VIRUS DIARY: Luck (good for now) is her isolation soundtrack

EVANS, Ga. (AP) — I woke up this morning to the sounds of birds instead of sirens.

Maryland residents discuss trouble with unemployment website

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland residents used words like “soul crushing” and “hell” to describe their experiences seeking unemployment benefits via a state website, testifying Tuesday during an online hearing with state lawmakers.

Pennsylvania schools could see 5% revenue loss, group says

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's 500 school districts are facing a projected loss of as much as 5% in the revenue from local taxes as the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns take a heavy toll on the economy, a leading public schools group said Tuesday.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Chronic diarrhea and constipation: What you need to know

Chronic digestive symptoms can make one’s life miserable. We all love to eat, but when eating inevitably leads to diarrhea or constipation (or both), it certainly detracts from the experience. Many of us brush off loose stools, constipation, gas and bloating with a laugh or an excuse. However, persistent digestive issues can indicate a more serious underlying condition. They can also lead to malabsorption which in time points us down the path of degenerative disease. Chronic diarrhea or constipation is a red flag that needs to be addressed!

Glacier National Park weighs revamped wilderness camping permit system

The public has until Feb. 17 to comment on proposed changes that would alter the way wilderness camping permits are issued in Glacier National Park.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The dangers of pain medications and safer alternatives

Are there alternatives to the sometimes dangerous long term use of pain meds? Absolutely! Pain meds, prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain/anti-inflammatory meds, can be very helpful for short term use. Long-term use frequently results in addictions and side effects that can have lasting effects, as well as premature death.

New Year’s resolutions for owners and their furry friends

With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions.

Flu season tapering off in Flathead County, but other outbreaks still an issue

Hospitalizations in Flathead County are declining after a rough start to flu season, but there are many other outbreaks health department officials are keeping an eye on.

Linda LaVon Nicklas, 80

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died on March 7, 2023, at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho surrounded by her family.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Four tips for dealing with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, naturally

Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstrual cycles, with an average age of onset in the United States of 51. The transition into menopause can last as long as a decade and can be physically and emotionally turbulent. Once menstrual cycles cease, hormone levels continue to drop, with more than eighty percent of women experiencing hot flashes and night sweats. Defined as transient sensations of heat, sweating, flushing and chills lasting for one to five minutes, hot flashes can cause considerable distress — especially when severe and frequent.

Coeur d’Alene Lake Management, moving forward

The health of Coeur d’Alene Lake and its trajectory have received a lot of attention over the last few years.

Donald 'Don' Clarence Ziegler, 95

After 95 adventurous years, Donald Clarence Ziegler finally laid down to rest on October 12, 2023.

Richard Sigurbjorn Simundson, 84

Richard Sigurbjorn Simundson, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on September 15, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How long-term stress increases inflammation and destroys your health

As a health practitioner, it is impossible to ignore the profound effects of stress on every symptom a patient may have. Sometimes if I don't know what to do with a complex case, I'll simply try and calm them down. In some ways, I might predict better results for a patient with poor eating habits and a happy disposition, than a patient with an impeccable diet who is stressed out. While it's not really that simple — a poor diet can dramatically affect our mood and health — it’s certainly true that we need to learn to manage our stress as carefully as we manage our diet and exercise.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What you need to know about multiple sclerosis and natural treatment options

Multiple sclerosis is a challenging disease that isn’t well understood. Like most diseases, it is a combination of factors that contribute to its manifestation. In the medical industry, MS is believed to be a breakdown in the nervous system as a result of environmental, genetic and immune factors. Practitioners from other specialties believe it is due to vertebral subluxation interfering with proper nerve and body communication, nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposures, alterations in the electrical/energetic system of the body and more.

First monkeypox case reported in PHD

State and local public health officials are working with the patient’s healthcare providers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that the patient is treated and that any potential contacts are identified and notified.

First monkeypox case reported in PHD

State and local public health officials are working with the patient’s healthcare providers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that the patient is treated and that any potential contacts are identified and notified.

First monkeypox case reported in PHD

State and local public health officials are working with the patient’s healthcare providers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that the patient is treated and that any potential contacts are identified and notified.

First monkeypox case reported in PHD

State and local public health officials are working with the patient’s healthcare providers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that the patient is treated and that any potential contacts are identified and notified.

IDL needs qualified firefighters and foresters

University of Idaho offers new solution

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) dual mission of financially supporting the endowment beneficiaries, such as public schools, and protecting 6.3 million acres of timber and rangelands from wildfire results in our agency offering Idahoans great employment opportunities to work in the outdoors.