North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement

School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.

US seeks to invalidate Idaho water rights forfeiture laws

At the heart of the case is a 2007 Idaho Supreme Court ruling involving a livestock company’s claim to water rights on federal rangeland to provide water for livestock

Extra charge for service dog costs Budget Saver Motel

COEUR D'ALENE - A service dog owner's claim of discrimination by Budget Saver Motel has been settled with assistance from the U.S. Attorney's office.

Tyson wins bidding war for Hillshire

Legals July 18, 2017

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of Coeur d'Alene School District 271 will be accepting sealed bids at the office of the Clerk of the Board located at the District Administrative Center at 1400 N. Northwood Center Court, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, on or before August 1, 2017, until the hour of 11:00 a.m. of said day for: MOTOR FUEL AND FUEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bids will be opened at the District Administrative Center at 11:00 a.m. on said date. All interested individuals are welcome to attend. Bid forms, instructions and specifications are available to interested bidders at the District Administrative Center. All bids shall be presented or otherwise delivered to the Clerk of the Board under sealed envelope with the concise statement, "SEALED BID - FUEL FY18" marked on the outside. Bids will not be accepted via facsimile or e-mail. Any bid received after the hour of 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2017, will not be considered. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids for any reason whatsoever. Dated this 18th day of July, 2017. Lynn Towne, Clerk of the Board Coeur d'Alene School District 271 LEGAL 7899 JULY 18, 25, 2017

Betty Mae Deitrick, 83

Betty May Deitrick departed peacefully, on the evening of Sunday, October 9, 2011, with her daughters and companion dog Abigail at her side, joining her beloved husband, Glen Deitrick, mother Mary and Sister Lois in Heaven.

Another dog park could be developed in Coeur d'Alene

Pooches could have another public place to romp off-leash in Coeur d'Alene.

Ted still missing

Missoula woman's search for pet continues; efforts led to other dogs, owners being reunited

COEUR d'ALENE — Montana Hodges said Wednesday she hasn't found her beloved dog, Ted.

Cd'A disaster dogs learn water detection

Recovery of victims under water long-time goal of canine program.

Dogs trained for water searches

Scout and Scarlett

“How much poop can two dogs make?” I say out loud filling the second bucket of brown goo from my two Labrador retriever puppies. Each shovel of digested food makes me wonder why my wife and I decide on two large dogs instead of small lap-puppies. As I fill the second bucket of doggie-doo on this blustery autumn afternoon, my mind fades to Shih Tzus and pomeranians with their dainty little toots which might take minutes to retrieve.

Fireworks banned for fear of wildfires

Drought-stricken areas outlaw any pyrotechnics

FORT WORTH, Texas - From Arizona to Florida, there will be fewer oohs and aahs at the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July: Many cities and counties across the nation's drought-stricken southern tier are banning fireworks because of the risk of wildfires.

The wines of Piedmont

In the northwest corner of Italy, tucked between the borders of France and Switzerland, lies the Italian wine-growing region of Piedmont. The Italians produce some of our favorite wines, with many varietals coming from all parts of the country: from Piedmont and the Alto Aldige in the north, through Tuscany and Abruzzo in the middle of the country, to the southern appellations of Puglia and Sicily. We know many of them, but perhaps the least well-known and most expressive come from Piedmont.

Disrespected varietals

Varietally speaking, we all have our favorites. Overall in the US, Chardonnay and Cabernet remain atop the heap as the biggest-selling varietals. After those two there are many more grapes that seem to always garner interest. But at the bottom of the list are a couple of white grapes and a few more reds that, despite being produced into some lovely wines, garner as much respect as Rodney Dangerfield. Once wine consumers have a chance to try these wines and learn a bit more about them, though, they find they do deserve a spot in the wine rack. They go from never being ordered to at least modest representation and a grudging comment of "Hey that is pretty good!"

The high costs ofeating healthy - NOT!

Some people like to claim that eating healthier is more expensive. But, the true cost of eating lies in what it will cost you from a health standpoint. From this perspective, most of us cannot afford to NOT eat healthy because poor diet is linked to risk factors for so many diseases. While it is true, that fresh fruit and vegetables are more expensive than other processed and packaged food items, the focus should be placed on the total cost of eating. Here is what is meant by this.

Stock up on fall superfoods

With the falling leaves and crisp air comes the wonderful time of fall harvest. Stock up on these seasonal superfoods this autumn for a fun twist on classic dishes:

Montana, federal officials seek buffalo solution

BILLINGS, Mont. - Montana and federal officials are negotiating a proposal to open a large area north of Yellowstone National Park to roaming bison during winter - a move aimed at relieving pressure to slaughter the disease-bearing animals when they leave the park.

Badlands monument threatened

Planned mine could disturb Roosevelt ranch

BISMARCK, N.D. - The site of the Elkhorn Ranch in the badlands of North Dakota looks and feels much as it did when Theodore Roosevelt retreated there to raise cattle following the deaths of his wife and mother in 1884.

Agricultural aviation?

5 ways unmanned drones could affect the American food supply

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Robert ‘Bob’ Floyd Paffile, 76

A high-Caliber canine

Giant therapy dog to retire to Sandpoint

COEUR d’ALENE — Nobody could keep a straight face when Caliber the Leonberger sneezed into Leonard Hanson's lap.