History at play

Seltice Elementary fourth graders explore Idaho trades, traditions

The smile on Kaeleb Giovanelli's face was as bright as his red shirt as he went for a leisurely ride on the back of Red, an American quarter horse, led by volunteer Gracie Mobbs. It was his first time riding a horse. "It was amazing! It was fun!" the enthusiastic new equestrian said when he stepped off the horse.

FAST FIVE Rebecca Fowler: Leader of the pack

Meet Rebecca Fowler, a Post Falls resident and animal lover. She is trustworthy and dependable, with a fun-loving spirt. Improving the happiness of pets lives is what led her to start Fowler Farms Animal Care. She strives to make sure the pet parents are happy knowing their "kids" are safe, well taken care of and having a great time during their visits.

The puppy timeline: A socialization guide

Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy’s growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a well-adjusted and social dog, owners should provide training specific to each stage of a puppy’s development.

Defying taboos, Shiite cleric in Iran takes in street dogs and nurses them back to health

Iran's ruling theocracy views keeping dogs as pets as a sign of Western decadence

CATS: Trapping is toxic

I have a question for all of my fellow outdoor cat owners and citizens alike. Is it fair for someone to relocate a domesticated cat by trapping?

Simple hiking benefits body and soul

It’s that time again: Perfect weather to experience the outdoors in beautiful North Idaho. Sunshine, gorgeous scenery, clean air. The occasional breeze rustling through the trees. Birds chirping and squirrels scurrying as the deer graze.

Kenneth Huitt, 40

Kenneth Lee Huitt, 40, died at home on May 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a short, intense battle with cancer.

Sign up for SilverHoops

The event is still two months away but with the tournament’s exponential growth over the past few years, the SilverHoops committee hopes that more people take advantage of the early-bird registration period.

Pups turned mental health pros

Facility dogs program growing in Cd'A School District

A pilot program that began with one pup has grown to a pack of four professional facility dogs trained to elevate educational environments and enhance mental health in the Coeur d'Alene School District.

Plant Notes: Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) creates a truly dramatic display when in bloom. From June to July this multi-stemmed North American native shrub is covered in large fluffy plumes of tiny cream-white flowers cascading gracefully from the ends of its arching branches.

Verland G. Woempner, 81

Verland G. Woempner was born Aug. 12, 1941, to Arnold and Mabel (Stowe) Woempner in Coeur d'Alene.

Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors

The legal challenges are also so recent that there's not a clear trend for outcomes

DeSantis looks to connect with voters during 1st full day of campaigning in Iowa

Trump and his allies unleashed a fresh round of anti-DeSantis attacks on Tuesday

Do you know what to bring if you are checking in to a hospital?

If you or a loved one is checking into a hospital for a procedure, there are certain documents and items you should consider bringing with you right from the beginning, so no one is scrambling to find them after you are checked in. If you are checking into a hospital, consider bringing the following documents and items with you.

Pay per wave: Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon in the birthplace of surfing

Surfer and writer Mindy Pennybacker said the controversy highlights a struggle over how to balance tradition with a booming sport

Logan Knight, 54

"Logan Montgomery Knight (the Man, the Myth, the Legend), born Richard Leslie Bowen, 54. Rathdrum, Idaho. Died Tuesday, May 30th.

The truth of grit

A prominent salesman summed up his success in three simple words: "and then some." He discovered at an early age that most of the difference between average people and top people could be explained in these three simple words, according to Richard Weaver II, a retired professor who taught more than 80,000 students at Indiana University, the University of Massachusetts and Bowling Green State University.

Fred Ray Root, 73

Fred R. Root, age 73, of Coeur d’Alene went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2023 after a brief illness.

George Junior Wells, 89

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023 George Junior Wells, loving husband and father of three, passed away at age 89 in Coeur D’Alene Idaho.

BANDUCCI: Resignation would secure accreditation

A May 26 Coeur d’Alene Press article said the NIC board of trustees voted on a statement regarding its many no-confidence votes. Why? The board’s opinion won’t change the votes, so what’s the point? More striking was Mr. Banducci’s rambling tirade about a completely different issue. He spent much of the article moaning about an incident where someone threw water on him. That sucks, but it’s hardly life-threatening. Then he said he was a senior military officer, when I read he was just a major in the reserves. I don’t know if he did any active duty, let alone combat, which might explain his fretting over a bucket of water.