August 21, 2024 midnight
Three fly free in northern Idaho
Birds of Prey Northwest releases eagle, hawk, osprey on the same day
The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn State Park to release an osprey.
June 20, 2024 10 a.m.
Idaho wildlife officials say it misidentified grizzly bear that was later killed
Hunter had sent video of bear to officials before shooting it
Fish and Game regrets the mistake made by its staff, the undue stress the situation caused for the hunter and the loss of the grizzly bear. Fish and Game is reviewing its staff’s part in the incident as a personnel matter.
October 27, 2021 midnight
Hecla CEO ready to move on after 'bad actor' ruling
A three-year “bad actor” case against the president and CEO was recently dismissed. As far as Baker is concerned, it was overdue.