A guide to dental emergencies

Most people have dealt, at one time or another, with a cavity or minor gum disease. It's common. Also, most of us understand that these types of problems generally develop after months or years of neglect. That is why we go to the dentist for our regular check-ups and cleanings.

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Earl W. ‘Snake’ Pitts, 92

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With all that is going on in the world today, it’s no wonder that anxiety and depression are at an all-time high.

Northwest supply and pricing

In three separate conversations with winemakers and other winery professionals over the last two weeks, I have heard that there is a pretty dramatic oversupply of wine coming from our nearby wine regions. The comments came in three different forms, but all pointed to the same problem for the wine industry close to home in Washington and Oregon, which leads me to believe Idaho is suffering from similar ills.

Cd'A school board, teachers struggle to negotiate salaries

COEUR d'ALENE — Another negotiating session ended Tuesday in Coeur d’Alene without an agreement on a contract for public school teachers for next year.

Walmart bringing doorstep delivery to Kootenai County

Whether it’s a dozen eggs, a 50-pound bag of dog food or a roll of fluorescent duct tape, local shoppers will soon have the luxury of doorstep delivery from Walmart stores in Hayden, Post Falls and Stateline.

Panel backs state exchange

Measure now goes to the full House for spirited debate

BOISE (AP) - The House Health and Welfare Committee backed a state-based, nonprofit insurance exchange Thursday, conceding that it wasn't a perfect solution, but it was better than merely accepting a version run from Washington, D.C.

Online poll: Plenty of blame for gas prices

This time, at least, readers of The Press and Dave Oliveria's Huckleberries blog at spokesman.com agree — or come pretty close, anyway.

Sandpoint puts local artists on display

How do you find local artists who live and work in nature and whose work reflects the beauty and harmony of these spectacular mountains? We know they are here, we see their creation from time to time, but where does this creation begin? Eight years ago, one of these artists decided to not only make an appearance, but to create an opportunity for other North Idaho artists to also share the intimate places they live and create. This was the start of the Artists Studio Tour of North Idaho where now more than 30 artists open their studios to the community and invite them to share in the experience.

Depleting your vitamins and minerals

Every day is a balancing act for our vitamins and minerals. Long recognized for their incredible necessity for health, vitamins and minerals must be supplied on a daily basis. This means we have to include more than we use daily. Without adequate amounts, function is altered. Deficient long enough, and disease results. Most people don't eat diets rich enough in vitamins and minerals, which I believe is widely known, but lesser known is what can deplete what little we're getting!

Immeasurable heritage

COEUR d’ALENE — Treating a patient requires more than a 20-minute session to discuss symptoms and a prescription for medication.

TV makers design for streaming video to stay relevant

Makers unveil new models with 4K resolution at International CES gadget show

Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good

U.S. holiday sales last November and December rose 8.2%

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Health insurance signups coming to malls

CHICAGO - The Obama administration will promote health insurance coverage at shopping malls starting on Black Friday and continuing through the busiest shopping days of the holiday season, officials announced Wednesday.

Cellular Connection acquires Phones Plus retailers

The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., announced it has acquired the Phones Plus chain of Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers with 18 stores located across Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

When you see 'em, buy 'em

There are certain vintages that stand out in our minds as wine consumers. Those growing years that are so remarkably good that you recall them with fondness for a very long time, those that every time you have a bottle from that year you relish it. After all there will be no more! There are some that stick in your mind too as they were not so good but the good ones seem to linger longer thankfully.

Economic gaps widening in affluent Israel

JERUSALEM - First came a revolt over cheese that forced Israel's largest dairy companies to lower their prices.

Horsepower in, gas-sipping out

SUVs, muscle cars help auto industry maintain momentum

DETROIT (AP) - Americans again bought vehicles that sit up high and come loaded with features like backup cameras and smartphone capabilities in June. Horsepower was also in; gas-sipping not so much.

Your most important wine dollar

The 2014 Harlan Estate Cabernet will release this month for $1,500 per bottle. A bit later in the spring, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti will arrive. There is little doubt it will touch $2,000 per bottle for the current vintage. Are the wines delicious? You bet. I can say this with certainty for both of them even though I have only experienced one of them during my wine journey. Are they worth that price tag? I’ll leave that up to the collectors who pursue them each year.