Rodeo bull hops fence at Oregon arena, injures 3 before being captured

Other videos posted online showed the bull running through a concession area, knocking over a garbage can and sending people scrambling. The bull lifted one person off the ground, spun them end over end, and bounced them off its horns before the person hit the ground.

African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows

Each of these naming species also possesses the ability to learn to pronounce unique new sounds throughout their lives — a rare talent that elephants also possess.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Missing good people, both far and near

I WISH I had a Bill Walton story. Everyone else out there seems to have a heartwarming one. Most of the tributes that have poured in since his passing on May 27 at age 71 have focused on his kindness following his injury shortened basketball career.

Amazing Lash Studio opens in Coeur d'Alene

With the goal of creating lasting beauty while helping women feel confident, Amazing Lash Studio has opened at 405 E. Best Ave. (Unit 103).

HUCKLEBERRIES: Ordinance for peace and quiet

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

Milestone Announcements

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Should your oldest child be in charge of your estate?

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, I find that a surprising number of people mistakenly believe that they must name their eldest child in their will or their trust as the person in charge of their estate. Even those who understand that they are not legally required to do this may think they are supposed to nominate their eldest child for this duty. There may have been a time when social norms dictated this outcome, but those days are long past, and today I speak to my clients in detail about who the right type of person is to be left in charge of their estate. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

The plus side of mistakes

A college basketball coach was reflecting on his team’s 115-57 loss during his postgame conference and said, “I think the whole game hinged on a single call.”

OPEN PRIMARIES: More voters could participate

Mr. Strong, James, thank you for your response regarding the Idaho Open Primaries Initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue open.

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96

The location was the elegant stone-worked town hall of Carentan, a key initial D-Day objective that saw ferocious fighting after the June 6, 1944, Allied landings that helped rid Europe of Adolf Hitler’s tyranny.

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

NASA Administrator and former Sen. Bill Nelson said Anders embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration.

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.

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.

‘Chaos Theory’ the perfect gift for ‘Jurassic’ June

Happy Jurassic June to all who celebrate! While not officially recognized for mainstream commemoration, fans of movies and television about dinosaurs know the month of June often brings about new “Jurassic” content.

The Exhausted Dad: Tough decisions shopping for a best friend

My kids keep a long list of items in their heads for future birthdays and Christmas gifts. For themselves.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 10-14

MY TURN: The good old days

I was shopping in a local store a couple of weeks ago when I overheard two women talking about how they wish we could go back to “the good old days” when things were so much better. I have heard that same mantra expressed many times over recent years. And I have always had the same internal reaction…good old days? For whom?

Legals for June, 8 2024

Zombies: Ranks of world's most debt-hobbled companies are soaring, and not all will survive

Added Miami investor Mark Spitznagel, who famously bet against stocks before the last two crashes: “The clock is ticking.”