Soft sounds of Celtic dance band to feature at JACC

Sensory-friendly free concert open to everyone

Banna Damhsa will be performing Celtic songs and classics from 3-4 p.m. Saturday at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center. Pronounced BONna DOWsa, which means "Dance Band", the band is composed of musicians Jan Clizer, Dave Beach, and Char Beach, who have come together from various musical backgrounds to bring energetic and fun music for dancing pleasure, but with a sensory soft spot.

Had enough snow?

I hope you like snow as we've certainly seen plenty of it lately.

Concerns over disease rise in Sugar City

F&G begins harvesting elk to curb spread of brucellosis to cattle

Due to the potential spread of brucellosis, Fish and Game has begun removing elk from a group of around 30 that are consistently mixing with cattle in the Sugar City area.

Ray Marcus Hansen, 93

After a long and blessed life, Ray Marcus Hansen went home to be with the Lord last week. He was born on June 15, 1929, to Mary and Adolph Hansen in Scobey, Montana. In 1937,

Springtime babies galore on the prairie

A multi-generational farm and ranching family on the Rathdrum Prairie is in baby mode this month.

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

Three is good. Six would be better.

Backyard Chickens Part 2: Maintaining healthy birds

After researching, preparing for, and buying healthy chickens, first-time flock owners will need to know all that is involved in keeping their birds healthy.

Backyard Chickens Part 1: Preparing to buy healthy birds

After egg prices hit record highs in late 2022 and early 2023, having a flock of backyard chickens to provide a personal supply of eggs can be tempting.

13 dogs seized from Athol property.

Owner upset, but court records say he was given notice he needed a kennel permit

Dogs taken from Athol home

Spring vaccinations for dogs

Spring’s warmer weather signals the time for more outdoor adventures, especially for dogs who tend to be curious while outside. It also signals a time when owners should begin thinking about protecting their dogs from outdoor dangers by vaccinating them.

Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed

The buzzy little bulldogs have been targeted in thefts, including last month's fatal shooting of a 76-year-old South Carolina breeder

Cd'A CHAMBER: Launching tomorrow's leaders

Spring is in the air! The snow has melted (mostly), the birds are singing and tiny blossoms are starting to sprout. It is the wonderful season of renewal and rejuvenation after a long and dark winter. It's been a difficult week for our community, especially for our friends in the education sector after the levies failed. But following this notable setback, I am encouraged to see signs of rebirth, showing an awakened resolve to work together in support of our students, educators and the future of our business community.

Doggone wonderful

KHS transfers animals to new shelter, will open Saturday

The Kootenai Humane Society began transferring animals Monday to its new shelter. It made a lot of people happy. “It’s awesome. Unbelievable," said Kristina Jensen, KHS employee shortly after she placed a nine-month-old Chow Chow named Akira into a spanking clean kennel space with an acrylic door.

Pet and people friendly

Companions Animal Center opens in new home on Atlas Road

Companions Animal Shelter holds soft opening Saturday.

Fish and Game invites input for game bird season

Wildlife staff in the Panhandle Region want to hear what you think about 2023-24 migratory game bird season proposals

Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college

Nationwide, undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022, with declines even after returning to in-person classes

Geraldine (Jeri) Goode, 71

Jeri Alice Goode (formerly Rutherford), 71, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away surrounded by her family and friends November 26, 2022.

State bird to soar on Idaho IDs

State IDs will feature mountain bluebird starting this spring

The Idaho drivers license and ID cards will unveil a new look beginning this spring. The updated card will introduce the mountain bluebird to the design, Idaho’s state bird, alongside the Idaho statehouse and sawtooth mountains.

BONNER GENERAL: Article had pro-abortion slant

I read with dismay the article by Caroline Lobsinger on the closure of Bonner General’s labor and delivery unit.

BONNER GENERAL: Closing maternity services a national trend

It’s not a pro-life or pro-choice reality. Maternity services at Bonner are shut down. This has been the trend since 2019 across the nation.