Hardware distributor Orgill sinks roots in Post Falls

POST FALLS — The first catalogue of Lownes, Orgill and Co. in 1856 reveals intriguing products that haven't been sold for decades — a dog-powered churn, for example.

Forrest Morton Bird, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., D.S., 94

Aviator, innovator, entrepreneur, scientist, professor, physician, veteran, Renaissance man

Clarification

The lethal level of diphenhydramine found in Larry Isenberg’s body was 7,100 nanograms per milliliter, or ng/ml, according to information provided by detectives in a search warrant executed in Spokane County, where two of Lori Isenberg’s six children — Larry Isenberg’s stepchildren — live. Referred to as simply “nanograms” in most toxicolgy reports, it is a measurement of the concentration of a drug in a person’s system after it has metabolized. It is not a measurement of dosage. Normal therapeutic levels of diphenydramine are measured at a concentration of 100 to 1,000 nanograms per milliliter.

Towering craft, performances in ‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘Belfast’

The right experience behind the camera can elevate any good story to greatness. Jane Campion, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of 1993’s “The Piano,” demonstrates her mastery of form again with the Netflix western, “The Power of the Dog.”

Beta-Alanine/Carnosine a potent endurance booster

Carnosine aka Beta-Alanine is a potent buffer for the body. As an athlete increases their time exercising the body starts leaning more towards being acidic. Carnosine is fairly abundant in meat eaters but is really low in vegetarians or even lacto-ovo-vegetarians. The more carnosine a body has the better its ability to buffer the effects of endurance exercise. The less it has, the less ability it has.

Letter to editor: Treat all people properly during epidemic

While taking precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 to humanity, we are mistreating humans. I understand this virus is fast spreading and has taken life. I applaud all the steps to halt the spread, however let us not lose sight of those who need to be treated during this time.

PRESCRIPTION: Huge difference in prices

As a summer resident here in Coeur d’Alene, and needing to refill a common prescription while here, I was shocked when the same drug that I pay under $9 for in California costs nearly $60 at three local Coeur d’Alene drug stores — Walgreens, Rite-Aid and Fred Meyer. Someone suggested I try Costco pharmacy. I did this and they quoted the price at just under $6! In every case, the costs were for the very same drug, dosage and quantity. HOW CAN THAT BE?

Welcome relief in the heartland

Fueled by oil, agriculture sector welcomes low diesel prices

Did Craigslist ad lead to murder?

Two arrests made in Ohio in suspected plot

Witherspoon to receive MTV Generation Award

LOS ANGELES - Reese Witherspoon better make some room on her trophy shelf.

Time for a new dog

It is finally time. Four years after the death of my yellow lab, Molly, I am finally ready to commit to another dog. I miss having a hunting buddy, someone to take to the lake when I attempt to convince myself to lay on the couch to watch one more rerun of, "Key and Peele," and a happy face to greet me when I get home after a hard day at work.

Soft sounds of Celtic dance band to feature at JACC

Sensory-friendly free concert open to everyone

Banna Damhsa will be performing Celtic songs and classics from 3-4 p.m. Saturday at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center. Pronounced BONna DOWsa, which means "Dance Band", the band is composed of musicians Jan Clizer, Dave Beach, and Char Beach, who have come together from various musical backgrounds to bring energetic and fun music for dancing pleasure, but with a sensory soft spot.

History at play

Seltice Elementary fourth graders explore Idaho trades, traditions

The smile on Kaeleb Giovanelli's face was as bright as his red shirt as he went for a leisurely ride on the back of Red, an American quarter horse, led by volunteer Gracie Mobbs. It was his first time riding a horse. "It was amazing! It was fun!" the enthusiastic new equestrian said when he stepped off the horse.

May has officially arrived!

Happy Mother’s Day! With any luck, you’ll get spoiled a lot today. You’ve earned it, so sit back and relax.

Wildfire plan approved with 435 miles of Idaho fuel breaks

Authorities have approved a plan to prevent giant rangeland wildfires in southwestern Idaho by clearing vegetation along 435 miles of roads to create fuel breaks

How free-roaming cats impact wildlife, disease transmission

Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift,” left on their owner’s doorstep.

Wendy Hodges, 53

Wendy Hodges, 53, passed away on Dec. 29, 2014, at Hospice House of Coeur d'Alene.

Annual wolf report released

Panhandle has the most detected by authorities

COEUR d'ALENE - More wolves were detected in the Panhandle wolf management zone than any other in Idaho last year, the state's annual monitoring report for the predator shows.

WELFARE and WARFARE on the RANGE

This article examines the confrontation between the U.S. government and several ranchers who recently occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon and others who are currently occupying government grazing land in Nevada. To set the stage for this discussion, here are several facts about the issue.

$4M in U.S. projects aim to protect sage grouse habitat

Plan to follow an order for a 'science based' strategy

BOISE - Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Wednesday announced more than $4 million in projects in four states as part of a wildfire-fighting strategy to protect a wide swath of intermountain West sagebrush country that supports cattle ranching and is home to a struggling bird species.