Phillip Ray Miller, 86

Phillip Ray Miller died in Prescott, Ariz., Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2015, after a long struggle with heart and lung problems. He was 86.

Duncan's Pet Shop Products

Duncan's Pet Shop in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho carries the 

Lubertus 'Bud' Vanderbilt, 84

Lubertus "Bud" Vanderbilt, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, peacefully passed away while under hospice care Jan. 23, 2023.

'Under the dome' ends

Mars food study researchers emerge from experiment site

Donald Kent Johnston, 63

A man who truly treasured his wife, two daughters, five

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.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What’s new?

The release of new vintages of wines are aggregated in the Spring and again in the fall. It is a fun time for us as wine professionals because we get to try all that is new. This spring is no exception, we have tasted some great new wines that we have brought into the shop. Here is a list of some of what’s new.

This fall, be 'bear aware'

Homeowners urged to use common sense

In preparation for denning, Idaho's black bears are on the move, looking for any and all food sources that might help them gain weight.

Beef industry woes may mean poorer meat

Struggle to get competitive price is helping to push producers out of business

AINSWORTH, Neb. - In this Great Plains ranching town, cowboys still lasso steers as part of their daily routine and cattle producers like Bob Sears still take pride in the long tradition of raising American beef.

Bennett (Ben) Ervin Cooper, 82

Ben Cooper, age 82, passed away at Schneidmiller Hospice House on December 3, 2021, with family members at his side. He was born in Lewistown, Montana, on January 21, 1939, to Thurlow and Marie (Clary) Cooper.

Sheila M. Kelly, 68

Sheila Marie Kelly (nee Crotty) passed away on January 11, 2024, after a courageous and tenacious battle against cancer.

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Jean Kohles

'He's still alive'

Cd'A man swims out to save osprey battered by Canada geese

CDA man rescues osprey

Waterfowl season for youth, veterans/active military runs this weekend

In order to be eligible to participate as a veteran or active duty military, a hunter must be licensed

Andrus really was Idaho's kind of man

When Cecil Andrus first ran for governor in 1966, his campaign manager was Leo Krulitz, a brilliant young attorney from Mullan, a graduate of Stanford and Harvard Law. He came up with what he thought would be the winning slogan: Cecil Andrus for Governor — “My kind of man.”

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JoAnn Krueger (Livengood), 73

Owner chases down suspect in dog beating

A man is being held on $10,000 bail after police said he beat a dog badly enough to break its teeth.

Fourth facts, just for fun

Why not start celebrating the nation's 239th birthday today? July 2, 1776, was the date Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence, even if they didn't sign it until the fourth.

Michel Roux, legendary French chef in UK restaurants, dies

LONDON (AP) — Michel Roux, the French-born chef who had a profound influence on elevating Britain's dining habits, has died. He was 78.

Dangerous territory

Headed to Alaska, tundra swans are dying in North Idaho

COEUR d'ALENE - On the northward swing of a long migration route, thousands of white tundra swans land in the Coeur d'Alene River Basin every spring, congregating in wetlands near Cataldo, Rose Lake and Harrison.