 6 to 9 inches (about 15 to 22 centimeter…
Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan could have sentenced the 78-year-old Republican to up to four years in prison. Instead, he chose a sentence that sidestepped th…
'Like a fire tornado': Coeur d'Alene family loses California home in Eaton Canyon blaze
When the first flames of what would become southern California’s Eaton Canyon Fire sparked on Tuesday night, Kim Budge couldn’t have guessed what was to come f…
North Idaho fire crews deploy to California wildfires
At 6 a.m. Thursday, first responders from fire departments spanning North Idaho assembled their fire engines to begin the two-day trek to relieve fire crews ba…
Updates completed on Post Falls lift station
The Corbin lift station rehabilitation project has come in under budget.
Post Falls city councilor interviews take place next week
City officials will conduct interviews for the open final city council at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Post Falls City Hall. The open seat is to replace Josh Wa…
County renews law enforcement contract with Smelterville
The city of Smelterville will continue to receive 730 annual patrol hours from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office after the county commissioners signed off o…
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema movie times
Live auditions to be held Jan. 25, 26; virtual auditions now being accepted
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre has announced a casting call for its 58th season, which will include a lineup of Broadway classics: "Hello, Dolly!," "Anastasia th…
Kellogg woman convicted of domestic battery
A Kellogg woman was found guilty of felony domestic battery earlier this week following a one-day jury trial that needed just 30 minutes to return a verdict.
Study to be completed on old Wallace school building
For the past few years, the Wallace School District has been exploring options related to the old Wallace High School building. However, a determination on the…
Mother-daughter authors share love of writing
The writing gene is strong in the family of mother Angela Gates and daughter J.H. Lehr, local authors who have penned several books across the realms of fictio…