Beware Facebook Groups if you seek the truth

In something of an election week tradition, this newspaper’s editor spoke to the local Pachyderm Club last Friday. The topic was a fascinating chart produced by Denver lawyer Vanessa Otero that attempts to peg media bias. Using her sophisticated, copyrighted methodology, the chart ranks The Associated Press, major newspapers, news networks and online entities, showing which do the best job of impartial news reporting, which lean left or right, and which are so disreputable that they hardly fit in the bottom corners of the chart.

Dalton Gardens seeks Fourth Street input

The Dalton Gardens Fourth Street informational open house is 6-9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Dalton Elementary Gym, 6335 N. Mt. Carrol St., Dalton Gardens.

Legislators slam Medicaid expansion at forum

POST FALLS — The topic of Medicaid expansion took up a good chunk of the conversation Saturday morning during a legislative town hall in the Post Falls Senior Center.

Association of Idaho Cities to discuss revenue-sharing with mayors

Revenue-sharing between Idaho and its counties and municipalities will be part of the legislative update the Association of Idaho Cities will deliver to area mayors next week. Jerry Mason, attorney for the Association, said his November 5 report to the North Idaho Mayors Coalition said his report and discussion with mayors affects smaller towns not experiencing growth.

Cd'A, Post Falls chambers to host legislative forum Wednesday

In a joint effort to drive community involvement in state issues, the public policy committees for the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene chambers of commerce are hosting a legislative forum Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Local students excel at Model United Nations

Students from two local high schools excelled at a Model United Nations conference at Boise State University. Model United Nations is a simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and its other bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics related to the countries they’re assigned to represent. A team of students from Coeur d’Alene and Lake City High School earned third place in the competition last week, competing against teams from 15 other schools throughout Idaho.

Series targets challenges of life in North Idaho

'Finding Our Place' kicks off Thursday

Documentary series highlights challenges

Try a book that talks back

Understanding stories behind stereotypes

DAR honors American history essay contest winner

The Lt. George Farragut Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to recognize Reese Alexander as the winner of the American History Essay Contest.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (Nov. 11) honoring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars.

Cd'A FRESH sets grand opening

Business Bits

More than 45 unique and different merchants display and sell their handcrafted and home-made goods, art and treats at Coeur d’Alene FRESH. The grand opening for the new store at 317 E. Coeur d’Alene Ave. is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.

Contingency for the workplace mousetrap

Down on the farm, a mouse peeked through a crack in the wall and saw the farmer's wife open a small package. Thinking at first it might be a tasty treat, the mouse grew very concerned when he realized that it was a mousetrap!

Chiropractic myths and facts

On a recent shopping trip I was reminded that even very intelligent, well-educated people don't fully understand much about my chosen profession...chiropractic. Times have definitely changed for the better and more and more people are enjoying the benefits of chiropractic and are living testimonials to the healthy lifestyle that chiropractic can help you live. The fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let's talk about a few of the more common myths about chiropractic.

More than just a dining experience

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Front Porch Conversation: Duane Little tackles family connection to mining wars of 1899

Duane Little speaks to family connection to mining wars of 1899

Wine Rodeo 2012

Each year at this time the four judges for the North Idaho Wine Rodeo commercial wine competition gather to start judging the hundreds of wines entered from around the world. This year the judging panel has a new addition - Jill Kausen of Possibilities on Sherman Avenue. Jill's experience in retail wine sales makes her the perfect addition to Eric Cook, Chris Cates and me, and in the first judging sessions she has proven herself to be a great replacement for past judge Jenniffer Curran who left the area earlier this year.

Wine camp

This past weekend, we held a new and what will likely become an annual event for wine consumers. In conjunction with ROW Adventures (or River Odysseys West, which is their full and formal name), we attended our first annual Wine Camp. It is hard to imagine that folks from North Idaho don't know ROW, since they have been around for more than 30 years and consistently receive high marks and awards for adventure travel around the world; they provide river and other trips for all levels of adventure travelers.

'Bubbly' status

Champagne, sparkling wine, Cava, Prosecco - and probably a few names I have missed - they are all fun and festive wines with varying degrees of sweetness, effervescence and alcohol. One thing we all know for sure, though, is they set a festive mood at this festive time of year. The status of the "bubbly" market has never been better here in North Idaho; we have access to many sparkling wines that span appellations and price points. We can literally meet all tastes with the selection we have from our distributors.

Gov. Little to call special legislative session

Boise – Gov. Brad Little announced today he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24.

Rand Paul coming to Coeur d'Alene

Presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul will visit Coeur d'Alene on Wednesday before three appearances in the Boise area the following day.