Attack big medical bills with a plan — and these tips

An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan. That startling invoice that arrived in the mail may not be what you wind up paying. Errors or slow insurance payments may have inflated that total. If it's accurate, financial aid or other assistance might be available to pare it. Steps to take include double checking the numbers, potentially seeking outside help and thinking hard about a payment plan. Sometimes a simple phone call can clear up questions. Don't ignore the bill.

Spots available for board's Aquatic Workshop

The Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board still has spots open for the 2023 Aquatic Workshop, which offers a full day of expert speakers, free lunch and door prizes.

Helen Ruth (Malone) Jacobs, 93

Helen Ruth (Malone) Jacobs, 93

Even after his death, Kaczynski still holds the nation’s attention

“Unabomber” was the nickname given to a long-wanted domestic terrorist who, starting in 1978, committed 16 bombings across the United States, usually with package bombs sent in the mail.

Challenging child care issue calls for creative solutions

Hayden business creates model to help employees not miss work

Grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act is about to run out, and some day care centers are facing a financial cliff. R and R Northwest has been working to bridge their worker need for day care with day care centers' need for support.

River Dogs take third at Wood Bat Classic

SPOKANE – After going 4-0 in pool games and winning the first game of bracket play, the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs fell 10-5 to the 18U Webber Wildcats in the semifinals of the Spokane Wood Bat Classic, placing third in the tournament.

Suspect in church fire charged with arson

A man accused of setting a Kalispell church ablaze last month has pleaded not guilty to one count of arson in Flathead County District Court.

Legals for July, 4 2023

Moses Lake School Board adjust meetings, receives good bus report

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board members cut their schedule to one meeting in July and August. Board members agreed on the change earlier, but made it official on a unanimous vote at the regular meeting June 29. “In June, July and August, we’ll have one meeting, the fourth Thursday of those months,” said district Superintendent Monty Sabin...

The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy

Youth soccer: Thorns girls take third in U19 Super Group at DPL finals

On Saturday, the Thorns 07 girls finished second in the U16 Championship division of the tourney.

Woman gets prison for drug smuggling

A California woman who was arrested in North Idaho while helping to smuggle hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs into Canada received a prison sentence this week.

Patriot Front trials set for July in Coeur d'Alene

More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: NIC’s latest move triggers lots of questions

Wednesday’s news release announcing NIC’s move noted that NIC and the NWAC had agreed to a “mutually beneficial transition” of NIC out of the NWAC and back into the NJCAA. Hmmm …

Patriot Front trials set for July

More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial.

Patriot Front trials set for July

More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial.

Youth soccer: Thorns 07 girls edged in title game

The second-place finish comes a year after the Thorns team placed third at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup last year.

Woman gets prison for drug smuggling

A California woman who was arrested in North Idaho while helping to smuggle hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs into Canada received a prison sentence this week.

Swayne: ‘It was tough to read the room’

NIC president speaks about accreditation review

For North Idaho College, the verdict is about three weeks away. Regional accreditors have made their decision about the fate of the embattled Coeur d’Alene-based community college, President Nick Swayne said Wednesday. But the announcement won’t come before July 21.

Idaho Rock Creations open in Post Falls

Specializing in custom stone countertops, Idaho Rock Creations is open at 923 N. Boulder Court in Post Falls. The products include granite, quartz, marble, quartzite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms. Master craftsman David Curry offers fireplace hearths, bowls, knives and other items made from stone. He is joined by son Camron and wife Cristy Guy-Curry. Daughter Shania Rush has a nail technician area. The grand opening sale ends July 9. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 to noon Saturdays and Sunday or after-hours by appointment. Phone 208-619-6169. Check [email protected].