MY TURN: Help combat Idaho opioid crisis

Start by cleaning out your medicine cabinet

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims, 59

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims was born on July 29, 1964 to Jim and Margie Hedberg. Linda died on April 12, 2024, after battling cancer.

DRUGS: Time to nationalize them

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Ben Franklin

Robert 'Bob' Harold Jacobs, 85

Robert (Bob) Harold Jacobs passed away from this earthly existence on April 1, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Robert 'Bob' Harold Jacobs, 85

Robert (Bob) Harold Jacobs passed away from this earthly existence on April 1, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Marty and Max: A lesson in DEI

In the last 12 months, according to MLS data, there have been 4,370 homes sold in the Coeur d’Alene market. The rural east side, which includes the 83833 zip code, accounted for a mere 45 homes sold or about 1%.

Tai Chi has proven benefits

In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies have also shown that it improves function and reduces pain in knee arthritis. And in a randomized controlled trial from 2005 tai chi even improved sleep in older persons with moderate sleep problems!

Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

Eric David Bottman, 63

Eric David Bottman, 63, was a beloved man who touched the hearts of many.

Darrel Louis Bravo, 84

Long-time Silver Valley resident Darrel Louis Bravo passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 84, after a battle with lung cancer.

'Windows to our past'

Saving history has many benefits, says museum director

Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said there should be a review process before such historic homes can be torn down.

Sixth Street Melodrama announces upcoming season

The Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater have recently announced the lineup for their upcoming season.

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

Internet service providers selling home access or mobile broadband plans will be required to have a label for each plan beginning April 10.

Two North Idaho legislators offer session insights

Okuniewicz said there was a big push for law enforcement in the session and cited several bills that were passed.

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Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

The program was created in 1992 to speed access to HIV drugs. Today, 85% of accelerated approvals go to cancer drugs.

Gas prices hold steady

State average has remained near $3.93 per gallon since mid-April

Idaho currently ranks ninth in the country for most expensive fuel

Working up industry appetites

KTEC hosts 'Hard Hats, Hammers and Hot Dogs'

The bucket on the miniature excavator inched forward, swung out and dropped onto a stack of tires as Xanaia Dahlstrom diligently moved the levers to accomplish her task.

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said such laws protect the unborn. While she doesn’t know if anything can be done to prevent people from helping others get abortions, she said, “I would certainly wish that they wouldn’t do it.”

Gem State gas prices jump another 9 cents

Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.63 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than a week ago and 20 cents more than a month ago, but 4 cents less than a year ago.