Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming

Says Idahoans must manage COVID better

Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.

Lifestyle choices uncensored

New Vision kids exposed to results of unwise decisions

POST FALLS - They felt lungs that had been exposed to smoke and not, saw a tragedy that resulted from texting behind the wheel and were asked direct questions about their health. And, as a result, students at New Vision Alternative High School walked away from Wednesday's wellness fair at their school with a better understanding of what can result from lifestyle choices they make.

COVID: No mention on Dec. 25

I gladly agree with James Ackerman’s idea of Christmas day being celebrated (as well as it can be) WITHOUT media mentioning the only topic of the year, COVID-19, for the entire day.

Table set for McEuen decision

City Council may vote Tuesday on highly-debated conceptual plan

COEUR d'ALENE - It's show time.

IMPACT: Why fees must be collected

This topic will be discussed at the next county commissioners meeting. Government should do what it can to stimulate the local economy and create jobs — just not at the expense of the taxpayer.

RACISM: A local solution

As a citizen of Kootenai County since 2001, a gentleman of color and founder of TOC Diversity Resource, a nonprofit that offers education and conversation on cultural tolerance in our community, I felt compelled to respond to the July 19 Coeur d’Alene Press article “McHugh: No discipline for deputy prosecutor.”

FINANCES: Check, please

As I read the article of Nov. 17 “Public Defender Funding Bantered: County, state officials discuss topics of mutual interest,” I was left with a question I would really like our elected officials to answer. Why are my tax dollars being spent for you all to gather at Beverly’s at The Coeur d’Alene Resort to discuss your concern about the county absorbing the costs? “The county will be left holding the bag.” Are you kidding me? You all are worried about holding the bag? Frankly, I resent the fact that as a taxpayer we’re holding the bag for your meeting at Beverly’s, all with name tags, cotton table cloths and crystal glasses, not to mention the cost of the food when there is more than enough room at one of the county facilities for you to meet and have deli brought in. What is wrong with you?

DAR promotes American History Essay Contests

The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites students in grades 5 through 12 to participate in one of its annual American History essay contests.

LETTER: Never wrote that stuff

In response to Ms. Harman’s letter in this Sunday’s editorial page. I cannot recall the content of the letters written to the editor by Hans Neumann, Ed Torrence, Ray Anderson and Leah Madison, so I am not aware of why we were “lumped” into a category. I don’t believe that the letters that I have written “proclaimed” me a Christian and I never wrote that I “hate” my neighbors whoever they may be.

DAR promotes American history essay contests

COEUR d’ALENE — The Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites students in grades five through 12 to participate in one of its annual essay contests. Both contests are open to students in public, private or parochial schools and homeschoolers. Teachers are encouraged to integrate the contests into their curriculum.

SCHOOLS: A student's support

Although I’m not old enough to vote yet, I would like to encourage those of you who can to vote for the 2017 Coeur d’Alene School District Supplemental Levy. As a student of Lake City High School, I have directly benefited from the previous levies. One focus has been to reduce class sizes. At Lake City, the need for this was in the science department, and I am currently in a biology class that only has 15 students. In a class this size, students are able to participate more. During class discussions everyone is able to talk and ask questions of the teacher to make sure they understand the material. Also, with a class this size we are able to cover the basic material quicker which leaves time to go more in depth about the topics we are learning and interested in.

Community Canopy workshops offered March 9

NOISE: Time for action

We’re happy that noise has been a recent topic of concern as covered by Bill Buley the Coeur d’Alene Press. But, words aren’t enough. Action is needed. It’s way past time for the city council and the police to do something about the extreme noise in the downtown area.

Hospice to host grief seminars

Workshops with author, educator Alan Wolfelt are Thursday, Friday

Author, educator, grief counselor Alan Wolfelt will present workshops at Hospice of North Idaho Thursday, Friday

GARBAGE: The recycling factor

There is a topic that is another important part of the drastic increase in garbage for the county and I have not seen addressed recently.

LIVESTOCK: Treat more humanely

Idaho’s ag industry generally controls our legislature and our governor’s office. This control has led to the legal sanctioning of animal cruelty across the spectrum (livestock, domestic and wildlife). A tiny minority participates in abusing dairy cows, trapping wildlife, etc., but our representatives work tirelessly to protect these conscienceless few — in the name of profit and tradition.

Myths vs. facts about Common Core

School Tips

Successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards requires parents, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to have the facts about what the standards are and what they are not. The following myths and facts aim to address common misconceptions about the development, intent, content, and implementation of the standards.

The fat truth

The truth about fats has been muddled in poor research, special interests, and now more than half a century later, an embarrassing conclusion to the human experiment we have been. In the late 1950s Ancel Keys theorized, based on some questionable research, that saturated fats may have a leading role in heart disease. Then Nathan Pritikin pushed that into including obesity. Actually, what Pritikin advocated was the elimination of processed foods, particularly sugar, and white flour, and to replace them with wholesome, fresh, raw foods, to include a good exercise program, and to lower fat intake. The low fat aspects were jumped on because an entire food industry could see the potential increase in market sales. This was new and exciting, and as Americans were becoming alarmed at the increase in cardiovascular disease and waistlines, they too embraced the theory.

Prioritizing health and comfort for show animals

Throughout the year, youth across the country prepare and travel to various events, such as livestock shows, rodeos, and fairs, to show their animals.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — HOLLY CARLING: Monthly misery

A woman’s monthly cycle isn’t anything we really want but it is a fact of life. It’s not so bad when it is healthy, but when it isn’t, it can be truly miserable!