HOPEFULLY IT AIN'T OVER -

The Idaho County Sheriff's office has confirmed that the three-year-old black Lab, Ruby, owned by missing hiker Todd Hofflander, has been found. Authorities had no more details, but said they would issue a press release later Saturday or early Sunday. Hofflander, 39, of Lucile, went missing in September in the Hells Canyon area. The official search for him was suspended this week. Hofflander was hiking with a friend in the Windy Saddle area on Sept. 27 when the pair split up. They planned to meet at an area cabin that afternoon. When Hofflander did not arrive by the next day, his friend went looking for him and later called Idaho County dispatch. Hofflander is described as an experienced woodsman. Officials say he was prepared for an overnight outing with food, water and a sleeping bag.