OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

BOOTHE: Argument lacks merit

Regarding Ron Booth’s Jan. 5 letter citing multiple topics expressed in two letters to the editor. Just a few comments. Letters to the editor are generally considered opinion. Guessing you would prefer that these opinions shouldn’t be published? If so, perhaps the paper shouldn’t publish your opinions either. (I am curious about the paper’s ascribed title to your letter “Fallacy and Opinion: Often the Same Thing” Perhaps a bit of an editorial comment?)

Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man

Last year, there were just over 4,100 heart transplants in the U.S., a record number but the supply is so tight that only patients with the best chance of long-term survival get offered one.

How free-roaming cats impact wildlife, disease transmission

Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift,” left on their owner’s doorstep.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Symptoms: Your body’s alert system

Symptoms are not a random set of annoyances, but an alarm system that signals something is wrong. Understanding what the body is trying to tell us, appropriately interpreting a combination of symptoms, and taking action to change it, especially in the early stages, can make a difference in your level of suffering.

Harrison issues drinking water health advisory

Town hall set for 6 p.m. Tuesday

A high level of manganese in the drinking water prompted the city of Harrison to issue a health advisory Sept. 15. A town hall will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Senior Center, 103 Pine St., Harrison. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality compliance officer Jim Williamson will address the topic.

Designing biosecurity plans for hobby farms

More and more people are practicing farming because they enjoy the outdoors, animals, and the fruits of their labor as opposed to farming as a primary source of income.

NOISE: Time for action

We’re happy that noise has been a recent topic of concern as covered by Bill Buley the Coeur d’Alene Press. But, words aren’t enough. Action is needed. It’s way past time for the city council and the police to do something about the extreme noise in the downtown area.

Prioritizing health and comfort for show animals

Throughout the year, youth across the country prepare and travel to various events, such as livestock shows, rodeos, and fairs, to show their animals.

Women in the Woods field day opportunity

Hands on training for forestland owners

OPINION: Open letter to Idaho GOP chair Dorothy Moon

There is no Resolution, nor is there any statement in the Idaho State Republican Platform opposing the U.S. Constitution Article V. In fact, the 2016/2020 Platform of the National Republican Party in the Government Reform section calls for a Constitutional “Balanced Budget Amendment.”

OPINION: Cultural programming

It is axiomatic that in order to hold a position on a topic you must first think about that topic. A corollary to this is that if you want to persuade someone you must tell them what to think. Experts in influence know that this and repetition are key elements of persuasion. They also know that while they may not be able to control exactly what you think, they can control what you think about. Think of a Unicorn. Gotcha!

Fulfilling the unique needs of donkeys

Owning any animal can be both challenging and rewarding. Although they have a reputation for being stubborn, donkeys can make great additions to an animal herd. But owners should first understand what it takes to keep them healthy before buying one.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Six tips to help you breathe easier

Being able to breathe is kind of necessary! If you are having problems breathing, you need to first get evaluated so you know the cause of your difficulty in breathing — to rule out something serious.

SENIOR PROJECTS: Participation an investment in students

A few weeks ago, I was asked to join other community members in judging Senior Projects at Lake City High School. I also mentored a student at Coeur d’Alene High School for her Senior Project. Both experiences were very enjoyable. It was fun to return to LCHS after serving there as the School Resource Officer many years ago. The students were energetic, incredibly bright, and very determined in future endeavors.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Don’t shoot the messenger

Frequently we hear the meme “Don’t shoot the messenger!” when the bearer of bad news is blamed or lashed out against. The emotions attached can be hostile or jokingly expressed. But it’s no joking matter when it comes to our body, and to our health. So frequently, when the body tells us something is wrong — giving us a message intended to be paid attention to — we shoot the messenger. Symptoms are messengers. They are there to raise a red flag and say “Hello! Is anyone listening to me? Something is wrong! Please pay attention!” So instead of delving into the root issue, we mask the symptom. We shoot it with drugs, radiation or even try to cut it out. The messenger may be suppressed, or dead, but what about the problem? In most cases, it’s still there.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Sinus relief: Solutions that really work

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) millions of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. It is estimated that that amounts to around 12% of the U.S. population.

OPINION: Navigating Idaho Medicaid

Most Republican lawmakers in the Idaho Legislature are concerned and frustrated that Medicaid costs will only continue to escalate and are unsustainable. This led to the legislature's decision earlier in the year to reject the initial Medicaid budget proposal of $4.7 billion, which many of my colleagues deemed excessive. Idaho is one of only six states that still operates Medicaid as a Fee-for-Service model.

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Having a hard time focusing or does your brain feel foggy? Well, there are things you can do to improve your mental clarity.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Origin of huckleberry ice cream

North Idahoans love all things huckleberry. Huckleberry pancakes. Huckleberry muffins. Huckleberry syrup and jams. Huckleberry shakes from Paul Bunyan. And the huckleberry ice cream cones at the North Idaho Fair. So we should cherish the memory of Myron Haugen, the local who made our first commercial huckleberry ice cream.