David C. Chesnut, 68

David C. Chesnut (Feb. 2, 1948 - Nov. 11, 2016), a retired small business owner, passed away peacefully at his home.

As Olympics approach, Sochi targets stray dogs

Vicious canine must find new home – soon

COEUR d’ALENE — Ranger has won a reprieve.

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Walter James Burns Jr., 90

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Paul Vernon Church, 85

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Chad Arnold Solsvik, 48

Of food supply risks, mad cow not high on list

WASHINGTON - If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food safety, well, there are plenty of problems that pose serious risks to the food supply. But mad cow disease shouldn't be high on the worry list.

Mark Robert Unruh, 58

Mark Robert Unruh, 58

A new life for Little Foot

Dog flies from Kauai to home in Coeur d'Alene

Dog flies from Kauai to home in Coeur d'Alene

Russia is athletics' Lance Armstrong case

What should be a cherished, career-best memory for Netherlands runner Yvonne Hak - winning a silver medal at the 2010 European Championships - now just feels "strange and frustrating."

Lake City Playhouse to screen 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' tonight

COEUR d’ALENE — A successful crowd-funded indie film starring a 95-year-old American Indian elder will be screened at Lake City Playhouse tonight at 7 p.m.

COMPANIONS: Abandoned dog met with compassion

The story of Loomie in Saturday’s Press moved me to tears. And I’m not even a dog person — I’m a cat lover. But, my heart went out to that little fur baby that someone would so heartlessly abandon and such a cruel way.

Decision to fill House seat swims in uncharted waters

Friday’s expulsion of former Rep. John Green from his Legislative District 2 seat prompted a swell of activity as local Republicans consider who will replace the lawmaker convicted last week of conspiracy to defraud the federal government.

Yvonne Boursse, 85

Yvonne Boursse passed away peacefully, Jan. 20, 2012, after a long battle with heart trouble.

Believe it or not, it's now officially summer!

My Garden Path

Yes, the official first day of summer landed on June 20 this year. But, it looks like dear old Mother Nature did it to us again with another cold and wet spring. Several records were broken as it rained 11 of the first 13 days in June. It didn't stop there either. I sure hope the ducks were happy. Nobody else was.

Yvonne Boursse, 85

Yvonne Boursse passed away peacefully, Jan. 20, 2012, after a long battle with heart trouble.

Happy birthday, Tom Thumb

Story-telling is so much more than entertainment. Stories both true and fictional bond the generations, tell of the past, teach lessons in a gentler or more memorable way. Stories make art, from children's fairy tales to famous paintings. Some stories are too fantastical to be real, yet amazingly connected to fact.

Humane thing was to 'resign'

A few weeks ago an article was written about volunteers not willing to sign a form at Kootenai Humane Society. Refusal to sign this form would result in a volunteer being 'resigned.' We have been asked to clarify some issues and explain in more detail.

Pawscars honor top animal actors, including prolific primate

LOS ANGELES - Honoring actors brings out red carpets, couture and - sometimes - creatures.

The commonsense dog

I would hope that anyone who chooses to own a dog would also choose to love it, but sometimes it is easy to confuse what loving our dogs look like. Sometimes love is petting our pup. Sometimes love is playing with our pup. Sometimes love is providing for our pup, but a very often overlooked component of love is guiding and instructing our pup.