Police probe pair of burglaries

Turn in old medications at Cd'A Library on Saturday

The Coeur d'Alene Police Department and the city's Enough is Enough Committee are sponsoring a "Prescription Drug Turn-in Day" as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency's third National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday.

'That's how deadly it is'

Prosecutor outlines challenges of fighting fentanyl as state passes tougher laws

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s far more powerful than morphine.The pills can resemble prescription narcotics like Oxycontin, but are counterfeit and often lethal.

How can you prepare for physical therapy

Congratulations! You've made the choice to start physical therapy. You probably came to this decision from your loss in mobility, or the pain that is restricting your everyday life. Why is physical therapy a great choice? Physical therapists are highly educated, licensed health care professionals who can help you improve and restore mobility, reduce pain, and possibly avoid the need for surgery or use of prescription medications in the future.

In Washington, 36 use lethal dose to end their life

SEATTLE - Sixty-three suicide prescriptions were dispensed during the first nine months of Washington's "death with dignity" act and at least 36 people used that lethal dose to end their lives, though there were three reported complications, state officials said Thursday.

And the upBeat goes on

The August year-to-date comparisons are complete. As anticipated, the North Idaho real estate market continues to outperform the last several years of activity and prices continue to climb. It appears that shadow inventory is coming into the market albeit at a slow enough pace that it is not dampening prices. Shadow inventory is foreclosed inventory that has been held off the market until a reasonable price can be expected. With our strong current market we have begun to see an increase in foreclosure sales even though we are seeing fewer “notices of default” that indicate pending foreclosure.

Officials: airlines should disclose bag, seat fees

WASHINGTON - Passengers love the idea, but airlines hate it. The government wants to require that travelers be told upfront about basic services that aren't included in the price of a ticket and how much extra they'll cost.

Man faces felony drug charges

Fentanyl among drugs deputies say they found

COEUR d’ALENE — Police arrested a Washington man this week who they allegedly found in possession of numerous illegal drugs, including fentanyl.

Man, son blame each other in pharmacy robbery

EDITORIAL: Four legislators owe voters an explanation

Kootenai County Republican foursome side with

Bidding war

Ask the Propellerheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I've obviously heard of eBay and other auction sites, but a friend of mine just mentioned something about penny auction sites. The concept sounds a little crazy to me. What do you know about them?

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Cosby testimony puts '70s party drug quaaludes back in news

Achoo-se! A different approach to allergies

Every spring, hundreds of thousands of people suffer when the pollen starts to fly. Over-the-counter sales of allergy medications are whisked off the shelves and doctors are pummeled with requests for stronger prescription meds. Articles on controlling allergies abound, but they’re all about minimizing exposure, not about how to resolve them. What if there was a way to eliminate allergies, not just control them? There is.

What helps indigestion, heartburn and reflux?

In the U.S., it is estimated that 60-70 million people suffer from digestive-related diseases. Of these, an estimated 75 percent continue to suffer their symptoms, even after being "treated" medically for them! Doctors are writing $114 million in acid-reducing medication prescriptions; that doesn't include over-the-counter sales. It's big business! What's worse is that taking acid-reducing medications to treat these issues can actually cause or contribute to many of the diseases we are suffering with today. Yet there are many remedies that actually fix the problem, not just cover them up.

Gratitude for a gadget and medical professionals

In December Cheryl Freeman and her husband, Kenny, came down with a "bug." Cheryl was feeling sick for several days when her friend, Dianna Haug dropped off a "care package" of chicken noodle soup, over-the-counter medications and an oximeter. Cheryl is convinced the finger pulse oximeter saved her life.

Free-fallin'

Greek society showing the effects of ongoing economic crisis

ATHENS, Greece - A sign taped to a wall in an Athens hospital appealed for civility from patients. "The doctors on duty have been unpaid since May," it read, "Please respect their work."

Politicians overdose on dumb legislation

Law-abiding citizens once again find themselves at the mercy of the political denseness of their so-called leaders.

Turn in old medications at CHS Fair April 30

Rathdrum and Post Falls PD, KCSD also open for turn-in

COEUR d'ALENE -Prescription Drug Turn-In Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Coeur d'Alene High School.

Alleged sleep-driver trial date scheduled

COEUR d’ALENE — It’s been almost three years since a Coeur d’Alene woman allegedly caused two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive that left multiple people injured.