Avista proposes two-year rate hike

Avista Utilities on Monday announced a two-year electric and natural gas rate increase request to fund capital improvements.

Class action targets student fees, supplies

COEUR d’ALENE — Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robert Huntley filed a class action lawsuit in federal court May 8 to compel Idaho school districts to stop charging students fees. The lawsuit names every school district in Idaho as defendants, and posits every K-12 student in Idaho, plus their parents or guardians, as plaintiffs whose rights have been violated.

Chickens give learning a reason

Today our school receives 13 laying hens; a donation from an amazing school nurse, Amy Bell, who sold her ranch to live the life of a city-dweller. The chickens are delivered early Monday morning by Amy’s husband, who trusts the children of Northwest Expedition Academy to nurture and care for their poultry. The office manager Michelle promises the chickens are in good hands as they place the last girl in the pen. Northwest Expedition Academy is now a farm.

Sales taxes: Don't tread on me

I’d like to address some unfair sales tax practices.

Coalition forms to support mobile home residents

Residents and local leaders are joining forces to support those who live in manufactured or mobile home communities in Kootenai County. Their immediate goal is to help the almost 500 residents of Oak Crest, a mobile home community in Coeur d’Alene, in the wake of its purchase by Utah-based investment company Havenpark Communities. “Oak Crest residents need rental support and other supportive services,” said Victoria O’Banion, a marketing and acquisitions specialist for ROC Northwest, a nonprofit that helps residents purchase their mobile home communities. O’Banion spoke at a Monday meeting of the Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership, which has formed a subcommittee dedicated to ROCs.

Lumber Liquidators CEO quits

NEW YORK - Lumber Liquidators CEO Robert Lynch has abruptly quit the company that is embroiled in an investigation over products imported from China.

DEMOCRATS: Control isn’t working

It’s a miracle! “Science” now tells us COVID is no longer a threat, “Go maskless” just days before Mid-Term Joe’s dishonest State of the Union and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Online COVID-19 resource guide available

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, along with various community partners (Pocatello Fire Department, JustServe, Area Agency on Aging, Life Inc., North Bannock Fire District and Southeastern Idaho Public Health), have created an online resource guide to help citizens find area resources to meet their needs for essential services. This guide is designed to help area residents locate essential services, such as utility payment assistance, food services and much more.

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.

Air France strike illustrates European airline troubles

Pediatricians urge IUDs or implants for teen girls

American Express, Costco parting ways?

Arch supports are usually enough to treat flatfeet

Ask Dr. K

Are you getting restful sleep?

Sleeplessness is defined as either an inability to fall asleep, an inability to stay asleep, or early morning awakening. Research has shown that 40 percent of Americans suffer from intermittent insomnia, and 15 percent have severe or chronic insomnia.

Crash makes Rob's a drive-thru

POST FALLS — Kerry Simon jokes that, for just a few hours, the iconic Rob's Seafood and Burgers had a drive-thru.

Standing O for Brad, raspberries for Legislature

When Gov. Brad Little was introduced at Monday’s annual economic development luncheon in Coeur d’Alene, the crowd of more than 400 gave him a standing ovation.

Whiplash management

Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way. More than 85 percent of those involved in a motor vehicle collision experience neck pain, with 29-40 percent recovering within a little more than three months and about 23 percent still not having recovered after one year. Whiplash can also be the result of sports injuries or falls. Here are the steps to follow if you have whiplash:

Montana to regulate trout fishing, invest in research

Fish, Wildlife and Parks to set limits to counter drop in population

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced new investments to research and monitor trout population declines in southwest Montana. The department is also proposing temporary angling restrictions on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby Rivers to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

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Childbirth can be an amazing but difficult experience to endure.

EDITORIAL: Open Meetings violator should know better

AG sues Ed Board for allegedly violating law he violated