How a surviving spouse can avoid probate in Idaho

When a loved one passes away, navigating the probate process can be overwhelming during an already difficult time. In Idaho, surviving spouses may have access to a simplified estate administration process that can save time, money, and stress. For many married couples in Idaho, setting up a revocable living trust is the best way to eliminate the need for a probate at either or both spouses’ deaths. However, even for couples who have not established a living trust, there may be options that don’t require going through probate when the first spouse dies. Let's explore when Idaho law allows for summary administration when the surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary.

A glimmer of light for local businesses

We’re going to cross a line here, slip under (or jump over) the invisible wall separating the newspaper’s editorial department and advertising department.

Idaho among least educated states

Idaho is big on fiscal responsibility. One of the few states with a balanced budget and healthy state savings account, the economy is foremost in Idaho policy priorities. But there’s one economic feeder which lags woefully behind.

Judge to weigh genetic evidence and search warrants in University of Idaho quadruple murder case

Kohberger's attorneys say law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they used a process called Investigative Genetic Genealogy, or IGG, to identify possible suspects.

Amid more strong wind, new burst for Colorado's biggest fire

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More strong wind Friday made the biggest wildfire in Colorado history even worse, keeping firefighting aircraft on the ground and forcing evacuations along a highway leading to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Legals for March, 7 2023

The Bee's Knees Whiskey Bar opens on Lancaster Road

Featuring an extraordinary collection of spirits and original memorable cocktails with exclusively fresh ingredients served by an expert staff, The Bee’s Knees Whiskey Bar has opened in Suite E at 324 W. Lancaster Road (corner of U.S. 95).

Balance tests to be offered at CFVH Rehab

The art of balance — it’s one of those things we don’t often think about but is vital to how we function daily.

Browns minus CB Ward against Ravens, TE Hooper questionable

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns won't have top cornerback Denzel Ward for their matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night as he continues to be slowed by a calf strain.

Crosstown tennis: Pack hit 90, then 100

Chalk up dual win No. 100 for the Glacier boys tennis team.

Missouri governor mobilizes National Guard for virus fight

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri braced for a surge of coronavirus patients as the number of deaths grew to nine, with the governor mobilizing the state's National Guard and a top St. Louis County official urging recently retired health care workers to return to work.

Davis carries Detroit past Western Michigan 67-57

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Antoine Davis had 14 points to lead five Detroit players in double figures as the Titans topped Western Michigan 67-57 on Saturday.

Police: Florida man stole bulldozer, ran down Biden signs

HAINES CITY, Fla. (AP) — A 26-year-old man has been accused of stealing a bulldozer from a Florida construction site, driving it into a neighborhood and knocking down campaign signs for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, according to authorities and homeowners.

Early spring fling

Home and Garden Show opens at fairgrounds, continues through Sunday

Hundreds of area residents made their way to the opening day of the North Idaho Home and Garden Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Friday. Dozens of vendors were set up to offer a variety of goods and services to guests.

Rio’s Christ statue closes and state of emergency decreed

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of what the elements could muster for nearly nine decades. Now it, too, is succumbing to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

Amid more strong wind, new burst for Colorado's biggest fire

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More strong wind Friday made the biggest wildfire in Colorado history even worse, keeping firefighting aircraft on the ground and forcing evacuations along a highway leading to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Flat Creek cleanup nears completion after 15 years

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Quality hosted a site tour of the Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine tailing cleanup on May 10. Members of the Superior Technical Assistance Committee (STAC) and the public met in Superior and drove up to the site north of town. It gave interested parties the opportunity to ask questions and present ideas or concerns to the departments involved with the cleanup.

Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the party’s Senate leader and his wife.

Post Falls tops Sandpoint on red turf at Roos Field

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Ephrata works on several city improvement projects

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata has been busy with a variety of projects this year. Water, sewer and roads have all been areas addressed in 2025. “We finished our street and sewer projects for this year,” City Engineer Shawn O’Brien said. “We'll continue working on street maintenance and sewer maintenance, but those are all projects for next year.”