RECALL: Inside an outsider's view

Recently an old friend was in town for a visit. She was born here — her greater family has been here for generations, though she has lived in Portland for many years now. She has been gone since high school but visits family here often.

Bishop visits this weekend

COEUR d'ALENE - Bishop James E. Waggoner Jr. will be visiting St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave., this weekend.

A concerned visitor

Dear Editor,

Award winning author visits Royal Middle School

ROYAL CITY - Royal Middle School sixth-graders were treated to a visit from Jack Gantos, the 2012 Newbery Award winner for children's literature, earlier this month.

Inslee to tour Moses Lake Sleep Center

MOSES LAKE — Gov. Jay Inslee is visiting Moses Lake today to take part in a forum on homelessness at the Moses Lake Civic Center and visit the Moses Lake Sleep Center, a temporary encampment for local shelterless people.

HLCA student wins poster honors

Smokey Bear visits academy students

Student places third in regional contest

President Trump calls off planned trip to CDC in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has been called off because he doesn't want to get in the way of its work, the White House said Friday.

Murray touts WSU Breadlab research in visit

BURLINGTON — During a visit on Wednesday to Washington State University’s Breadlab at the Port of Skagit, Sen. Patty Murray highlighted the importance of federal support for research into improvements in food processing and value-added agriculture...

Glacier Park visitation declined in 2022

Glacier National Park in Montana saw its lowest number of visitors since 2015 last year, not counting the pandemic year of 2020.

Glacier visitation declines in 2022

Glacier National Park saw its lowest number of visitors since 2015 last year, not counting the pandemic year of 2020.

Wanted: A loving family!

OTHELLO – Buck has been adopted once and brought back to Adams County Pet Rescue; he is hoping the next folks that take him home keep him for the rest of his life. He is a sweet boy that enjoys long walks, hanging with other furry friends and cuddling. He knowns how to sit, wait and lay down. Buck is also house trained, microchipped, vaccinated and neutered. He is around 9 months old. If Buck is the perfect pup for you, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Adopt a champion snuggler!

SOAP LAKE – Shadow is a female lab mix whose world revolves around playing, exploring and of course a lot of cuddles – she is a champion snuggler after all. Shadow came to the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry after she and three other dogs were found with their deceased owner. Shadow was sadly separated from the other pups but now she is ready to find a new family and friends. She is spayed, up to date on shot and microchipped. If you want endless playtimes, constant companionship and unconditional love, visit RockBottomRocker.org and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”

Second Harvest Food Truck sets May 19 visit

The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry is helping sponsor a visit by the Second Harvest mobile food truck with a $500 donation. The truck will be at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on May 19 with a drive-through event.

The purr-fect companion

MOSES LAKE – Meet Chucky, a really good boy looking for an even better home. He is a large black and white male cat with a little bit of spunk. He is the purr-fect companion for those who like snuggles and a cute laid-back cat. He is a domestic shorthair/mix, neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He said he is ready to come home and snuggle with you as you cuddle up with a cozy book. If he seems like your type of guy, 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 Diva, a demure and mindful cutie

MOSES LAKE -- Diva is a torte point Siamese with very refined taste and around 4 years of worldly experiences. While other cats like to chase laser pointers and being menaces, she likes to spend her days in quiet contemplation on a plush surface basking in sunlight. Diva’s needs are simple: options for many naps, regular head scratches and sweet treats. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. If you recognize her superior feline grace and would like a lovely companion, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out an adoption form. If adopting isn’t feasible for you now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the site and click “donate.”

Your new best friend awaits

MOSES LAKE — Juno, a perfect contender for the role of your new best friend, is patiently waiting for you to go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. He is a 2-year-old neutered American Staffordshire pit bull mix. He loves people and gets along well with other pups. He would be the perfect companion for a loving family. He said he is the bestest boy and he deserves the bestest of homes. If this sounds like a perfect fit, visit the website and fill out his application today. If you don’t have room for the sweet boy but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Surfin' into your heart

OTHELLO – Surf, a Jack Russell Terrier mix isn’t looking so much to ride waves but instead he is more of a couch surfing kind of guy – as in he would like to switch from one couch to another for his naps. He is a small adult dog, who is microchipped, vaccinated and neutered. He gets along with other furry friends, so if your current pup needs a pup, he’s the guy for you. If you're sold on this sweet boy, 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.”

Adopt a furry eagle

OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue has not one, but two eagles up for adoption. Don’t be concerned, these “eagles” are not a protected species, nor do they have wings – instead they are furry babies who are perfect family pets. Crowned Eagle, left, is a male husky mix whose brows charm most. Golden Eagle, right, is a male shepherd mix who loves an ear rub. Both are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to find their forever homes. If both, or either pup, interests you, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out their applications. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Small baby ready for big adventures

OTHELLO – Litha, named after the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year, is likely to bring the warmth and fun of long summer days. She is an adult chihuahua mix perfect for those looking for a smaller dog. She is a sweet girl, who loves cuddles, blankets and walking in the sun. She does not like young children, however, she gets along with other pups. She is vaccinated, spayed and ready for you to fill out her application. If this sunny girl warms your heart visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and complete her application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help her, and other pets at a local rescue, visit the website and click “donate.”

Polka-dotted prince

OTHELLO – Cabella, a dazzling dude, is looking for someone to give puppy kisses to. He also said he very much likes playing with dog toys, going on walks and belly rubs. He is an adult yellow labrador retriever full of love. If he seems like your type of pup, you are quite lucky because he is up for adoption at Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello. He is vaccinated and neutered. If you are interested in taking home this golden goober, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com 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.”