Closures expected as Glacier National Park repairs infrastructure systems

Some of the Glacier National Park’s busiest hubs are set to be temporarily closed in coming years to overhaul the park’s outdated water and wastewater systems.

EDITORIAL: Getting the green light on Government Way

The old joke road construction being a season in Idaho seems to need updating. Thanks to our unusually mild winter, Coeur d'Alene is getting an early start on what promises to be a significant improvement to one of our city's main arteries.

VETERANS PRESS: Military facts that may surprise you (16-20)

16) Most U.S. Presidents served in the Army: Before taking up their roles as Commander in Chief, 31 of the 46 U.S. Presidents served in some branch of the military. The Army boasts the most presidential alumni with 16. Obviously serving in the military isn’t required, but it makes sense considering that the president is effectively the leader of the U.S. Armed Forces.

ITD debuts vehicle for minor roadway emergencies

Traffic has a history of screeching to a halt on I-90 when a vehicle runs out of gas or has a dead battery. With North Idaho's new Incident Response Vehicle, Idaho Transportation Department officials are hoping to quickly handle roadway issues and keep traffic moving.

Couple sentenced in road rage shooting near Athol

A couple has been convicted for their involvement in a road rage shooting that took place on Valentine’s Day of last year.

Five arrested in Athol for immigration violations

Border Patrol detained the five Mexican nationals and later booked them into the Kootenai County Jail for federal immigration violations.

Washington man acquitted after fatal crash

A jury acquitted a Washington man who was accused of driving while under the influence and causing a crash that killed a Benewah County man.

Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona, gridlocking Interstate 40

The storm was the biggest of the winter season so far and followed a dry stretch that left Flagstaff and numerous other cities across the West well below normal for precipitation to date. They'll likely stay there despite the snow and rain.

ISP seeking witnesses, dashcam footage of Thursday multi-vehicle crash near Hayden

The Idaho State Police is asking for the public's help in investigating a multi vehicle injury crash that happened yesterday at 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of US-95 at Boekel Road, just north of Hayden.

Woman dies in crash near Sandpoint

The vehicle crossed over U.S. 95, left the roadway, and ultimately came to a stop in a nearby pond. The driver was wearing her seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries on scene. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Crews to begin work on SH-53 in Rathdrum next week

Crews from the Idaho Transportation Department are set to begin construction on State Highway 53 near the State Highway 41 intersection next week.

Idaho Transportation Department announces Highway 54 right-of-way closures

With tree removal and utility relocation mostly complete, the Idaho Transportation Department announced Thursday construction is set to begin on the stretch of highway from State Highway 41 to Greystone Road near Athol. Starting next week, the right-of-way along the south side of Highway 54 – including the unofficial off-road trails – will be closed to all traffic due to the active work zone with heavy equipment. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone, including those using the trails, construction crews and others on the adjacent roadway.

Legals for March, 28 2025

Child injured in hit-and-run collision in Post Falls

Post Falls Police responded to a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Spokane St. and 11th Ave. around 3:10 p.m. Thursday. A vehicle struck an 11-year-old child who was in the crosswalk. The child sustained minor injuries in the collision.

Guns found in Sandpoint High School student's vehicle

The officers and school administrators questioned the student in possession of the guns and determined that there was no malicious intent or threat to students or staff. The weapons were confiscated and turned over to Sandpoint Police Department.

Idaho State Police dispatchers recognized for investigative work leading to arrest in January shooting

A man has been arrested following January shooting on I-90, according to a press release from the Idaho State Police.

Athol man killed in crash on U.S. 95

A crash in Bonner County resulted in a fatality on Friday morning, according to Idaho State Police. The collision occurred just before 9:59 a.m. on U.S. Highway 95 near mile post 487, north of Samuels.

Legals for March, 29 2025

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Woman dies in Benewah County crash

A gray 2018 Toyota Highlander, with two occupants, was initially traveling westbound on Lovell Valley Road. The vehicle drove off the roadway, crashed into a ditch, rolled, and came to rest in a treed area. Upon arrival, a 45 year-old female of Omak, WA, was found to be deceased. The other occupant, 32 year-old female of Plummer, ID, managed to contact a local homeowner who then called emergency services. The surviving occupant was transported to a local hospital by air ambulance for treatment.