ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Worried about brain fog, memory and concentration? We’re here to help

Brain fog, memory issues, and difficulty concentrating are common symptoms that can have various underlying causes. They can impact daily functioning and cause frustration. Understanding the potential reasons for declining cognitive function is important for addressing the issue effectively.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dreaming of a good night’s sleep

There is nothing so wonderful as waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep. During sleep our brains cycle through different stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, each serving specific functions like memory consolidation, physical repair, and emotional processing.

EDITORIAL: Sidewalk rule creates needless burden on homeowners

Coeur d'Alene's proposed amendments to the municipal sidewalk code, while well-intentioned, represent an ill-conceived approach that would place undue financial burdens on homeowners while potentially creating a patchwork of disconnected concrete paths throughout certain neighborhoods.

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Losing focus? Here’s how to fix it!

Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in issues related to memory and focus, affecting both children and adults. This is concerning. There has been an increase in ADHD diagnoses, lack of focus, shorter attention spans, and an increase in mood disorders which can have a negative impact on memory and concentration. Several factors contribute to this trend, most of which are controllable.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Vagus nerve

If you aren’t familiar with the vagus nerve and what it does in the body, you’re not alone! More and more evidence in recent years is helping us understand this lesser-known bodily system and how it controls inflammation, brain and organ function, our body’s perception of stress, and more.

EDITORIAL: Shield law signals Idaho's commitment to press freedom

The Idaho Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 158, creating a much-needed shield law to protect journalists' confidential sources. This legislation, now awaiting Governor Brad Little's signature, represents a significant step forward for press freedom in our state and deserves wholehearted praise.

IRS: Cuts benefit the wealthy

Trump just cut the number of IRS agents, making them unable to continue collecting billions in back taxes from wealthy tax slackers. Those IRS agents were bringing in a lot more revenue than they were costing in wages.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — TMJ Disorder: Causes and solutions

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a joint that controls the movement of the jaw. In TMJ disorder (“TMD”, or “TMJ” — used interchangeably) is when the joint malfunctions.

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements for buying the kits online.

LEGISLATORS: Don’t actually represent us

So Idaho, how are our legislators doing? Are they making our lives better? Here are a few things that I, and a majority of Idaho residents are concerned with.

Openings available for 2025 Idaho Master Forest Stewards training

Openings are available for 2025 Idaho Master Forest Stewards training.

MY TURN: Idaho Short Term Rental Bill 1162

I know Hilary Patterson has spoken up in opposition of State Bill in Boise for Short Term Rental Bill 1162 imposing restrictions on cities to govern the impact and proliferation of the Short Term Rentals in our tourism focused city. Bill 1162 also suggests lowering fees to $50 per rental, making it a joke to any oversight on a high profit accommodation windfall. It is a state action focused on the property rights of Owners in lieu of a cities desire to retain citizens and workers.

Legals for March, 22 2025

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Gut health and allergies?

If you have any idea how your immune system works, you probably know that if yours is weak you could be more susceptible to infections. But did you know that your immune system can also be overactive and have a strong reaction to something that’s completely harmless? This happens when we have an allergic reaction.

Coeur d'Alene City Council greenlights $16.4M bond election for fire department

$16.4 million bond to fund fire department needs will go to voters May 20

Fire apparatus fleet and equipment is pegged at $10.1 million, while facility upgrades and remodels are pegged at $6.3 million.

Bowling scores: March 20, 2025

Scores from area leagues.

Bowling scores: March 6, 2025

Scores from area leagues.

Community Library Network’s new policies could fracture regional library consortium

For decades, the Community Information Network has enabled libraries in North Idaho and eastern Washington to share their collections and broadened patrons’ access to materials. Now a restrictive policy for minor library cardholders in the Community Library Network, unlike any other in the library consortium, could mean that patrons across the region lose access to library materials.