Critters can cue weather

Australian Aborigines, like so many Native American and indigenous cultures, find proof in nature of the intricate interconnectedness of all things. From these linkages much wisdom and information may be gained. Case in point: Groundhog Day.

LaVerne M. Sperle, 85

LaVerne M. Sperle, 85, passed away Dec. 19, 2014, surrounded by his wife and children, at their home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Bird grounds businesses in downtown Cd'A

Avista: Starling caused booming noise, outage

Cd'A Fire hosts healthy holiday food drive

Santa Claus is making an early visit today to Coeur d’Alene Fire Station No. 3.

Neighborhood of the Week: The North Pole faces new era

Up north, there’s always a good deal in real estate.

Teresa Martinson, 59

Teresa R. Martinson, 59, of Coeur d’Alene passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Hospice House of North Idaho. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Peace Chariton, George and Agnes Huck, Clarence Barrett and brother, Thomas. She was born April 10, 1954 in Coeur d’Alene, ID to John and Eleanor (Chariton) Barrett. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High school in 1972 and married Douglas Brown. They had two children, Michelle & Christopher. She was active in coaching youth and collegiate sports. She went back to school and graduated from Gonzaga University in 1985 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in elementary education. Teaching was her passion and she did so until her health forced her to retire in 1997. She taught at Priest River Elementary, Rathdrum Upper Elementary and Garwood Elementary. In 1990 she had a liver transplant due to a rare liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis. In 1993 Teresa married Howard Martinson and gained two stepchildren, Pete and Amy. She was a member of the Spokane Yacht Club. Teresa was secretary and volunteer coordinator at Fresh Start, a homeless day center in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Teresa loved to travel and would spend hours planning trips. In the last few years she visited France, UK, Italy, Spain, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru & Chile – making many friends along the way. She was an avid reader and she loved spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Howard Martinson of Coeur d’Alene; her parents, John and Eleanor Barrett of Coeur d’Alene; siblings, Ron (Trudy) Barrett of Athol, Cheryl (Dave) Scates of Coeur d’Alene and Tim (Denise) Barrett of Phoenix; children, Michelle Brown of Redmond WA, Chris (Mary) Brown of Post Falls, Pete (Katie) Martinson of Post Falls and Amy Cross of Spokane Valley. She loved every minute with her five grandchildren, Laurin, Mattie, Mackenzie, Bria and Jake as well as 13 nieces and nephews. Teresa took a special interest in everyone she met. Only she could love you like a mother, keep your secrets like a true friend and kick your buns if you needed it. We’ll never forget her extraordinary smile, gregarious laugh and feisty personality. The family would like to thank Dr. Rita Snow and Dr. Steve Goodell, her physicians of 25 years. Additional thanks to Hospice House of North Idaho and the medical and nursing staff at Kootenai Health for all of their care and support of Teresa and her family. Donations in memory of Teresa can be made to Fresh Start or Donate Life America. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene with Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene in care of the arrangements. You may visit Teresa’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com

Feds charge 14 more defendants in 2014 Nevada standoff involving Bundys

Press release from the U.S. Department of Justice:

BP penalty trial dredges up gloomy images of 2010 Gulf spill

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Images of oil-coated birds and testimony about "widespread sociocultural harm" opened the third phase of a trial to establish penalties BP must pay under the federal Clean Water Act for spilling millions of barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

It's no act: Theater company takes stage with no-pay intro

COEUR d’ALENE — As a business model, free theater might not be as crazy as it sounds.

Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows

State wildlife officials said this week they generally frown on feeding wildlife

'Jewel on a bird'

Bands help track waterfowl in North America travels

CATALDO - "Who wants to release this one?"

USDA eyes whether tainted beef entered food supply

FRESNO, Calif. - Federal regulators who shut down a Central California slaughterhouse after receiving an animal welfare video were investigating Tuesday whether beef from sick cows reached the human food supply.

RESPECTS: Paid to Del, Kobe

I just wanted to send a note about the loss of Kobe Bryant. My friend Del Tanner, who passed a few years ago, was a trainer for the L.A. Lakers for many years before Kobe was on the team.

Swanky beach enclave hit with bird stench

Poop in paradise

DOG: No need to bite owner

I read the letter from a Hayden reader in Wednesday's paper and now feel obligated to write. The writer's name is not mentioned here, as "shaming" him/her doesn't serve any useful purpose. The letter was in reference to the dog owner who lost her shepherd mix to wolves last week. Certainly that dog owner must feel badly enough, without someone attempting to shame her into feeling even worse!? Thankfully we live in an area with plenty of generous, empathetic and kind human beings to help offset the ones who need to return to kindergarten and start over. 

Critters of North Idaho: Red Fox

Red Fox

Legends of the Paws has delivered 132 dogs to KHS; all have been adopted

Legends of the Paws has delivered 132 dogs to KHS; all have been adopted

Spielberg needs (at least) 6 — A time-traveling Oscar journey

Three is good. Six would be better.

'I got a second chance'

Photographer Tim Christie's book shares his eye for life following encounter with grizzly 37 years ago change

Grizzly encounter changed life of Coeur d’Alene photographer and retired North Idaho College instructor

Getting a dog

"Labrador Retriever puppies for sale. Great pedigree. Adorable! Born April 6, ready to take home June 6," the Internet advertisement reads. I scan the pictures of the fluffy pups, instantly fall in love and search for the location of the breeder expecting to see an address in New York, Florida or Kentucky.