Writers Corner for April 20, 2012

Area stores taking some safety precautions amid coronavirus

An employee wearing protective blue gloves was wiping down the handles of grocery carts when customers walked into Clarkston’s Costco on Tuesday.

Spokane's small businesses starting to feel the pinch as customers stay away over virus concerns

The Garland Business District was abnormally quiet Friday afternoon. Its pedestrian-friendly streets were empty and some shops – normally open on weekdays – were closed.

Rescued dolphins swim free from Indonesia sanctuary

The trio were rescued three years ago from their tiny pool in a resort hotel

Water worries

City director urges conservation ahead of summer demand

No water woes yet

Happy entrepreneurship month!

Each year since 2011, the month of November is celebrated as National Entrepreneurship Month in the United States, a time to recognize the business owners who serve their communities and bolster the American economy by creating employment for millions of people. During the second full week of November, Nov. 13 to 19 this year, we also recognize the American spirit of entrepreneurship abroad by celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Vietnam vet honors his brothers of long ago

Michelle Miller of Coeur d’Alene shared a touching story that only a few people in her Avondale neighborhood would know about.

Buffett: Stocks, homes are fairly cheap now

OMAHA, Neb. - Billionaire Warren Buffett said Monday that stocks remain relatively cheap compared to other investments as the economy continues to improve. He also said that the company he heads is prepared to replace him whenever the need arises.

Pynchon, Lahiri among book award finalists

NEW YORK - Publishers hope that the new rules in place for the National Book Awards, for which the first-ever long-lists were announced this week, will lead to the kind of sales enjoyed by winners of Britain's Man Booker Prize.

Helen Zimmerman, 97

Helen Zimmerman, 97, a longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene, passed away on August 8, 2022.

OPINION: Principle or power

“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” — Alexander Hamilton

Appreciating our pastors

Show your love in a number of ways

“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will

Cecil Lee Grant, 84

Cecil Lee Grant, 84, a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident,

Thought for food

Detoxing from sugar is hard. The little white crystals are addictive. Depending on whom you ask,

Are you suffering sleep deprivation?

When was the last time you slept well? More than 80 million Americans suffer from lack of sleep. It is estimated that 50 percent of work related accidents and 25 perceny of household accidents are caused by fatigue due to lack of sleep and 100,000 auto accidents occur annually due to lack of sleep.

Volunteer Spotlight: Margaret O'Leary, Coeur d'Alene

Stepping in to fill a need and inspire hope!

What not to do when sick: Part I

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Every year we see a barrage of colds, flu's and other respiratory tract infections. No one likes to be sick, and as a result we reach for anything - anything that will bring comfort. More times than not, what we reach for is precisely the wrong thing! Instead of helping with recovery, it may prolong the illness.

Hoagies on Fourth

Business Bits

Taking advantage of many "positives" earned by the place over the last 32 years and adding some of their own, Joe and Crystal Kubista purchased and are operating Franklin's Hoagies eatery at 501 N. Fourth St.

The food's cold! Can you help?

Ombudsman training starts in September

When I open the door of the assisted living facility, everyone at the dining tables turns to see who it is. As a new ombudsman, I’m assigned to this facility. I see the curiosity on their faces as they stop eating and look me over. “Who are you?” one elderly lady asks. “I’m an ombudsman,” I answer. “Do you know what an ombudsman is?”

About those echeck tax fees

Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to respond to the Mike Reno letter of Jan. 4. Over these past 14 years, we have tried hard in this office to be responsive to you, our customers. We have worked to improve all our processes to make paying property taxes more efficient and less costly.