Wines with a purpose

Winemakers and other wine professionals are a generous lot. We have frequently written of a long list of winemakers and winery owners from those in our own enological "neighborhood" to the group in California and Oregon, those along the East Coast, from the Old World appellations of Europe and the New World ones of South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Rarely does a reasonable request get turned down. Emails and phone calls requesting participation in a myriad of charitable causes are almost always returned, and when it is something they personally have a stake in, they really step up. It makes us proud to be affiliated with them and to work in an industry that is so giving.

The toxins we live with: Part I

Our bodies are bombarded with toxins daily. They come from food, air, water and other sources. Our body is designed to deal with toxins common in a natural world, however, not this unnatural one. As we keep synthesizing everything, it is stressing our body's ability to cope.

An educated new year

Coeur d'Alene School District officials look forward to 2015

Invest. Inspire. Innovate.

BADGES: Not local journalism

With disappointment and surprise, I read the article, “AP: Hundreds of officers lose licenses over sex misconduct,” published Nov. 2. The allegations are disturbing and, if true, the involved officers’ conduct should land them in jail.

LABRADOR: You know me

Idahoans are rightly proud of our great state. Settled by pioneers, built by hard-working patriots and improved by world-class innovators, our success as a people is matched only by the majesty of our landscape. Idaho is truly the Gem State and the envy of many.

Class ACT - Aspire Community Theatre

In case you missed it, Coeur d’Alene is home of a new theater company called Aspire Community Theatre.

Big hearts overcome bad burns

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us realize just how much people really care. We just go along when life is good and sometimes don't even express our appreciation to those around us, just for being there. We don't take them for granted, really, but when things in our life are just going along normal, it may seem that we are.

Local stats buck national trend

On the heels of a Case Schiller report of a decline in real estate sales across the country, our staff at the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service was quick to prepare an overview of our local market. We are pleased to report that our statistics present a positive picture of our local market. Most of the cities and many rural areas within the MLS jurisdiction report gains, not losses in number of sales and appreciation.

Pinching pennies is bad quagga policy

Benjamin Franklin famously said that a “penny saved is a penny earned.” This centuries-old wisdom is relevant today in Idaho where Democrats and Republicans are working together to fight the single most potentially devastating foreign invader of our state: Zebra and Quagga mussels.

The President is a powerful role model for American kids

As we observe Presidents Day this year, it is well to consider the critical role our presidents play in shaping the attitudes and ambitions of America’s young people. Being the most conspicuous public figures of their time, presidents can have a tremendous influence on the future lives of contemporaneous youngsters. It can be for better or for worse.

The unsexy somewhere-in-between seriousness of coronavirus

Accepting the mass media’s tenor on any particular issue is one of the most common personal errors of our time. Serious as well, because it steals our peace and hampers our innate ability to accurately assess life’s threats. Nobody with their hair on fire ever solved a Sudoku puzzle, the Moving Sofa Problem, the Twin Prime Conjecture, or if it’s a serial killer that’s rattling your window on a windy night. There is a place for emotion, but it comes after reason, not before.

Dalton recall about vision, not animosity

I’m writing on behalf of Save Dalton, a growing group of concerned citizens leading the recall of the mayor and city council of Dalton Gardens. We hold no animosity toward the Streeter family or any of our elected officials. We simply have a different vision for our city; one that keeps Dalton rural and preserves the characteristics that make it so unique and desirable; one where city officials follow the rule of law, impartially enforce city ordinances, adhere to open meeting laws, engage in meaningful discourse and embrace transparency.

Why I chose to practice natural medicine

My goal as a health care practitioner is simply to help more people to have more fun by helping them feel well enough to have fun. I put a diverse background to use to make this happen. Before I decided to pursue a masters degree in Oriental Medicine, I stumbled across a few monumental ideas that would be like tractor beams drawing me into practicing medicine. I started out studying chemical and biological engineering, wanting to work on developing alternative energies. However, this was a time in my life where I was struggling through a profound fear of social situations. I instinctively knew that I could find many answers to my concerns in the remarkable wisdom of nature. I was able to resolve my anxiety through the power of whole food nutrition. I am still in awe at the ways we can leverage our innate physiological processes and the power of food as medicine.

Op-Ed: Reasons to vote 'yes' on Cd'A levy

In this time of a pandemic and significant stress on families, students and schools, we should not be taking away necessary educational services from our students.

Governor: Building the future requires looking forward, not back

I am sure glad to live in Idaho. We have a proud history and bright future ahead.

OPINION: Earth Day will be celebrated Saturday

Kootenai County will celebrate Earth Day this coming Saturday. A full day of ecology-centered events will take place outside the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. For details visit https://cdalibrary.org/library-events/earth-day-celebration-event/.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How long-term stress increases inflammation and destroys your health

As a health practitioner, it is impossible to ignore the profound effects of stress on every symptom a patient may have. Sometimes if I don't know what to do with a complex case, I'll simply try and calm them down. In some ways, I might predict better results for a patient with poor eating habits and a happy disposition, than a patient with an impeccable diet who is stressed out. While it's not really that simple — a poor diet can dramatically affect our mood and health — it’s certainly true that we need to learn to manage our stress as carefully as we manage our diet and exercise.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The important role of cholesterol in health

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 78 million Americans, just over a third of all adults, are on a statin (cholesterol-lowering) drug. We are convinced as a society that cholesterol is bad, and that elevated levels are a direct path to cardiovascular and heart disease. But is this true? And if so, why would a substance so intrinsic to our health be the driver of disease?

Gonzaga introduces “Next Level” NIL program

“I’ve been a big believer in the NIL movement, and I’m proud that we can start helping our players capitalize on their potential,” Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few said.

Healthy soils protect our water

Public awareness about soil health has increased in recent years, and more people from outside of ranching and farming communities have learned about the role that soil plays in our world. Since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, government entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have been implementing soil health initiatives. Understanding the complex interactions between soil, human health, and environmental quality is essential for sustainable land and water management.