Idaho Master Gardener plant sale next week

Mark your calendars, the Idaho Master Gardeners are holding their annual Sodbuster Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13 at the University of Idaho Research Park, 958 S. Lochsa St., Post Falls.

Last-ditch Person Field confab tonight

By TOM HASSLINGER

Spotlighting venous disease

Approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population is affected with venous disease. 20-25 percent of women and 10-15 percent of men will have visible varicosities. Much of the time people do not seek treatment for their veins due to the misconception that any treatment would be considered cosmetic and therefore not covered by their insurance plan.

Top leaders tout health care move

COEUR d’ALENE — The new state-regulated health care system with insurance plans from Idaho carriers is expected to roll out in early April, state leaders said Monday.

Wine Tasting: How to?

Last week I saw a news story about this weekend's Mother's Day winery tasting held in Spokane. If you have never been you should go sometime it is a great event although brace yourself for huge crowds.

More options for treating psoriasis

DEAR DR. GOTT: To the reader who wrote in to your column regarding her grandson's psoriasis: Try a naturopathic doctor who focuses on diet. I went to a dermatologist for years with a horrible case of psoriasis. I have used steroidal creams, took cortisone injections (one time directly to the soles of my feet, one of my more painful experiences), and gave myself weekly shots in the abdomen. I even had an infusion treatment and countless "trial medications" in trying to reclaim normal skin that would not crack and bleed. When my dermatologist suggested I save my sperm and go in for light chemo, I went looking for other opinions.

Family hurt by mental illness

Mental illness doesn't stop these parents from doing their best to care for their children.

Opening the lines of communication

Commissioners discuss limitations ahead of alternative forms of government workshop

Sleeping Beauty

Tickets for Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho's winter production, Sleeping Beauty, are on sale.

Gas: What's on everyone's mind!

Recently, a story was published that higher gas prices should be blamed on the consumer. What narrow-minded thinking and certainly not understanding what really controls world gas pricing.

'Always an honor'

USA Today places Hudson's Hamburgers on burger list

COEUR d'ALENE - Opened in 1907, Hudson's Hamburgers on Sherman Avenue has been satisfying customers for over a century.

Working with the greats

As we often do during dinner, this past week we had a movie on while we enjoyed a glass or two of wine and our meal. I don’t even remember the name of the movie but I do remember that Paul Newman was in it. The film looked to have been made late in his epic career, he looked old. As most Newman performances were, it was fabulous. There was a young actor in the movie as well. Mary and I have previously said when watching films like this with great performers side by side with young actors, and commented again during this film that it would have to be daunting. As you are learning your craft to be opposite a legend. Scary, intimidating and daunting. But maybe not, what an opportunity to learn!

Oh yeah, sex sold in Cd'A, too

Coeur d’Alene has no room to tsk-tsk about Wallace’s former Red-Light days.

City empties as thousands flee wildfire closing in on capital of Canada's Northwest Territories

Kieron Testart, who was going door-to-door checking on people, said it’s “kind of like having a pint at the end of the world.”

Content: Here's why it truly is king

I've written one article devoted purely to content and have mentioned its importance in most of my other humble offerings. Here it is again: The content on your website and the content you share via other routes is the most important element to your digital presence and the future of your business.

Coeur d'Alene Place adds The Northern

By now residents in Coeur d’Alene have noticed a new apartment complex just off Ramsey Road and Hanley Avenue near Lake City High School. The Northern at Coeur d’Alene Place is a new development aimed at offering modern living without the hassle of property management.

Woman loses appeal in cord blood drug case

BOISE - The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of an Idaho woman who was charged with drug possession after blood from her newborn child's umbilical cord tested positive for methadone.

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Shenanigans closing in wake of pandemic, Bear Paw Cookies to move in starting mid-June

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Let's talk about smishing - maybe on the radio

It’s so gratifying to see our community becoming more aware of good consumer practices. I’m beginning to get almost as many tips on scams from readers as I am getting consumer requests for assistance. Calls and emails range from 20 per day to a high of 67.