Helping cats stand up to pillow foot

A cat’s paw pads serve a variety of essential functions: they help regulate body temperature through sweat glands; provide traction so that cats can grip surfaces while they climb, jump or run; and cushion each beautiful, fluid step a cat makes.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Pain in the hands, may be radiculopathy

“Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function.” Damage to the nerve root could be caused by traumatic injury, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, or stenosis. You may have symptoms that include neck pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. “Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.”

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Have you heard about those new corduroy pillows?

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

It is the company's largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene

The crime occurred at a Coeur d'Alene motel.

‘I Never Saw Another Butterfly’ opens tonight at Lake City Playhouse

Lake City Playhouse's production of Celeste Raspanti's poignant play, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly, opens at 7:30 tonight and will run through March 30.

Breaking grief's hold in Coeur d'Alene

Butterfly release offers hope, comfort for those who have lost loved ones

The painted lady butterflies for the release arrived in Moscow as caterpillars in May and were raised int he National Resources Entomology Lab of Professor Stephen Cook at the University of Idaho

Surgeon charged with sexual exploitation, voyeurism

An orthopedic surgeon is facing felony charges after he allegedly hid a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dallas Market: A retailer's paradise for sourcing unique gifts and wine accessories

As the owner of The Dinner Party, I recently had the opportunity to attend the Dallas Market. This event is a gathering for retailers like myself, offering a vast array of products to source for our shops. While many may associate our store primarily with wine, we offer a vast array of home décor and gift items that pair perfectly with an array of tastes and budgets.

Hayden barista wins Kaffee Meister's inaugural Latte Art Throwdown

Hayden barista wins Kaffee Meister's inaugural Latte Art Throwdown

The fancy foam was flying last Friday night as Kaffee Meister in Hayden held its inaugural Latte Art Throwdown.

Celebrating Hospital Week at Kootenai Health

Outstanding employees deliver superior services

Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

The Exhausted Dad: Personal care secondary to doggie hygiene

Since my kids didn’t have a family pet for nearly a decade, they’ve accumulated the need to smother our new dog with love, affection and unnecessary grooming.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Who won the neck decorating contest?

VETERANS PRESS: Welcome to women veterans health care

Start by getting more information at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/index.asp.

'The Beast' devours competition at Taste of Rathdrum

Saturday’s event also included a car show, a cornhole tournament, a BBQ cookoff, live music, and a non-food vendor market.

Hayden teen walking tall again

Anne Sinclair, nearly paralyzed a few years ago, will participate in Bloomsday today

The Hayden teen will be joined by an entourage, including her parents, siblings and relatives, all wearing T-shirts with the words “Walk By Faith” in bold, blue lettering, and “Anne Strong” underneath.

VETERANS PRESS: Welcome to women veterans health care

We’re glad you are here! Use this site to find the available health services and resources you have earned as a woman veteran.

‘A lifetime of memories’

Thousands remember fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter

The 27-year-old was fatally shot following a traffic stop April 20 on the Boise Bench

David (Dave) Earl Lyda, 72

David (Dave) Earl Lyda 72 Dave proceeded from this present life and entered heaven on April 26, 2024, at Schneidmiller Hospice House after a lengthy illness.