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Law enforcement to beef up in Dallas entertainment district after shootings and nationwide violence
Many shootings occurred around gathering spots during the confluence of what might be one of the last spells of wa…
Red Kettle Days come to downtown Coeur d'Alene
Each participating business has committed to dedicating their time and resources to support this important cause," a press release said. "Downtown businesses a…
Coeur d'Alene woman found dead following search
A woman was found dead Wednesday near her Cougar Gulch home following a multiday investigation.
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Idaho State Board of Education approves restrictions on DEI policies
Amid opposition from students, the Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved new policies that prohibit DEI ideology at Idaho’s higher education institutions.
Developer seeks approval for Sandpoint industrial building
The proposed building — referred to as “Project Bulldog” in planning documents — would be constructed on a vacant 7.57-acre lot at the corner of Great Northern…
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say
The hornets were first detected in North America in British Columbia, Canada, in August 2019 and confirmed in Washington state in December 2019, when a Whatcom…
Montana's top court upholds landmark ruling in youth climate case over greenhouse gas emissions
Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment …
Wall Street tumbles after the Federal Reserve hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
The bigger question centers on how much more the Fed will cut next year. A lot is riding on it, particularly after expectations for a series of cuts in 2025 he…
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
Fed officials have underscored that they are slowing their rate reductions as their benchmark rate nears a level that policymakers refer to as “neutral” — the …
Survey: Some Idaho government agencies use artificial intelligence already. More may follow.
Lawmakers serving on the committee discussed plans to meet again in January, with less presenters and more discussion or possible policy recommendations, but did not immediately schedule another meeting. Some Id…
Missing Coeur d'Alene woman found dead
A woman reported missing by the Kootenai County Sheriffs Office has been found dead.
Dalton Gardens to drivers: Slow down
City Council is looking at an ordinance that would reduce the statutory 35 miles per hour speed limit to 25 miles per hour within city limits.
Rathdrum vet gifted truck, all-terrain wheelchair
Marine Corps veteran Joey Lowe, of Rathdrum, is an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman. He is also paralyzed from the chest down after his tank hit a 600-pound …
Sheriff: License plate readers don’t collect personal data
License plate readers don’t violate personal privacy. That was the message Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris shared with more than 50 people Tuesday night…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: 'Wounded healer' overcomes painful past to serve others
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them…