FDA OKs 5-day emergency contraceptive

WASHINGTON - Federal health officials on Friday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than the current leading drug on the market.

Headache and migraine pain solutions

Headache and migraine pain are very common conditions. More than 37 million people suffer from this type of pain in the U.S. alone. Some of these pain patients know exactly when the pain started, for example, an accident or sports injury. Others don’t know when it started.

TASK FORCE: Open letter to the people of Shoshone County

For over 42 years, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has been committed to joining communities across America to speak up and take peaceful actions to promote human rights for all people in the face of the purveyors of hate and discrimination. We love the people of Shoshone County, and we stand with you.

'A global force of good'

Vice Admiral Bruce Clingan confidant end is in sight in Iraq, Afghanistan

COEUR d'ALENE - There's more to the U.S. Navy than you know. Some days sailors might be countering piracy, halting toxic waste dumping or providing humanitarian relief in Haiti and the Gulf of Mexico. Vice Admiral Bruce Clingan calls it a global form of good.

What is insulin resistance?

It is important that the levels of insulin in the body not be too high or too low. Some of the functions of insulin in the body include: countering the actions of adrenaline and cortisol in the body, helping the body repair and convert blood sugar into triglycerides, keeping blood glucose levels from elevating, playing a major role in the production of serotonin, and at normal levels increasing development of muscle. Insulin cannot work effectively at too high or low levels.

Store medicine properly to avoid 'candy confusion'

The Up and Away campaign, in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is reminding parents and caregivers of young children to be extra vigilant about safe medicine storage, so kids don’t mistake medicines for a sweet treat.

Centrally located... with a view

Condos, marinas, boat sales popular in Bayview

BAYVIEW - Like the former beauty queen who made a few bad choices in life and let herself go, this little city on the big lake is discovering that all she needed was a good makeover to restore the beauty that was still beneath her skin.

Vehicle sellers keep driving

Automakers sold nearly 1.3 million cars, trucks in June

COEUR d'ALENE - From mini cars to monster pickups, sales of new cars and trucks surged in June and eased concerns that Americans would be turned off by slower hiring and other scary headlines.

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United recovering from canceled, delayed flights

Spirit Lake women among those stranded

CHICAGO (AP) - A five-hour computer outage that virtually shut down United Airlines Friday night and early Saturday is a stark reminder of how dependent airlines have become on technology.

If you want a good workiing dog best get one that trains itself

Best get one that trains itself

Time short, tempers flare in budget showdown

WASHINGTON - With the clock ticking toward a possible government shutdown, spending-cut talks between Senate Democrats and the Republicans controlling the House have broken off in a whom-do-you-trust battle over legislation to keep operations running for another six months.

It's a mad, mad digital world

Online shopping grows, with some growing pains

Americans waited until the last minute to buy holiday gifts, but retailers weren't prepared for the spike.

Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon's novel psilocybin experiment takes off

No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon's legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care.

Encouraging numbers increase confidence

Although last week we noticed several reports that the housing market was softening - due to higher interest rates - that does not seem to be the case in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Secondhand stores help various organizations

When donating or buying secondhand items, there are lots of things to consider, like what kind of an organization is selling these items and where the profits go.

Scammers impersonating sheriff's office

Scammers are making the rounds in the area, and the Kootenai County Sheriff is cautioning citizens to be on the alert.

Boyles busy at Triple B Guns

Family business doing well amid growing call for tougher gun control laws

Gun sales strong at Triple B

All have their special stories of need

The thousands of Kootenai County individuals and families who ask for help from Press Christmas for All each have their own stories of need.

Knitting for those who serve our country

At Alpaca Direct, we are always looking for ways to give back to our community. I can not think of anyone more deserving than those who keep our country safe so we can enjoy our freedom.