Birds-eye view

Eagle numbers on Lake Cd'A back up after two down years

COEUR d'ALENE — Dave Sizemore had sized up a bald eagle perched in a pine tree on the east end of Lake Coeur d'Alene on Thursday morning for 45 minutes when his Canon moment took flight.

A half-century of Clifford the Big Red Dog

He's big, red, and 50 years old

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — New favorites in white

As the COVID generated supply chain issues continue to churn (and with the changing seasons) we have many new favorites in our collection here at The Dinner Party!

WHO: 5 percent of calories should be from sugar

LONDON - Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 percent of your total calories - half of what the agency previously recommended, according to new draft guidelines published Wednesday.

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Ruth Ann Stratton (Gorman)

Roger L. Knapp, 77

Roger L. Knapp, 77, passed away on Oct. 18, 2010, at his home in Pinehurst. His sisters and wife were by his side when he passed from this life. He was born on Aug. 2, 1933, in Coeur d'Alene. His parents were Carl and Callie (Dunn) Knapp.

Chris Blake, 52

Wilson Christopher Blake “Chris,” 52, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, unexpectedly passed away in his home from heart failure on October 29, 2013.

Madoff's eldest son hangs himself

NEW YORK (AP) - Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's eldest son hanged himself by a dog leash in his apartment Saturday, exactly two years after his father's arrest in a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that swindled thousands of investors of their life savings.

Cynthia Ulen Domy (Cindi), 56

Cynthia Ulen Domy (Cindi), 56, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, after her brave battle with cancer. Cindi is survived by her beloved husband, always friend and companion, Pat; two sons, Mason who is in the Air Force, and Brady a college student and soccer player; three sisters and four brothers. Cindi was preceded in death by her father and mother.

Resort honored for being 'Fido friendly'

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Resort announced Monday that it has been selected as a featured property in BringFido.com's new book, "Ruff Guide to the United States."

'Hard work does pay off'

Hill earns Miss Gem State Stampede title

Donald Johnson, 90

Donald LaVern Johnson, 90, was born July 24, 1931 at Gritman Hospital in Moscow, Idaho to Ole and Laura Johnson of Genesee,

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on May 30, 2024, of age-related causes.

Marie O'Brien Steele, 91

Marie O’Brien Steele was born Aug. 10, 1921, in Berkeley, Calif. She passed away peacefully on April 4, 2013, at Life Care Center in Coeur d’Alene.

Briefs

• Eagle watching cruises begin on Lake Cd'A

Having 'the talk' with your teen

It can be more than a little uncomfortable talking to Mom and Dad about the birds and the bees, especially for adolescents who are just being introduced to the subject.

Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia

This drought has astonished resilient herders and farmers by lasting four failed rainy seasons, starting two years ago

Dogs and humans weigh in

When I look at the average weight of people in our area, and other areas I visit, I am astounded at how many more people are overweight. The level of obesity and pudgy bellies today is unprecedented. Then I look at dogs. For the most part, dogs maintain a pretty healthy weight. But more and more, I am now seeing obese dogs too! Is there a relationship?

Wildfires prompt California evacuations as crews battle Oregon and Idaho fires stoked by lightning

Oregon's governor has activated National Guard troops to the Durkee Fire, which merged with another large blaze and is burning near the Idaho state line.

FWP says wolf numbers holding fairly steady

The estimated statewide wolf population for 2023 was 1,096, just one less than the 2022 estimated population and slightly below the 10-year average of 1,140 wolves but well above recovery thresholds, FWP noted.