ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Energy drinks: Are they worth the risk?

The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems. A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration outlines a drastic climb in energy-drink-related emergency room visits. With cans lining gas station and grocery store coolers across the nation, these beverages have become a billion-dollar industry in the United States. Energy drinks are very popular, globally the energy drink market was worth $39 billion in 2013 and is forecast to reach $61 billion by 2021. But research is citing major health implications due to the consumption of these pick me up drinks.

Pamela Dawn Turpin, 62

Pamela Turpin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2023 at home with the one she loved.

Pamela Turpin, 62

Pamela Turpin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2023 at home with the one she loved. She was born on May 27th, 1960 in Helena, Montana and was adopted by Pat and Melva Plew.

Empowering Parents application window opens today

Nearly $30 million will be available to support eligible Idaho students

The 2023-2024 Empowering Parents application period opens at 7 this morning. Idaho students from kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible, regardless of whether they attend public school, private school or are homeschooled.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Hope for Lupus patients

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to any part of the body, but especially the joints, skin and organs. It is a disease of progressive damage, resulting in aberrant immune system function. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, fatigue, skin rashes and fever.

Planning and Zoning to review Hayden's growth plan

Commissioners will meet Oct. 23 with suggestions

Planning and zoning's board of commissioners opened Haydens’s comprehensive plan for review during a workshop Tuesday. The review will determine if the goals and policies in the plan align with Hayden resident's vision for the future.

State board approves University of Idaho plan to purchase University of Phoenix assets

The Idaho State Board of Education, in its role as the Board of Regents for the University of Idaho, today unanimously approved the institution’s plan to purchase assets from the University of Phoenix, one of the nation’s largest online higher education providers.

VOTER GUIDE: Deserves local legislative support

We need a voter guide. The Idaho Senate recently approved Senate Bill 1273 and it’s now in the House. This bill, proposed by Secretary of State McGrane, would simply add candidate information to the voter pamphlet already produced at no additional cost. It would allow candidates to submit an up to a 200-word statement and a photo for the guide that would be printed and distributed to every household in the state and available online. Seems pretty reasonable and helpful information for voters, doesn’t it?

Amazon unveils a "smarter and more conversational" Alexa amid AI race among tech companies

The company says its also working on a “speech-to-speech” model that will, for example, allow Alexa to exhibit human-like attributes, such as laughter and phrases like “uh-huh” during conversations.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access receive part of that care through telehealth? The VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.

The show will go on

Playhouse to perform 'Matilda'; receives $25K donation

Playhouse board president fights the good fight

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

Planting party Saturday in Wallace

Volunteers sought to 'get down and dirty' to beautify city

After more than a decade, the Wallace Flower Project Committee has their work down to a near science. What they need now is manpower. “Volunteers are needed to plant more than 2,000 flowers in 200-plus baskets and hayracks that will grace the Second Street corridor, Sixth Street Park, and light posts throughout the residential and business areas of Wallace,” committee member Janet Feiler told the News-Press.

Have a pest-free summer

With the start of summer comes a lot of great things—longer days, more time spent outdoors, and warmer temperatures. However, as with most things, you can’t have the good without the bad, and as we get into summer, we’re also getting into the heart of flea and tick season.

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access part of that care through telehealth? In recognition of the American Telemedicine Association, the VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.

PREP SWIMMING: Sandpoint swimmers shine at Kroc Center

Results from Saturday's dual meet at the Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene.

PREP SWIMMING: Area schools close regular season at Kroc Center

District meet Saturday in Moscow.

5A, 4A REGIONAL SWIMMING: Coeur d'Alene boys, Lake City girls claim 5A regional titles

The state meet in both classifications is next Friday and Saturday at the West Valley YMCA in Boise.

Do I know you?

When prescient science fiction and reality start to blend, it really makes you think.