The value of the winery experience

Touring wine country is an experience that holds passion for many of us, but beyond the romance and enjoyment of winery visits there are tremendous amounts of knowledge to be garnered while there.

'You say it's your birthday'

I love birthdays, and not just my own. One day out of the year we can unequivocally shout from the rooftops that it's great to be alive. We blow out candles, eat cake and ice cream without counting carbs, indulge in goofing off or going out and if we're lucky, open a present or two.

Briefs March 4, 2010

Brown is sought by authorities

Rep. Heather Scott to lead class

BONNERS FERRY — Heather Scott, District 1 state representative, will be in Bonners Ferry on Thursday, July 9, to conduct a “civics class” with representatives from the Center for Self-Governance.

Employers want reform

When the court-mandated curtain went up on Idaho businesses that put their money where their future is, there was no call for shame or explanations.

AARP Idaho branch to host consumer fraud forum in Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Last year con artists successfully targeted more than 13 million Americans and stole a total of $18 billion.

Briefly

- Kootenai Health’s third annual Teddy Bear Clinic happens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. It is intended to help ease fears of hospitals and doctors and is designed for children age 3 to 7. Children and their bears will take vital signs, tour an operating room, learn about medication safety and try on gloves and masks. Info: dkitselman@kh.org.

Giorgi’s Restaurant to open on Neider

David James Ice Cream & Snack Bar opens 32 Below Frozen Yogurt & More opening soon Haberdashery & Tailor Shop opens on Fourth And now the Tidbits

Recipes for a royal wedding watching party

Throwing a watching party for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton doesn't have to be a royal pain.

Challenges here and abroad

Former CIA agent to speak at Coeur d'Alene Resort

Panhandle Health events zero in on substance use disorders, drug trends in North Idaho

'Call Me' documentary premieres Aug. 11, substance use summit Aug. 12

Panhandle Health District will host two free events this month focused on raising awareness about substance use disorders and drug trends in North Idaho. The original documentary "Call Me: Stories from North Idaho" premieres Aug. 11. A virtual substance use summit will be held Aug. 12

Keeping dogs cool for the summer to prevent heatstrokes

Summer’s infamous heat has sent temperatures soaring to record highs this year, so it’s important to protect our furry friends from heat-related issues as the weather grows more uncomfortably hot.

A real family affair

Huckleberry Thicket grand opening is set for this weekend

The Hedmans have been busy lately.

Sign up for Feb. 5 export class

If you have a business whose products aren't being exported but perhaps could be, the Idaho Small Business Development Center in Post Falls can show you how.

Learn to export goods, import cash

If you have a business whose products aren't being exported but perhaps could be, the Idaho Small Business Development Center in Post Falls can show you how.

Public comment meeting set on forms of government

Kootenai County Sheriff interview tentatively rescheduled

Cottage charm

Boise house tour features tiny homes

Forestry short course coming to NIC

How to manage your trees

CONSUMER GAL: Fine ambassador

CONSUMER GAL: Fine ambassador

Geezer South to meet Tuesday

It’s time for the second meeting of “Geezer South,” a southern offshoot of the Geezer Forum held monthly for the past five years in Sandpoint.