Shelter moves forward with TNR program

PONDERAY — The feral cat population in Bonner and Boundary counties is growing.

Pets and people: Better together

If you have a pet, you’ve likely experienced this: You’re upset or stressed, but snuggling with your dog makes you feel better. Or, you get home after a long day at work and seeing your cat automatically cheers you up.

Be bear aware before heading outside

The Idaho Conservation League, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to host three “Be Bear Aware” events in Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Coeur d’Alene this spring.

Bear attack details emerge

SANDPOINT — A 60-year-old woman who was attacked by a black bear sow on the Chipmunk Rapids trail at Priest Lake on Tuesday was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to Idaho Department of Fish & Game officials.

No headline

A couple of days ago a full-color, full-page ad appeared in the Daily Bee vilifying Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, for a plethora of things like defending poachers, supporting armed radicals, and opposing timber companies and urging a vote for Kate McAlister. Soon that same ad turned up in mail boxes in form of a post card.

Every day has a beach that is filled with unlimited potential

“What is your super power?” is a popular question these days. When my teen grandson asked what super power I wanted I said the ability to talk to animals. Which he thought was wasted unless I used it to control the animals — get them to do what I wanted.

Man won't be charged for shooting wolf

A Boundary County man will not be charged for shooting a wolf in his yard that was bothering his dog.

Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

HONG KONG (AP) — Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.

Activity drives Team Laughing Dog member

Kathi Riba Crane is the fourth of five women on Team Laughing Dog to be profiled this week. The team was on the outskirts of St. Louis, Mo., late Thursday night on their 3,000 mile Race Across America.

BCSO: Shooting stemmed from canine dispute

Two Sagle men are recovering after an argument ended in a shooting on July 23.

United Way invests $150K in North Idaho

Nonprofit announces Community Care Fund grants

From day camps and school programs to infant safety and senior nutrition, the $150,000 United Way of North Idaho has awarded through its Community Care Fund program touches a large swath of society. "I am really excited for a couple reasons, and really happy with this year," said United Way of North Idaho Community Impact Director Keri Cederquist.

Endometriosis, painful but treatable

“I was diagnosed with Stage Four Endometriosis at the age of 19, and it took 7 years to get that diagnosis,” wrote a woman named Julie from New Jersey on fightlikeagirlclub.com. “Seven years of doctor visits, medications, surgeries, trips to the ER, and even some pretty terrible doctors along the way telling me it was ‘just bad cramps,’ and that was my lot in life for being a girl.

Endometriosis, painful but treatable

“I was diagnosed with Stage Four Endometriosis at the age of 19, and it took 7 years to get that diagnosis,” wrote a woman named Julie from New Jersey on fightlikeagirlclub.com. “Seven years of doctor visits, medications, surgeries, trips to the ER, and even some pretty terrible doctors along the way telling me it was ‘just bad cramps,’ and that was my lot in life for being a girl.

Rambo facing additional charges

COEUR d’ALENE — Tyler Rambo faces eight more felony charges for allegedly shooting at police officers July 4 at Coeur d’Alene City Park.

'He never gave up. He inspired me': Colfax's JonJon Kinley to receive WIAA Jace Malek True Spirit Award

Colfax sophomore JonJon Kinley strolled through the airy Spokane Arena on Wednesday with a smile as wide as the Bulldogs’ student section.

Instructional parables and American politics

Recently, I took my two shaggy canines in for a needed haircut. Their coats had ceased being useful for warmth and had become reverse Swiffers. The youngest one magnetically swept up nature and, once on the heated side of the dog door, released flora onto the floors. This reverse osmosis of debris is especially distressing to someone who develops a palm rash when clutching a broom handle. Watching their behavior after coming home from the groomers reminded me of the political climate of late.

BTAA to receive matching donations to temporary pet care program through April

The program allows residents going through emergencies to have their animals fostered instead of surrendering them

Idaho lawmakers sue House speaker over coronavirus concerns

Reps. Sue Chew of Boise and Muffy Davis of Ketchum filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Legislature and the Republican speaker of the House contending the Statehouse is unsafe for them and others with chronic health conditions because coronavirus precautions are being ignored.

Zeischegg seeking District 2 nomination

SANDPOINT — Victoria Zeischegg of Sandpoint has announced her candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Bonner County commission.

Iditarod looks for relevance as race across Alaska starts

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When 57 mushers line up Sunday for the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, it will be the second-smallest field in the past two decades. Only last year’s field of 52 was smaller.