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Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
Riley’s family and friends tearfully remembered her and asked the judge to sentence Ibarra to the maximum penalty. Her mother called him a “monster” and her fa…
Coeur d'Alene man killed in Post Falls crash
A Coeur d'Alene man died after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on State Highway 41 and W Prairie, Idaho State Police report.
State Public Defender seeks more funding for 2025
The office of the State Public Defender will ask Idaho legislators to approve more than $16 million in supplementary funding for the coming fiscal year.
Hayden Lake's Manis led FBI case that inspired 'The Order' film
Death and danger were closer than FBI Special Agent Wayne Manis knew when he was embroiled in a 36-hour standoff with the leader of a white supremacist domesti…
Hayden advisory committee to recommend increasing impact fees
The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will recommend that city council increase impact fees for non-residential use categories in 2025 — which could me…
Post Falls mayor delivers State of the City address
“The city has over $500 million dollars in assets, but the most important asset we have is our people,” Mayor Ron Jacobson said to a packed room during his Sta…
Reaching for 'attainable housing' in Kootenai County
With the median price of a Kootenai County single-family home at $526,000, most local families are priced out of the market.
'Tis the season of giving
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with 3rd Ave. Marketplace and North Idaho Arms to kick off the season of giving on Tuesday.
New North Idaho College trustees to be sworn in
Fresh off winning their elections, North Idaho College’s new trustees met with their counterparts on the board and college leadership Tuesday.
Resort Spa kicks off Holiday Giving Tree Campaign
Each tag lists a specific gift or item needed by Safe Passage families.
Financial emergency on agenda for Lakeland School Board meeting tonight
The process for trustees to declare a financial emergency is up for discussion during a workshop and special meeting of the Lakeland School Board at 6 tonight …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
Falling trees struck homes and littered roads across northwest Washington. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died Tuesday night when a large tree fell on a home…
'Bomb cyclone' threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm, with heavy rain and winds set to pummel the region and p…
Thanksgiving meals to be offered throughout Kootenai County
Roasted turkey isn't on the menu next to the Burger Dock's Old Tin Can, Veggie Tale or Sunrise burgers. But during a special holiday event this month, the H…