KHS: 1,412 animals adopted in 2022

Nonprofit prepares for move into new home on Atlas Road

The Kootenai Humane Society connected more than 1,000 animals with homes last year.

YOUR PHOTOS: Wildlife in North Idaho

NEXT CALL FOR PHOTOS THEME: Pets of North Idaho

Fashion sneakers propel sustainable rubber in Brazil Amazon

Rubber was once central to the economy of the Amazon

Lubertus 'Bud' Vanderbilt, 84

Lubertus "Bud" Vanderbilt, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, peacefully passed away while under hospice care Jan. 23, 2023.

Putting the 'ID' in the Iditarod

A Bonner County man is putting the "ID" in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by being one of two competitors from the Gem State to participate in the legendary sled dog race.

Have a bunny new year

Xin (“shin”) nian kuai-le, you cuddly rabbits.

Don't wait to buy your 2023 hunting/fishing licenses

A lot of hunters and anglers see the cold, bitter months of January and February as the so-called “off-season.” It’s easy to see why — you step foot outside and instantly need a defroster for your lungs. But with a little bit of mental preparation, the right gear, and (most importantly) an up-to-date hunting and/or fishing license, you can take advantage of every day the calendar gives you and beat that cabin fever, with nearly a dozen hook-and-bullet opportunities around the state.

Banff' World Tour film festival coming to North Idaho

Movies feature mountain sport, humor and culture

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to town, with showings planned in both Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival has made a yearly stop in North Idaho since 1995, starting off with one night of films. While most cities will host only one or two nights of films, audiences in both cities will see three nights of films with different movies each night. In total, 24 different films will be shown.

A dog's purpose: Come to work

Cd'A Regional Chamber welcomes canines in the office

CDA Regional Chamber welcomes many canines to the office

A friend indeed

Children's Advocacy Center facility dog Lucy an asset to the team

A new team member at Safe Passage's Children's Advocacy Center is providing her special skills to make uncomfortable situations a little easier to bear.

Charges filed in dog abandonment case

Bonner County Sheriff's Office is filing 31 criminal counts of animal cruelty and abandonment against two former Bonner County residents. Charges were filed Wednesday morning against Jacob M. McCowan, 31, and Jessica L. Smurtwaite. Both have left Idaho and are now residing near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Small but mighty

CALL FOR PHOTOS THEME: Wildlife in North Idaho

The birds and the seeds

Idaho Fish and Game talks winter bird feeding

Turn your backyard into a bird B&B with these helpful wintertime bird-feeding tips from the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.

The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding

Turn your backyard into a bird B&B with these helpful wintertime bird-feeding tips.

IDFG has a plan for big game emergencies

People aren’t the only ones who can find it a bit of a struggle when a heavy winter storm rolls through Idaho. Our state’s wildlife, specifically deer, elk and pronghorn, can also find themselves in dire straits during extreme and unusual winter weather.

Marion 'Wayne' Wagner, 72

Marion Wayne Wagner, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully Jan. 8, 2023, at Hospice of North Idaho’s Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene.

New Year’s resolutions for owners and their furry friends

With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions.

Coyote makes way into 219

Did you hear the one about the coyote that ran into a Sandpoint bar? No, it's not the opening bit to the latest joke. Instead, it is actually what happened at the 219 Lounge shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Apply now for turkey tags

Application period runs through March 1 and includes youth-only controlled turkey hunts

Turkey hunters can apply for 2023 spring controlled turkey hunts from Feb. 1 to March 1.

8 dead in Utah murder-suicide after wife sought divorce

Police were dispatched to the family's home Wednesday afternoon for a welfare check after someone reported that Tausha Height had missed an appointment earlier in the week