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News >  Idaho

2.7 earthquake recorded at McArthur Lake in North Idaho

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 30, 2024

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.7-magnitude earthquake Monday morning in North Idaho.

Sports >  Outdoors

Little Spokane River homestead could join Riverside State Park next year

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 27, 2024

A historic dairy farm on the Little Spokane River should soon become part of Riverside State Park thanks to local conservation efforts.

News >  Spokane

Moses Lake farm supplies thousands of pumpkins to Brick West courtyard festival for charity

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 26, 2024

It’s the Great Pumpkin Fest, Charlie Brown.

News >  Military

Air Force veteran surprised with new home site in north Spokane

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 25, 2024

When Christopher Weichman pulled up to a dirt lot on the northwest edge of Spokane on Wednesday morning, his family hopped out of their SUV and hugged each other.

News >  Weather

Early fall heat wave to bring wind Wednesday

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 23, 2024

A high-pressure system is expected to carry unseasonably warm weather to the Inland Northwest early this week, peaking with gusty winds Wednesday before returning to average fall temperatures Thursday.

News >  Washington

Business owners reimagine Colfax as a shopping, dining destination

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 14, 2024

COLFAX – The rural seat of Whitman County, often overshadowed by its college-town neighbor Pullman, has big ideas for its historic downtown.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Two bodies located in rubble of Cardiff gas station in remote Idaho

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 16, 2024

CARDIFF, Idaho – Investigators located two bodies while searching the rubble of a remote gas station in north central Idaho that burst into flames Wednesday in a violent explosion.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Sen. Mark Schoesler pleads not guilty to DUI charge

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 12, 2024

Republican State Sen. Mark Schoesler pleaded not guilty to drunken driving Thursday.

News >  Local business

Chad White to close Zona Blanca, citing downtown crime

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 6, 2024

Celebrity chef Chad White plans to close his flagship Spokane restaurant amid downtown safety concerns.

News >  Higher education

Coeur d’Alene rezones NIC campus to protect educational use

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 4, 2024

As North Idaho College awaits a final decision on its accreditation status, Coeur d’Alene City Council stepped in to prevent a possible worst-case scenario sell-off of the campus for private development.

News >  ID Government

Longtime councilman Woody McEvers sworn in as CdA mayor

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 3, 2024

Coeur d’Alene City Council President Woody McEvers took his oath as the city’s new mayor Tuesday night, replacing Jim Hammond who retired last week for health reasons.

News >  ID Government

Stray dogs in Bonner County could have nowhere to go after contract with animal shelter expires

Mon., Sept. 2, 2024

PONDERAY, Idaho – Bonner County may have no place to send its stray dogs next month as contracts with the animal shelter are set to expire.

News >  K-12 education

State superintendent recommends school districts update their cellphone policies by next year

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 29, 2024

School districts across Washington should work with their communities over the next year to update policies for limiting cellphones during instructional time, according to guidance published Wednesday by the state superintendent’s office.

News >  ID Government

Geese police: Sandpoint licenses team of pet dogs to scare away geese at City Beach

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 28, 2024

SANDPOINT – After years of trying to get rid of the geese at City Beach, sometimes with lethal means, it appears Sandpoint has finally found a humane solution.

News >  K-12 education

Activities fundraiser outperforms education fund as West Bonner School District puts another levy on the ballot

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 26, 2024

An extracurricular donation fund collected more than four times as much as another fund for general education in West Bonner School District this summer amid a major budget shortfall.

News >  Spokane

Water tower raised near Hamblen Elementary

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 23, 2024

The tank of a new water tower was installed Friday morning between Hamblen Park and Hamblen Elementary School on the South Hill.

News >  WA Government

Stobart and McCart advance to general election after final ballot count in Stevens County

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

Stevens County Commissioner Wes McCart will defend his seat against Montgomery Stobart in the November election.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Arson suspected in brush fires below Browne’s Addition

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 19, 2024

Police are investigating a suspected arson after a brush fire Monday afternoon burned up a steep hillside and came dangerously close to the Ridge Condominiums in Browne’s Addition.

News >  Spokane

Famous willow tree in Finch Arboretum to be removed after splitting in half

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 16, 2024

A distinctive willow popular for climbing in the center of John A. Finch Arboretum will be removed after park officials determined it is no longer safe to play on.

News >  WA Government

Most ‘against’ committees for ballot measures go unfilled. Why?

Fri., Aug. 16, 2024

Last year, the Stevens County commissioners proposed two ballot measures to raise sales tax to pay for a new jail. The voter pamphlet included an argument in favor written by the sheriff and two other citizens.

News >  Local business

Bunker Hill Mine plans to reopen early next year

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2024

KELLOGG, Idaho – More than four decades after it closed amid environmental disaster, the Bunker Hill Mine is on track to reopen next year in one of the country’s largest superfund sites, this time with a vision for more responsible mining and stewardship.

News >  WA Government

Republican-endorsed candidates winning Stevens County commissioner race, with less than half the vote counted

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2024

The two candidates who were endorsed by the Stevens County Republican Party for the county’s District 1 commissioner seat were ahead in the primary election Tuesday night after initial results were reported.

News >  WA Government

Judge settles dispute over who is the real chair of the Grant County GOP

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 6, 2024

A Grant County judge has sided with the Washington State Republican Party in a 10-month dispute over who is the legitimate leader of the Grant County Republican Central Committee.

News >  WA Government

Once-ousted commissioner is suing Stevens County while running for re-election; he says it’s his only option after unfair ruling

Mon., July 29, 2024

A Stevens County commissioner who is running for re-election is also suing the county and the former prosecutor. He faces two challengers in the Aug. 6 primary election.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Wildfire sparks near Palisades Park in west Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., July 26, 2024

A wildfire that sparked in the Palisades Park area west of downtown Spokane Friday night was threatening hundreds of structures within hours.