Thurso-based scientist Dr Roxane Andersen has been awarded £986,000 to undertake a major new research programme into the Flow Country peatlands.
Local authority house rents are to rise by three per cent, it has been confirmed following a special meeting of Highland Council.
Popular drama adjudicator Brian Marjoribanks will be returning to Caithness later this month for the SCDA District Festival of One-Act Plays.
Twenty-three teams took part in Caithness Indoor Bowling Association's pairs championship, with victory going to Liam Swanson and Linda Mackay.
An open day at a Thurso primary school was well attended by youngsters and their parents keen to learn more about Gaelic medium education.
Children at Bower Primary School soared to top place in a sculpture competition celebrating the golden eagle.
Kara Sutherland came out on top as the ladies' players in Wick and District Darts League had an open singles in the Seaforth Highlanders' Club.
Thurso Grows, the climate change project run by Thurso Community Development Trust, is to hold an open day in March at its community garden.
Army cadets from 1st Battalion The Highlanders’ Caithness Company have said farewell to two of their peers who have reached the upper age limit.
Tesco customers in Wick and Thurso have helped three groups through the Bags of Help Centenary Grants scheme.
Representatives of 25 local groups will pitch their projects to the public in Thurso at the end of this month in a bid to secure a share of £10,000.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to people in Caithness to help fundraise at the local Pets at Home store this month.
RSPB Forsinard Flows is to be transformed into a spectacle of sound and animation in celebration of women scientists at an event next month.
A group of friends from Thurso who hiked 20 miles when their organised event was washed out have raised more than £6000 for charity.