TRAFFIC: Time for friendly debate

Traffic control or lack thereof is apparently a hotter topic than I realized when I responded to Douglas Weir’s My Turn article about doing away with traffic controls. For Ms. Zimmerman’s benefit, I have lived in Idaho since 1954. In 1973-76 I lived in Post Falls when one traffic light was adequate for a small sawmill town of 2,371 residents.

STUDENTS: Letters should elevate

Thank you for printing opinion letters from students of Lakes Middle School, an assurance that letter writing is not becoming a lost art.

Local chapter invites entries for DAR essay contests

Prizes offered in essay contest

RESPECT: The way forward

The fact that we no longer can partake in reasonable and respectful conversations over any topic should REALLY give some cause for concern.

PRIDE: Judge yourself first

All the hate letters I read don’t represent me. Seems the Candlelight people got a lot of hate. Is that what the topic on Sundays are or everyday? Lot of things I disagree with and seems some religious, or so-called religious enterprises as it’s hard to say church by my definition, fuel what we have today. We go by the Bible on this pride thing, but compare an adulterer to Jesus. You can’t make this up.

Cd'A comp plan may include focus on affordable housing, lake health

The council has given the go-ahead for planners to continue focusing on key issues as they develop a long-awaited update on the city's comprehensive plan.

Kootenai County commissioners approve probation fee increase

COEUR d’ALENE — A pandemic-safe ventilation system for the Juvenile Detention Center and adult probation fee increases were among topics addressed when Kootenai County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to vote on a variety of proposals.

Lake City Center announces lineup for 'Lunch and Learn' series

Beginning next week, Lake City Center in Coeur d'Alene will host the 2016-2017 "Lunch and Learn" series focused on educating senior citizens and their families on various topics.

County considers options for connecting with public

COEUR d'ALENE — The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners wants to make its meetings more accessible to the public.

OPT-OUT: Real estate connections

I read with skepticism the county commissioners’ intention to hold a public meeting regarding the elimination of the building permit opt-out implemented by our previous commissioners. After all, Mr. Fillios made clear his adamant opposition to the opt-out during last year’s public meeting on the topic and Mr. Brooks made his opposition to the opt-out a cornerstone of his campaign. In fact, although not reported in the Coeur d’Alene Press account of the candidates’ forum at Candlelight Church prior to last May’s primary, Mr. Brooks displayed disdain for anyone who supported the opt-out — sarcastically opining that perhaps we should eliminate all building safety codes — a proposition which no one was suggesting.

Net Neutrality: Who will control the Internet?

Part one of a two-part series

You and your neighbor, Joe, use the Internet. Joe logs on to the Net (as it is called) to play video games and watch movies. He is on the Net for most of his waking hours.

What not to do when sick: Part II

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

When people get a cold, an upper respiratory tract infection, they take much too long to recover. It should take only a day or two. Most people do all the wrong things, and omit the very things that help healing.

How sweet it is

Local kids raise money for food bank

Worming into your life: Part II

In Part I of “Worming into Your life,” we explored how parasites can be a part of your life by vectors we weren’t even aware of. These include our dogs or cats, bed bugs, ticks, mosquitoes, flies and fleas. That sweet “kiss” from our dog or cat may not be all that sweet!

Summer tips for keeping kids cavity free

BOISE - Freedom, family and fun are what summer is all about, but too much of a good thing can put kids at greater risk of tooth decay, according to Idaho's dentists.

Cultural heritage program May 1 at NIC

The public is invited to North Idaho College for a presentation from the U.S. Department of State’s Laura A. Tedesco, a cultural heritage preservation and museum rehabilitation specialist, from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at NIC’s Edminster Student Union Building Driftwood Bay Room.

How to prioritize your skin care regimen

According to Statista.com, the skincare industry was a whopping $110 billion in 2014 globally. With all those products on the shelves, it's hard to decipher which ones you should be using. Starting a skincare regimen is imperative to your skin's health and the earlier you start, the better. But how do you choose the right products? Diving into skincare can be overwhelming, so we're breaking down the most important pieces of the puzzle.

Testosterone in men

The counterpart to the female menopause is called andropause (or the "male menopause"). Testosterone levels in men begins to decline with aging beginning in the early 30s, and by age 40 levels naturally decline by one percent per year. However, the decline in male hormone production is much more gradual than the decline in female hormone production.

The male menopause: Andropause

The counterpart to the female menopause is called andropause (or the "male menopause"). Testosterone levels in men begins to decline with aging beginning in the early 30s, and by age 40 levels naturally decline by one percent per year. However, the decline in male hormone production is much more gradual than the decline in female hormone production.

Testosterone in men

The counterpart to the female menopause is called andropause (or the "male menopause"). Testosterone levels in men begin to decline with aging, beginning in the early 30s, and by age 40, levels naturally decline by one percent per year. However, the decline in male hormone production is much more gradual than the decline in female hormone production.