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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
How do you tell a good scientist? They are always so therious.
Finding their way home
The goal is for the men to get back on their feet, live independently, be substance free and find faith in Jesus Christ
'They said his name'
About 100 people turned out for the wreath-laying ceremony that includes speeches, the Color Guard, playing of Taps and the laying more than 800 wreaths next t…
CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Full custody, full hearts
This Christmas, 3-year-old "Jasper" is excited for what Santa Claus will bring him for being a good boy all year. "I want a huge robot and huge monster truc…
Meet Christmas for All's Unsung Heroes
Christmas for All's referring partners are Kootenai County's unsung heroes who walk alongside their clients to support them. They refer their clients to Charit…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's a sheep's favorite Christmas song?
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
The war was triggered by Hamas' deadly assault Oct. 7 on southern Israel in which militants killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and took more th…
Wildlife conservation groups sue over lack of plan for railroad to reduce grizzly deaths in Montana
BNSF Railway says that even though it doesn't have a permit, it is taking measures to prevent grizzly bear deaths
Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
Affordable housing solutions still sought
Affordable housing in Kootenai County remains out of reach for many. But local housing advocates say there are solutions.
Ten years of lives changed
Chandell Rasmussen knew something wasn't right. She was sitting on her in-laws' couch in February when she began to feel strange. "I said, ‘I don’t feel …
ECHO Idaho provides behavioral health training for educators
Educators in the state of Idaho can take advantage of continuing education about behavioral health
Fa la la lots of love
Wearing a festive Mickey Mouse Santa hat, Brenda Jorgensen smiled as she watched the Lake City Tappers perform at Silver Ridge Care. Her smile grew even big…
CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Homeless family gets hand up
Soon after married couple “Kayla” and “Matthew” became homeless last year, they learned they were expecting their second child.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Dec. 18-22