2 crop dusting airplanes collided in southern Idaho, killing 1 pilot and severely injuring the other

The crash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. in an area covered by sage and grass near the airport in Arco, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said.

Kids join 'The World's Largest Swim Lesson' in Coeur d'Alene

About 60 boys and girls ages 3 to 12 received free, 30-minute lessons. It was part of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, global drowning prevention event launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010.

VETERANS PRESS: 6 valuable VA benefits passed on to survivors

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a range of benefits not only to veterans but also to their surviving spouses, children and dependents. These benefits serve as a lifeline, providing crucial support and assistance to those left behind.

OPINION: The Ten Commandments may soon be coming to Idaho public schools

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recently signed a bill into law requiring the Ten Commandments to be hung in every public school classroom in his state. He knew the bill violated the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but did it anyway. Landry is a Christian nationalist who wants to infuse his version of Christianity into practically every aspect of public life in America.

VETERANS PRESS: Why is the first year after service so important to a veteran?

The first year after military service is crucial for U.S. veterans due to several significant adjustments and challenges that shape their transition to civilian life.

Idaho Democratic Convention held in Moscow

Hundreds of Democrats from across Idaho traveled to Moscow this weekend for the Idaho Democratic Party State Convention, held at the University of Idaho.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: IHSAA head Ty Jones visited — and looked out for — all of Idaho

“But I always thought, ‘How could I sit down behind my desk, and know exactly what Bonners is going through, unless I’ve actually been to Bonners?’ And looked at it logistically and went, ‘Wow, they’ve got quite a trip to make here.’ And when they make a trip to this place, what type of things do they face.

A June full of extreme weather

We’re heading toward the end of June and Coeur d’Alene has yet to report a 90-degree day. However, at the Spokane International Airport, a high of 90 degrees was hit June 22.

Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College

Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at NIC

Teachers love to teach, but they also love to learn. Nearly 100 educators from across North Idaho and other parts of the state participated in four days of i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College this week. They deepened their knowledge and enhanced their science, technology, engineering and mathematics practices through projects and principles they can bring to their classrooms this fall.

Ray Earl Hansen, 79

Ray Earl Hansen, age 79, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of June 17, 2024, at his home in Wallace, Idaho.

Coeur d'Alene Summer Shootout: Viking varsity boys, JV boys capture tourney titles

A total of 84 teams signed up for the event, the largest field in its four years. Games were played on seven courts in the city — two at Coeur d'Alene High, Canfield Middle School and North Idaho College, and one at Dalton Elementary.

South Africa's new government brings Black and white together. It's also reviving racial tensions

South Africa is now faced with the likelihood of seeing more white people in senior government positions than ever since apartheid ended

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: New Lakeland girls coach Caulfield — ‘exactly where I’m supposed to be’

“As news broke that Tyrel was going to step down, I was like, ‘Man, I have to step in and take over,” Caulfield said earlier this week. “I wasn’t planning on it, to be completely honest; I’ve been an assistant coach for a while. But as soon as I started planning, it was kind of a fire that just kept building. And it was like, 'This is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Inside the wacky world of goaltenders

Hockey players uniformly carry a superstition. They will never, ever touch the Cup unless they win it. Now, at last, Captain Bob could hug the thing.

Maui ponders its future as leaders consider restricting vacation rentals loved by tourists

About one-third of Maui's visitors use vacation rentals

The Treehouse opens in Coeur d'Alene

With a unique blend of delectable mouthwatering dishes with a fun twist on shareable food items and handcrafted cocktails, The Treehouse opened this week at 314 N. Fourth St.

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Nearby on Malanai Street, some walls were already up on Gene Milne’s property. His is the first to start construction because his previous home was not yet fully completed and had open permits.

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

Roberts turned to history in his opinion. "Since the founding, our nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others from misusing firearms,” he wrote.

Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers

As the Chinese EVs go on sale across the country, America’s homegrown EVs — costing an average of $55,000, roughly double the price of their Chinese counterparts — struggle to compete. Factories close. Workers lose jobs across America's industrial heartland.