Grant County Fair safety measures effective, organizers say

MOSES LAKE – While there were some minor heat injuries and a few mischievous teens during the 2025 Grant County Fair as of Saturday afternoon, the event went off without any serious incidents according to fair organizers and law enforcement. In part, that’s due to added security measures taken over the past year.

USDA publishes meal income guidelines for the upcoming school year

Idaho families can now view the 2025-2026 income guidelines and apply for free and reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year.

Candidates report contributions

Campaign finance filings with the Idaho Sunshine database show Kootenai County Commissioner candidate John Padula leading local fundraising efforts with a week to the May Primary election.

US stocks wobble as pandemic damage to economy piles up

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are teeter-tottering on Thursday, following more evidence that

France announces $16.9 billion in aid to aviation industry

PARIS (AP) — France’s government is pumping 15 billion euros ($16.9 billion) in rescue money into the pandemic-battered aerospace industry, in hopes of saving its hundreds of thousands of jobs and keeping plane maker Airbus and national airline Air France globally competitive.

WTO chief: Vaccine waiver helpful, not key for virus fight

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Trade Organization said Friday the U.S. administration’s call to remove patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines could help expand fair access to vaccines but might not be the most “critical issue,” as officials in Europe increasingly insisted that more vaccine exports are the more pressing priority.

AP PHOTOS: Traveling circus stays put in virus-hit Italy

ROME (AP) — They say the show must go on, but the Rony Roller circus isn’t going anywhere right now.

AP PHOTOS: Traveling circus stays put in virus-hit Italy

ROME (AP) — They say the show must go on, but the Rony Roller circus isn’t going anywhere right now.

AP PHOTOS: Traveling circus stays put in virus-hit Italy

ROME (AP) — They say the show must go on, but the Rony Roller circus isn’t going anywhere right now.

Return-to-work plan an innovative solution

With a flash of innovation, Gov. Greg Gianforte is flipping expanded pandemic jobless benefits into a mechanism to help alleviate the state’s critical labor shortage.

Insights: Increasing connectivity

For a state that ranks 50th in the nation for broadband access, Montana has a steep hill to climb toward full connectivity.

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Wallace leadership praises new festival

City leadership expressed their support for the upcoming Wallace Music Fest during their monthly council meeting on Wednesday night.

Christmas comes early in Pinehurst

A few years ago, Pinehurst didn’t have much going for it during the holidays. There were a few small events, but nothing that brought people to the town. This really bothered Miranda Elam, so she did something about it.

Shoshone BOCC approves EMS wage and radio funds

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller and members of the Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) to discuss a wage shortfall within the district.

Men charged with trafficking cocaine

Police arrested five local men Thursday on charges related to illegal drugs, three of whom are accused of trafficking cocaine, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

City excited for Maverik

The 6,000-square-foot store will be one of the company’s larger facilities, and the expanded design of the facility grounds will make it easily accessible for semi-trucks and recreational vehicles and passenger vehicles.

EDITORIAL: Recognize the Centennial Trail for the asset it is

The nonprofit North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation does a wonderful job of managing the 35-year-old trail, planning, carrying out improvements, and raising money through grants, memberships, sponsorships and events like the Coeur d’Alene Marathon and Ales for the Trail. Executive Director Tabitha Bonner and a dedicated board are to be commended for their efforts.

Cd'A council to consider tax increase

Finance director says it doesn't mean residents will pay more

Ebner wrote that traditionally, revenues from growth have contributed between 2% and 3% to the city’s levy revenues annually, “providing vital support for the needs of our expanding community.

No bail for accused Post Falls killer

Camera caught shooting, court records say

Camera caught shooting, court records say