New Book On Hope After MS Diagnosis

(NAPSI)—While for many people age 26 is when their dreams are just starting to come true, for some, life can take a surprising turn.

Tips on making smart tire choices

(BPT) - Choices are good, but sometimes they can be annoying. Case in point is the daily onslaught of trivial-like questions, such as: tall or grande, paper or plastic, regular or unleaded, credit or debit?

How The Affordable Care Act Affects Your Tax Return

(NAPSI)—In addition to significant health insurance changes, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 included tax law changes. Several of those changes will impact 2013 federal tax returns, due April 15, 2014.

Fresh makeup looks for busy back-to-school routines

(BPT) - The back-to-school season will hasten the pace of morning routines for everyone, from busy moms to college students. Fitting your makeup regimen into a hectic schedule can make it challenging to achieve just the right look.

New Resource Introduced for Families Living with ADHD

(BPT) - Many families relish summer, weekends and holidays as opportunities to reconnect with each other through vacations, special events and relaxed schedules. But changes in schedule and travel can often be disruptive for children and make it difficult to get back in the swing of things for school, particularly children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), who typically need routine and structure.

Head of the class: New online college programs help students advance careers

(BPT) - There is a skills gap in the United States. Thirty-nine percent of U.S. employers report having difficulty finding staff with the appropriate skills, according to the annual Talent Shortage Survey conducted by the ManpowerGroup, a human resource consulting firm. Employers are looking for employees who possess the proper education and training, but are having trouble finding qualified candidates. If you are trying to get ahead in your career, you’ve likely realized the skills gap exists and you know the benefits a new position or promotion could mean to you and your family.

Basque rivals Athletic and Sociedad try to reach Copa final

MADRID (AP) — Basque Country rivals Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao have a chance to reignite one of Spain's fiercest rivalries — if they can both reach the Copa del Rey final for the first time in more than a century.

Valencia beats Real Betis 2-1 to end winless streak

MADRID (AP) — Valencia ended its five-game winless streak by beating Real Betis 2-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday in the first match since the club canceled its players' media availability because of the coronavirus.

Valencia beats Real Betis 2-1 to end winless streak

MADRID (AP) — Valencia ended its five-game winless streak by beating Real Betis 2-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday in the first match since the club canceled its players' media availability because of the coronavirus.

Svechnikov, Mrazek help Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored on a perfectly executed rush in the second period to push his point streak to six games and help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Friday night.

Svechnikov, Mrazek help Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored on a perfectly executed rush in the second period to push his point streak to six games and help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Friday night.

Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

CHICAGO (AP) — Collin Gillespie made the first one and Saddiq Bey got the last one.

Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

CHICAGO (AP) — Collin Gillespie made the first one and Saddiq Bey got the last one.

France announces 1st death in Europe of virus patient

PARIS (AP) — France's health minister on Saturday announced the first coronavirus death in Europe, an 80-year-old Chinese tourist who other French authorities say was initially turned away from two French hospitals when he first fell ill.

Sheriff apologizes to black pastor in Virginia after arrest

WOODSTOCK, Va. (AP) — A sheriff has apologized to a black pastor who described being arrested when he called 911 on a group of white people who threatened to kill him after trying to dump a refrigerator on his property in Virginia.

DOGE puts Montana nonprofits on the ropes

The consequences of indiscriminate federal cuts are hitting home in all the wrong places.

New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1

Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1.

Emerge's 12th annual Block Party will be July 11

Emerge's 12th annual Block Party will be July 11

The biggest free community arts party in Coeur d'Alene is almost here. Emerge's 12th annual Block Party will be from 5 p.m. to midnight July 11.

Free opera performance Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

Free opera performance Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

Inland Northwest Opera will present a free performance of “The Human Spirit Demands to Be Heard,” an all-English operatic program of pieces by Gian Carlo Menotti, at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

Inland Northwest Opera's 'Love Denied' coming to the JACC

Chloe Sundet, North Idaho College adjunct professor of music and award-winning coloratura soprano, will perform with Grammy-winner and Metropolitan Opera tenor Robert McPherson at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls.