In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — For many Americans, going to a state motor vehicle office can be a tedious time suck.

In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — For many Americans, going to a state motor vehicle office can be a tedious time suck.

Michael Murphy, 71

Michael Lester Murphy April 13, 1954 – May 12, 2025

Historic highway markers unveiled at Farragut State Park

Historic highway markers unveiled at Farragut State Park

Historian Keith Petersen has spent three and a half years of his “retirement” writing Idaho history, 100 words at a time. When he was first approached by Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director Janet Gallimore about the project, it seemed like a reasonable use of his free time.

Historic highway markers unveiled at Farragut State Park

Historic highway markers unveiled at Farragut State Park

Historian Keith Petersen has spent three and a half years of his “retirement” writing Idaho history, 100 words at a time. When he was first approached by Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director Janet Gallimore about the project, it seemed like a reasonable use of his free time.

The Latest: US State Department halts routine visa services

The Latest on the

The Latest: Disappointing results in 1st Chinese virus study

The Latest on the

The Latest: Japan PM issues state of emergency for nation

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Texas Daybook

Associated Press Texas Daybook for Tuesday, Jan. 14.

How to fight crime a key issue in Atlantic City mayoral race

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — While millions of people visit Atlantic City each year, a longstanding concern many of them have voiced is whether they'll be safe once they get there.

Advocates bear spray

Randy Newberg doesn’t carry a sidearm. Clocking some 100 days every year exploring the unbound—and often bear-laden—pockets of the American landscape, Newberg says when it comes to a bear attack, he’d leave his trust in an aerosol rather than a piece of lead.

Lt. Col. Ret. Willard Sydney Benson

Lt. Col. Ret. Willard Sydney Benson, 94, a resident of Moses Lake since 1949, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at Hearthstone Assisted Living with his children at his side. Vault interment with full military honors will be held at Guarding Angel Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E. at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012 and will be followed by a Celebration of Life at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 South A Street at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Thursday March 15th from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Friday March 16th from noon to 5:00 p.m. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Help Your Dog Fight Flu Season

(Family Features) People who have suffered from the flu know how exhausting the fever, chills and upset stomach can be. Your dog may be at risk for the same symptoms. One type of canine influenza virus – CIV H3N8 – has been around for years, and a new type (CIV H3N2) was identified in Chicago in March 2015. Since then, the virus has spread to more than 25 states, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Diagnostic Center.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How to reap deep sleep: Part II

In Part I, we discussed the physical and functional hazards of inadequate sleep.

Is Big Brother watching us?

Ask The PropellerHeads

Dear Propeller Heads: My cell phone gives me a weather report in every zip code I travel. Everywhere I go now, I see cameras at stop lights, cameras in parking lots, in drive-through lanes at the bank. Is "Big Brother" watching my every move, am I just paranoid, and do I have a reason to be?

When life throws you a curve - scoliosis

From about the fourth grade on up to 10th grade, most of us can remember having undergone a scoliosis screening at school. It usually consisted of taking time out at the beginning of gym period and having to do a touch-the-toes movement, called the Adam's Forward Bend Test, while a coach looked at your back before declaring you were fine. No big deal, right? Mostly yes, since only a small percentage of the population is actually afflicted with scoliosis, but many people who actually have scoliosis in one form or another may not even know until it progresses to a severe state.

National Healthcare Decisions Day: A chance to plan for future issues

This Saturday, April 16, 2016, is National Healthcare Decisions Day and we invite you, the community of North Idaho to participate. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that all adults with decision-making capacity have both the information and the opportunity to communicate and document their future healthcare decisions.

East Sherman, activate

COEUR d’ALENE — It's a joyful scene — children trying samples of gourmet cotton candy, merchants selling interesting wares, neighbors getting to know each other in the beer garden, live music coming from a stage.

Prosperous downtowns don't 'just happen'

A prosperous downtown is built by businesses acting as one. The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association is here for the business community to use as one of the more powerful tools in your business toolbox. Visit our Web site at

Gertrude Lorraine (Reed) Brown, 79

Gertrude Lorraine (Reed) Brown, 79, passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Dec. 24, 2007.