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June 3, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID positivity rates continue to rise

North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.

Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy
May 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy

Gov. Brad Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.

Local officials:  New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over
May 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over

Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.

FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up
May 11, 2021 1 a.m.

FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up

N. Idaho positive cases trending in wrong direction

Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.

Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that
May 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that

The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.

Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor
May 6, 2021 1 a.m.

Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor

Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.

After 2 days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

After 2 days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget

With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.

House starts to clear education logjam
May 1, 2021 1 a.m.

House starts to clear education logjam

Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.

McGeachin fires up N. Idaho crowd
April 28, 2021 1 a.m.

McGeachin fires up N. Idaho crowd

Lt. Gov calls out senators who flipped on SB 1136

The lt. gov. spoke to more than 500 about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.

House passes $3.7B Medicaid package
April 28, 2021 1 a.m.

House passes $3.7B Medicaid package

Legislators shoot down COVID testing

The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.

House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill
April 23, 2021 1 a.m.

House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill

Educators say it stifles academic freedom

While proponents railed against critical race theory on the House floor, HB 377's passage now allows a key teacher appropriation bill to advance, accelerating the timeline for lawmakers to adjourn and go home.

House overrides emergency powers veto
April 22, 2021 1 a.m.

House overrides emergency powers veto

The override now goes to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.

Attempt to override veto fails
April 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Attempt to override veto fails

N. Idaho senator helps support governor's decision

SB 1136 falls one vote shy of override.

Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills
April 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills

Little got back-up from the four surviving former governors who stood with him to announce the veto of two bills aimed at curtailing his authority. HB 135 and SB 1136 could survive the veto anyway.

Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break
April 9, 2021 1 a.m.

Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break

The state House and Senate tackled a variety of topics Tuesday, from abortion to smoking.

Little bans state 'vaccine passports'
April 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Little bans state 'vaccine passports'

Governor rejects idea behind 'different class of citizens'

Idaho joins Texas and Florida in the prohibition, which prohibits state officials from denying service or entry without COVID-19 vaccination papers.

'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk
April 8, 2021 1 a.m.

'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk

SB 1110 cleared the House by a 15-18 vote Wednesday after intense floor debate.

Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill
April 7, 2021 1 a.m.

Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill

SB 1110 could likely bring a vote to the House floor Wednesday.

COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow
April 6, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow

Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.

Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State
April 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State

The four-term Senator from Coeur d'Alene is running on a platform of election integrity.

Breakthrough cases:  97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Breakthrough cases: 97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive

The number marks a 0.0003 percent possibility of contracting the virus after you've been vaccinated.

March 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide

SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.

Dangerous winds expected Sunday
March 27, 2021 1 a.m.

Dangerous winds expected Sunday

Wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

Mask mandate yanked
March 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Mask mandate yanked

Health board votes 5-2 to rescind controversial measure

The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.

New group gangs up on growth
March 26, 2021 1 a.m.

New group gangs up on growth

Goal is education, pointing out resources

The group of planners and elected officials could eventually include civic groups, chambers of commerce and trade associations as Idaho's population surge outpaces the nation.

Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17
March 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17

The move will synchronize the state's deadline with the temporary federal deadline.

Idaho's next initiative could be medical marijuana
March 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho's next initiative could be medical marijuana

SB 1110 would raise the requirements for citizen initiatives like the movement driving Kind Idaho, but a local advocate said she's hopeful the matter will reach Idaho voters.

COVID-19 shuts down Idaho Legislature
March 20, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID-19 shuts down Idaho Legislature

A swell of coronavirus cases have delayed proceedings for at least two weeks.

Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package
March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package

But governor also says state can't afford to reject it

The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.

All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.

House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund
March 16, 2021 1 a.m.

House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund

State ranks low in Medicaid coverage analysis

If it clears the Senate, HB 316 will eventually save the state roughly $12 million per year.

Kootenai County seeks candidates for PHD board seat
March 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Kootenai County seeks candidates for PHD board seat

Commissioner Fillios said the search to fill a seat currently occupied by nurse Jai Nelson isn't an indictment of the board member who has led the charge for mask mandates.

March 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Apartments get Cd'A approval

Original plans called for a hotel along I-90, but COVID-19's impact on the travel industry sent developers down a different path.

Lawmakers hope 'Spring Forward Sunday' will be the last
March 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Lawmakers hope 'Spring Forward Sunday' will be the last

States are primed to permeate Daylight Saving, and Congress is following suit.

Vaccine demand takes a breather
March 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Vaccine demand takes a breather

As more get vaccinated, however, experts predict that demand will creep back up.

Initiative bill clears House committee, gets ready for full vote
March 9, 2021 1 a.m.

Initiative bill clears House committee, gets ready for full vote

Senate Bill 1110 cleared the State Affairs Committee Monday with a 12-2 vote to send to the House floor with a "Do Pass" recommendation.

Gun sales skyrocket in 2020
March 6, 2021 1 a.m.

Gun sales skyrocket in 2020

Virus, riots and election all helped spur purchases

Locals site election, COVID-19, civil unrest as drivers behind the surge.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho
March 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho

First shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week

The first shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week alongside Pfizer and Moderna.

March 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Northern Lakes ringing doorbells for fire help

The new program will help the fire district share information and gather video to help fight fires.

Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back
March 4, 2021 1 a.m.

Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back

The nearly $6 million in federal grant money was voted down by slim margin after concerns of "indoctrination" and complains the bill would encourage mothers to join the workforce.

Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated

The news comes as the state expands its vaccine transparency tool and works toward a centralized appointment scheduling system.

Initiative bill passes Senate 26-9
March 2, 2021 1 a.m.

Initiative bill passes Senate 26-9

Measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House

The measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House.

Capitol Police:  Fulcher not under investigation
February 27, 2021 1 a.m.

Capitol Police: Fulcher not under investigation

The Idaho Congressman released a letter from the law enforcement agency that states the alleged January 12 incident is considered closed.

Developers eye Wild Waters lot for apartments
February 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Developers eye Wild Waters lot for apartments

A Boise development company had been looking at converting the flattened, empty lot into a hotel.

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only
February 24, 2021 1 a.m.

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.

Growth spurt will mean more park space by 2040
February 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Growth spurt will mean more park space by 2040

For Coeur d'Alene to keep its per capita park space, it would need to find 185 new acres by 2040.

Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments
February 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments

If you haven't been told your appointment has been cancelled, assume it's still on, Panhandle Health says.

Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March
February 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.

Snow day!
February 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Snow day!

The holiday weekend that closed schools coincided with a weather system that gave the area three to four inches of snow.

Idaho House passes bill to eliminate August elections
February 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho House passes bill to eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 now moves to the Senate for consideration.