Ignorance of history goes back further than Reagan

Mike Ruskovich's My Turn, "Reagan Legacy No Laughing Matter," drew some predictable fire. There were those who compared Obama to Stalin (totally off topic). There were those who called Mr. Ruskovich a Bolshevik. There were even those who questioned his sanity. All for two assertions: that Reagan was the recipient of a personality cult that makes Kim Jong Il look positively unappreciated, and that President Reagan's policies were more suited to the 1880s than the 1980s.

Cd'A woman wins $250,000

Lavonne Hutchison kept winning ticket in purse for nearly 6 months

BOISE - Mystery solved.

Assumptions can be dangerous to investors

Every day of our lives, we make assumptions. We assume that the people we encounter regularly will behave in a manner to which we are accustomed. We assume that if we take care of our cars, they will get us to where we want to go. In fact, we need to make assumptions to bring order to our world. But, in some parts of our life - such as investing - assumptions can prove dangerous.

Cd'A school trustees debate future of Hayden Lake school

COEUR d'ALENE — School trustees in Coeur d’Alene aren’t ready to let go of the currently unused Hayden Lake Elementary School.

Are fitness regimens safe for people with physical limitations?

A few years ago, I was asked to address which exercise programs were best suited for people with special needs. There are a number of reasons why someone may find themselves needing a custom or modified fitness program to accommodate health related limitations. When it comes to fitness and exercise, people with special circumstances or special needs almost always require a more customized approach to setting up an exercise program to fit their goals and limits.

House kills Medicaid expansion

North Idaho legislators all voted against proposal

House lawmakers on Friday, the final day of the 2016 legislative session, killed a proposal to explore Medicaid expansion in Idaho.

AP Interview: McConnell wants to stop coal rules

WASHINGTON - Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pledged on Wednesday to do all he can to stop President Barack Obama's coal plant regulations, saying a White House "crusade" has devastated his state's economy.

Hoping to level the playing field

Jury says Silicon Valley firm did not discriminate

Give Dad what he really wants - a seriously robust sandwich

You know what Dad really wants for Father's Day this year? A sandwich.

Greece's stock market to reopen as bailout talks progress

ATHENS, Greece - Greece's government announced that the Athens Stock Exchange will reopen Monday, a big step toward normalcy as talks with international creditors shifted into high gear.

Epilepsy treatment idea gets lawmakers involved

Young girl's story may lead Idaho to approve marijuana oil

After drone killings, pressure for a new hostage strategy

WASHINGTON - The accidental killing of two hostages in a U.S. operation against al-Qaida has put a new spotlight on the Obama administration's reliance on drones in the battle against terrorism - and has also raised pressure on the White House to revise the nation's oft-criticized strategy for dealing with abducted Americans and their families.

Judges give repeat DUI offender another chance

A 54-year-old Coeur d’Alene man whose fifth drunken driving charge made national news four years ago was back in court this week facing another drunk driving felony and a probation violation.

White House intruder got far past front door

'Sister Wives' family to challenge Utah bigamy law

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A polygamous family made famous by the reality TV show "Sister Wives" plans to challenge the Utah bigamy law that makes their lifestyle illegal, a Washington-based attorney said Tuesday.

The real marriage contract

The Linotype

We married men learned years ago about connubial duties by watching "Everybody Loves Raymond" - we rid houses of spiders and unscrew sticky lids from jars. But Raymond never helped with low battery warnings on smoke detectors. Specifically, what should men do about "every 30 second chirping" in the middle of the night that destroys sleeping conditions? Do we need to "man up" or exercise discretion.

Life in winter can be that simple

The alarm would ring early between four and five and because I worked in the woods during the employed season, slipping my feet onto a cold, dark floor didn’t bother so much.

Reader's questions

Foggy Days: Reasons for brain fog and poor memory

In our quest for greater brain clarity, we need to understand that it is never normal to have brain fog, poor concentration, or lack of cognitive clarity, even as we age. While blamed on “you’re just getting old,” we know that isn’t true, as 20 and 30-year-olds can have the same complaints. While poor memory could be age-related, people under the age of 90 should be seeking other reasons for these issues.

Connecting with risky kids

On any given day, Debbie Nadeau and her staff of 14 certified probation officers juggle 280 cases in Kootenai County—dealing with young people at odds with the law.