Idaho prison gang member, accomplice sought after ambush in custody, may have killed 2, police say

Skylar Meade, the escaped inmate, and Nicholas Umphenour, the man who police say shot two Idaho corrections officers early Wednesday to break Meade out of custody, were arrested during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon in Twin Falls

Man pleads guilty in eagle ‘killing spree’ on reservation to sell feathers on black market

Branson, of Cusick, Washington, sold an unidentified purchaser two sets of golden eagle tail feathers — highly prized among many Native American tribes — for $650 in March 2021, according to prosecutors.

Escaped white supremacist inmate and accomplice still at large after Idaho hospital ambush

Three corrections officers were shot and wounded during the attack — two allegedly by Umphenour and one by responding police.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Thoughts as the NCAAs (finally) return to our area

If you’re a casual NCAA fan attending the games at the Arena, it usually isn’t necessary to have a local/regional rooting interest anyway.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: With Madness comes some real good underdog stories

It tosses up a story every year. Usually more than one.

Hauser Fire to float levy for first time in 21 years

Reset of $481K to help keep pace with increasing costs; open house tonight

The Hauser Lake Fire Protection District and Volunteer Fire Department will float a $480,675 maintenance and operations levy reset in May.

'We're trying to be protective of your information'

Mayor addresses cyberattack that shut down Cd'A's network

“It’s not that we’re hiding it. It’s that we're trying to be protective of your information and our employees,” he said.

MY TURN: Investing in Idaho’s forestry workforce

It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found that the forest products business sector contributed $2.5 billion to Idaho’s gross state product in 2022. The vast majority of the $61 million in state endowment lands money that went to public schools in 2023 came from timber harvesting proceeds. That means close to 30,000 of our friends, families and neighbors work in Idaho forests. They’re the loggers, truck drivers, mill workers, foresters, sales and accounting professionals who sustainably manage our forests to produce lumber, paper products, furniture and other wood products.

State looking to minimize aggressive driving

The Idaho Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the state to campaign against aggressive driving from March 19-30. Drivers can expect to see more officers on the road targeting aggressive driving behavior.

Idaho librarians oppose revived materials bill

House Bill 710 is the latest legislation to regulate library materials for minors

The bill grants county prosecuting attorneys or the attorney general the authority to seek injunctive relief against schools or public libraries found violating the law on promoting, giving, or making available material deemed harmful to minors.

Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes

The state Legislature earlier this month overwhelmingly approved the tribes bill expected to provide nearly $8 million total each year until at least 2031 for the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington

'Dangerous and abusive'

AP documents grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Other stuff to focus on, while we wait for Thursday

So, let’s be fair. For now. Besides, we’ve got the hoops just a day away.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Austin DeBoer, Post Falls High School

Post Falls High School senior baseball player Austin DeBoer is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Hammond: Cd'A up to challenges

Mayor delivers State of the City address

“Sometimes, we’ve been kind of grumpy about those accolades because it shines such a light on us that everybody wants to move here,” Hammond said to about 175 people at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Grant will boost organic food market

Local business at the forefront

The United States Department of Agriculture awarded a $3 million Organic Market Development Grant to ZEGO foods on March 14 to help expand organic and clean food access. ZEGO foods has a working partnership with a local company called Snacktivist foods. This funding will help the northwest regional market.

OPINION: Democrats disagree differently

Israel-Gaza issue shows how parties handle passionate debate

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part I

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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Uncork the best of Washington wine country

If you're a wine lover, there's no better time than Washington Wine Month to explore the world-class wineries and vineyards right in our neighboring state's backyard. With over 1,000 wineries and 20 diverse AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), Washington has solidified its place as the second-largest premium wine producer in the United States. From the fertile Columbia Valley to the scenic Puget Sound, each region imparts distinctive terroir and flavors into the bottles. So, grab a designated driver and get ready to sip your way through some of the most acclaimed wine destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Top down and sounds of spring

Ruthie Clark always wanted a little red convertible, which seemed impractical during marriage and motherhood and life in rural North Idaho.