Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain

Cities ordered evacuations and rescue crews in inflatable boats checked on residents in Kentucky and Tennessee, while utilities shut off power and gas in a region stretching from Texas to Ohio. Floodwaters forced the closure of the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, close to the banks of the swollen Kentucky River near downtown Frankfort.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai counties

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.

New tornado outbreaks in the Midwest

Tornado and severe weather season in the central U.S. have ramped up this spring. Last week was especially tough as at least 50 twisters were reported from the Deep South northeastward into Michigan.

Hundreds join 'Hands Off' protest in Coeur d'Alene

Much like the several hundred other protestors that lined U.S. 95 near Appleway Avenue on Saturday, Duane Nansel had several concerns in mind about the Trump administration.

Life at Station 2 in Coeur d'Alene comes with challenges

Rebuild of 1992 structure part of bond going to voters

The $16.4 million, 10-year bond will go to voters May 20. Funds will go to replace an aging fleet and equipment and remodel or rebuild three stations. Tom Greif said all of these things are “directly impacting our ability to provide high-quality emergency medical and fire services.” He said firefighters will provide the community with details on how the bond money will be spent "in order to meet our current needs and prepare for the future."

Lakeside CrossFit now open in downtown Coeur d'Alene

For Sharon Anderson, CrossFit is as much about competition as it is about longevity and functional fitness.

Get your team to their own Final Four

To me, there is no greater sporting event than the NCAA Final Four for both men's and women's basketball. I've been to many Final Fours, and you can't beat the excitement. They call it March Madness for a reason. I'm still hoping to fill out a perfect bracket one of these days!

OPINION: Idaho Fish and Game must evolve for the future of wildlife conservation

The challenges of modern wildlife conservation are far more complex than anything managers faced when the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) was created by a citizens’ initiative in 1938.

At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

Day after day of heavy rains have pounded the central U.S., rapidly swelling waterways and prompting a series of flash flood emergencies in from Texas to Ohio. The National Weather Service said dozens of locations in multiple states were expected to reach major flood stage, with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the shock of the Republican’s first weeks in office.

Eugene 'Gene' Soper, 94

Eugene R. Soper passed away on March 22, 2025.

MY TURN: The pros and cons of a Citylink joint powers agreement

“The issue is people look at me because I cast the deciding vote and so, therefore, I’m either the good guy or the bad guy”- BOCC chair Bruce Mattare.

Legals for April, 5 2025

Coeur d'Alene man says speeding drivers have him on edge

Cd'A resident says speeding drivers in neighborhood have him fearing for children

What has rattled him is the traffic zipping by north and south outside his home. While it’s a 25-mph street, Korver guesses the average speed of most vehicles traveling between Harrison and Locust avenues is about 40 mph. “It’s a straight shot. They don’t have to slow down for anything,” Korver said. “I’m not going to put up with that. I can’t. It's too important to me.” With no speed limit or stop signs, and no crosswalks, Korver worries the situation will only get worse unless the city steps in.

KEA's 'Green Summit' is Saturday

It offers a half-day workshop aimed at exploring the local current environmental status and discovering actionable solutions.

Idaho's anti-DEI bill heads to the governor's desk

A bill placing sweeping prohibitions on DEI in public higher education institutions passed the House on Thursday and will go to the governor for consideration.

Legals for April, 4 2025

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

‘All options’ on table for Citylink’s future

Kootenai County commissioners are weighing “all options” for the future of Citylink and putting pressure on city leaders to reconsider an agreement to shoulder more responsibility for public transit services that they turned down last year.

Glacier National Park's Sun Road advanced reservations easier to get than one might think

The earlier morning hour slot — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.— as one might expect, are going much faster. But in early July, it doesn’t get dark until well after 10 p.m. in Glacier, so even starting out at 1 p.m. gives a party plenty of daylight to enjoy the park.