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VETERANS PRESS: VA Medical Center Expansion of Eligibility due to early implementation of PACT Act
Beginning March 5, 2024, three new cohorts of veterans are now 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…
VETERANS PRESS: Amplifying the voices of service women and women veterans
Call Service Women’s Action Network’s 24/7 Emergency Assistance Hotline 1 (888) 669-0907 for one-on-one support from our Case Manager, a trained support specialist.
VETERANS PRESS: VA home loan programs for surviving spouses
To get a VA-backed home loan as the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you’ll need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to show your lender that you qualify for this benefit. Find out if you can get a COE. Keep in mind t…
VETERANS PRESS: Important: VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry changes
Important: VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Changes on Aug. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) after see…
VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory
North Idaho Resource Directory
VETERANS PRESS: Military facts that may surprise you
Whether you’re involved in the military, you have a family tradition of veterans, or you’re just a history enthusiast, the scope and power of the U.S. Armed Forces is truly fascinating. Our Department of Defense is…
Tesh 5K slated for Jan. 1
The course runs along the Centennial Trail, past Riverstone Park, to the Harbor Center and back. Heaters, hot drinks and snacks are provided.
Idaho gas prices remain low
Meanwhile, the national average is hovering near $3.03 per gallon, about a penny and a half more than a week ago, but three cents less than a month ago and nine cents cheaper than a year ago. After recently fallin…
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world
In Washington, plans continued for the state rites that will affirm Carter's global status. President Joe Biden confirmed that Jan. 9, 2025, will be a day of n…
Idaho Gov. Brad Little orders flags flown at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter
U.S. and Idaho flags to remain at half-staff until sunset Jan. 28
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
Now such generative AI technology is baked into an increasing number of technology services whether we're looking for it or not — for instance, through the AI-…
Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve
Updated forecasts may be available as the event draws closer on NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center website or an aurora forecasting app. To spy the spec…
Chicks n’ Chaps gives Beacon Cancer Care Foundation $10K boost
A benevolent bunch known for painting the fair pink bestowed a large gift upon a local cancer clinic on the eve of Christmas Eve. Coeur d'Alene Chicks n' Ch…
KCRCC invites students to participate in speech contest
The three finalists will give their speech during the dinner where the audience will vote and determine the winner. Finalists must attend the Lincoln Day dinner where two complimentary tickets will be provided.
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