Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift

Construction paving done on lower end of Sun Road, though shoulder work continues

Glacier Park plow crews cleared the snow at the pass and then headed down to the Big Drift east of the Continental Divide

Southwest US to bake in first heat wave of season, and records may fall with highs topping 110

The unseasonably hot weather already has taken a toll in some areas. The U.S. Border Patrol reported on Monday that four migrants died last weekend from heat-related causes while attempting to cross the border in southeast New Mexico, near El Paso, Texas.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A tuneup, and new faces for the field

Where else can you find one of the last tuneups for those throwing specialists in track and field just before the U.S. Olympic Trials? Well, besides the television.

Coeur d’Alene man 'inspired to endure'

Will join three friends to row across the ocean and raise money for Parkinson’s research

The Human Powered Potential teammates are going the distance not only to push their own personal potential but also as a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Lake City High seniors make military appointments

West Point among destinations for service-bound students

Three Lake City High School seniors are about to follow in the footsteps of heroes as they embark on military journeys.

Best Night Sky Events for June

At first quarter, the moon always rises around mid-day and sets around midnight, allowing it to be seen in the afternoon daytime sky, too.

East Sherman Food Trucks breaks ground

New street eats court expected to open as early as September

The east side of Sherman Avenue is about to become a whole lot tastier.

Wyoming pass landslide brings mountain-sized headache to commuting tourist town workers

Each day, thousands make — or used to make — the half-hour-plus drive over Teton Pass from more affordable communities in eastern Idaho. Commuters are now looking at at least another hour of driving and possibly two through a different route into Wyoming.

How did North Korean soldiers wander across the world's most heavily guarded border?

Neither incursion was an invasion, or even a maneuver meant to test the South’s defenses, Seoul says, but more likely an accident.

New Mexico governor declares emergency as thousands flee wildfires that have damaged 500 structures

State Forester Laura McCarthy described the fires as “dangerous and fast moving” in strong winds up to 20 mph.

Interest rates keep Kootenai housing market flat

Smock shares insight during real estate forecast

"Interest rates are really holding the market back right now. Good, bad, ugly, it doesn't really matter, it is what it is."

Gold Star families remember fallen sons

Nicholas Newby, Wyatt Goldsmith died in combat just days apart

Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.

Up-and-coming musician makes music video debut

'Girl You Call a Friend' available on YouTube, other platforms

A young North Idaho star is lighting up streaming platforms today as she makes her music video debut. Sydney Jacobson, 17, who performs under her stage name Sydney Dale, released the video for "Girl You Call a Friend" at midnight this morning.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's had a chance to put the hated Astros away

SOMETIME, maybe in September, the Mariners could regret letting this Thursday snooze get away. Worse than halting their modest four-game win streak, perhaps more important than keeping them from rising higher than four games over .500, what the M’s critically FAILED to do was drive a stake through Houston’s dark heart. So, the undead Astros remain alive in the AL West race.

Kootenai County to authorize Panhandle Health District to enforce aquifer chemical rules

Kootenai County commissioners will consider authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer handle chemicals.

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LEGION BASEBALL: Lums drop two in Missoula tourney

Coeur d'Alene is scheduled to face Badlands Baseball today at 11 a.m. PST.

Return to the wild: Poisoned bald eagle flies again in Kootenai County

Birds of Prey Northwest releases rehabbed bald eagle as kids look on

The eagle released Thursday was found near Camp Lutherhaven early this month and connected with Birds of Prey Northwest.