Chaos Erupts at Kootenai County GOP Town Hall as Woman Forcibly Removed by Private Security

Editor’s note: This story combines information from two stories first published by the Coeur d’Alene Press on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, 2025. COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A legislative town hall organized by the Kootenai County Republican
Idaho House Passes Bill to Restrict Youth Access to Public Performances Deemed Indecent

BOISE, ID – The Idaho House widely passed a bill to limit youth access to public performances considered “indecent sexual exhibitions,” such as drag shows. House Bill 230, sponsored by Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, would require event
JOANN to Close All Stores After Bankruptcy Sale

JOANN Inc. will close all store locations after GA Group and the Prepetition Term Loan Agent were selected as the winning bidders in a court-supervised auction. The sale includes substantially all of JOANN’s assets and is subject
Moscow Seeks Nominations for 2025 Mayor’s Earth Day Award

MOSCOW, ID – The City of Moscow is accepting nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s Earth Day Award, recognizing individuals and organizations committed to sustainable practices. Established in 2006, the award honors efforts in conservation, recycling, reuse, construction,
Child Porn Cases Against Moscow Men Arrested This Month Elevated to Federal Court

MOSCOW, ID – The child pornography cases against two Moscow men who were arrested this month have been elevated to federal court. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 25 year old Nathanael Jensen and 39 year
Washington Considers Per-Mile Road Fee to Replace Gas Tax

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Legislature has introduced House Bill 1921, aiming to establish a road usage charge (RUC) system that would replace the traditional gas tax with a per-mile fee for vehicles using public roads.
Lionel Hampton School of Music Presents Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Opera

MOSCOW, ID – University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music (LHSOM) will present Mozart’s opera “Le Nozze di Figaro” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Hartung Theater, 625
LC State Baseball Takes Series With Yotes Behind Williamson’s Strong Start

CALDWELL, ID – Charlie Updegrave continued to be a threat every time he stepped in the box and Jadon Williamson gave the Warriors a stellar start to help No. 7 LC State Baseball defeat The College of
IDFG Says Helicopters Will be Flying low Between Grangeville and Riggins Starting This Week

GRANGEVILLE, ID – Idaho Fish and Game will be conducting elk captures between February 27th and March 2nd and residents may observe low flying helicopters in the area. IDFG saysthes effort will be conducted in areas between
Tesla to Maintain Exclusivity on Direct Electric car Sales to Customers in Washington State

OLYMPIA, WA – Tesla will remain the only electric vehicle manufacturer allowed to sell directly to customers in Washington. That’s because legislation that would have put firms like Rivian and Lucid on equal footing with the electric