One incumbent, three newcomers file for Mission school board

The St. Ignatius School board has two board seats open, and four candidates have filed.

Veteran officials plan area visits

SANDPOINT — Representatives from the Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office will be visiting the area next month.

Janea Fowles Pixton

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70, died May 14, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Visitation will be Friday, May 31, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Visitation will continue Saturday June 1, 2024, from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 477 E Honeysuckle Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Graveside service will be held at the Hooper Cemetery in Hooper, Utah.

Author Peter Wayne Moe to visit NIC

The North Idaho College Writing Center’s visiting writer series returns to NIC for the first time since February 2020 with a visit from Peter Wayne Moe, author of “Touching This Leviathan.”

The good pup Blimpy

OTHELLO – Blimpy, a sweet and sassy Chihuahua mix is looking for his new home. He gets along with other dogs, loves cuddles, playing fetch, sunbathing and treats. He is known to be a thief of hearts, so beware. He is microchipped, vaccinated, neutered and ready to go home with you whenever you decide to visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

A baby bear? No, Baby Boo Bear, ready to be adopted

MOSES LAKE – Baby Boo Bear, a new resident at Grant County Animal Outreach, is looking for his forever home. He is around 1.5 years old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He loves ear pets, belly pats and good cuddles. If he seems like your perfect little pal, visit GrantCountyAnimalOuteach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Alabama looking for a ‘sweet home’

MOSES LAKE – Meet Alabama, the purr-fect Southern belle ready to cat-apult into your heart. At just 1 year, 7 months, and 18 days old, she’s all spayed and vaccinated. She is paw-sitively purring for her forever family. Adopt her by visiting GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and clicking “adopt,” and let the meow-gic begin. If you can’t adopt this sweet girl, but you want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Bingo is his name-o

MOSES LAKE – Bingo, an 8-month-old kitten is looking for his forever home, or farm. He is a domestic medium hair mix. Bingo has all of his shots, is neutered and is ready for you to fill out his adoption application. If this kitten seems like your perfect companion, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.com and fill out his application. For those who can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Bug-eyed baby

OTHELLO – Aree, a female domestic short hair, is looking for someone to hang out with her and give her tons of love and pets. She is good with other cats, so other furry friends in the home are ok. She is vaccinated, spayed and ready for you to fill out her application. If Aree seems like your type of girl, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and begin the adoption process. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local animal shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Pookie-wookie

MOSES LAKE – We dare you to stare into Pookie's coffee-colored eyes; and not want to take him home and give him all the snuggles and treats in the world. He is around four years old, small and ready to go home with his forever family. He is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Fall for the baby browns? Visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out Pookie’s adoption application. Can’t adopt right now? Visit the website and click “donate” to help a local shelter.

Oh deer, adopt Buck

MOSES LAKE – Meet Buck, the paw-some 3-year-old mixed breed with a tail-wagging charm. This small boy is ready to grant your heart's wish at Grant County Animal Outreach – visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and sweeter than a pupcake. He'll be your fur-ever friend in no time. If you can’t adopt but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Chipper Chippy looking for a fun home

MOSES LAKE – Chippy is a playful boy who loves playing with toys on a string. He will truly impress anyone with the jumps he will complete to catch the flying toy. He is around nine months old, small and ready for a permanent person to play with him. He is vaccinated and neutered. If you want this chipper cat, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Adopt Crispy Chicken and give him a biscuit

MOSES LAKE – Crispy Chicken, a three-month-old, male domestic shorthair is looking for an egg-cellent home. He is a good egg who comes neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He has plenty of energy and loves good cat tree climb, pom-poms and cuddles. If he seems like your type of cat, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Let’s get Zillow home

OTHELLO – Zillow, named after the home-buying website, will not help you buy a home; instead, he wants to be a part of yours. This sweet cloud is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. All he needs now is a loving family that will spoil him with tummy rubs and Milk-bones. If he seems like the perfect little guy for you or your family, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now, visit the website and click “donate.”

Howl bout you adopt Howie

MOSES LAKE — Meet Howie Han, a small golden boy looking for a permanent home. He is around three months old and ready to make friends, chase his tail and eat tasty treats. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped; now, all he needs is one person to adopt him. If you want to be that lucky person, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Diamond in the ruff

OTHELLO – Tumble, a border collie mix, is the perfect companion for anyone who loves a brisk fall walk. He is a younger pup who is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. If you want a furry friend in your life that makes you laugh and also is willing to snuggle up to you on the hard days, he is your guy. If you are interested in adopting this sweet boy, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.org and fill out an application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Drama looking for her standing ovation

MOSES LAKE — Drama is ready to steal the spotlight. This spunky American Pocket Bully mix is paws-itively the star of the show at Grant County Animal Outreach. She’s spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped—no plot twists here, just a happy ending waiting to happen. If you’re looking for a leading lady with a big heart and bully-tiful charm, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and adopt Drama today and make her the main character in your life. If you can’t adopt right now, visit the website and click “donate.”

Exploring group checkups for diabetes, Parkinson's

Appointments are becoming a small but slowly growing trend

WASHINGTON - Wait a minute, Doc. You want me to share my appointment with 10 other patients?

Park visitation numbers reflect America's history

The Latest: WHO warns `far from over' in Asia and Pacific

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.