Janea Fowles Pixton, 70

Janea Fowles Pixton – a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

'A light to anyone'

Kootenai Health doctor Jonathan Wright lost life in camping accident

KH doctor was respected, treasured

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a pig that does karate?

Young speakers' poise inspires

I said “yes” to teacher and friend Daniel Connelly when he extended an invitation to judge Summit Christian Academy’s speech meet last week.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part I

While I am an advocate of and prefer a whole food diet, invariably processed foods enter the scene more often than I would like. This is true for millions of people worldwide. How do we navigate the myriad choices we have and try to stay on the healthy side of things? Because the population as a whole seems to be drawn towards eating healthier, and demanding a better quality of food presented to us, manufacturers and therefore marketers, are making labels harder and harder to decipher. Many intentionally trick the public into believing what they are eating is healthy. Just as we can make an evil person appear like they are an angel, and an angel appear evil, the same is being done with our foods with the caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) lurking behind the label.

OUR GEM: Youth Water Summit winners

On May 21, students from eight area high schools gathered for the 13th annual Youth Water Summit, a research fair where students present their water-related research as the culmination of a year-long program known as The Confluence Project. This initiative focuses on teaching students about the quantity and quality of water in the Idaho Panhandle.

Apples in the air and everywhere

The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Apple Palooza and final Fifth Street Farmer’s Harvest Market of the season.

Cd'A Library to hold free writers workshops

The Coeur d’Alene Public Library will host a free workshop series for local authors to pursue their Writer’s Mythic Quest.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Be honestly informed

Is social media the achievement of our lifetime or the bane of our existence? If used properly it keeps us updated with family, friends and news events. It can be an extreme irritant when used as described in the Coeur d’Alene Press editorial on Aug. 13.

NIC board to meet Wednesday

North Idaho College trustees are expected to hire legal counsel Wednesday.

TRANSITIONS: Path to better understanding

Regarding the recent letter asking questions about “kid transitions,” I hear you. I appreciate your passion for the well-being of children and the sustainability of human civilization. I would love to have a discussion with you about this.

Fish and Game Commission to meet in Coeur d'Alene

The business meeting will resume at 8 a.m. Thursday at the same location.

Spotting the difference between urine marking and urinary problems

Once pets have learned to urinate where it is appropriate, whether it is outdoors or in their litter box, it can be frustrating for owners when their pet urinates elsewhere in the house. While your first instinct may be to reprimand them for the unwanted behavior, you should first consider if they are simply marking or if there is a bigger health concern at play.

Snake alert: What to do if your pet is bitten

Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard. This also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation.

Navigating the mysteries of gray horse melanoma

Horse ownership offers many joys, but as owners navigate the needs of their equine companions, they may find that each breed has its own unique requirements. What owners may not know is specific coat colors can signal distinct health challenges that they should attentively watch for and address.

Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.

Protecting puppies from parvovirus

Springtime brings a vibrant burst of life and marks a time when many puppies are born.

Learning the ranch life

New UI program gives 4-H kids agricultural exposure

A new University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development program gave a group of Kootenai County youths the opportunity to spend a weekend as working ranch hands.

Idaho beer, Idaho roots

Two Saints is brewed at the ancestral homestead of its owners

A few years in the making, Two Saints, small-distribution brewery that came online last year, is family owned and operated. Two Saints produces five signature beers including an IPA, a stout, red and blonde ale and a lager.

Special meeting goes nowhere

CLN board at odds over presence of attorney, open meeting law

A special Thursday meeting with a focus on Idaho's open meeting law didn't go as planned when the Community Library Network's legal counsel was absent from the meeting.