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.

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.

Legals for March, 29 2025

North Idaho College programs take burden off mom in need of vehicle repair

North Idaho College programs take burden off mom in need of vehicle repair

A spray and wipe here, a twist of a lug nut there. Second-year North Idaho College automotive technology student Sam MacKinnon inspected a front brake rotor of a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer before putting on the final touches Thursday afternoon.

Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.

Emergency abortions are now allowed — at only some Idaho hospitals, judge rules

Idaho doctors can perform an abortion as stabilizing care during a medical emergency, a federal judge ruled Thursday — so long as they’re at the right hospital.

Legals for March, 25 2025

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Mountain View students walk through car buyer simulation

“Excuse me sir, that’s my truck,” student Alek Jackson said to his friend who moved closer to the Hummer as he made his way back to the vehicle he had just “bought” from Dave Smith Motors. Jackson and other students at Mountain View Alternative High School got to walk through the motions of buying either a Corvette, Hummer or a Ram Laramie during a sales simulation Tuesday morning.

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If you aren’t familiar with the vagus nerve and what it does in the body, you’re not alone! More and more evidence in recent years is helping us understand this lesser-known bodily system and how it controls inflammation, brain and organ function, our body’s perception of stress, and more.

Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court looking for mentors

The Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court is looking for mentors.

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.

Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least 10 died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.

I-90 eastbound exit at Cataldo to close for two weeks

On Monday, the Interstate 90 eastbound exit at Cataldo near milepost 40 will close for approximately two weeks as crews complete paving work ahead of an upcoming traffic shift in April.

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day.

Legals for March, 27 2025

I-90 project targets stretch between Wolf Lodge, Fourth of July Pass

The Idaho Transportation Department is set to begin resurfacing an 8-mile stretch of I-90 between Wolf Lodge and Fourth of July Pass next week.

Youth Sports March 26, 2025

Scores, news, results, photos from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Idaho Senate panel sends anti-DEI in higher ed bill to floor

A Senate committee on Friday advanced a bill with sweeping bans on requiring or incentivizing public university and college courses or training related to “DEI,” which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.