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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 …
Police say 3 dead, fourth wounded and shooter also dead in University of Nevada, Las Vegas attack
Police haven’t released the identity of the shooter or the motive for the attack
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings in parts of western Washington
2023 (Taylor's Version): The year in pop culture
It’s not like Swift didn’t have big – huge! – years before this. But 2023? This was ridiculous.
US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
In a statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that unless Congress approves the supplemental funding, “this will be one of the last security assistanc…
Report details proposed jail impact fees
An study prepared for Kootenai County details proposed impact fees meant to support the jail.
'Incredibly thankful'
During transport to Kootenai Health, Jerimiah was initially doing well and talking, but then the bottle camp moved and completely blocked Jerimiah’s ability to…
Hayden hosts open house on HURA district
Hayden’s Urban Renewal Agency could expand its district in the near future, depending on feedback from an open house at Hayden City Hall Tuesday.
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Advocate for local kids receives gift of car repairs
“Stella,” a single mom of two, believes that one person can make a world of difference in someone else’s life.
Northern Lakes Fire forms dive rescue team
The Northern Lakes Fire Protection District has formed a certified dive rescue team under the guidance of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I accidentally rubbed ketchup in my eyes.
Hayden Lake seeks new police chief
The city of Hayden Lake is seeking a new police chief as of Tuesday when City Clerk Tina West posted the position on Indeed.
Demographic deficit
Kootenai County experienced three more births than deaths last year. Neighboring counties Bonner and Shoshone had more deaths than births. "If Kootenai C…
Human remains identified
Human remains found Nov. 26 by local hunters have been identified as a Twin Lakes man whose family reported him missing in February.
400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue, UN says
About 740,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Buddhist-majority Myanmar to the camps in Bangladesh since August 2017
AP's top songs of 2023: 'On My Mama,' 'Flowers,' 'Monaco' and more
Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. Dive in.