Trump administration cuts funds to state health departments. Idaho could lose millions

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare could lose millions of dollars in the latest round of federal funding cuts from the Trump administration.

Petition asking Crapo to defend Medicaid receives thousands of signatures

A petition letter calling on Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations has been delivered to several of Crapo's offices throughout the state, including his Coeur d'Alene office.

Idaho continues its ‘historic’ tax cuts. Here’s what residents can expect

Idaho residents can expect to see more property tax relief after Gov. Brad Little signs a bill into law that would cut $100 million in taxes a year.

Idaho governor signs property tax relief bill

Idaho Gov. Brad Little and legislative leaders stood in the driveway a young family’s home Wednesday to sign House Bill 304, which will provide around $100 million to school facilities and property tax relief.

VETERANS PRESS: VA Medical Center Expansion of Eligibility due to Early Implementation of PACT Act

Beginning March 5, 2024, three new cohorts of Veterans will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. The three cohorts are: Veterans who participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), as defined by law, while serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.

Grocery Outlet holds grand opening of Post Falls location

Marked with a ribbon cutting to ‘unlock the savings,’ Grocery Outlet at Poleline Ave. and HWY 41 officially opened its doors Thursday morning.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29

'A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You'

A proclamation was made on March 29, 2012, by President Barack Obama, declaring that very day, March 29, 2012, will be “Vietnam Veterans Day.” He called on “all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.” Legislation was not passed to add Vietnam Veterans Day to our calendar.

OPINION: Vietnam War Veterans Day reminds us of what it means to serve

March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, the day set aside to remember and honor those who served in that ill-fated war. A phone call earlier this month brought to mind a perfect example of what dedicated service-to-country looks like. My friend, James Peterson, called to say that he would be undergoing surgery for a dangerous cancer, likely the result of his substantial exposure to Agent Orange during two tours of service with the Special Forces (SF) in Vietnam. It hit me hard because here was a man who had dedicated his life to standing up for his country and now was faced with a hefty price.

Dozens of experts revealed for Kohberger murder trial — from forensic experts to Amazon worker

Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys are again pushing back against the prosecution for allegedly providing the defense with minimal expert witness disclosures, calling them, for the most part, “abysmal,” according to the latest drop of court filings in the 30-year-old’s capital murder case.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals drop two to No. 16 Salt Lake

The teams meet again today in Taylorsville.

Keeping the spark of Coeur d'Alene language alight

American Indian Heritage Week underway at NIC

Coeur d’Alene tribal member and language expert Cheffrey Sailto delivered his opening message twice, in two languages. “It’s really important for me when I speak, I speak Coeur d’Alene first, English second,” Sailto said.

Idaho Legislature misses target date for adjourning 2025 legislative session

As expected, Idaho legislators did not adjourn the 2025 legislative session by Friday’s targeted adjournment date and are reconvening today to begin the 12th week of the session.

Hayden veteran reflects on 'The last hurrah'

Vietnam veteran reflects on 'Operation Frequent Wind'

Amos is particularly proud that National Vietnam War Veterans Day, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017, is today, March 29. It leads him to reflect on time with the Marine Corps nearly 50 years ago . It was in 1975, from April 18 to May 13, Amos was the Commanding Officer, Detachment Tango, Amphibious Evacuation Security Force, Third Marine Division, in connection with what was called “Operation Frequent Wind.”

PREP BASEBALL: Coeur d'Alene walks off in opener, earns sweep of Sandpoint

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City sweep in home doubleheaders on Thursday.

Legals for March, 27 2025

Legals for March, 25 2025