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ITA seeks volunteers for Panhandle projects
Idaho’s trails are a labor of love, especially for the hundreds of volunteers that work with the Idaho Trails Asso…
County commissioners approve $57K contribution toward $880K intersection safety project
With the match put forth, contractors will soon install upgraded 48-inch stop signs with lights that flash when vehicles approach the intersections. The projec…
‘Stonewalling’: Forest Service mum on firings during wildfire briefing
USFS officials refused more than 10 times in meeting with Southwestern congressional staffers to say how many employees had been fired
Kootenai man arrested on two domestic violence charges
A Kootenai man is facing two domestic violence charges related to an alleged mid-March incident.
Senate OKs bill allowing foster youth to stay in system longer
The Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill to allow eligible foster youth to stay in the system until age 23.
Stabbing incident temporarily closes Walmart
Teamwork and a quick response ensured a stabbing incident over the weekend at the city's Walmart ended peacefully for all concerned, Ponderay Police officials …
Dover to celebrate new post office
Dover will welcome the city's post office back home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The celebration will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. at the post offi…
Chorale, orchestra begin rehearsals
The Pend Oreille Chorale and Orchestra have begun rehearsals for its upcoming spring concerts of wonderful classical music. The concerts are scheduled for June…
Selkirk chief urges caution in wake of U.S. 95 crashes
“While it is not our role to determine cause or conditions that contribute to traffic accidents, we would urge folks to use more caution on our area highways,”…
Man allegedly stabs self, forces Walmart closure
An unknown male surrendered peacefully after he allegedly walked into the Ponderay Walmart early Sunday afternoon with a knife and made unspecified threats.
Idaho's immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill to involve local law enforcement in immigration enforcement. The action marks nearly the last hurdle before the bill heads to the governor’s desk.
Northside Fire District deploys firefighter crew, vehicle to Texas
The crew is part of a cohort of Idaho firefighters that will be on standby for at least two weeks and will provide support to local responders as incidents ari…
BOCC to review 20 action items
Bonner County commissioners are expected to make a decision on 20 action items during their March 18 business meeting.
JFAC approves funding for wildfires, firefighter bonuses
State legislators did not provide full funding to fight wildfires recommended by Gov. Brad Little, land board
Kohberger looks to Daybell ruling in push against death penalty
Bryan Kohberger’s defense team is employing a legal argument used successfully in another high-profile Idaho murder case in another attempt to take capital pun…
Statewide trout stocking highlights for March
Approximately 60,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this March.