Biden to launch task force on bottlenecks in supply chains

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Iran general visits Baghdad, tries to forge political unity

BAGHDAD (AP) — A top Iranian general arrived in Baghdad this week to try and unify Iraq's fractured political leaders, Iraqi officials said Wednesday, as stiff opposition by one major bloc thwarts chances the country's latest prime minister-designate can form a government.

Big inning downs AA Lakers in Pullman

PULLMAN, Washington — Luke Nikunen picked up two hits and threw 4 1-3 innings on the mound, but Reality Sports defeated the Kalispell Lakers 7-3 Friday at the WSU tournament.

County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking ban

While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can do, commissioners said Tuesday

Cold, dry weather expected to hold in North Idaho

North Idahoans may want to hunker down as cold conditions hold through next week.

Cold, dry weather expected to hold in North Idaho

North Idahoans may want to hunker down as cold conditions hold through next week.

EDITORIAL: Coeur d'Alene a place that values its past

And that’s why we are delighted to see that two magnificent vault doors were saved from the Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d’Alene that is being demolished this week to make way for Sherman Tower, a 15-story project by the Hagadone Corp.

County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking

While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can do, commissioners said Tuesday

Girl brings light to BOCC meeting, solid waste committee dissolved

Sometimes, a breath of fresh air can come in the form of a little girl who’s passionate about free items at a dump.

Funding issues and confusion over ambulances has Shoshone County scrambling

Last week, Fire Chief Scott Dietrich met with the Shoshone County Commissioners to discuss funding concerns surrounding four ambulances previously ordered by the county.

Shoshone readies sheriff search

Appointee could serve until at least January 2027

f no appointment is made within 30 days, the decision returns to the SCDC for another 15 days. Should no decision be reached within 45 days, Idaho Gov. Brad Little would have five days to make the appointment.

Eddy appointed Sheriff of Shoshone County

Eddy appointed Shoshone County sheriff

VFW, American Legion sign lacks required ITD permit

CANDIDATE PROFILE - Wallace City Council Seat 6, Dean Cooper

'End the ban' rally draws about 100

Reproductive rights ballot initiative drive set for Election Day

Volunteers in North Idaho and across the state will collect signatures on Election Day for a reproductive rights ballot initiative that aims to restore abortion access in Idaho.

Twins 1-3 at Ed Gallo tourney

WHITEFISH — Trenton DeRosa’s threw six solid innings and RBI single capped the Glacier Twins’ comeback from a 3-0 deficit in a 5-3 win over the West Plains Cannons 18U at their own Ed Gallo Tournament Friday.

EDITORIAL: Focus not on why, but on 4 lives filled with love

“By continuing to focus on why, we continue to give Mr. Kohberger relevance. We give his him agency.. We give him power. The need to know what is inherently not understandable makes us dependent on the defendant to provide us with a reason. And That gives him the spotlight, the attention, and the power, he appears to crave.”

Hayden man gets prison for child abuse

A man who pleaded guilty to abusing a newborn, causing numerous fractures, will spend up to a decade in prison, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.