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Clancy is our 13-pound Yorkshire terror (no misprint here). He is a frequent guest of the Pend Oreille Pet Lodge.

Jesse Samuel Penrod, 78

Jesse Samuel Penrod, 78, of Ponderay, Idaho, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2005, at his home after a five-year battle with prostate cancer.

Sandpoint MMA fighters return to action on Saturday

Sandpoint MMA fighters return to action on Saturday

Pend Oreille Vet announces expansion

PONDERAY — Dogs, cats, turtles, guinea pigs and other pets in need of boarding or healthcare in the greater Sandpoint area will soon be able to enjoy more elbow room thanks to the expansion of the Pend Oreille Veterinary Service, 895 Kootenai Cutoff Road.

Some Hospitals Continue With Elective Surgeries Despite COVID-19 Crisis

In the same week that physicians at the University of California-San Francisco medical center were wiping down and reusing protective equipment like masks and gowns to conserve resources amid a surge of COVID-19 patients, 90 miles away teams of doctors at UC Davis Medical Center were fully suited up performing breast augmentations, hip replacements and other elective procedures that likely could have been postponed.

Doggie demand

250 adoption applications filed at KHS for dogs rescued from hoarding situation

Dogged determination

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.

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Former American Falls, Idaho State student-athlete RaNae Isaak receives coaching award after inspirational journey

A former local athlete will be honored for her inspirational work as a coach in Indiana.

Kenneth Brian Higdon

Kenneth Brian Higdon was taken suddenly on Jan. 4, 2017, following a routine surgery. Born, Feb. 26, 1963, he was a generous man who carried himself with passion and integrity in his public and private lives.

CAP hosting community BBQ

SANDPOINT — Community Action Partnership, 1506 Baldy Mountain Road, will be holding its annual Community/Conservation Day Event today.

CPAC honors conservative legislators

Idaho House Representatives Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, District 1; Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, District 7; and Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, District D11; attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland this past weekend to receive awards from Chairman Matt Schlapp for their conservative voting record.

CPAC honors conservative legislators

Idaho House Representatives Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, District 1; Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, District 7; and Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, District D11; attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland this past weekend to receive awards from Chairman Matt Schlapp for their conservative voting record.

OT is a good option for many repetitive stress injuries

Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow — what do they all have in common? They can all be treated with conservative management under the care of an occupational therapist. Does this mean that surgery can always be avoided? Unfortunately no, but it does significantly reduce the likelihood for surgical intervention and it also promotes education on addressing underlying causes of symptoms to reduce future recurrence. Continue reading to learn about common treatment approaches and modalities utilized to treat these common disorders.

Repetitive stress injuries respond well to OT

Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow — what do they all have in common? They can all be treated with conservative management under the care of an occupational therapist. Does this mean that surgery can always be avoided? Unfortunately no, but it does significantly reduce the likelihood for surgical intervention and it also promotes education on addressing underlying causes of symptoms to reduce future recurrence. Continue reading to learn about common treatment approaches and modalities utilized to treat these common disorders.

Be bear aware before heading outdoors

PRIEST LAKE — The Idaho Conservation League, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service, and Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative are teaming up to host a “Be Bear Aware” event in Priest Lake next week.

Possible dog poisoning investigated

CLARK FORK — Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that apparently consumed tainted sausage found on a U.S. Forest Service trail along East Fork Creek.

Clinic working to make your pain a thing of the past

What happens when the pain you thought would go away in a day or two lingers? Perhaps you woke with pain one day and assumed you slept wrong or maybe had overdone it at the gym or work the day before. Sometimes pain develops and you can’t relate it to anything you did at all. You’ve tried the usual things like rest, ice, over the counter medications and maybe even some stretching but things just aren’t getting better. Now what?

Here's to our unsung board heroes

Here’s to our unsung heroes who serve, without an agenda and for no pay, on community boards for our sewer, water, libraries, bike associations, conservation groups, and hospitals.

Dog poisoning remains under investigation

CLARK FORK — Tainted sausage left on a hiking trail that killed one dog and sickened two others was laced with an insecticide, according to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.