KTVB - Regional

North Idaho friends recount snowmobile crash in the backcountry, crawling for miles to reach safety

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:42:29 GMT

A man crawled for hours after he crashed on his snowmobile in the backcountry beyond Lookout Pass, suffering a broken leg and a back injury.

Federal government pushes to open millions of acres to logging in Oregon

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:22:31 GMT

Federal officials are pushing to open 2.5 million acres in western Oregon to logging.

Federal judge orders new salmon protections after Trump reversal of Biden deal

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:58:58 GMT

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon.

Kootenai County Republicans divided on Lincoln Day dinner speaker Matt Gaetz

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:12:29 GMT

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee stands divided on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use.

Idaho Fish and Game removes 3 wolves from Panhandle region to support elk recovery

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:32:38 GMT

Idaho Fish and Game said the primary goal of the "targeted management action" was to reduce predation and improve elk survival in an underperforming population.

30 California bighorn sheep relocated to Owyhees to boost struggling herd

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:46:41 GMT

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said the sheep were introduced to help promote health and boost the population in Owyhee County.

New WSU study shows exposure to pesticide toxins creates disease risk over 20 generations

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:58:06 GMT

Researchers studied rats exposed to a fungicide used primarily in fruit crops and found that a heightened prevalence of disease persisted through 20 generations.

How and when to watch Team Idaho at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:36:40 GMT

Follow along as the seven members of Team Idaho compete in hopes of winning Olympic gold in Italy.

Boise woman among 8 killed in Sierra Nevada avalanche

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:50:21 GMT

A Boise woman was among the eight people who were killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada this week, the victims' families confirmed.

Idaho Power to reduce service area to one state, transfer Oregon operations for $154M

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:06:21 GMT

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative will now serve 20,000 new customers within the state as Idaho Power consolidates its service.

Post Falls removes Juneteenth holiday, local anti-hate group reacts

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:47:47 GMT

The City of Post Falls has sparked controversy by removing Juneteenth as a city holiday, prompting a local anti-hate group intensify efforts for the future.

Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:32:00 GMT

Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm...

Spokane mother taken into ICE custody

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:11:02 GMT

Lauren Morris is a lawful permanent resident originally from London.

Coeur d’Alene photographer unleashes fundraiser for animal shelter

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:34:57 GMT

This spring, the photographer is bringing the community together for a tail-wagging cause: Pooch Playoffs.

10 children removed from Washington home during death investigation, deputies say

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:26:00 GMT

Investigators said a 47-year-old woman was found dead at the scene and that the death is not related to the children.

Canadian visitors to Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show left stranded after van was stolen from hotel parking lot

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:06:11 GMT

The team said while they were staying at Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel near the Portland Expo Center, their van was stolen from the parking lot.

Multiple vehicles destroyed in Ontario RV park fire

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:25:00 GMT

One RV and a passenger vehicle were destroyed in a fire late Saturday night at an RV park in Ontario. Officials said two additional RVs sustained minor damage.

Sergeant surprises 8-year-old Seahawks fan who lost signed football at Super Bowl parade

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:19:03 GMT

After the young fan lost his signed football at the Seahawks Super Bowl parade, a sergeant surprised him with a special replacement.

WSU responds to lawsuit brought by families of University of Idaho murder victims

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:29:04 GMT

WSU argues it's not responsible for the deaths of four University of Idaho students, but that sole responsibility lies with convicted killer Bryan Kohberger.

New North Idaho group unites female veterans for visibility and community engagement

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:47:35 GMT

Female veterans hope to create the monthly get-together to become more active and "visible" within the community.

Shoshone County Commissioners OK $100K project for bridge damaged in December flooding

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:19:48 GMT

The Amy Bridge near the Pinehurst city limits had recently undergone county repairs to address significant scouring on its substructure.

Olympic marmot under consideration for endangered species status

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:21:37 GMT

This social, whistling rodent is only found in Washington’s Olympic Mountains. Here’s why Fish and Wildlife is considering this new protection.

Nicholas Umphenour sentenced to life in prison for North Idaho murder

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:34:08 GMT

Umphenour pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced Tuesday for the killing of Gerald Henderson in North Idaho.

Firefighters contain flames at Ontario storage building; no injuries reported

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:54:02 GMT

Firefighters contained a storage building fire in Ontario, preventing damage to nearby homes. Officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Kellogg's historic Bunker Hill Mine eyes June restart, company says

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:10:08 GMT

Company officials say the mine has stockpiled about 20,000 tons of ore that will be ready to process once the milling facilities are fully operational.

North Idaho College receives 'good standing' accreditation status

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:01:33 GMT

A Monday night board meeting determined NIC to be in good standing, allowing the college to keep its accreditation after being in limbo since 2021.

Idaho Panhandle drought conditions worsen

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:59:58 GMT

A lackluster winter with low snowpack in the Panhandle mountains worsened in January.

City urges lawmakers to allow Canadian flag display in Bonners Ferry

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:10:02 GMT

The Bonners Ferry City Council has approved sending a letter to the Idaho House regarding a bill that would limit the types of flags a government entity can display.

Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch Idaho skier Breezy Johnson race

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:50:17 GMT

Breezy Johnson hails from Victor, Idaho. She earned her spot on Team USA through determination and grit, taking home gold at the 2025 World Championships downhill.

Yakama Nation works to protect sacred huckleberries from invasive species, overharvesting

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:47:04 GMT

The commercial ban allowed tribal members to harvest significantly more huckleberries than in previous years or decades.

Former Nampa teacher arrested in Las Vegas for child sex crimes

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:49:16 GMT

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said 48-year-old Brian Conway was arrested on child sex crime charges this week. Authorities believe there may be other victims.

Suspect in McCall vehicle theft arrested in Montana months later

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:22:25 GMT

A 37-year-old man accused of stealing a vehicle from one of the Shore Lodge properties in September 2025 has been arrested in Montana.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little talks proposed budget cuts in Coeur d'Alene visit

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:53:52 GMT

The governor says he wants to strengthen the state's finances, as Idaho faces a $50 million deficit this year.

Small Washington town cheers on Seahawks in colorful way

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:11 GMT

In Winlock, Washington, a beloved tradition sees local artist Heidi Uhri painting 400-pound rooster statue in Seahawks colors.

Oregon lawmakers demand DHS withdraw federal agents after tear gas used on Portland 'ICE Out' protesters

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:46:34 GMT

Oregon lawmakers sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that federal agents leave Portland streets and withdraw from the state.

Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:29:21 GMT

The Mountain West announced a six-year media rights package with CBS Sports, Fox Sports and streaming platform Kiswe and a five-year deal with The CW Network.

Super Bowl 2026: 3 players with Idaho ties eye NFL's top prize

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:11:58 GMT

Two Boise State greats and an Idaho alumnus are set to take the NFL's biggest stage. Seattle and New England square off Sunday in a rematch of the 2015 Super Bowl.

Boundary County woman charged with child sexual abuse ready for trial, new interviews come to light

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:53:52 GMT

During a pre-trial conference, both the defense and prosecutor indicated their preparedness for the five-day jury trial.

Idaho State Police investigating deadly crash near Athol

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:02:28 GMT

ISP says a 79-year-old man was killed Monday after his car rolled over on US 95.

Thieves swipe $50,000 in Seahawks jerseys from Seattle small business

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:46:50 GMT

Seattle police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspects or who has any helpful information to call its non-emergency line.