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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 …
Otter gives State of the State address
BOISE - Gov. Butch Otter on Monday proposed eliminating Idaho's personal property tax, a move that would cost $141 million in tax revenue but provide a boost to business leaders who say the tax is a drag on the eco…
Duncan returns
Mullan bridge project awarded
MULLAN - S & L Underground of Bonners Ferry was awarded a contract for construction of a new bridge east of Mullan.
New year comes up roses for Wallace resident
How did Alex Medrano prepare to ring in the New Year?
Suspect in ice pick killing awaits hearing
SANDPOINT - A preliminary hearing for a Priest River man accused of murdering his pregnant wife is set for Jan. 23, 2013.
Senator Crapo won't fight drunken driving charge
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo, the Idaho Republican arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, doesn't plan to fight the charges when he appears in court in January, a spokesman said Friday.
Sandpoint man charged in pill thefts
SANDPOINT - A Sandpoint man is accused of spiriting as many as 18,000 tablets of prescription medication from his former employer over a two-year period.
Woman killed near Amtrak depot
SANDPOINT (AP) - Authorities in North Idaho have identified the woman who was found dead early Thursday along a set of railroad tracks in Sandpoint.
Homework assignment
BOISE - Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has asked the state Board of Education to shepherd a statewide discussion about improving schools after voters rejected a package of education reform laws touted by the governor.
Man dies in Christmas Day fire
POCATELLO (AP) - Authorities say a man died in a mobile home fire in Blackfoot.
Sandpoint falls short in ski town throwdown
SANDPOINT - A minor sibling rivalry ended Monday with the sister to the north taking the victory.
Idaho Briefs December 26, 2012
Education battle tops Idaho news for 2012
Jan. 4 court date for Idaho Sen. Crapo
Making a statement
BOISE - The publisher and editor at the Times-News say they simply wanted to challenge readers with Friday's edition.