Access Yes! Could benefit from legislation

If it becomes law, a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would help Idaho hunters, anglers and landowners with a funding source to open private property to sportsmen and women.

Some like it hot. They're crazy

There’s nothing funny about 100+ degrees — unless you’re the kind who laughs at the poor sucker who leans unwittingly against his car in the parking lot.

Found Images - June 9

Slice of life images found while out and about in Kootenai County.

Found Images - March 3

Slice of life images found while out and about in Kootenai County.

PUPS: Put your dogs safety first

This message is for all of you who let their pups sit in their laps while driving. Do you realize that if you get in an accident and your airbags go off, that is the end of your pup’s life?

Payton McKenzie Begovich, 17

Heaven is a lot brighter, as we announce the passing of Payton McKenzie Begovich on June 22, 2023, after a long battle with Brain cancer.

Robert Witherow, 67

It is with great sadness that we announce that Robert (Bob) Witherow, age 67, died on March 8th of early onset dementia.

Red meat politics: GOP turns culture war into a food fight

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Conservatives last

Western Grebe; a ballet dancer in a tux!

Western Grebe a water bird

Feathered friends flock to NExA

Birds of Prey Northwest teaches students about raptors

Birds of Prey Northwest educates NExA students about owls, eagles, hawks

Poet-ic justice

Writers Corner

It's time to celebrate poets and their craft.

Empathy versus sympathy

Sleet begins to fall on dead leaves of oak. As ice crystals hit the ground, the world comes to life with the sounds of winter.

Another week of heat

It's hard to call now the "dog days of summer" as we've had these hot spells so many times since early June. You're to be congratulated if you've managed to keep your growing things green this summer. Go ahead and pat yourself on the back! Also, give thanks that we still have plenty of water.

Vandals strike in Hayden

A vandal or vandals caused approximately $1,000 in damage by spray painting mostly public property in Hayden.

Bald eagles explained

All you want to know about bald eagles and other birds of prey, you can find out on Sunday.

ELAINE CERNY: MY GARDEN PATH — Dog days?

I’m not sure why, but they call this the “dog days of summer.” I asked my dog about it, but she just gave me that look. You know the one … I am pretty sure it means something like, “wha cha talkin’ ‘bout, Willis.”

Update: Chloe, the lost dog, has been found

Published July 18, 2012

PIGEON: Should be our national bird

Poetic justice was deposited on the head of a Democratic state representative in Chicago. The Chicago Transit Authority Irving Park Blue Line station is known locally as the “pigeon poop station.” As Rep. Jaime Andrade was discussing the unsanitary conditions with a reporter, a pigeon let go on the top of his head. Who knew a bird could be so discerning and patriotic?

Tensions grow as US, allies deepen Indo-Pacific involvement

Growing tensions between Beijing and Washington

The value of the winery experience

Touring wine country is an experience that holds passion for many of us, but beyond the romance and enjoyment of winery visits there are tremendous amounts of knowledge to be garnered while there.