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Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
Mobile food bank coming to Post Falls
The Post Falls Ambassadors are hoping to provide families in need between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with a mobile food bank.
Black Friday fever
Black Friday shopping culture has evolved in recent years to encompass more than just the day after Thanksgiving, but for many, the in-store rush remains a mai…
Kootenai County Genealogical Society celebrates 45 years
The November meeting of the Kootenai County Genealogical Society was a memorable occasion as members gathered to celebrate the organization's 45th anniversary.…
Direct Siding helps St. Vincent's
Aaron Mote, representing Direct Siding, shared the company's motivation for this partnership
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did Dad say when he was asked to say grace?
ISP making presence known during holidays
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, in 2023, there were over 300 crashes statewide during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many of these collisions resulted in severe injuries or fatalities.
Falling gas prices gravy for Thanksgiving travel
Kootenai County prices have dipped into the low $2.80s at some stations.
Smelterville standoff ends peacefully
A standoff between law enforcement and a Silver Valley man ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon.
Idaho Supreme Court rejects death row inmate Creech’s cruel and unusual punishment argument
The Wednesday decision affirms an earlier district court decision, rejecting an appeal by Thomas Creech.
Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies
U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Ro…
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Several of President-elect Donald Trump 's Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition said Wedn…
Time for change: Clocktower coming to Post Falls
A roundabout at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Idaho Road is getting a brand-new feature in 2025. A clocktower costing about $117,000 to design, create a…
Counting on Carrie Hugo
Hugo follows the same route, starting in the morning on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive, with stops at the Silver Beach Marina, Bennett Bay, Booth Park, Beacon Point,…
Past Chamber chairs unite
The gathering featured voices representing leadership spanning almost 40 years, beginning with Charlie Nipp, 1986 chair. The past chairs shared their perspecti…
‘A completely different life’: Mental Health Court uplifts Kootenai County residents
While people across the country prepared for Thanksgiving, a group in Kootenai County recently gathered to share a special celebration of their own.