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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Post Falls Pavilion open for business

Grand opening celebration to be held later this spring

A new era of food, fun, fellowship and family outings has arrived in the River City. The Post Falls Pavilion at 3758 E. Horsehaven Ave. had its soft opening Tuesday, with a grand opening planned for later this spring.

Idaho hospital to stop baby deliveries, partly over politics

Physicians could face felony charges and a medical license revocation for violating the law, which the Idaho Supreme Court determined earlier this year is constitutional

FASCISM: Idaho is in its grip

“Idaho Freedom Foundation?” It should be called the Washington, D.C.-based Fascism Foundation. Idaho is in the grip of fascism funded by the IFF and a D.C. think-tank. Their agenda has nothing to do with freedom.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: With Hags out, the energy left when M's needed it

On a meaningful day last October … Scott Servais read my mind.

EDITORIAL: With Coeur Terre, city council shines

CDA demonstrates right way to govern.

21 samples of 375 positive for chronic wasting disease

Fish and Game expands testing region for CWD

Fish and Game continues work to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. A total of 375 deer and eight elk have been removed from the Slate Creek drainage as of March 19. So far, of the hundreds of samples sent to the lab, 21 samples have come back positive for CWD. Wildlife staff expect to have more sample results back from the lab within the next week or so.

Why murder defendant was free before killings in Washington

But except in cases of aggravated murder, Washington law presumes someone will be released from custody until they are tried and convicted

Celebrating kindness, caring and doing what you can

United Way's many efforts to help community cited at luncheon

Richard Jurvelin knows about volunteerism as he’s been doing it much of his life, so when he speaks, people listen. Wednesday, he spoke at the United Way of North Idaho annual awards luncheon and about 100 people took in his every word. “It doesn’t matter about what you can do, how big it is, how little it is,” Jurvelin said. “You can volunteer and you will help in a community.”

OPINION: IFF files, Part 6: Why are they hiding?

I’d like to start this column with an apology. I’ve been referring to IFF/KCRCC and their associated groups as Libertarians, and that’s not fair to real Libertarians. According to referenced sources, Libertarians believe people should be free to think as they choose. Nowhere do the references even hint at true Libertarians being demanding, bullying, and penalizing others for thinking for themselves. But that’s exactly what the IFF/KCRCC does, so we will have to find a different description for them. Authoritarians, perhaps?

Spring has sprung, but snow in forecast

Cd'A has first day over 50 degrees since Nov. 6

Spring is not quite here yet

New Hawaii law expands abortion access, protects providers

The measure expands abortion access by allowing physician assistants to perform medical and surgical abortions during the first trimester of pregnancy