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Breaking Story

Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midterms

KREM NewsEconomy2026-09-10 • United States
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Leading Story

Trump: U.S. government to refund $500 each to Obamacare enrollees overcharged under Biden admin.

OAN NewsHealthcare2026-09-10 • United States
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National

Stories in this section archive after 5 days.
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls...
Idaho Attorney General Press Release • 2026-09-10
States sue feds over endangered species rollbacks...
Idaho Capital Sun • 2026-09-10 • Politics
Sights set on iTECH Summit...
CDA Press • 2026-09-07 • Business
32,000 wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards...
KREM News • 2026-09-06 • Public Safety

Letters to the Editor

Community Voices & Opinions
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Santa Post Office may close next year

Community Member • Santa • 2026-08-30

Our little Santa Post Office is in a building owned by a man who had some serious health setbacks this past year and is no longer residing in the county. The USPS is renting the space and, as of next year, the five-year lease is up with no certainty of renewal...

Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods

Community Member • Santa • 2026-07-16

Former County Commissioners pushed through approval for Inland Cellular to build a tower in a residential part of Santa, despite very vocal dissent from residents. Inland Cellular made the promise that the 4G tower would never be upgraded to 5G. Technically, t...

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