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.

SATIRE: Another modest proposal

We here at Our Lady of Perpetual Conception have become aware that women’s fertility, women’s bodies and the ongoing need for service workers in the great state of Idaho have been commented upon at length.

Author to be keynote speaker at substance use summit

Author Sam Quinones will be the keynote speaker at the Panhandle Health District's annual Substance Use Summit Thursday, June 15, at the Red Lion Templin’s on the River.

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

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Vintage check up

The wine world has been through a run of consequential vintages, some good some bad but consequential nonetheless. As the buds are breaking on wine grape vines around the wine countries of the Northern Hemisphere it seemed like a good time to review recent vintage highlights and lowlights, and also to report on availability of wines from recent years.

A dose of reality

Journalist, author Sam Quinones delivers keynote speech at Substance Use Summit

Just 10 years ago, hardly anyone knew how to pronounce "naloxone." When journalist Sam Quinones turned in his manuscript for his book "Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic," there were only three lawsuits against drug companies. He believed no one would read the book because no one wanted to talk about this topic.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A journey through Spanish wine: The history, grapes, regions and pairings

Spain has a long and storied history of winemaking, with archaeological evidence showing grape cultivation and wine production dating back to the Phoenicians in 1100 B.C. The Romans expanded Spanish viticulture substantially, establishing vineyards across the Iberian Peninsula. While Muslim rule in medieval Spain restricted wine production for a time, Spanish wine flourished again in the centuries that followed. Today, Spain is the third largest wine producing country in the world after Italy and France.

Oldies but goodies

'Assisted Living' musical to benefit Orchard Ridge opens March 22

Growing older is not something to be afraid of, but rather something to celebrate and have fun with as the years pass.

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

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Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

SCSO investigating DUI on I-90

An alcohol-fueled head-on collision slowed down traffic on Interstate 90 for several hours on Sunday evening.

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.

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.

Motorcyclist involved in July 29 PF crash dies

The motorcycle rider involved in a July 29 vehicle collision in Post Falls has died, Idaho State Police reported Monday.

Man injured in van vs. motorcycle collision in PF

One person was sent to the hospital and others evaluated for injuries after a crash occurred Saturday at Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way.