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No average (Trader) Joe in Coeur d'Alene
About 100 people – the first arrived at 5:45 a.m. - waited for the national grocer to open its doors at 8 a.m. With the Lake City High School cranking out loud…
Governor: Trump win benefits Idaho
Little said he expects to see reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act, which has tied up and stopped projects in the Pacific Northwest
Legislators look to tax credits to incentivize affordable housing builds
State legislators are looking to “reinvigorate the American dream” through proposed tax credit legislation that would incentivize builders to develop propertie…
NIC eyes emergency vehicle training facility
In Idaho, police recruits are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of emergency vehicle operations course training, plus an additional four hours of trai…
Post Falls commission approves development despite traffic concerns
The Landmark Place Subdivision was unanimously approved to move forward to a future City Council meeting despite public comments on Tuesday. New Commissioner…
'Don't try this alone'
Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia must often juggle multiple roles, from guardian and nurse to cook and home repair specialist, according to p…
Leaf Fest begins in Coeur d'Alene
Crews started early Tuesday in the Fort Grounds neighborhood, and then south of Sherman Avenue, moving west to east. They’ll gradually make their way north, wi…
Library board debates age limits for unsupervised children
Nominations are being accepted through the end of day Friday for the vacancy on the Community Library Network's board of trustees. The vacancy occurred Oct.…
Coeur d'Alene man charged with lewd conduct
Coeur d’Alene police are seeking information about a man who allegedly sexually abused children.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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Spokane man sentenced for grand theft in Post Falls
According to a press release from the Kootenai County Prosecutor's Office, James Bruce Dillon, 56, stole two "very expensive bicycles" in Post Falls last summer.
Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies
Currently, the state's near-total ban makes performing an abortion a felony at any stage of pregnancy unless it is “necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.”
'No such thing as just'
Self-respect and dignity were the subjects of Retired Army National Guard Maj. Andrew Whipple’s message to veterans at the Silver Valley Veterans Day Memorial …
Keeping memories alive: Veteran recounts father's service in World War I
Kaczmar, a life member of VFW Post 889, won’t forget. And he doesn’t want anyone to forget those who have served their country, some sacrificing their lives.
‘To the end of our days’: Hayden's Distinguished Veteran remembers Vietnam
2024 Distinguished Veteran recalls life-changing Vietnam experience