Idaho sheriff: Missing girl's body found, suspect arrested

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho sheriff has said that

Idaho gas prices dropping

Down 30 cents in the past month, Gem State prices still eighth highest in U.S.

On the whole, U.S. motorists are paying a discounted average price for gasoline that is 89 cents a gallon lower than a year ago, with some exceptions.

Sorry, garnet diggers

ST. MARIES — Garnet digging, a popular summer activity in the St. Maries area, will be on hold most or all of this summer.

Cd'A scores second in Idaho skills test

Just as the 300,000 schoolchildren around the Gem State prepare to return to class from their summer vacations, the Idaho Department of Education has released the results of two standardized tests from the previous school year.

Gas prices decline

OPEC issues surprise announcement of additional crude oil cuts beginning in May

Gas prices

Vote on cool stuff made in Idaho

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance contest goes through end of October

To celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of Idaho’s manufacturers, the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance is hosting its third annual statewide Coolest Thing Made in Idaho contest. After a public nomination and voting process, the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance will announce which product manufactured in the Gem State is truly the “Coolest Thing Made in Idaho.”

When will gas prices start to drop?

This year, a drop in gas prices after Labor Day has been delayed by the effects of Hurricane Ida.

Idaho gas prices jump

Rise above $3 mark and then keep climbing

Gem State still trails the national average, but the gap is narrowing

Idaho ski areas set closing dates

Some ski areas have closed for the season, while others will close in phases through the end of April, according to Ski Idaho. For the time being, 15 of the Gem State’s ski areas are open, including three in North Idaho.

Idaho gas prices inch up

Fluctuating supplies, crude oil costs give drivers a bumpy ride

Local low prices around $3.20.

Idaho might soon be cooking with gas

Granny, Jethro, Elly May. We struck oil and we's movin' to Hollywood. Eeeee-haw!

Ellen Marie 'Elmarie' Waterhouse, 103

On August 19, 2023, this world lost one of its greats and Heaven gained a true gem. Ellen Marie “Elmarie” Waterhouse was able to meet Jesus after 103 years here with her loved ones.

Should not be hard to beat 2020

The previous year set the bar mighty low.

Rachel Tennery

Rachel Bohannon (Tennery) was born April 6, 1909, of American parents in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For 10 years she and her parents lived on their wheat ranch 200 miles east of Calgary with winters in California and Illinois.

Insurance companies finalize higher rates

BOISE (AP) - Idaho officials have released the final rate increases for health insurance plans in Idaho for 2016.

Quitting tobacco one word search at a time

Panhandle Health District offers unique program to cut nicotine addiction

OUR GEM: Be smart around lead, play clean

Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.

Open letter to Kootenai County commissioners

Good Day:

OPINION: Transparency in numbers: A look into how your tax dollars are being spent

The first rule for any responsible government is that it must do the work of the people, for the people. That is the reason for any government’s existence. But before that work can start, the governing body must first prioritize getting, and more importantly, keeping the trust of its citizens. I am proud to say the state of Idaho is leading the way in the creation of concrete processes to do just that, to better ensure our citizens can trust their state and local government entities.

Active tropical storm season expected

Weather Gems

Editor's Note: Cliff Harris is off this week, so meteorologist Randy Mann is pinch-hitting for this week's "Gems."