Idahoans hope July 4 will lift national spirits
The year between America's birthday has seen a steady drumbeat of dismal economic news but folks we talked to say bad times can bring out the best in Americans.
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Could a former Vandal be eyeing the White House?
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she ...
Backcountry mail pilot helps preserve way of life
For more than 30 years Ray Arnold has delivered mail and other supplies to some of the most remote regions of Idaho. He's the last backcountry mail pilot to do so in the lower 48 states.
Salmon run to Redfish Lake looking strong
Jeff Heindel, conservation hatchery supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, said fish counts at dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers indicate this year's run is returning early and ...
Idaho parents cited for leaving infant in car
Mark Keinholz, 42, and Traci Jurasin, 35, were charged Wednesday. Post Falls police Lt. Pat Knight said the baby boy did not have heat exhaustion but was placed in a Health and Welfare shelter ...
Parents look to swimming lessons to keep kids safe
Four separate water accidents in the last four days have parents in the Treasure Valley responding. As people get ready to celebrate this holiday weekend some say now is the time to take every ...
Water accidents have parents keeping close eye
The constant theme among parents we talked to is how important it is to keep a eye on children playing near or in the water -- and to make sure they're wearing life jackets or flotation devices.
'Nearly naked' fireworks in Wash. too hot?
If the signs for Nearly Naked Fireworks don't stop traffic, the women waving them most likely will. The bikini-clad women stand roadside in an attempt to lure customers. But the high heels that ...
District reprimands Wash. teacher over bag of poo
A kindergarten teacher who sent a 5-year-old student home with a bag of feces in his backpack was issued a formal reprimand, according to a document released Thursday.
Idaho man charged with poaching sturgeon
According to the affidavit, when he couldn't figure out the best way to fillet the fish he dumped them in a ditch near his home.