Be aware and beat those blues

POST FALLS — The rain poured from the dark gray mid-February sky during Dr. Michael Meza's depression seminar in Garden Plaza Thursday.

Body found in Post Falls trail system

POST FALLS — A hiker discovered a body in the Q'emiln Park trail system on Sunday afternoon and police are investigating the identity of the deceased person.

For precision cooking fire up the ... cooler?

When you head off to the shore, the woods, or a tailgate party at the stadium, you don't have to settle for preservative-filled hot dogs or overcooked burgers.

MEDICAID: Developmentally disabled can’t meet work requirement

When discussing Medicaid Expansion it is a misleading half-truth for Idaho Legislators to state that there are, “70,000 able-bodied people on the expansion” for two major reasons. First, as an example, some of the able-bodied are developmentally disabled and you often see them already working the required 20 hours a week in places such as grocery stores bagging your groceries. They work hard. Many are not able to drive, so they walk or ride a bike to work. These able-bodied workers are not “unfit” which they would have to be unjustly declared by a doctor to qualify for Medicaid as per HB345. They have difficulties and need Medicaid Expansion services and HB345 could kick them off assistance.

TV show focuses on Cd'A murder

The Investigation Discovery channel will feature a Coeur d’Alene murder case on an upcoming episode of its series “Murder in the Heartland.”

Less mess, more meat

The trick to great barbecued ribs is not letting the meat get lost in the sauce.

Grim end to mystery in Ohio

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) - An unemployed tree-trimmer arrested after a teenage girl was found bound and gagged in his basement pointed the way Thursday to the bodies of her brother, mother and another woman, stuffed into garbage bags and hidden in a hollow tree, authorities said.

Essentials for the Hajj: From sun hats to shoe bags, a guide to gear for the Muslim pilgrimage

Pilgrims walk outdoors for hours in broiling heat around holy sites in Mecca and the surrounding desert

Mountains of activity

Ski resorts aren't just for skiing anymore

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Never mind the double black diamond slopes. How about whizzing through the trees on a zip line or careening down the hill on a roller coaster?

Man charged with murder in Colorado lawyer's death

Zipping out of the classroom

By MATTHEW GWIN

Be prepared for summer fire season

COEUR d'ALENE - When the temperature hits 90 degrees and lingers, wildland fire danger goes up. Burning embers and sparks can travel up to a mile from a fire. Even the smallest spark can ignite a powerful and damaging blaze under the right conditions.

Pump up the flavor of grilled chicken with Korean Gochujang

For many years, I was hooked on Thai red curry paste, a thick, unctuous seasoning that packs a little heat and a lot of savory deliciousness. It's great whisked into vinaigrettes and marinades, smeared straight onto steaks and chicken, blended into meatloaf and burgers, even pureed into hummus.

Man pleads guilty to strangulation

In exchange for plea, death penalty will not be sought

NAMPA (AP) - A 51-year-old Nampa man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the strangling death of his landlady in September.

Artist finds her cowboy

Sheward connects with local subject of her portrait

Suzi Bradley Sheward has been connected with her cowboy.

Fight, flight or rest and digest?

We are all athletes, even if we don't know it. We are faced with competition, training and recovery needs for our body daily. Our body seeks to live in a state of equilibrium that allows us to work at an optimal level. We must be able to adapt to the physiological, psychological and environmental stressors that we are presented with in order to be healthy athletes.

DRIVER: Dead goose warning

To the dirt bag who hit a mother goose on Loffs Bay Road and Mica Bay, you’ll get yours someday. You couldn’t wait 10 seconds for the animal to move to safety. I drive this route every day and it is impossible to hit a goose unless you’re doing it intentionally.

Cd'A police seek suspect in downtown Zip Trip robbery

LOOKING UP

By JUDD WILSON

New owner, same menu at Santorini's Greek Cuisine

The owner is new, but the menu remains the same at Santorini’s Greek Cuisine restaurant in Fairground Center at 4055 N. Government Way. A.J. Mouser purchased the business from Dino and Fotini Tsakarestos.