Tech companies pledge billions in cybersecurity investments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the country's leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers, the White House announced Wednesday following President Joe Biden's private meeting with top executives.

Boundary County sees increase in crashes, fatalities

A report used to identify traffic safety problems and targets for crash reduction programs shows that Boundary County is seeing an increase in crashes and fatalities, an upward trend that continues to prompt transportation officials to work on improving roadway safety.

And so this is Christmas in Coeur d'Alene

Parade, lighting ceremony attract massive crowd to downtown

A crowd estimated at more than 30,000 attended The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association's 32nd annual parade and The Resorts’ 37th annual lighting ceremony.

Legals for May, 23 2020

Rosa Reyna

It is with great sorrow that the Reyna family share that Mrs. Rosa Garcia Reyna was called up to the Lord on February 25, 2025, at the age of 87.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lake City upsets Coeur d'Alene

Results from Thursday's prep volleyball matches.

Copper and gold clad Griz down Cal Poly

MISSOULA — The Copper-and-Gold Grizzlies are as good at rallies as the Maroon-and-Silver.

A Day of Hope in North Idaho

Dashing young kitten seeks new home

Sila begins manufacturing at Moses Lake plant

MOSES LAKE — The building is completed and staff are on-hand at the Sila Nanotechnologies plant in Moses Lake is ramping up to begin producing batches of its trademarked Titan Silicon product to help produce the batteries that will power electric cars, consumer electronics, drones, satellites and other tech, while providing jobs to area residents like Sila’s Plant Manager Rosendo Alvarado.

US infrastructure gets C- from engineers as roads stagnate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and storm water systems due to years of inaction from the federal government, the American Society of Civil Engineers reports. Its overall grade: a mediocre C-.

OUR GEM: Tackling nonpoint source pollution in North Idaho, protecting Lake Coeur d’Alene

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is a major environmental issue in North Idaho, particularly within the growing Coeur d’Alene Lake watershed. Unlike point source pollution, which stems from identifiable discharge points like pipes or ditches, NPS pollution is transported by diffuse sources such as rain or snowmelt. These waters pick up pollutants from urban areas, agricultural land, forests, and residential zones, eventually draining into lakes, rivers and groundwater.

Tribute to fallen firefighters puts special stamp on Coeur d'Alene's Fourth of July parade

Tribute to fallen firefighters puts special stamp on Fourth of July parade

The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber’s “Home of the Brave” parade included nearly 100 entries, with floats, bands, cheerleaders, veterans, and a good number of dogs. But what started the parade is what led all to stand and applaud: Two riderless horses representing the lives of fallen firefighters John Morrison and Frank Garwood, who were shot and killed on an ambush target while responding to an intentionally set fire at Canfield Mountain on Sunday.

Celebrating yesterday and today

Hundreds attend grand opening of Museum of North Idaho

About 200 people attended the three-day celebration that started Thursday, continued Friday with a ribbon-cutting, tours and talks, and wraps up today with activities for kids and an Easter Egg hunt at 1 pm. The grand opening marked by music was the culmination of a long journey and raising more than $3 million to move and renovate the historic J.C. White House

Canine refugees from California wildfires touch down in Kootenai County

CAC takes in dogs from crowded Los Angeles-area shelter due to wildfires

Paws for Life K9 Rescue joined forces with Wings of Rescue to fly hundreds of adoptable dogs from shelters in the Los Angeles area to partner rescue organizations in nearby states.

Glacier races past Flathead

The weather got a little dicey, some familiar faces were missing and the Glacier Wolfpack had the speed and power to sweep the Crosstown track and field dual Wednesday at Legends Stadium.

New outdoor market to bring vendors and music to downtown Wallace

New outdoor market to bring vendors and music to downtown Wallace

LGBT groups criticize Trump for hosting Polish president

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is being accused of sending a message of support to those looking to discriminate against LGBT people and other minorities by hosting Poland's president at the White House days before his visitor faces a tougher than expected fight for reelection.

Free summer meals for youths

Free meals are available to youths 18 and under in Flathead County over the summer months when school is not in session.