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Kootenai Health lays off 80 positions
Kootenai Health, Northern Idaho’s largest healthcare system and employer, confirmed Monday that it will eliminate …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I went to the grocery store and the cashier said my total was $208.47.
First flu death reported in North Idaho
Panhandle Health District reported North Idaho’s first influenza-related death for the 2023-24 flu season.
Avista asking customers to conserve natural gas
Avista is asking its residential customers to help conserve natural gas for the next 24 hours. Customers should set their thermostats at a lower setting and limit the use of hot water until further notice.
Body recovered after avalanche near Stevens Peak
Body of third individual recovered after avalanche near Stevens Peak
Winter storm with snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US
Heavy snow and strong winds made driving virtually impossible in parts of Iowa
Two rescued after avalanche near Stevens Peak
Search and rescue mission is slated to resume Friday after avalanche near Stevens Peak
Kootenai County commissioners deny cell tower
Kootenai County commissioners nixed a proposed cell tower adjacent to I-90.
Support for families in crisis
About 100 people attended Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony that included speeches and tours of the new 5,000-square-foot facility.
Kootenai Health earns Level II trauma verification
Kootenai Health has been working toward this designation since 2021
Commissioners approve spending for courthouse remodel
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved additional funds for an ongoing remodeling project at the Shoshone County Courthouse. The projec…
Complex charter bill debuts; Blaine repeal comes back
Lawmakers gave a lengthy charter school overhaul bill the initial go-ahead Thursday — even as they scrambled to figure out what’s in the legislation.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail
Silver Valley Meals on Wheels receives $20,000 donation
Silver Valley Meals on Wheels gets a boost for 2024
Gonzaga to present free reading of 'Antíkoni'
Gonzaga University's Native American Studies program announced Jan. 3 it will present a staged reading of Beth Piatote’s play, “Antíkoni,” at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. …
Idaho Commission on the Arts grant applications due Jan. 31
The grant application deadline to receive arts funding through the Idaho Commission on the Arts is quickly approaching.