Federal jury convicts Pinehurst doc of illegal painkiller distribution

COEUR D'ALENE - Rafael L. Beier, 62, of Kingston, Idaho, was found guilty yesterday by a jury on charges of conspiring to distribute oxycodone and hydrocodone, outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.

OP-ED: Caregiving in the era of COVID-19

By LUPE WISSEL

Reader Comment: Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19

Even in ordinary times, the 200,000 of unpaid family caregivers in Idaho face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with little or no training, they may be responsible for wound care, tube feedings, dressing, managing the finances and medical bills of their loved ones, transportation and more.

Long after heyday, soda fountain pharmacies still got fizz

The first U.S. patent for dispensing carbonated water through a soda fountain spigot dates to the early 1800s

KCSD investigates drug fraud

Narcotic-like pain reliever acquired 15 times since Jan. 7

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is investigating a string of fraudulent prescription painkiller acquisitions within the past couple months at the Hayden Walmart pharmacy.

Grandmother held on $100,000 bail

A woman is being held on $100,000 bail after police said they found heroin and prescription pills in her car while she was traveling with her granddaughter.

Doctor convicted on drug charges

Federal arrest warrant issued for Rafael L. Beier

COEUR d’ALENE — Rafael L. Beier, 62, of Kingston was found guilty Tuesday by a jury on charges of conspiring to distribute oxycodone and hydrocodone, outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.

Report: Area crime mixed

Police: Economy a factor in trends, robberies a concern

Explaining crime trends can be about as difficult as getting into the mind of a criminal, police analysts say.

Couple lose pain killers in roof scam

Men said they were 'checking seams' on home's roof

COEUR d'ALENE - Two men conned their way into the trailer home of a senior couple and allegedly stole some prescription painkillers, police said Wednesday.

Negotiating in a strong market

Regular readers know that we consider ourselves in a strong market. Of course, as with all things real estate the market is very specific to your location and although North Idaho real estate is moving at a comfortable pace, not every nook and cranny of our market is booming.

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

it would be the first pill shown to treat the illness

Armed and helpful

POST FALLS — Some local law enforcement agencies will soon have an opioid "antagonist" as a tool when responding to drug overdose calls.

Law enforcement warns of "Skittles" and "Rainbow" fentanyl appearing locally

Skittles resemble pieces of brightly colored candy, while rainbow fentanyl is usually chalky or in powder form.

Man sentenced in teen’s fentanyl death

A Cusick, Wash., was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for selling the pill that led to the fatal fentanyl-related overdose of a Sandpoint teen in 2020. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill sentenced Antoinne James Holmes, 23, to 151 months in prison and ordered that he pay $3,270 in restitution. Holmes, upon completion of his prison time, was also ordered to serve an additional three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit said in announcing the sentence.

Toenail fungus has many remedies but is hard to cure

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Chronic headaches now reach epidemic proportion

Having chronic headaches can severely disable an otherwise healthy individual. They can lower your activity level, drain your energy, and even make you irritable and depressed. As a result, both personal and professional relationships can be negatively affected. Your productivity can be severely limited. Chronic headache pain is one of the United States’ most prevalent health problems. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, 157 million days of work and school were lost last year due to debilitating chronic headache pain. What’s more, nearly everyone recently surveyed reported at least occasional recurring headache pain, with the number of chronic sufferers reaching over 45 million annually.

Lorna Sears, 86

Lorna Jayne Sears, 86, of Coeur d'Alene, died peacefully Sept. 2, 2010, with family at her side. She was born May 14, 1924, in Spokane, Wash., to Justin and Grace (Renaud) Foss.

ISP: Teens vulnerable to social media drug dealers

Idaho State Police warn teens and parents about the dangers of fentanyl-laced pills

Marty and Max: Real Estate Recipes

Today we will discuss two ways to buy an actively marketed home at a bargain, where you actually want to live.

FDA approves first rapid, take home HIV test

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes.