Scoring 101 A beginner's guide to buying drugs in Coeur d'Alene

The tiny brown-and-white chihuahua sat leashless in his owner’s lap at City Beach Thursday evening, in the gray patch of land beneath the trees where dirt meets sand. He kissed his owner’s sausage fingers and appreciated the extra attention as both dog and man relaxed in the shade, not 30 feet from a sign insisting on its rule that dogs remain leashed.

Pet power: 10 ways animals help health

Don’t tell Karma — who, like all cats, thinks she’s the bee’s knees, but the truest friend among feline kind was Sasha. (No disrespect, Cameron fans, to Sammie The World’s Greatest.)

EDITORIAL: A happy hymn for Easter Sunday

Take it from the top, Van-Dogs

Richard Hawkins, 50

Richard Gordon Hawkins, 50, died at his lifelong home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sept. 10, 2014. He was born in Spokane, Wash., on Feb. 9, 1964, to Ida Daugharty Hawkins and James W. Hawkins, M.D. He joined brothers and sisters Bob (Whiteley), Betsy, Mary, John and Ron.

Dori Peck: Cats, dogs and spiders, too

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OBAMA: Why his bid is doomed

Has President Obama opened the door for his demise? By catering to the rich and famous, supporting gay marriage, giving Planned Parenthood taxpayers’ money, supporting the Attorney General after he has demonstrated his lack of integrity (birds of a feather are flocking together in the WH) — he, in my opinion, has destroyed his chances for re-election.

Roy Elijah Smith

Oct. 8, 1925 — Sept. 5, 2020

Roy Elijah Smith was the first baby born of

Phyllis Arlene Knox, 78

Phyllis Arlene Knox passed away May 4, 2016. She was born Phyllis Arlene Smail Oct. 1, 1937, to Homer (Doc) and Fern Smail in Missoula, Mont. They had moved to Missoula to live on a ranch where Doc raised cattle and cut timber for a living, during the Depression. Phyllis’s sister, Sandy Smail joined the family in 1942, when they were living on a farm in Arrow Creek, Mont.

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Ted ‘Dutch’ Vogt, 71

Trisha Ann Mayo, 28

Trisha Ann Mayo, 28, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014, in her parents' home surrounded by her beloved dogs (the "girls") and her loving family after an extended illness.

Deaf, blind and loved

Cristene Justus and Double J Dog Ranch provide sanctuary, find homes, for special-needs dogs

Give a dog a home

Amgen recalls anemia drugs due to glass flakes

TRENTON, N.J. - Amgen Inc. is recalling some lots of its blockbuster Epogen and Procrit anemia treatments because the injected drugs may contain glass flakes that could cause blood clots, swelling of veins, immune system reactions and other problems.

Sandpoint geese rounded up, euthanized

City officials said move one of last remaining options

Fans of Canada geese that make their home at City Beach say the waterfowl should have been allowed to live in peace. Others say the geese are a nuisance, harassing community members and tourists alike who head to the beach for rest and recreation.

Don Allen Ward, 79

Don Allen Ward, 79

'Wonderchicken' fossil reveals ancestor of today's birds

New York (AP) — A tiny fossil skull nicknamed “Wonderchicken” is giving scientists a rare glimpse at early ancestors of today's birds. It may be the oldest known fossil from this group.

The Commonsense Dog

My job as a dog trainer is to help people avoid behavioral issues in their dogs or help them improve behavioral issues if they already exist. I receive many calls from new puppy owners who want to set their pup up for success. I receive many calls from owners who have just adopted a new dog from a rescue or shelter, and they want me to help the dog transition in a healthy way. I receive many calls from dog owners who are struggling with serious behavioral issues and want to feel peace again, but there is one type of dog owner that rarely calls, the owner of a naturally compliant dog.

Postal workers: Fill up your mailbox with food

Idaho red meat production on the decline

Wolf killed in Washington state for preying on cattle

Wildlife activists decried the killing of the wolf

Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.