Hayden law enforcement funding debate continues

Discussions about how much the city of Hayden should pay for law enforcement services provided by the sheriff’s office are ongoing as the expiration date for the current contract approaches.

KHS shop classes get a glow up

Students in Cory North’s agricultural mechanics, systems, and welding classes at Kellogg High School are getting new tools to hone their skills.

Several North Idaho services effected by federal government shutdown

After Congress failed to pass a funding extension, the U.S. federal government has shut down, leaving thousands working without pay and a wide range of services of impacted.

Several North Idaho services effected by federal government shutdown

After Congress failed to pass a funding extension, the U.S. federal government has shut down, leaving thousands working without pay and a wide range of services of impacted.

Report: Plane struck trees before crashing, killing two

A plane carrying two Washington cousins crashed at a remote airstrip near West Glacier after colliding with trees while attempting to take off, a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said.

Bonner County ranked ninth in substance-related arrests

With nearly eight arrests per 1,000 residents, Bonner County placed among the top 10 in Idaho for substance-related crimes last year, new data shows.

Kenney sentenced 10 years, injury to child

A Hope man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for an injury to child charge stemming from a mid-January incident.

Dent working to secure aviation assets for local fire districts

OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is working on a bipartisan bill that would make funding for aviation wildfire suppression permanent. The Aviation Assurance Funding Program, enacted in 2023, requires the Washington Department of Natural Resources to assist local fire departments with aviation resources for early wildfire attacks. If passed, House Bill 2104 would continue the program, ensuring local fire departments have immediate consistent access to aviation support.

Council pumps brakes on Bridge St. sidewalk expansion

The City Council unanimously tabled a motion to begin a sidewalk expansion project on Bridge Street for two weeks in hopes of reversing a 2022 land swap with Bridge Street LLC.

Libby girls, Polson boys victorious on Saturday

STEVENSVILLE — Rylee Delmas scored 18 points to lead Libby past the Stevensville Yellowjackets Saturday.

KSD renews push for replacement levy

Governor previews legislative session that begins Monday

Governor previews legislative session that begins Monday

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said his office will present a balanced budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes no tax hike.

Hatfield sentenced probation, seven theft charges

A man involved in a faulty logging contract with Idaho Department of Lands has been sentenced on multiple misdemeanor charges following a mediated resolution that reduced seven felony charges to misdemeanors after an Oct. 6, 2025, guilty plea.

Natural Resources Committee recognizes North Fork cleanup

Not many people who dedicate their lives to environmental restoration get to see their work completed. Ed Lider is one of the few.

Butte boys edge past Wolfpack

BUTTE — Hudson Luedtke scored 30 points as Butte closed on a 7-2 run for a 69-64 victory over Glacier Friday evening in a Western AA boys showdown at the Butte Civic Center.

Valentine's preparations underway in Coeur d'Alene

With Valentine’s Day less than 48 hours away, Hansen’s Florist and Gifts was bursting with chocolates, stuffed animals, balloons, and flowers. Lots and lots of flowers.

Gas prices see biggest overnight hike since 2022

Gas prices see biggest overnight hike since 2022

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents across the U.S. overnight into Tuesday, according to AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. Eleven cents might seem like little more than pocket change, but when it pushes pump prices past $3, drivers take note.

KSD renews push for replacement levy

Jennifer Locke: A vision of efficiency

With its many functions and responsibilities, the county clerk’s office is a bit like a Swiss Army knife. That’s how Kootenai County Clerk Jennifer Locke described her office in a sit-down interview with The Press.

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