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Nearly 2,200 migrants reach Canary Islands in 2 days, Spain says
November 15, 2026 1:10 p.m.

Nearly 2,200 migrants reach Canary Islands in 2 days, Spain says

The rescue service said it had assisted 1,324 people aboard 14 dinghies, most of whom reached El Hierro, an island with a population of 12,000. That figure approached the route’s daily rescue record of 1,461 people, set on Nov. 7, 2020.

Transportation head vows to find 'root cause' of ground stop. Trump breaks his silence on breakdown
November 15, 2026 1 p.m.

Transportation head vows to find 'root cause' of ground stop. Trump breaks his silence on breakdown

He was the administration's public face in seeking to assure travelers that it was safe to fly as airports and airlines worked to restore normal operations after Friday's nationwide ground stop.

What to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
November 15, 2026 1 p.m.

What to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop

In New Jersey, Ashley Lynn Qua said she arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport three hours early for her Sunday flight with all her essentials in her carry-on and armed with “an extra ounce of kindness.”

Heartbreaker for Vikings — Highland stuns Coeur d'Alene in overtime, advances to state 6A title game
November 15, 2026 1:30 a.m.

Heartbreaker for Vikings — Highland stuns Coeur d'Alene in overtime, advances to state 6A title game

Top-seeded Coeur d'Alene, bidding for its first trip to the state title game since 2023, finished 10-1, bowing out in the semifinals for the third straight year.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Under Hawkins, ISU football now loaded instead of mashed
November 15, 2026 1:20 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Under Hawkins, ISU football now loaded instead of mashed

"Any rivalry is going to be better when there's a little bit of give and take," Hawkins said in July, at the Big Sky Football Kickoff media day in Airway Heights. "Obviously theirs is a really good program, and we have a ways to go to catch up. It's nice to stoke the fire a little bit, and make it competitive, and kind of establish that anyone can win the trophy."

November 15, 2026 1:15 a.m.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinals compete, but come up short vs. No. 4 CSI

"Our guys really competed and really made a run at them," Symons said. "We just kind of hit the wall. We competed hard with a really good team and are happy with where we're at right now."

November 15, 2026 1:10 a.m.

Vandals give away game to UC Davis late

"It's unlikely we're going to make the playoffs at 6-6, so we're going to put everything we possibly can into these game plans, and send these seniors out on a high note," Ford said.

Spawning history: Kokanee salmon sizes reach record numbers
November 15, 2026 1:09 a.m.

Spawning history: Kokanee salmon sizes reach record numbers

Kokanee salmon sizes reach record numbers

Thick fog, sprinkled with ash from a nearby controlled burn, covered hundreds of rotting kokanee salmon strewn across the pebbles of Higgens Point on Thursday. More floated lifelessly in the charcoal-gray waters hugging the popular Wolf Lodge Bay.

Lunch serves up a taste of Norway for lovers of lutefisk and lefse
November 15, 2026 1:08 a.m.

Lunch serves up a taste of Norway for lovers of lutefisk and lefse

Lunch serves up a taste of Norway for lovers of lutefisk and lefse
Direct line to youth psychiatric treatment coming to Cd'A
November 15, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Direct line to youth psychiatric treatment coming to Cd'A

Only state without a pediatric access line
Press columnist Dave Oliveria will be signing 'Coeur d'Alene Chronicles' on Friday
November 15, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Press columnist Dave Oliveria will be signing 'Coeur d'Alene Chronicles' on Friday

Press columnist Dave Oliveria will be signing 'Coeur d'Alene Chronicles' on Friday
OUR GEM: Hold your ground! Don’t let your soil loose this fall.
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

OUR GEM: Hold your ground! Don’t let your soil loose this fall.

With the return of fall rain, it’s important to cover and stabilize soils.

North Idaho 14-Day Weather Forecast
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

North Idaho 14-Day Weather Forecast

North Idaho 14-Day Weather Forecast

Today's Ghastly Groaner
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why was the eggnog upset during Christmas dinner?

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Inflation and your money
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Inflation and your money

When inflation is low, it's easy to overlook how rising prices are affecting a household budget. On the other hand, when inflation is high, it may be tempting to make more sweeping changes in response to increasing prices.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Should your executor get paid? What Idaho law says about fiduciary fees
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Should your executor get paid? What Idaho law says about fiduciary fees

What is “reasonable” depends on the estate’s size and complexity, the time involved, and the skill the job required.

Surreal experience in Washington, D.C.
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Surreal experience in Washington, D.C.

‘It’s in our DNA. It’s much more than a picnic area.’

My son and I were walking along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the day before the midterm elections when the Secret Service, National Guard and police swarmed us.

November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Christmas tree permits available

Idaho election officials will audit two counties that underreported votes
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Idaho election officials will audit two counties that underreported votes

The selections were random, with their names plucked from a bingo-style cage. But the errors in those counties are prompting state officials to rethink safeguards.
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

TRANSIT: Regarding ballot question

November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

SCHOOL: A special Veterans Day

Teresa Dunlap, 78
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Teresa Dunlap, 78

Teresa Dunlap was born on Oct. 7th, 1948, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Eileen (Shay) and Kenneth Hutchinson.

Give yourself one more chance when under pressure
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

Give yourself one more chance when under pressure

People who welcome pressure are more successful.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Safety first
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Safety first

It’s not just what we do or don’t do that keeps us safe, but how we think.

OPINION: To every generation that served, thank you
November 15, 2026 1 a.m.

OPINION: To every generation that served, thank you

The technology has changed, but the commitment to service remains the same.