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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 1001-1010Feel Good Friday surprise for a woman who helps students and families.
EastIdahoNews and Ashley Outlet surprised Evelyn Paz Garcia of Teton High School for Feel Good Friday after recognizing her work with students, the Family Safety Network, and the ABC Program.
Golden retriever rescued from puppy mill delights at his first squeaky toy
A golden retriever named Oliver, rescued from a puppy mill in November 2025, went viral after a TikTok showed his surprised reaction to his first squeaky toy; the post had over 103,600 views and more than 24,300 likes at the time of reporting.
SALT presents 'A Grand Night for Singing' Jan. 9–18 in Chester Springs
SALT Performing Arts will stage the Rodgers & Hammerstein revue 'A Grand Night for Singing' at its Chester Springs venue from Jan. 9–18, featuring a live orchestra on stage; $1 from each ticket sale will go to the Chester County Food Bank and ticket sales are final.
Dr. Cynthia Maro looks toward 2026 with hope.
Dr. Cynthia Maro writes that a fellow veterinarian's honest account of struggles and adaptation lifted her outlook after a difficult 2025, and she shares ideas to inspire personal goals for 2026.
First Day Hikes return to Delaware State Parks to welcome 2026 outdoors
Delaware State Parks held First Day Hikes on New Year's Day as a kickoff to its 75th anniversary, and the program includes guided, self-guided and themed hikes along with new accessible track chairs.
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder reflects on top stories of 2025
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder highlights 15 notable 2025 stories that covered protests and rallies, community commemorations, cultural tributes, and accountability reporting.
Cat lovers share wholesome stories of how they became cat people.
An online community was asked what made them cat people, and responses ranged from being given a kitten at birth to a single cat arriving and changing someone's life.
Bemidji State's Kristin Farris honored in College Sports Communicators' 30 Under 30
Kristin Farris, Bemidji State's assistant director of athletic media relations, was named to College Sports Communicators' 30 Under 30 class of 2025 for her work expanding the Beavers' social media presence, including launching their TikTok.
Chapmanville man runs 100 miles to raise funds for church
Brian Dingess ran 100 miles from New Year's Eve into New Year's Day at Chapmanville High School to raise money for Morning Star Freewill Baptist Church, and community members came out to cheer him on.
Community Library Notes: New jigsaws and seasonal notes on kale
The Mendocino Community Library recently restocked its jigsaw puzzle collection, and a cited wellness article and experts in the piece say puzzles engage multiple brain areas and may support cognition and relaxation.