HOME: It's sweet here

I am tired of some people in this great Northwest complaining about retired police officers and firemen and women retiring to this wonderful area. Come on people. We all have a right to choose where we live. As for my husband and I, we are both from this area. I was born and raised in Spokane. My husband was born and raised in Montana and the Seattle area. For a sundry of reasons we both made our careers in the L.A. area. My husband spent 30 years in law enforcement and I, 20 years. We could not wait to retire and get out of that area. We chose to come back home to this beautiful place. All others choosing to live in this beautiful location are doing so to live out their years in a safe and secure environment.

Presentation on college prep in April

COEUR d'ALENE — An expert on the college admissions process will host a free presentation next month in Coeur d'Alene.

Talkin' dollars and sense

Post Falls seeks citizen input with online budget survey

Post Falls wants to know what's on your mind in terms of how your tax dollars should be spent by the city.

Stress and the cortisol steal

Too many irons in the fire? Feeling wired, tired, and stressed? Your adrenal glands are trying to keep up with your crazy lifestyle, but when unable, other hormones are then converted to the stress hormone called cortisol. Your hormonal symphony is now out of tune, resulting in a multitude of problems.

IDAHO: Yes, we are Christian

This is offered as a response to the Editorial and accompanying letter of Mort Kraus published in the Friday, Feb. 27 issue of the Coeur d’Alene Press. The Editorial was resplendent with venom and sarcasm and error. I am tempted to comment “out of the mouth of fools” but that would be uncouth. I suspect that the error espoused by the gentlemen is based upon a lack of knowledge of the U.S. Constitution! It would be completely constitutional if the citizens of Idaho elected to have their legislation establish that Idaho is a Christian State. In fact, it would be constitutional to establish the Church of Idaho. However, said Church could NOT interfere or hinder the free exercise of any other religion’s church or endeavor!

Perry says halftime showwill make you 'Roar'

PHOENIX - Katy Perry says her Super Bowl halftime performance will make you "Roar" - with animals.

Come spring, bark beetles may attack damaged trees

Severe wind storms in North Idaho and the Spokane area on Nov. 17 did more than cause widespread damage to structures and power lines -- they made forested areas more susceptible to infestations of certain bark beetles next spring.

Tired of skin spots?

Our skin is our largest organ and creates a barrier from all environmental insults. Free radicals and exposure to UVA and UVB light creates premature aging and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Hyperpigmentation is the darkening or discoloration of our skin caused by damaged melanocytes.

At last, it's East Sherman

When folks get together one week from tonight, practicality and ideology are almost certain to clash.

IDFG offers new bowhunter online course

Idaho bowhunters in need of bowhunter education certification now have the option of being certified online. The course is designed to help Idaho bowhunters sharpen their skills and learn safe in-the-field practices.

HEALTH: About our mortality

Readers of On Health Care’s Cliff should note carefully the chart in your series that illustrates the dramatic rise in annual per capita health care costs after age 60 in the U.S. compared to other industrialized nations.

Movers and shakers

Schuh named to newly restructured National Dealer Advisory Board

Skin care and the aging process

As we age, gravity takes its toll, spots begin to appear, we lose volume and our skin becomes more dull. A regular skin care regimen is pertinent to aging gracefully. The first and most important step in defense is sunscreen! UVA and UVB rays from the sun speed up the aging process and can lead to wrinkling, age spots, spider veins, and even melanoma. Sunscreen, especially a "physical" block, meaning one that contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, are the best for preventing harmful rays.

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Ronald F. McRae, 76

The place for aerospace

COEUR d’ALENE — Aerospace representatives have landed at The Coeur d'Alene Resort for the I-90 Corridor Aerospace Conference and Expo.

School district of the year

Coeur d'Alene School District isn't one to shy away from controversy.

Daughters of the American Revolution honors good citizens

COEUR d’ALENE — Through its DAR Good Citizens award program, the Lt. George Farragut Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, annually honors high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

Time to learn about school

COEUR d’ALENE — The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is hosting “Equity and Economics of Education,” a public forum, on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room.

GOVERNOR: Response inadequate

Are you kidding me Ada County? What right do you have considering it’s not the first time one of those trucks passed through our state? Was Governor Little throwing a party or just playing Big Brother again?

Mormon church gives $20M to help send vaccines globally

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced