Library leaders react to 'Protection Act'

Entities in violation could incur fines, other penalties

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 710 into law Wednesday morning. Also called the "Children's School and Library Protection Act," the law prohibits those who work in schools and public libraries to make available to minors books, pictures and other materials depicting nudity, sexual conduct or sado-masochistic abuse.

'Anvil' cloud over Post Falls

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Can AI help predict earthquakes?

Last Wednesday, a very strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the popular tourist city of Hualien, located on the eastern shore of Taiwan. The event triggered large landslides and hundreds of aftershocks, many of which were over 6.0 in magnitude. It was the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.

Rock slide prompts emergency declaration in Shoshone County

A state of emergency has been declared in Shoshone County following last week’s rock slide that completely blocked the road headed over Moon Pass.

MASTERSON: Deep roots in community

Yes the competition for Dist. 1 commissioner is keen this year. But there is one shining star in that race and that is Bat Masterson.

MY TURN: Comparing taxes in the Western States

The Tax Foundation has released its latest comparison of taxes across the country. Their new report is called “Facts & Figures 2024: How Does Your State Compare?” Realizing that states often compete against each other for people, capital, and entrepreneurs, here is how Western states rank nationally on certain taxes.

Campaigning with fear

Study explores enthusiastic campaigns vs. fear-mongering

Northwest Notes May 1, 2024

North Idaho College men’s and women’s golf coach Russell Grove shot a 6-over-par 78 in the third round and slipped into a tie for 33rd at 4-over-par 220 at the 2024 PGA Professional Championship at Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco.

BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town

U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris has referred to the mining company as “the elephant in the room” in the BNSF trial

Idaho lawmakers pass bills targeting LGBTQ+ citizens

Protesters toss paper hearts

US says it has downed some Iran-launched attack drones en route to Israel

Booms and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem early Sunday after Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a regionwide war.

PREP ROUNDUP: Zimmerman delivers in opener as Lakeland splits with Moscow

Results from Thursday's prep softball, baseball and tennis matchups.

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

Internet service providers selling home access or mobile broadband plans will be required to have a label for each plan beginning April 10.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What happens when the smog lifts over Los Angeles?

Man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets over 7 years in prison

“Johnatakis was not just any rioter; he led, organized, and encouraged the assault of officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6,” prosecutors wrote in a court filing.

Workers in demand in Kootenai County

Hiring event Wednesday at Real Life in Post Falls

The "help wanted" signs fill business windows throughout Kootenai County as the region and the state continue to experience low unemployment numbers. Low unemployment means hiring challenges for some industries. "We're pretty much always looking for our field laborers," All Wall Contracting, Inc. operations assistant Georgia Dettelbach said Wednesday.

ROOSEVELT: Offer to purchase, preserve

It was with much dismay that I read the article about the potential development of the Roosevelt Inn. I speak as someone with over 15 years experience in restoring and renovating historic properties across the upper Midwest and western U.S.

CDA: No longer welcoming place

My family is from Coeur d’Alene. My maternal grandfather served on the Coeur d’Alene police force in the 1930/40s. I was born at Lakeside Hospital. I spent many summers with my cousins on Stanley Hill and learned to swim in the very cold Lake Coeur d’Alene. My paternal grandfather at one time owned most of the land around Black Rock. I’ve enjoyed returning to my birthplace over the years. No more.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending