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Retired three-star Army General addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary
Retired three-star Army General addresses Coeur d'Alene Rotary
Health care shortage ‘has plagued Idaho for years.’ Here’s what U of I is doing about it
The U of I plans to launch its first health care-related graduate programs in fall 2025 under a new school for medical professions.
Glacier Park officials identify climber who went missing near Heavens Peak
Marcuccio went missing after he became separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak on Sunday, park officials said.
Deadlocked City Council fails to appoint former fire chief to vacant seat
An earlier vote on a motion by Gookin to table the issue until the Sept 3 meeting failed, also by a 3-3 vote.
Kids — and their kids — show off at North Idaho fair
Tuesday’s goat showing was the culmination of months of hard work by north Idaho’s youngest livestock handlers.
‘We’re in the ascendency’
Local Democrats who traveled to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention said they’re feeling a sense of unity and strength.
Kootenai County officials debate shifting liability for public transit to cities
Kootenai County commissioners are likely to propose an agreement with cities that would make it difficult for the county’s public transit system to connect wit…
In praise of a Coeur d'Alene mayor with 'heart'
Hammond has served as mayor since 2021. He recently resigned effective Aug. 31 to move to Colorado to be near family, including two young grandchildren.
Trailblazers: Trail Life Troop 412 summits Mount Rainier
ID Trail Life Troop 412 is the first chapter of Trail Life USA to summit Mt. Rainier, a 14,411-foot climb.
North Idaho Memories: Former Press papergirl loved growing up in Coeur d'Alene
I moved to Coeur d’Alene when I was just 6 years old, back in 1944.
Eve Knudtsen announces bid for North Idaho College trustee seat
Eve Knudtsen is officially in the running for the Zone 4 seat of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the horse run away in the middle of its wedding?
Bryan Kohberger’s defense doubles down on moving Moscow murder trial to Boise
The defense for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of the University of Idaho student homicides, rejected arguments from prosecutors that Moscow remains an accept…
Idaho officials expect elevated wildfire danger to continue through September
The land board is expected to meet again in September and discuss pay levels for firefighters.
Utah lawsuit seeks state control over vast areas of federal land
Utah’s world-famous national parks — and also the national monuments managed by the land bureau — would remain in federal hands under the lawsuit.
August's supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles
September’s supermoon will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse. October’s will be the year’s closest approach, and November’s will round out the year.