Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

Say hello to the Lancashire heeler

Eagle count still high

Tuesday's tally reaches 347

The Bureau of Land Management counted 347 eagles on Tuesday, with 45 juveniles and 302 adults.

Best Night Sky Events for January 2024

The new year brings with it a whole new list of events to experience throughout the year. Now we may only get a few clear January winter nights but there are plenty of events to witness. January is a cold but object-packed month to observe the cosmos because our nights are still long giving us plenty of opportunities to spot celestial wonders. Our cold temperatures mean that the atmosphere is a little steadier and if cold enough all the water has frozen out of the sky making for very clear nights, both of which improve visibility and provide better conditions for astronomical observations.

Jonathan Owen Hayenga, 36

Jonathan Owen Hayenga, 36, loving son, grandson, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on December 20th. Jon was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Gary and Tracy on October 23, 1987.

Legals for January, 3 2024

Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo

Of the roughly $1.2 billion a year spent on endangered and threatened species, about half goes toward recovery of just two types of fish: salmon and steelhead trout along the West Coast

Cold spell in Finland and Sweden sends temperature below minus 40

Nikkaluokta, a small village inhabited by indigenous Sami people in northern Sweden, recorded a temperature of minus 41.6 degrees C (minus 42.8 F) early Tuesday, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported

First baby of 2024 at Kootenai Health

First baby at Kootenai Health

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Kellogg winter programs compete in holiday tournaments. Wildcat wrestling wins at St. Maries; Kellogg hoops compete in Washington.

Legals for January, 2 2024

Our planet's orbit now has us closest to the sun

We’re now into 2024 and it’s almost hard to believe that another year has passed. My parents always told me that when you get older, time passes more quickly. They weren’t kidding.

States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

New bans on access for minors to puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery, which is rare, are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1 in Idaho, Louisiana and West Virginia

PREP BASKETBALL: Lake City girls adjust, claim Peak title

Seniors Avery Waddington and Sophia Zufelt scored nine points each for Lake City (14-1), which returns to action at Sandpoint on Thursday.

NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Johnson and Johnson power Cardinals

NIC concludes the tournament today at 1 p.m. against Tacoma.

PREP WRESTLING: Kellogg claims team title at Chad E. Ross Invitational

Kellogg finished with 253.5 points, followed by St. Maries with 211.

How to Satisfy the Urge to Start Garden Seeds in January

The desire to start seeds for the spring garden grows strong in January – at least it does for me. Seed catalogs are arriving daily and social media is full of images of gardeners in “warmer climes” happily starting seeds for the season. It’s torturous to see and sit by idle!

MY TURN: Internet, social media and smart phones are hurting our kids

My letter is inspired by Debbie Critchfield's Dec. 20 letter and the follow-up Press editorial. As a mother of young Gen Zers, this topic occupies my mind regularly. As a young Gen Xer, I am part of the last generation to know a childhood without the pressure of social media and the constant inundation and temptation of the internet and smartphone.

The Exhausted Dad: Holiday festivities hosted by norovirus

Winter break should be a time for rest, relaxation and holiday traditions. Sharing the season with loved ones can build long-lasting memories that will be cherished for generations.

Legals for December, 30 2023

Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Hotels at Kaanapali are still housing about 6,000 fire evacuees unable to find long-term shelter in Maui's tight and expensive housing market