Offering spoiled food no way to spoil your pet

People may choose to eat foods past their expiration date, as long as the food looks and smells good, but that doesn’t mean this practice is safe for pet food. Ensuring pet food is suitable to eat is the first step to preventing your dog or cat from becoming ill.

North American grassland birds in peril, spurring all-out effort to save birds and their habitat

Sprague’s pipit, a songbird that’s lost more than 75% of its population since 1970 and breeds only in portions of Montana, North Dakota and small patches of three Canadian provinces

Would you trade the heat for winter?

Hard as it is to believe, August is here! Wasn't it just a couple of days ago that we were hearing fireworks? My dog is still trembling.

Renee Henriette Moe-McCarley, 94

Renee Henriette Moe-McCarley died at the age of 94 on the evening of Tuesday, December 6, 2022 while in residence at the Life Care Center in Post Falls, Idaho.

Hunter survives grizzly bear attack in Montana

The man fired at the bear with a shotgun and a handgun, wounding the animal, which returned to the cover of the thick brush, wildlife officials said.

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.

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.

Oregon's Cannon Beach reopens after cougar sighting on iconic coastal rock led to closure

State biologists believe the cougar ventured to Haystack Rock at low tide Saturday night to hunt birds, a behavior they have not previously witnessed at that site

Pets are positively pamper-worthy

Celebrate National Pet Day with your best furry friends!

BEST OF NORTH IDAHO: Human vs. Humane

We have just recently completed the nominations for the “Best of 2023,” in the North Idaho Business Journal.

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.

Gina Winn, 62

Gina Rae Winn, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2023.

Bruce Wayne Miller, 64

It is with heavy heart we announce that Bruce Wayne Miller started his next adventure with his passing on 24 September 2022, while surrounded by the love of his family.

YOUR PHOTOS: Wildlife in North Idaho

NEXT CALL FOR PHOTOS THEME: Pets of North Idaho

Cd'A Audubon spreads its wings

Club travels to follow migrations, seeks younger members

The weather is changing and the bird migration is starting so it’s the perfect time to get out gawking and walking with the Coeur d’Alene Audubon club, said board member and field trip chairman Ted Smith.

Yellow grubs: Common parasite found in Idaho panfish

Target host is a bird; they don’t pose much threat to humans

Because their target host is a bird, yellow grubs don’t pose much threat to humans.

Had enough snow?

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

Go big: KHS seeks homes for rising intake of large-breed dogs

KHS has about 25 dogs available for adoption. Nearly all are considered big, in the 40-pound range or more, and thus take longer to find someone willing to adopt them.

Duck season opens early for vets, kids

A Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp is not required for hunters 15 and younger but is required for hunters 16 and older.

Northern Plains tribes bring back their wild 'relatives'

But tribal members say they’re committed to rebuilding native species with deep cultural significance to restore balance between humans and the natural world