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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
Loading their guns
BOISE (AP) - Idaho lawmakers are gearing up for a debate over new legislation on gun rights and the best way to bolster security in public schools in the wake of new gun restrictions proposed by President Barack Ob…
Judge: Courtroom stays open for Duncan hearing
BOISE (AP) - A federal judge has rejected a request that the courtroom be closed for part of a convicted murderer's mental competency hearing.
Leaders mull video archive
BOISE (AP) - GOP legislative leaders say it may be time for the state to begin video archiving the proceedings that play out on the floor of the Idaho House and Senate.
Grooming report January 15, 2013
Despite a so far milder-than-normal winter for the Silver Valley and the rest of the Northwest, snow continues to pile up across Shoshone, giving winter sport enthusiasts fresh powder for the plenty of snow-related…
Ski resort to add housing
ISU student diagnosed with tuberculosis
Duncan's attorneys request closed court
BOISE - The former attorneys for convicted murderer Joseph Duncan are asking a judge to let them testify in secret about whether Duncan was mentally competent during his death penalty hearing four years ago.
Caught in a trap?
BOISE (AP) - Idaho wildlife officials are considering paying private trappers to kill wolves roaming in specific hunting zones where wolves have had a significant impact on elk populations.
Lawmakers agree on revenue forecast
BOISE - In a rare move since the Great Recession hit the state, Idaho lawmakers decided Gov. Butch Otter's tax revenue forecast for the coming fiscal year wasn't too optimistic.
Does it hold water?
SANDPOINT - The constitutionality of Idaho's negligent operation of a vessel law is being challenged by counsel for a Seattle man accused of crashing his motorboat into a cabin cruiser at Priest Lake.
Snowmobile outing nearly turns deadly
SANDPOINT - A casual snowmobile ride in the woods of Hoodoo Valley turned into a nearly deadly ordeal for a Washington state couple.
Mullan recall set for March 12
The Mullan recall is on.
Plunge to benefit Special Olympics
PRIEST RIVER - The Priest River Panthers Special Olympics Team is raising money for the summer games as well as new equipment, and will once again be holding the annual "Polar Plunge" at noon on Sunday, Feb. 10 at …