MY TURN: The story of George is not over

A dog’s life is meant to be cherished and loved. If only they all had that option. Last August, Devin Weeks of the Coeur d’Alene Press wrote a very sweet story titled “Hope for George.” She did a follow up story a few months later.

EDITORIAL: A happy hymn for Easter Sunday

Take it from the top, Van-Dogs

Sandpoint geese rounded up, euthanized

City officials said move one of last remaining options

Fans of Canada geese that make their home at City Beach say the waterfowl should have been allowed to live in peace. Others say the geese are a nuisance, harassing community members and tourists alike who head to the beach for rest and recreation.

Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.

KCSO seizes 16 pounds of meth after traffic stop

Two Washington men charged with trafficking

John Robert Lambros, 83

John Lambros, 83, died peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2023, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.

'I got a second chance'

Photographer Tim Christie's book shares his eye for life following encounter with grizzly 37 years ago change

Grizzly encounter changed life of Coeur d’Alene photographer and retired North Idaho College instructor

OPINION: A year-end message of hope

One of the more interesting aspects of being Chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee has been interacting with young people.

OPINION: No room for differences on Memorial Day

The last Monday in May has been established by Congress as Memorial Day, the day to remember, honor and mourn the Americans who have died in the country’s wars. We should all put aside our differences on May 27 to thank those who gave their last full measure to protect America’s “government of the people, by the people and for the people” as President Abraham Lincoln described it.

Highway out of the comfort zone

Once upon a time, a king was given two baby eagles as a gift, and he assigned a caretaker to raise and train the magnificent birds. One day, the king asked to see the birds fly. Both birds took off, one soaring in the sky while the other only flew for a few minutes before returning to its special tree.

Joseph Patrick 'Pat' Acuff, 78

Joseph Patrick “Pat” Acuff, left his beloved Coeur d’Alene Feb. 9, 2024. He passed peacefully at his home in Fernan Lake Village with his wife by his side and his heart filled by the love of all his friends and family. Pat was born March 20, 1945, in Coeur d’Alene at Lake City General Hospital (now the Iron Horse parking lot) to Joe and Lucile Acuff. Pat was a fourth generation Idahoan and proud of it!

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.

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

Say hello to the Lancashire heeler

Ronald Lee Krusemark, 54

Ronald (Ron) Lee Krusemark, 54, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on January 14, 2024 at his home.

Free pictures with Santa

Santa here for pictures

Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

Shooting investigation underway in Shoshone County

Incident is an alleged attempted murder-suicide

One man is on life support, and a woman and dog were both shot following an alleged attempted murder-suicide in the Woodland Park area of Burke Canyon, north of Wallace.

They were alone in a fight to survive. Maui residents had moments to make life-or-death choices

There were no sirens, no one with bullhorns, no one to tell anyone what to do: They were on their own

Cd'A Eagles unite for 'Eagle'

Group donates $1,500 for purchase of disaster dog

Eagles rally around 'Eagle'

Lucille Kernohan, 96

Helen “Lucille” Kernohan passed peacefully from this life on November 6, 2023.