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Retired three-star Army General addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary
Retired three-star Army General addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary
Westbound I-90 lanes in Coeur d'Alene blocked by crash
This is a developing story.
Temporary forest road closures in Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint ranger districts through September
Several construction-related closures in the Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint districts are scheduled to take effect through September.
Then and Now: Kootenai County Fairgrounds mural stands test of time
Even as the fairgrounds continue to grow and evolve, some landmarks have been around for the long haul — including the ever-recognizable Kootenai County Fairgr…
Avista reducing water discharge at Post Falls Dam
Avista expects that the Post Falls Hydroelectric Development will begin discharging the minimum of 500 cubic feet per second this weekend or early next week.
UPDATE: Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute
The Canadian government has forced Canada’s two major freight railroads to enter contract arbitration with its labor union, the labor minister confirmed Thursd…
Injured Montana man survives on creek water for 5 days after motorcycle crash on mountain road
The Idaho County Sheriff's Office was notified of the missing man on Aug. 12. It used drones and a helicopter to search by air while deputies looked on foot along a 99-mile stretch of road.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days
Skipping the new shot is “a hazardous way to go,” because even if your last infection was mild, your next might be worse or leave you with long COVID symptoms,…
Canadian government scrambles to resolve labor dispute as 2 major freight railroads shut down
Canadian officials scrambled Thursday to resolve a labor dispute that ground the country’s freight railways to a halt, threatening dire economic consequences f…
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana -- a whopping 2,492 carats
Officials said it was too early to value the stone or decide how it would be sold. Another smaller diamond from the same mine in Botswana was sold for $63 mill…
Idaho State Board of Education approves potential high school graduation requirement changes
If the Idaho legislature approves the changes, students would be required to earn a credit in digital literacy and complete an updated version of a senior proj…
NEW THIS MORNING: Thursday, Aug. 22
Top local headlines for Thursday, August 22.
Ride 'em cowboy: Post Falls native balances rodeo, work and family
The stands will be packed for the rodeo that started Wednesday. Tonight is Xtreme Bulls, and then the rodeo continues Friday through Sunday.
Coeur d'Alene council OKs alcohol at farmers market, ignoring police concerns
Under the pilot project, beer and wine would be allowed at the market from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays on Fifth Street between Front and Lakeside avenues.
Idaho sets new rules for bear hunters
regarding grizzly bears starting Sept. 1 and mandatory bear ID for 2025
Drag performer may collect $1.1 million judgment against Post Falls blogger
A Post Falls resident may begin collecting a $1.1 million judgement against the blogger who defamed him, a judge ruled Wednesday.