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.

Dog Days of Summerfest coming up in Hayden

The fun will include a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office K-9 demonstration, prizes, treats, face painting and dog vendors.

Willie Mays Appreciation

: The 'Say Hey Kid' inspired generations with talent and exuberance

Howard G. Sterner, 76

Howard Greg Sterner, 76, beloved husband and cherished father, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 10, 2024.

MARIJUANA: Gateway drug destroys lives

The Biden Administration may ease restrictions/reclassify marijuana because they say it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s more dangerous drugs such as LSD and heroin. They wouldn’t make it legal but would allow changes at the federal level to give lawmakers less hesitation to legalize it.

Helena R. Chandler-Howell, 83

Helena was born November 25, 1940, in French Camp, California, and grew up in the Sacramento and San Francisco area. She went home on June 8, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Dog left tied up outside Companions Animal Center in Coeur d'Alene

'Loomie' up for adoption

Vicky Nelson, CAC spokesperson, said security cameras showed a person walking up about 10 p.m. Tuesday, tying up the dog, and walking away.

Post Falls woman: 'They lost everything'

Woman helps sister who lost home to Iowa twister

The tornado hit the family physically, mentally and emotionally.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What kind of dog doesn't bark?

Shelley Kay Holtz-Gurganus, 61

Shelley Kay Holtz-Gurganus, 61

Mary Albert, 86

Mary Ieleen Albert, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024.

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

Foal health: Managing neonatal maladjustment syndrome

Although rare, neonatal maladjustment syndrome can be a challenging and potentially serious condition for foals as they struggle to adapt to life outside the womb due to neurological abnormalities present during or shortly after birth.

The progression of meteorology

The advancement of meteorology has taken huge strides, especially in recent years. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, plus its interaction with the earth’s surface oceans and life in general.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Ordinance for peace and quiet

“Ordinance” is a fancy word for a law imposed by cities and counties.

Jacqulyn Korn, 82

Jacqulyn Mae Korn (Jackie), passed away peacefully, May 23rd, 2024, at the University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center, at the age of 82.

Sholeh: Old housing formula offers new hope

Multigenerational approach worked then; could it help now?

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Take it from 'Seaside Joe' as well — Howell is the guy

MEANTIME, all the hoopla about Geno being the top dog brings up an interesting wrinkle. Might Howell have the best shot at taking the permanent QB job because he’s starting at No. 2?

Summer has arrived. Finally!

Happy first day of summer tomorrow, when we'll receive the gift of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s after a chilly wet first part of the month. Summer solstice marks the longest period of daylight of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!