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County discloses security threat
County commissioners announced in Tuesday’s business meeting that they had received information of a threat on Jun…
'Girls Just Wanna Have Guns' coming to region
It’s not uncommon for north Idaho women to have guns in their home — but many lack the skills needed to use one effectively in a self-defense situation. Ade…
Little orders agencies to prepare for possible 'holdbacks'
Governor’s directives come as state revenue lags behind projections and major tax cuts take effect that were passed during 2025 legislative session
Woman dies in Kootenai County jail, investigation ongoing
After a woman died while in custody at the Kootenai County jail last month, the cause of her death remains under investigation.
Foundation launches to help families in housing market
New nonprofit aligns with National Homeownership Month in June; calls for urgent action to preserve community stability
Idaho to allocate $300k to transport inmates to ICE detention centers
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday that the state will spend up to $300,000 to pay for Idaho State Police to transport people who have been convicted o…
WBCSD discusses potential mascot change, junior high
Priest River middle schoolers may get a new name this upcoming school year, joining the Spartan community and leaving the Warrior name behind.
Benefit planned for local man
Family and friends are rallying around a local man as he battles colon cancer. Among those efforts is a Saturday benefit for Jack Laude, being held behind t…
Juneteenth honored in North Idaho
Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all Americans. Panelists shared that message with community members Thursday at the Human Rights Education Institute…
ImageMaker owner killed, family critically injured in Montana collision
The owner of a downtown Sandpoint photography business was killed in a June 13 crash that also critically injured his wife and daughter.
County approves financial separation delay with ambulance district
Bonner County Ambulance District was approved to delay its financial separation from Bonner County until the start of fiscal year 2026.
Ktunaxa Nation welcomes water pollution study plan for Elk-Kootenai watershed
Leaders in the transboundary Ktunaxa nation are heralding the release of a final study plan to address water pollution in the transboundary Elk-Kootenai/y wate…
Taking the reins: Horse ride caps students' fundraising
The horse ride became the big prize students could earn as part of this year's PTA fundraiser. Davis figured the students would hit the goal; they had yet to m…
Planned Parenthood at risk of closing hundreds of clinics
Planned Parenthood clinics rely heavily on Medicaid funding, not to provide abortions, which is not permitted by federal law (except in cases of rape, incest or life-threatening health emergencies), but to provide …
DoorDash driver in Kohberger case expects to testify at trial she ‘saw Bryan’
A Moscow woman who said she worked for the DoorDash food delivery service expects to testify at Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming murder trial that she brought an ord…
Commissioners deny request to waive private road standards requirement
In Tuesday’s business meeting, county commissioners unanimously denied a short plat applicant’s request to waive the private road standards requirement.