Hayden man jailed for possessing child sexual abuse material

A man who admitted to possessing more than 800 videos of child sexual abuse material is in jail on $250,000 bail.

Driver identified after fatal crash, vehicle fire

After a fatal crash and vehicle fire Thursday night in Big Creek, law enforcement found themselves with a mystery on their hands when it came to the identity of the deceased man found in the vehicle. Around 9 p.m. Friday, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office announced they had identified the deceased driver as Eric Rodriguez, approximately 25 years old. His next of kin have been notified of his passing.

Snow briefly closes major interstate north of LA as needed rain douses California fires

In southern Kern County, snowy conditions late Sunday shut down the mountainous Tejon Pass section of Interstate 5, a key north-south artery for the state. It reopened Monday afternoon.

E-bike battery blamed for Coeur d'Alene police fire

Council approves emergency declaration to speed up process to replace what was lost

Officers assigned to bike patrol had received training on the e-bicycles’ use and charging after use, before they were placed into service.

Man gets prison for aggravated DUI

One victim paralyzed

A Washington man received a prison sentence for a car crash that paralyzed a woman.

Northwest Expedition Academy essays: 'How do support dogs make a difference?'

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work. Below is the second and final round of op-ed pieces written by the students.

Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring the threat of new troubles like toxic ash runoff.

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of the Glacier National Park’s busiest hubs are set to be temporarily closed in coming years to overhaul the park’s outdated water and wastewater systems.

Northwest Expedition Academy students explore support dog work through writing

More essays to be published Friday

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work.

Passport Fair slated in Coeur d'Alene

Idahoans in need of a passport, or those whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment. Appointments should be made in advance, online, a press release said.

Dam rehabilitation project starts in Post Falls

Falls Park parking lot will be closed

Access to Falls Park will be affected.

ITD adjusts U.S. 95 traffic lights

Hayden man says its an improvement

eather McDaniel, ITD spokeswoman Coeur d’Alene, was pleased that someone recognized and appreciates the recent updates with the U.S. 95 signal corridors.

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.

Welcome to big BLU

Lakeside pool undergoes transformation

The Coeur d'Alene Resort announced the transformation of its renowned outdoor BLU Infinity Pool Bar & Beach Club that sits at the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Bond sales lead to more money for Kootenai County school districts

Money to pay for capital improvements, new school buildings

The Idaho State Department of Education announced Monday that bond sales have resulted in Idaho schools receiving an additional $86.5 million in facilities funding, thanks to favorable market conditions and collaboration between the Idaho Department of Education, Idaho State Building Authority and financial services firm JP Morgan in moving the bond process forward.

Glacier National Park details coming construction work

Primitive camping at Many Glacier Campground will be unavailable in the fall owing to construction.

Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles

Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.

Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

Whether or not Foxconn wanted to make a bid for Nissan, it has big ambitions, saying it eventually intends to make four of every 10 EVs sold in the world. The contract manufacturer has invested nearly $1.3 billion in auto-related acquisitions in the past decade, according to Mergermarket, a merger and acquisitions research firm.

STUDENT: Standing up for pandas

Imagine you are an endangered species and people want to hunt and kill you. That’s what happens to pandas. Hunting pandas is bad for the world because pandas are endangered, helpful to the world, and only live in certain places.

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.