Hang onto these scam-bustin' tips

I’ve been writing this column for just shy of one year. The following rules are my prescription for avoiding most scams. Here are the most valuable lessons we’ve learned together. This section of this column is worth cutting out and taping beside your phone or on your desk.

Man on probation arrested for drugs

POST FALLS — A man is in jail after police allegedly found illegal drugs in his home.

Headaches: They're not all in your head

More than 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.

Headaches... They're not all in your head

More than 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.

Crash suspect receives charges

Woman pleads not guilty in Cd'A Lake Drive crashes

Kara Powers arraigned Thursday in Kootenai County District Court

COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene woman pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from allegations that she caused two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.

Two arrested for fentanyl possession

Drug linked to spike in deaths locally

Two people are facing felony charges after police allegedly found them in possession of fentanyl, a drug that has been linked to numerous fatal overdoses in North Idaho.

Four thousand milligrams

Her name was C.W. and she was addicted to Demerol. I had found her prescriptions in more than a dozen different pharmacies because of her drug of choice and her distinctive writing style. No, she wasn’t a doctor but she wrote scripts as well as some, better than most.

Male suspect at large after pharmacy robbery

Fueling the pain

Climbing costs have drivers in search of lowest prices

Gas prices hike burns drivers

Pharmacy tech jobs here to stay

Kris Peterson knew she wanted to work in health care, but after five years as a certified nursing assistant, she realized that nursing wasn’t the perfect fit for her.

GOODNESS: Here it is, times two

In August, two people presented themselves as generous and good people. The first instance was a lady waiting in line at a Post Falls pharmacy — I believe she said her name was Lynette — although it was a stressful day and I may have remembered it incorrectly. I was ahead of her in line to get some medication that my husband needed after his outpatient surgery that day, when she intervened and offered me help with a problem. I was embarrassed to be in that situation to need help, but it was one of those unexpected circumstances where I did and she made a very stressful day into a grateful one. In addition to her kind act, the pharmacy personnel were also extraordinarily helpful and efficient in helping me get the prescriptions filled.

Review: Apps to make holiday shopping easier

Purchase controlled hunt tags by Saturday

Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until 11 p.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 1 to buy their tags.

Testing begins at home

Many new medical kits, while very accurate, should be used in conjunction with doctor visit

It used to be that the simple thermometer was the sum total of the typical American family's home-health gadgets.

Please read this first before using Craigslist

Craigslist is quickly jumping to the top of the list as a hideout for cheats, liars and scammers. Be hyper-aware if you’re using Craigslist. It doesn’t make any difference if you’re buying or selling.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Acupuncture for Bell’s Palsy

The first time I treated Bell’s Palsy, that I can remember, was shortly after I was granted my License to perform Acupuncture.

PHD removes unused meds from circulation

Health district collects more than 35 pounds of unused medication from communities

The Panhandle Health District gathered 36.4 pounds of medication drugs in an annual take back event on Oct. 29.

British patients click online to see doctor

Sites offer consultations, medication to patients

LONDON - The doctor will see you now: Just click here.

Spokane Valley man sentenced in shooting death of Cd'A teen

Dennen Trey George Fitterer-Usher, 24, of Spokane Valley was sentenced this week to more than 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit.