Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses

Rite Aid Corp. said in its federal bankruptcy filing that it runs more than 2,000 stores. Most of its locations are on the East and West Coasts, including Idaho

MY TURN: Help combat Idaho opioid crisis

Start by cleaning out your medicine cabinet

OPINION: Partisan rancor takes a brief vacation

Here’s something that you don’t normally see in Washington — the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate Finance Committee standing side-by-side at a news conference, talking about a bill aimed to help pharmacists and patients.

Marty and Max: Real Estate Recipes

Today we will discuss two ways to buy an actively marketed home at a bargain, where you actually want to live.

Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

Since the 2000s, drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and consultants have agreed to pay more than $50 billion to state and local governments to settle claims that they played a part in creating the opioid crisis

PHD hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in 2021 the north Idaho region had two of the highest prescribing rates in the state.

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!

'That's how deadly it is'

Prosecutor outlines challenges of fighting fentanyl as state passes tougher laws

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s far more powerful than morphine.The pills can resemble prescription narcotics like Oxycontin, but are counterfeit and often lethal.

EDITORIAL: Four legislators owe voters an explanation

Kootenai County Republican foursome side with

Preventing pet intoxication

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them.

Still time to share Chapin Building memories

PF Historical Society seeking stories, info before building's 100-year anniversary

From a pharmacy and a drugstore to a laundromat, a police station and now the home of the Post Falls Museum and Historical Society, the Chapin Building has played several roles in the history of the River City. The memories and stories of this storied space are still needed as the historical society ramps up to the building's centennial anniversary celebration in July.

Food prices are squeezing Europe. Now Italians are calling for a pasta protest

Spain has avoided price controls

DRUGS: Time to nationalize them

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

OPINION: Labrador bets heavily on abortion in his gamble to win higher office

During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher office. He has been aided and abetted, free of charge, by Alliance Defending Freedom, a powerful extreme-right legal organization in the nation’s capital that is intent on stamping out any perceived form of abortion across the entire country. ADF played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

Woman gets prison for drug possession, bail jumping

A woman who skipped her trial for possessing nearly three pounds of heroin received a prison sentence.

Remembering overdose victims

The North Idaho Alliance of Care gave out NARCAN, key chains and information during an International Overdose Awareness Day memorial, where 381 pairs of shoes represented each of the 381 overdose deaths in Idaho in 2022.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Fentanyl, stolen guns seized during Pinehurst raid

Earlier this week the Pinehurst Police Department (PPD) along with several other agencies successfully conducted two raids that led to the seizure of more than 400 doses of fentanyl.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — 3 early warning signs that should not be ignored

When patients come in with severe neck pain or back pain, there are often common warning signs that are ignored for days, weeks or even months. The initial visit sounds more like a confession rather than a doctor’s visit: “Doctor, I should have… I shouldn’t have waited… My wife/husband warned me… I was too busy… I thought it would go away.” I hope this article will help you better identify the early warning signs and symptoms that your spine is about to take a horrible turn for the worst before you end up in a state of pain and dysfunction.

Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon's novel psilocybin experiment takes off

No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon's legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care.