PREP ROUNDUP: Reese shines as Lake City avenges loss to Highland

Lake City notches win, Lakeland sweeps in prep baseball on Saturday.

Take that to the bank

Area financial institutions share expertise with Mountain View students

Bank applications and financial paperwork can be daunting, especially for young people who have never opened checking accounts.

'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' gathering to be held March 21 in St. Maries

Anyone from the public is encouraged to attend

Officials to address report of racial incident

The topic is in response to a major racial incident in Coeur d'Alene on the evening of Thursday, March 21, 2024.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Neuropathy helped naturally

The screaming pain of neuropathy can be life altering, and the milder annoying tingling, burning, and numbness of it can alter quality of life as well. We trust our limbs to be healthy and cooperate with our daily activities. Some people describe it as feeling like they have a piece of leather between their foot and the floor while barefoot. The loss of sensation can cause loss of balance, weakness, lack of coordination and muscle wasting, making it challenging to walk, stand or use the hands for fine motor skills, frequently dropping things.

Brushing up on your pet’s dental care

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall health.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part I

While I am an advocate of and prefer a whole food diet, invariably processed foods enter the scene more often than I would like. This is true for millions of people worldwide. How do we navigate the myriad choices we have and try to stay on the healthy side of things? Because the population as a whole seems to be drawn towards eating healthier, and demanding a better quality of food presented to us, manufacturers and therefore marketers, are making labels harder and harder to decipher. Many intentionally trick the public into believing what they are eating is healthy. Just as we can make an evil person appear like they are an angel, and an angel appear evil, the same is being done with our foods with the caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) lurking behind the label.

TRANSITIONS: Path to better understanding

Regarding the recent letter asking questions about “kid transitions,” I hear you. I appreciate your passion for the well-being of children and the sustainability of human civilization. I would love to have a discussion with you about this.

Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.

Learning the ranch life

New UI program gives 4-H kids agricultural exposure

A new University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development program gave a group of Kootenai County youths the opportunity to spend a weekend as working ranch hands.

OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column

Restructuring means important work will continue

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I was accosted by a guy with milk, cream and butter.

Cybersecurity option ruled out for Shoshone County HAVA funds

'Many people have no idea of how much work is put into the elections'

Shoshone County was one of many counties receiving grants through the Help America Vote Act to update elections equipment, but after a public hearing last month, county officials investigated other options than the original plan to purchase four additional ExpressVote machines.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part II

In part I of Decoding Food Labels, I discussed reading label claims of “natural,” organic,” sugar, low calorie, and “enriched” foods. We had so much fun! Now in Part II, I will talk about other label tricks to beware of.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Hope for Lupus patients

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to any part of the body, but especially the joints, skin and organs. It is a disease of progressive damage, resulting in aberrant immune system function. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, fatigue, skin rashes and fever.

EDITORIAL: Expecting the unexpected is a privilege

A friendly reminder that North Idaho's weird weather is a blessing, not a curse

Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic

The Seattle-based tech giant made an initial investment of $1.25 billion in Anthropic in September and indicated then it had plans to invest up to $4 billion.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural relief for plantar fasciitis

If you’ve ever experienced plantar fasciitis, you know that the foot pain it causes can really limit you. As with all other conditions, some people only get it mildly, while others can lose quality of life. It is a common foot condition that causes pain around the heel and sometimes the bottom of the foot. It can be sharp or stabbing, or a dull achiness or burning. It occurs most often when you first arise after sitting for long periods, or arising in the morning. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from your heels to your toes. When it becomes inflamed, it hurts. Poor fitting or poor quality shoes, overuse, poor foot mechanics especially during sports activities, weight, and structural problems can be the cause of this condition.

MY TURN: 'Old Guard' put N. Idaho on the map

With primary election nearing, decide who you think will make our community its most desirable.

Trump's social media company soars in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

The stock created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day