Getting sick over prescription recalls

Some “lots” of a commonly prescribed medicine, effective in treating high blood pressure, are being recalled by the FDA. This recall is for the drug Hydrochorothiazide, in 12.5 mg tablets.

Hay fever or virus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry

HAMBURG, Pa. (AP) — The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen. There’s a whiff of paranoia in the air.

Talking to kids about virus? Experts say be calm and honest

It was a routine game of schoolyard tag — except the children had dubbed this version “coronavirus.” The kids ran around and tagged one another, but instead of being "it," they “caught” the virus.

Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush

Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require tourists to pay for a yearlong license or pass to visit state parks and trails

Don't shoot the messenger

Labor economist shares local and global forecast

Labor economist shares local and global forecast

Yuletide Fear: Europe cuts back amid holiday gloom

Greeks dodge riots to do their Christmas shopping. Italians planning holiday feasts quietly stuff freezers. And the needy in Ireland are literally selling the family silver.

High stakes showdown

Obama, Romney face off in crackling debate

A tale of two coffees Comparing American java to its Italian roots

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Skylark Owner and Winemaker John Lancaster was in town over the weekend, and as brothers-in-law who work in the same field will do, we talked much about the wine industry.

On taxes: We live in different worlds

Special to The PressUpon receiving my 2010 commercial property tax bill, I was in shock. Between the City and County tax levies, my commercial property tax bill increased by over 30 percent for FY2010-2011.

Post Falls eyes new renewal district

Area includes site occupied by Idaho Veneer

POST FALLS - Initial steps have been taken to create a new Post Falls urban renewal district that includes Idaho Veneer and the surrounding area.

Learning to love the beefy flavor of flank steak

So you think you know steaks? And maybe you do.

Crimes, they are a changing

Chief says times have changed in Kellogg law enforcement

KELLOGG - Although there has been a general decline in crime in Kellogg over the past several years, prescription drug theft and abuse is on the rise.

Leap of faith

At 86, Dick Corbit checks skydiving off his bucket list

Wind prevented Dick Corbit from skydiving over Hawaii at 80 years old.

Smiling along with us

Pain pills

Soaring generic drug prices draw Senate scrutiny

WASHINGTON - Some low-cost generic drugs that have helped restrain health care costs for decades are seeing unexpected price spikes of up to 8,000 percent, prompting a backlash from patients, pharmacists and now Washington lawmakers.

Mary House may close its doors

St. Vincent de Paul may no longer be able to keep facility afloat

COEUR d'ALENE - It was still the right choice.

We don't need Shahram Hadian's inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric

Here we go again. Shahram Hadian, a tireless anti-Muslim crusader, is coming back to Idaho to spew harmful conspiracy theories about the Islamic faith. On a previous visit, he almost caused serious damage to Idaho’s child support collection system with his false claims.

Ask a drummer

Over the 12 years that we have owned our little shop here in Coeur d’Alene, we have gotten to know many wonderful people. Customers, friends and colleagues all come from diverse backgrounds with varied interests, including many that are artistic in many realms, from painting and sculpture to music. It all makes for fun conversation and stimulates us to do better at our own pursuits. There is, after all, an artistic element to wine, and you only have to look at Mary’s table displays to see the artistic connection there.

Let there be light

Rathdrum "Deck the Homes" lighting contest winners spread Christmas cheer