Fishing tournament Saturday

Event to raise funds for Coeur d'Alene High School Viking Education Foundation and Boosters Club

Those looking for an excuse to fish can help local teachers buy supplies this month.

Sportsmen unite for 'ordinary Idahoans'

A multi-year chess game is in progress between the Idaho Legislature and appointed Commissioners of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Governor Otter seems on the brink of favoring the monied elite to the detriment of ordinary Idahoans.

MY TURN: Combating the opioid crisis in Idaho

Opioids have been part of the medical culture for thousands of years, with ancient cultures using them for various medical and religious purposes. Morphine, for example, was discovered in the early 19th century to ease pain, shorten coughs and treat battlefield wounds.

Bowhunter class opens for hunting certification cards

Pass safety course to apply for a hunting license

Registration is open for a hunter and bowhunter certification course scheduled Feb 17 -19 in Farragut Public Shooting Range, 33644 North Shooters Road, Athol.

Oh, Daddy: How to handle telemarketers

A Coeur d’Alene caller asked about the company Water Daddy, Inc. She had received four calls from this company over two days and wanted to know if they were a legitimate or a scam company. She became suspicious because three of the calls were from males who spoke poor English. Also, when she asked them what services the company was offering, it was unclear other than they needed access to her home.

Oh, Daddy: How to handle telemarketers

A Coeur d’Alene caller asked about the company Water Daddy, Inc. She had received four calls from this company over two days and wanted to know if they were a legitimate or a scam company. She became suspicious because three of the calls were from males who spoke poor English. Also, when she asked them what services the company was offering, it was unclear other than they needed access to her home.

Reviving a proud history

Milwaukee group wants to buy Pabst Blue Ribbon

MILWAUKEE - Long before it was known for fine cheddar cheese or the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin was famous for beer, especially the national brands brewed in Milwaukee: Schlitz, Blatz and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Walmart saves grandpa's money

Scammers tried to get man to send $5,800 to Canada

COEUR d'ALENE - Dieter Schwake would do anything to protect his granddaughter, just like most grandparents.

The pop that wasn't: Life after Facebook's IPO

Testing begins at home

Many new medical kits, while very accurate, should be used in conjunction with doctor visit

It used to be that the simple thermometer was the sum total of the typical American family's home-health gadgets.

'As-is' guarantees you're on your own

When purchasing a used vehicle, you’re agreeing to an “as-is” deal.

Business delay prompts health care questions

Time to be flexible

Verizon slices up the bundle, lets customers choose

NEW YORK (AP) - Under pressure from an expanding number of cheaper online video services, the long-dominant bundle of channels offered by pay-TV companies is becoming a bit more flexible.

Russian aggression demands an American response

The President’s national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, said it is “incontrovertible” that the Russians intervened in America’s 2016 elections. The President rebuked McMaster for the statement. Daniel Coats, appointed by the President last year as Director of National Intelligence, joined other top American intelligence officials in warning that the Russians will continue interfering in our elections.

Fakes are not fashionable: BBB shines light on counterfeit products sold online

We all shop online. Whether we’re loyal Amazon customers, Groupon groupies, or simply Google the goods and services we need, the Internet is one big network of boutiques and box stores selling everything you need and anything you don’t.

House kicks off reform testimony

Legislation would restrict collective bargaining rights

BOISE - Lawmakers in the Idaho House started taking public testimony Tuesday on legislation to eliminate "tenure" for new teachers, restrict collective bargaining and introduce merit pay.

World/Nation Briefs

Cameron: Online world has us hooked

You’ve probably heard the acronym TMI.

IDAHO: Confusion over values

IDAHO: Confusion over values

Feel young again - or maybe dead

A consumer called me last week asking about an ad they saw for testosterone supplements. Print media, radio and TV advertising are filled with messages aimed at men, promising renewed health, bigger muscles and increased sexual performance.