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IDFG adopts 2013 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion, and gray wolves

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Tuesday, March 19th, 2:55 pm

BOISE, ID - The Idaho Fish and Game Commission today adopted 2013 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion, and gray wolf, as proposed by Fish and Game biologists.

The new seasons include an increase in elk controlled hunt and pronghorn tags and expanded wolf hunting and trapping seasons.

From IDFG:
A summary of major changes include:

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Spirit Lake City Hall moves

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Monday, January 14th, 2:43 pm

Spirit Lake City Hall has moved about a block.

The Coeur d'Alene Press reported that city employees will now be housed at 6042 Maine Street, east of the hall's former location in a redesigned Pawn Shop.
The biggest change resulting from the move is the city is now housing its council meetings in the new building.

“It's a serious upgrade for the city and the whole community,” Mayor Todd Clary said in the report.

The city bought the building for $150,000. The building that was previously used as the city hall will be remodeled before the police department takes over the space.

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Dirty Dash registration opens

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1:27 pm

The popular Dirty Dash opened registration today for the 2013 “race” to be held at Riverside State Park on July 13.

Loyalty registration, which runs until Jan. 30, costs only $35. After that the price to sign up steadily rises the closer we get to the event.

“Resolve to make 2013 your dirtiest yet and we guarantee to make that happen for you in one unforgettable morning of feasting on filth, groveling through grime, delighting in dirt, and wallowing in mud rather than self-pity,” a news release from Dirty Dash said.

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Here Comes Santa Paws, Here Comes Santa Paws...

Submitted by Colleen O'Brien, Weekend Anchor / Reporter

Friday, December 16th, 2011, 10:17pm

Here Comes Santa Paws, Here Comes Santa Paws...

Does that dog look excited or what?

What do you suppose he asked santa for? Beggin' Strips? A new tennis ball?

Your pet - of all shapes and sizes - can come visit Santa Paws Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

He'll be at Northwest Seed & Pet at 7302 North Divison.

They ask for a $5 donation for the pictures, and proceeds go to the Spokane Humane Society.

Oh yeah... if you "Like" our KXLY 4 Facebook page we'll donate 25-cents in your honor to the Humane Society. So far our fans have raised over $3200!

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Department of Interior Recommends Idaho Backcountry for Congressional Protection

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer

Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 2:52pm

Department of Interior Recommends Idaho Backcountry for Congressional Protection

A new report suggests 18 backcountry areas that are recommended to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar for congressional protection.

At this point it’s only a preliminary list that will be used to collection local support for the foundation of a bipartisan public lands bill that they hope to pass through Congress.

The list was compiled by Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes and BLM director Bob Abbey based on input from congress, state and city officials and interested parties.

"The backcountry areas we identify in this report are by no means the only public lands that may deserve protection by Congress, but this preliminary list of possibilities shows that there is a compelling case for bipartisan legislative action to conserve lands for recreation, protection, and enjoyment," said deputy secretary David J. Hayes.

Locations from Washington, Idaho and Montana made the list. They’re not exactly localized near you, but if you find yourself traveling for vacation, check them out.

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St. Regis Road Closed

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 4:48pm

Anyone headed to the big city - Coeur d'Alene or Spokane - from the St. Joe River area heed warning. And, vice versa for people headed from said big city into the country. Idaho Panhandle National Forest says the popular St. Regis Road (Forest Highway 50) is closed. Crews are replacing culverts in the Bear Springs and Float Creek area.

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest suggested the following alternative routes:

Those travelers who wish to cross over Gold Pass between St. Regis, Montana and the upper St. Joe River will need to use an alternate route. Regular passenger vehicles traveling between St. Regis and the upper St.

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Community Forest Trust Proposed

Submitted by Evelyn Laurence on Wednesday, August 31st, 10:00 am

As a result of declining revenues from the Secure Rural Schools Act, several Idaho counties are hoping to transfer management of forest from federal to state hands.

SANDPOINT — Idaho counties with substantial amounts of federally-owned lands are proposing a pilot project to transfer management of 200,000 acres of forest to the Idaho Department of Lands

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