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Updated 4 hours, 11 minutes ago

County discloses security threat

County commissioners announced in Tuesday’s business meeting that they had received information of a threat on Jun…

Updated 3 days, 14 hours ago
'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…

Updated 3 days, 14 hours ago
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

Updated 3 days, 14 hours ago
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.

Updated 4 days, 14 hours ago
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

Updated 4 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 4 days, 14 hours ago
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.

Updated 4 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 4 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 4 days, 21 hours ago
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.

Updated 5 days, 14 hours ago
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.

Updated 5 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 5 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 6 days, 14 hours ago
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 …

Updated 6 days, 14 hours ago
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…

Updated 6 days, 14 hours ago
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.