BTAA launches TLC program fundraiser

Sets $5K goal to keep pets, families together during times of crisis

Better Together Animal Alliance is fundraising to support its Temporary Loving Care program. The goal is to raise $5,000 to provide emergency short-term boarding for pets, helping families navigate unexpected hardships without the heartbreaking choice of surrendering their beloved companions.

A tale of the Sam Owen Park

Little changes make big difference on peninsula

Sometimes the action of a conservation officer sets up a series of events that improve wildlife resources and their habitat in many ways.

State High School Wrestling Tournaments at a glance

State High School Wrestling Tournaments at a glance

Keep your eye out for an enlarging cataract

Just about everyone I know has either had cataract surgery or is contemplating it. That’s because it’s incredibly common in older adults. “In fact,” the National Eye Institute says, “more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts.”

Research: Scaling back treatment can help some cancer patients

Scaling back treatment for some cancers can make life easier for patients without hurting the outcomes. That's what doctors are reporting this weekend at the world's largest cancer conference in Chicago. The research is part of a long-term trend toward doing less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — to see if it can help patients live longer and feel better. International cancer experts presented their findings for ovarian, esophageal cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting.

PREP ROUNDUP: Bonners Ferry boys down Coeur d'Alene for 35th straight win

PREP ROUNDUP: Bonners Ferry boys down Coeur d'Alene for 35th straight win

What women need to know about fibroids

The first thing women need to know about uterine fibroids is what they’re not. They are not cancer and almost never turn into cancer. They’re very common and most often cause little to no discomfort. But when they do, they can be very uncomfortable. You know the word “uncomfortable,” that’s medical speak for they hurt like the dickens.

Idahosports.com announces ‘Gem State Game of the Week’ broadcasts

The broadcasts will feature multiple camera angles, enhanced graphics, and detailed storylines and commentary from Idaho’s best group of sportscasters.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint to face Middleton in first round of 5A state tournament

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint to face Middleton in first round of 5A state tournament

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry set to face Kimberly in state opener

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry set to face Kimberly in state opener

PREP BOYS LACROSSE: Kanning nets hat trick in loss to Mead

Sandpoint (1-6) will travel to Moscow to play Logos on Saturday.

NIC basketball participating in Coaches vs. Cancer Jan. 30

NIC basketball participating in Coaches vs. Cancer Jan. 30

County needs to work with BTAA to help stray dogs

It’s recently come to my attention that Bonner County is in the process of renegotiating its contract with Better Together Animal Alliance to intake stray dogs. I’m writing to express my support for choosing BTAA to continue to provide this service.

Study: Service dogs ease PTSD symptoms

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The research was published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open. The dogs are trained to pick up a veteran's physical signs of distress and can interrupt panic attacks and nightmares with a loving nudge. After three months, PTSD symptoms improved in both groups, but the veterans with dogs saw a bigger improvement on average than the veterans on the waiting list.

ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: Staudt named to 3A Second Team

ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: Staudt named to 3A Second Team

Fundraiser promises plenty of dog-gone fun

Not only does today's raffle, pizza, and beer fundraiser at Powder Hound Pizza's downtown location benefit Schweitzer's avalanche dog program, but a few members of the team will be on-site to lend a hand, make that paw, of support to all of those who stop by. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Woman pleads to lesser charge

Animal cruelty charges have been dropped against a Sandpoint woman accused of hitting her dog. Instead, Lilly Anne Brunner voluntarily pled guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace and surrendered the Belgian Malinois.

NIC Surgical Technology program named best in Idaho

North Idaho College was recently named the state's top surgical technology program by College Factual, a website focused on helping students find the college that best fits their needs.

County needs to work with BTAA to help stray dogs

It recently came to my attention that Bonner County is in the process of renegotiating its contract with Better Together Animal Alliance to intake and subsequently care for stray dogs.

BTAA does a good job in helping stray dogs

As a citizen who is deeply invested in the welfare of our community's animals, I urge the county to ensure transparency and the humane treatment of these dogs is at the forefront of this process.