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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • May 30, 2025 - Lane Splitting is Illegal in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – With warmer weather returning and more motorcycles taking to Idaho roads, law enforcement agencies across the state are seeing an increase in aggressive motorcycle riding—and with it, public confusion over what’s legal. Idaho State Police (ISP) reminds all riders and drivers that lane splitting is illegal in Idaho. Lane splitting, the practice […]

  • May 28, 2025 - Idaho State Police Seek Information in Hit-and-Run Crash on I-90

    COEUR D’ALENE, ID — May 28, 2025 — The Idaho State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 12:26 p.m. The incident took place in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90, just before the Fourth of July Pass […]

  • May 25, 2025 - Idaho recognizes National Missing Children’s Day

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Today, the Idaho State Police (ISP) joins agencies across the country in observing National Missing Children’s Day, a day to highlight children who are missing and to renew efforts to bring them home. Established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, this day is a reminder of the need for public awareness, community […]

  • May 23, 2025 - I90 east of Coeur d’Alene, ID, has reopened.

    ****UPDATE***** The crashed vehicle has been removed and the highway is back open. Traffic has been backed up several miles and may take some time for traffic to get back up to speed. Thank you for your patience. **************************** The Idaho State Police is currently responding to a single vehicle rollover crash eastbound on I90 […]

  • May 5, 2025 - Fatality Crash SH41 near Clagstone Rd., Blanchard, ID

    BLANCHARD, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on May 5, 2025, on State Highway 41 near Clagstone Rd., in Blanchard, Idaho. A 100-year-old female driver from Blanchard, Idaho, was traveling southbound on State Highway 41 in a brown 1998 Chrysler Town and Country minivan […]

  • May 3, 2025 - Fatal Crash SH54/ Coeur d’Alene Drive, Spirit Lake, Idaho

    Spirit Lake, Idaho Idaho State Police and Spirit Lake Police Department are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash which occurred May 2, 2025, at approximately 11:40 PM at the intersection of State Highway 54 and Coeur d’Alene Dr, Kootenai County, Idaho. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2022 Honda, touring style motorcycle, driven by a 61-year-old female from […]

  • April 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police to Support Denim Day, Promote Awareness During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Throughout April, the Idaho State Police (ISP) has engaged in activities and initiatives to promote awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These efforts will culminate on Wednesday, April 30, when the ISP will join individuals and organizations nationwide by participating in Denim Day. Denim Day, which originated from a 1999 Italian Supreme […]

  • April 21, 2025 - Motorcycle Injury Crash N Spokane St at N Encanto Dr

    POST FALLS, IDIdaho State Police is investigating an injury crash which occurred on April 20th, 2025 at 5:50 P.M. on North Spokane Street at North Encanto Drive. A gray 2024 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited motorcycle was traveling southbound on Spokane Street when it lost control and struck two parked vehicles. The motorcycle was occupied by […]