Chip Shots May 28, 2024

Results, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues, etc.

Stalled cars in flooded streets leave South Florida looking like a scene from a zombie movie

“You know when its coming,” he said. “Every year it’s just getting worse and for some reason people just keep going through the puddles.”

Delbert Kerr, 84

Delbert “Del” L. Kerr of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Outlook, Washington, to Wilbert and Alice (VanKlinken).

William H. Boekel, 87

William Howard Boekel of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2024, due to heart complications.

FAST FIVE Stephenie Kimener: Life is better in the country

Meet Stephenie Kimener of Long Mountain Meadows. She is a doting wife to Brian and mother to five wonderful children: Christopher, Timothy, Josephine, Benjamin and Gabriel. She is a self-proclaimed mediocre housewife who runs two businesses and homeschools her children. She prefers to be outside with her family and animals while neglecting her household duties, which she admits her husband is way better at doing anyways. She and her husband feel as though they have found their own little slice of heaven at the base of Long Mountain where the valley opens up to several waterways and meadows. She loves her highland cows, horses, dogs and various other farm animals. She gives God all the glory for the many blessings in her life.

To be loved by a dog is a gift

She was the best dog, the very best dog, actually the best dog ever ... all 6 pounds of her.

COMPANIONS: Abandoned dog met with compassion

The story of Loomie in Saturday’s Press moved me to tears. And I’m not even a dog person — I’m a cat lover. But, my heart went out to that little fur baby that someone would so heartlessly abandon and such a cruel way.

Black bears in the Wood River Valley find food reward from unsecured residential garbage cart

Residents must work to keep bears from becoming habituated to garbage and other attractants at campgrounds, cabins and residential neighborhoods.

Residents must work to keep bears from becoming habituated to garbage and other attractants at campgrounds, cabins, neighborhoods.

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

John Lunger, 69

John (Jack/Lunk) Phillip Lunger, age 69, passed away on March 23rd, 2024, in Spokane, Wash., after waging a heroic battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Return to the wild: Poisoned bald eagle flies again in Kootenai County

Birds of Prey Northwest releases rehabbed bald eagle as kids look on

The eagle released Thursday was found near Camp Lutherhaven early this month and connected with Birds of Prey Northwest.

May’s 'Wildlife Express' takes a bird’s-eye view on swallows

Each Wildlife Express issue features an Idaho wildlife species and articles related to science and ecological concepts

Swallows build different nests, depending on the species, these are called nesting strategies. Each gives the birds different advantages.

Yellowstone calls for more bison in new plan

The purpose of the EIS is to preserve an ecologically sustainable population of wild and migratory bison while continuing to work with partners to address issues related to brucellosis transmission, human safety, property damage, and to fulfill Tribal trust responsibilities.

Gloria Culver, 71

Gloria June Culver was born on Jan. 27, 1953, to Ruth H. (Thompson) Bjorklund and Tracy A. Bjorklund in Maywood, Calif.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Where do birds stay when they go on vacation?

Marion Keating, 93

Marion L. Keating, age 93, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene on April 26, 2024.

Donald D. Johnson, 71

Donald D. Johnson, 71, of Post Falls, went to the Happy Hunting Place in the Sky on June 12, 2024.

Companions Animal Center volunteer serves as ‘happy to see you’ person

For years, volunteering at Companions Animal Center has put the joy in Joyce Crettol’s life.

Northwest Expedition Academy essays: 'How do support dogs make a difference?'

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work. Below is the second and final round of op-ed pieces written by the students.

Northwest Expedition Academy students explore support dog work through writing

More essays to be published Friday

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work.