Panhandle snowpack near record low

Dry conditions could continue

The seasonal drought outlook forecasts drought will persist in North Idaho with drought conditions continuing to decline further south into the Salmon, Wood and Lost basins, the report said.

Passion for agriculture

Rider receives multiple awards for her work for the fair and support for the farm industry

Passion for educating about agriculture drives Linda Rider

FAST FIVE: Dustin Ainsworth: Awesome to the COEUR

Meet Dustin Ainsworth, a resident of Kootenai County for over three decades now. Dustin has worked at Kootenai Title for the last 18 years as a business development representative. Throughout his time at Kootenai Title, he has had the opportunity to serve on numerous boards and nonprofits within the community.

Understanding the complexity of seizures

Seizures, which are caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells, can be scary and often lead to uncertainty for pet owners, as seizures affect a pet’s movements, behavior, senses, or state of awareness.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Jan. 29 - Feb. 2

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Jan. 22 and Jan. 25. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

Legals for January, 27 2024

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Carroll's double-double lifts Vikings

Both teams wrap up regular season play Tuesday with IEL games, Coeur d’Alene at Lewiston and Post Falls at Lake City.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene rallies past Post Falls

On Tuesday, Coeur d’Alene travels to Lewiston and Post Falls visits Lake City, both in IEL games.

NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinals cash in late in Las Vegas

Both NIC teams return to action on Saturday at Community Christian of Redlands, Calif.

PREP WRESTLING: Lake City downs Vallivue, Moscow in tuneup for North Idaho Rumble

The North Idaho Rumble begins today at 1 p.m. at Coeur d'Alene High.

Northwest Notes Jan. 26, 2024

Football coaches clinic set for Post Falls High; Hauck agrees to three-year extension and Lapwai's Wynott becomes Idaho's career scoring leader.

Downtown hotel gets OK

Construction at Sixth and Sherman could start this summer

The hotel is planned at Sixth and Sherman. It would have 131 rooms, 130 parking spaces, three stories of underground parking, a fitness center, rooftop bar and outdoor patio.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

MY TURN: IDGOP Presidential Caucus: Shindig or Shenanigan?

Are we ready for the State Republican Presidential “firehouse” caucus held one day only, March 2, 2024? Some Idaho republican citizens think it will be a fabulous shindig. Others worry it may be yet another far-right extremist shenanigan specifically designed for power and control.

Judy Conger, 65

Judy Eileen Conger 65 of Spokane WA passed away on January 18, 2024, after a 27-month battle with brain cancer.

Juliana Kay 'Julie' Manning, 82

Julie Manning of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2024 with her daughters by her side.

OPINION: Power grab for your vote

Dear Idaho Republican Voters, Bjorn Handeen wants to cut you out of choosing the Republican candidates who will be in the General Election.

Kellogg man arrested after shooting girlfriend

Early Thursday morning, Kellogg Police Department officer David Bishop responded to a report of a burglary that resulted in a firearm being discharged at a home on the corner of Brown and Chestnut Streets.

Idaho prep girls basketball poll Jan. 26, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.