A will by any other name … no, sorry they are actually not the same

Because attorneys seem to have a hard time making anything easy, several estate planning documents have similar and easy to confuse names, which adds confusion to an already complicated topic. Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents. Today, let’s try to clear things up a bit with a review of the differences between a “Living Will” and a “Living Trust.”

Snake alert: What to do if your pet is bitten

Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard. This also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation.

Protecting puppies from parvovirus

Springtime brings a vibrant burst of life and marks a time when many puppies are born.

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Near Ennis, Texas, to the south, the Range Vintage Trailer Resort was also packed, selling out of spots more than a year ago.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I poured a salad in to a bowl and it spilled out all over the counter.

EDITORIAL: How would you cover bad news?

Columnist revisits 'circus' environment on Hitler's 100th birthday

Twin homes could boost worker housing

A look at Zoning Ordinances to aid in local worker housing - Twin Homes vs. Duplexes

Cd'A trustees to host community forum Saturday

Budget shortfall to be main topic

Trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District will hold a "Fresh-Air Forum" from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Fertility's friends: The role of acupuncture and nutrition

Nothing can lead to despair greater than when you want to start your family, you’re trying to get pregnant and are unable to, or unable to sustain a pregnancy. Many a pillow is wet at night, discord between husband and wife, frustration, irritation, fear, pleading with God, and more can occupy the minds of an infertile couple.

Pleasantview DAR announces essay winners

The Pleasantview Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the American History essay contest for 2024.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part I

Most people know how important exercise and nutrition is for the heart. But there is more you can do to improve your heart health. It is my goal to expand your knowledge in such a way that applying some simple tweaks, can positively impact the health of your heart.

Of shopping hungry and pimento cheese sandwiches

After a meeting first thing Monday morning in Coeur d'Alene, I stopped at the grocery store for a few things.

OPINION: Gaining ground in our uphill battle

Democrats standing up for office, not giving up

'We all have a shared responsibility'

Blue ribbons and pinwheels are symbols of hope cropping up across North Idaho this April.

Come through in the clutch

Pioneer baseball analyst Bill James and researchers for Stats, Inc., determined the phenomenon of clutch hitters is simply a myth. They noted that what a hitter does in most clutch situations is pretty much what he does the rest of the time.

Scoop! First presidential debate announced

Mudslinging takes on new meaning

Candidates to square off in Coeur d'Alene

How to ask the right questions

A grandfather once had one of his grandsons over for the night. The next morning, Grandpa prepared two big bowls of oatmeal, his own favorite breakfast.

Glenn Thiele, 91

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Glenn Roy Thiele, who peacefully departed this world at the Hospice of North Idaho facility on April 3rd, 2024.

Key moments Idaho abortion ban arguments before Supreme Court

Attorneys for both sides warned that the justices’ ruling could affect women and doctors far beyond Idaho, changing how emergency rooms treat patients in many other states.

RACISM: Fight back in May 21 election

I just returned from Maryland. While there, I visited the Harriet Tubman Museum. Being from North Idaho, I never had a good understanding of how slaves lived and were treated. It opened my eyes.