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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 …
'We’re the fixers; we're the problem solvers'
Resilience training helps pave a path to healthier coping in the face of trauma and stress.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How do you make a waffle smile?
Kootenai County seeks judicial review after ballot error
The Kootenai County Clerk’s Office is seeking judicial review after election officials identified an error that could impact the outcome of the Nov. 7 Mica Kidd Island Fire Protection District’s base budget electio…
Hayden creates Public Safety Commission
The Hayden City Council will form a commission to explore public safety and policing in the city after members approved an ordinance during a regular meeting T…
Giving thanks at Lakes
An oversized Jenga tower stood nearly 30 levels tall, beckoning Lakes Middle School sixth grader Tucker Bowman to pull the final block. "It really hurt my h…
NIC Alumni Association announces annual awards
The North Idaho College Alumni Association Board of Directors announced its annual Alumni awards at the NIC Foundation Scholarship Celebration on Monday, Nov. …
Enforcement operation disrupts highway drug transport
As part of Governor Little's Esto Perpetua, the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement Team recently performed an enforcement operation in North Idaho…
Christmas in a shoebox
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for three decades.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Back-to-basics duck hunting guide
Duck hunting doesn't have to be complicated, and with a little effort, you can successfully find and hunt them.
Wine for the Holidays on Saturday
Drink up in downtown on Saturday
Empowering Parents application window opens today
The 2023-2024 Empowering Parents application period opens at 7 this morning. Idaho students from kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible, regardless of…
Regan, KCRCC named in defamation lawsuit
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee and its chair, Brent Regan, have been added to a defamation lawsuit filed by two former Community Library Network Trustees.
Turkey day travel forecast
Roads and airports are expected to be stuffed with travelers over Thanksgiving weekend. According to AAA, 55.4 million Americans, including nearly 314,000 Idahoans, will journey 50 miles or more for turkey and …
'Amazingly strong'
For his courage, leadership and being an example of determination, Edward was presented with medals, a flag and certificate from KCSO