Man killed after tree falls onto home in North Idaho

KOOTENAI COUNTY, ID — A 55-year-old man was killed early Tuesday morning after a tree fell onto a residence in the Village of Fernan during high winds, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called
Idaho senators back bipartisan bill to streamline inspections at state veterans homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo of Idaho and Angus King of Maine have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing duplicative inspections at state veterans homes across the country. The proposed State Veterans Home Inspection Simplification
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican leaders in the U.S. House who have struggled to come up with a way to address spiraling health insurance costs will face a floor vote in early 2026 on Democrats’ plan to extend
Two southern Idaho men receive federal prison sentences in separate child exploitation cases

BOISE, ID — Two Idaho men have been sentenced to federal prison in separate cases involving the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. In the first
Warrior Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 15 in Latest NAIA Poll

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Women’s Basketball enters its final contest of 2025 as the No. 15-ranked team in the NAIA, announced on Wednesday. The Warrior women hold a record of 8-3 overall and 2-1 in
U.S. Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20% drop in staff since Trump took office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 1,800 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees have left the agency in the last year, records obtained by conservation advocates find, as pressure mounted from President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies meant
WSU fans invited to Boise events ahead of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

BOISE, ID — Washington State University alumni and football fans traveling to Boise for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will have several opportunities to gather and celebrate ahead of the Cougars’ matchup against Utah State. According to
Two charged in alleged $20 million advance-fee loan fraud and money laundering scheme targeting Idaho business owner

BOISE, ID — Two defendants are facing federal charges after a grand jury returned an indictment alleging a multimillion-dollar fraud and money laundering scheme that targeted an Idaho business owner. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for
Warrior Women Flex Defensive Prowess in Victory at Walla Walla

COLLEGE PLACE, WA – The No. 10 LC State Women’s Basketball team showed its defensive prowess on Tuesday when it routed Walla Walla (Wash.) 88-27. The Warriors allowed just nine points in the first half and less
Widespread outages persist as Avista crews assess windstorm damage

SPOKANE, WA — Avista crews are continuing assessment and restoration efforts across the Inland Northwest after a powerful windstorm caused widespread power outages early Wednesday morning. As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, approximately 71,600 Avista electric customers were