Trump weighs controls on companies that take virus bailouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday the government should take an equity stake in some companies that need bailouts because of devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.

Glacier sets new visitation record in June

June continues to be a record-breaking month in Glacier National Park, with visitation up 28 percent compared to this time last year.

Glacier sets new visitation record in June

June continues to be a record-breaking month in Glacier National Park, with visitation up 28 percent compared to this time last year.

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Moses Lake man arrested for DUI after being tased

MOSES LAKE – Abel Valdez, 32, of Moses Lake was arrested Friday evening after he reportedly caused damage to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, according to a GCSO statement.

Coeur d’Alene man gets life sentence for child sexual abuse

A man received a life sentence for sexually abusing four children over nearly a decade.

Fire season begins in Shoshone County

Two wildfires were reported in Shoshone County on Thursday, but one has already been contained according to the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.

Idaho Democratic party convention delegates unanimously endorse Kamala Harris

Local democrats "enthusiastic" about delegate endorsement of Harris.

Toast to the trail

Hundreds come out to support North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation

Locals showed their love for the popular Centennial Trail— and local brews— at the annual “Ales for the Trail” fundraiser on Saturday.

Idaho Democratic party convention delegates endorse Harris

Local democrats "enthusiastic" about delegate endorsement of Harris.

Via Rail lays off 1,000 employees amid Canada rail protests

MONTREAL (AP) — Via Rail, Canada's passenger train service, said Wednesday it is temporarily laying off 1,000 employees due to the continued halt in service on CN Rail's tracks in eastern Canada caused by railway blockades protesting a British Columbia pipeline.

Via Rail lays off 1,000 employees amid Canada rail protests

MONTREAL (AP) — Via Rail, Canada's passenger train service, said Wednesday it is temporarily laying off 1,000 employees due to the continued halt in service on CN Rail's tracks in eastern Canada caused by railway blockades protesting a British Columbia pipeline.

EDITORIAL: The clock is ticking as Lakeland leadership avoids tough decisions

The Lakeland School Board finds itself in a crisis of its own making.

Osburn church damaged in fire

Failed heating element in baptismal blamed

A fire that broke out inside the Seventh Day Adventist Chruch during the early hours of Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, according to the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Coeur d’Alene police seek suspect in possible child enticement

Coeur d’Alene police are seeking a man who they said is a possible child enticement suspect.

Area Bowling Scores – March 13, 2025

Tuesday's Trouble has finished 25 weeks of bowling.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office honors staff

The greatest asset of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is its people.

Glacier National Park plows to Big Bend

Glacier National Park plow crews are about three miles from Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

'The very best of Idaho'

Rep. Fulcher honors fallen firefighters on House floor

Congressman Russ Fulcher called on members of Congress to pray for the families of battalion chiefs John Morrison and Frank Harwood, and for the continued recovery of fire engineer David Tysdal when he took to the floor in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

Glacier will see a July light snow, raw wind and rain Monday night into Tuesday

Backcountry hikers in Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness could see a few snowflakes Monday night into Tuesday.