We don't want this stigma zone

I want to address the request by Mort Construction, Inc. for a conditional use permit (CUP14-0005) to allow establishment of a Public Utility Complex Facility, i.e., a wastewater/sewage treatment plant on approximately 515 acres to be located approximately 1.5 miles south of Brunner Road between Diagonal Road and Old U.S. Highway 95.

Neo-Nazis linked to sign over I-90

The Post Falls Police Department removed the sign hanging from an overpass Wednesday morning.

The snoring bear: Final

So, this patient reported back to the sleep doctor’s office. He had his oral device with him. He felt great thinking that the oral device worked. He was dreaming now. He couldn’t remember dreaming before. Remember, we always dream in stage 5 of sleep known as REM — rapid eye movement. The severity of the initial condition of the patient kept him from getting into REM and therefore he didn’t dream.

Teeth grinding and night guards

Do you grind your teeth at night, or do you wear a night guard? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this article is for you. The typical way to treat tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is with a night guard. You can have one professionally made by a dentist or purchase one over-the-counter at any drugstore or even over the Internet! But does this treat the underlying cause of the bruxism?

Support bill for local journalism's future

Newspapers should be compensated for content they create that Google and Facebook are using.

Interest rates keep Kootenai housing market flat

Smock shares insight during real estate forecast

"Interest rates are really holding the market back right now. Good, bad, ugly, it doesn't really matter, it is what it is."

Trustees trampling constitution

The current NIC Board of Trustees has made great plans but in their haste to see their dreams fulfilled they seem to have forgotten a pending lawsuit that challenges the Constitutionality of their actions. I stand ready to represent this community in reminding the Board that the exorbitant price they paid for the land purchase wasn't their money. The College, the NIC Foundation and the City of Coeur d'Alene appear to have cooperated with an irregular appraisal and an unseemly rush to zone it C17 (commercial for what?). The appraiser is a business partner with an NIC Board member who also sits on the Board of Mountain West Bank.

Famed 'Goonies' house for sale in coastal Astoria, Oregon

Owner Sandi Preston was known to have been largely welcoming to visitors

Avista's purchased gas cost adjustment proposed to decrease

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will take comment through Oct. 11 on an Avista Utilities application to decrease the variable portion of natural gas rates by 7.8 percent effective Nov. 1.

HOUSING: Headed toward crisis

Spokane has a homeless problem. One of the reasons Spokane has a homeless problem is that rents are going up at an alarming rate and middle class families are being forced out of their apartments and cannot afford to purchase homes.

No 'rewards?' No problem

There's still one big store that treats you like a person.

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Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann (Price) Sheldon, 81

Poll: Obama health care overhaul going poorly

When 'RV' stands for Ruined Vacation

RVing is a popular way for families to spend time together. Some estimates have shown that a family of four can save more than 60 percent on vacation costs in an RV versus a more traditional vacation.

Keeping spirits bright

Retail sales rise ahead of holiday shopping

Good things in small packages

Auto sales rise as small cars enjoy summer surge

Ellington defense rests its case

Closing arguments will be today, jury deliberations could start as well

Customer service

I will preface this letter by saying that I realize that this is an uncertain time, and we are all scared and having difficulty managing stress. However, for those of us who are considered "essential" employees, although morale is undoubtedly low, let us not forget to continue to provide good customer service to our clients.

Record iPhone sales drive Apple's 3Q beat

Idaho Falls man arrested after hitting, robbing gas station worker

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday after he reportedly hit a woman working at a gas station and threatened to