Somebody shot, killed pet Sophie

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Unwanted birds moving to Coeur d'Alene

This just in: The latest round of Kootenai County newcomers isn’t coming from California.

Water at heart of region and its people

The Coeur d'Alene region has always been blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and natural resources. The lodge pole pines and tamarack trees that cover our mountainsides serve as our region's skyline and provide habitat to birds and mammals living in the forest and for those of us fortunate to live here, the forest can provide a peaceful getaway, a place to recreate and place of quiet solace. At the center of it all is our gem, Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Outdoors program offered in Montana

Outdoors in Montana

Blessed are the beasts

Rain ends just in time for pet blessing event

COEUR d'ALENE - Even animals can use some help from above.

Bounty of waterfowl

Idaho's WMAs provide hunting opportunities

Waterfowl hunting

Cheryl "Cheri" Rickards

Cheryl "Cheri" Rickards (Sherbourne) lost her battle with lung cancer on Sept. 23, 2014. She died at home with her son near and in her own bed, just as she had requested. She was at peace and without pain or suffering. She was so full of life and had such a big laugh. She always made people around her feel better and "lighten up" as she was such a goof and so easy going. The diagnosis came as such a surprise only 2 months ago. She was happy, fun, friendly, always willing to lend a hand and a wonderful friend, Nana, and Mom.

Disney World opening luxury animal retreat

Best Friends Pet Resort to open Aug. 27

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Pluto never had it so good: The next major attraction to open at Walt Disney World won't be for the kids - it will be for the dogs.

James 'Jim' Phillip Brady, 70

James "Jim" Phillip Brady, 70

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Robert ‘Bob’ E. Clemons, 77

Hey, I'm trying to run! Who let the dogs out?

I was out for a nice jog down a rural road. Trees, birds, clouds ... the perfect setting to get some miles in and enjoy the scenery around Seabeck, Wash.

Mountain highs

Mountain culture, humor, life and sport are the stars of the show when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns next week to Coeur d’Alene.

Heinz buys Kraft

New company creates a $28 billion food giant

NEW YORK - Some of the most familiar names in ketchup, pickles, cheese and hot dogs are set to come under the same roof.

The misunderstood stomach acids: Part II

In Part I, we discussed why stomach acids aren't really the enemy and how necessary they are for a variety of reasons. In Part II we will discuss how to alleviate heartburn, GERD and other digestive challenges naturally, without drugs.

Marianne 'Peggy' Virginia McClean Powers, 94

Dec. 11, 1921 — March 5, 2016

Irene Mae (Drapeau) Lundbeck, 92

1917-2010

Animal Planet unleashing a new season of shows

Many of the offerings deal with fishing

Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows

DUFUR, Ore. (AP) — The social distancing rules repeated like a mantra in America's urban centers, where the coronavirus is spreading exponentially, might seem silly in wide-open places where neighbors live miles apart and “working from home” means another day spent branding calves or driving a tractor alone through a field.

Fast Five: Kate Coyle

Meet Kate Coyle, an elder law attorney who lives in downtown Coeur d'Alene with her husband — airline pilot Drew — dogs Wilbur and Odie and cat Auggie. In her spare time, Kate can be found walking her dogs around town, skiing in the winter and paddleboarding, riding her bike or jogging in the summer.

The desire of dignity

Food for Thought

Every Human desires dignity. The need to be important, belong, feel respected, useful and proud creates a natural drive in most humans to fight, advocate, protect or lie to gain or retain dignity. People often give away or have their dignity taken by people they love, work for, live or play with. Allowing people to dismiss, attack or disrespect takes the dignity of one who struggles with confidence. Living below one's potential, disrespecting one's body or constantly being out of emotional control gives dignity away.