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Ross Oliver Walkinshaw Jr., 78

A tale of two ranches

Texas farmers use business wile to weather drought

Survey illustrates Idaho health-care woes

BOISE - The creation of a state-based health insurance exchange is shaping up to be one of the most hotly debated issues in the upcoming Idaho Legislative session. But according to a new AARP Idaho survey of registered voters released this morning, there's little debate among Gem Staters on the issue. Many of those surveyed report difficulty paying for their health insurance and overwhelmingly support the creation of a state-based exchange that could get them a better deal and more options on rising insurance premiums.

Reel theater curbside popcorn sale achieves blockbuster success

POCATELLO — Customers waited for up to two hours Saturday to buy to-go bags of popcorn from a family-owned movie theater seeking to generate revenue while its doors are closed because of coronavirus.

SURVEY: Renters in Kootenai County pay more than half of income toward rent

Nearly all renters experienced an increase over the last year; average monthly rent $1,648

Nearly all renters experienced an increase over the last year; average monthly rent $1,648

Rathdrum Police offer medicine turn-in unit

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum police have set up a medicine turn-in unit in the lobby of its station to allow residents to dispose of their unused or unwanted prescription drugs.

More data you can use

Last week our statistical summary focused on the single family home market since that is where most of our readers are thought to reside. There is however more to our real estate story and many of you are likely to make use of that information as well.

WHY?: Many questions

Why would we allow China to buy ANY property within the U.S. — period?!

Record pursuit

Larry Kmetz collects vinyl - perhaps as much as 30,000 worth of music

Every day starts the same, Larry Kmetz says.

Ask your audiologist… Beware of the 'trade in' gimmicks!

I would hope that the intelligent consumers in North Idaho would not fall for these common practices. I recommend that any hearing impaired person keep a working pair or spare hearing aid. Anything can happen at any time. If one loses a hearing aid they would need a spare until a new one was ordered. If one damages a hearing aid (I have had a rash of dogs eating my patients hearing aids lately) you would have your spare to rely on until your aid was replaced. Please keep your aids where your dogs can't get a hold of them.

Gourmet Dinner Group celebrates 40th anniversary

Those were the days. A gallon of gas cost 40 cents, the average price of a house was $32,500 and "All in the Family" was America's favorite TV show.

Don't drink the privatized liquor punch

Guest Opinion

Ringing in reform

Otter signs Idaho teachers union, merit pay bills

BOISE (AP) - Gov. Butch Otter signed a law Thursday to phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining in Idaho.

Small Log Conference to be held at Coeur d'Alene Resort

Events include Mill tour, supplier's showcase, wood grinder demonstration

COEUR d'ALENE - The fifth annual Small Log Conference called "Technology, Evolution and Collaboration" is set for March 23-25 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

What do wrinkles and green bananas have to do with hearing well?

Nothing, except I may have gotten your attention. I love telling hearing stories. I have two recent stories to share with you. Both are about elderly people with happy hearing endings.

Activists urge athletes to speak out at Beijing Olympics

China's crackdown under hardline ruler Xi Jinping has been felt across wide swaths of society

A LOOK AHEAD Same direction, new headwinds

Economist shares '22 crystal ball images

Despite challenges, economic expansion is expected to continue.

Idaho Supreme Court upholds abortion ban

Civil enforcement law allowing providers to be sued also upheld

In a 3-2 decision, the Idaho Supreme Court upheld Idaho’s abortion ban and the civil enforcement law allowing providers to be sued for performing abortions in an opinion released Thursday.

"There's help out there"

Regional organizations bring awareness to substance abuse

Major study questions the use of muscle relaxants, pain medications and NSAIDs in whiplash

A scientific review published in 2007 casts doubt on many common whiplash treatments. Despite billions spent on scientific research each year, it is surprising that many common treatments lack valid scientific evidence for safety and effectiveness.