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Bonner County History - Oct. 6, 2024
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from P…
God is patient, persistent
Our daughter’s over in Israel right now. Encountered a few snags boarding her plane in Anchorage. For one thing she tested positive for gun powder on her shoes. The reason being she owns a shooting range in Alaska …
Water, water, everywhere, and it's the best to drink
With the media hype and endless options to us all, it is no wonder that we stand in the grocery store scratching our head in confusion. What should I spend my hard-earned money on? Can the promise on the label be t…
BCGA announces spring gardening classes
Beginning March 13, the Bonner County Gardeners Association will host the Spring Home Horticulture series of classes on topics of interest to gardeners. The po…
Delegation welcomes soldiers home
10 Years Ago—2009
Time to take measure of the latest health statistics
Every year I like to round-up the latest health statistics as measured by both national and worldwide health organizations.
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Is it time for you to take a gut check?
Like many couples our age, my wife and I have traded kids at home now for a dog named Pete. As our kids taught us much so too, to my surprise, has our dog.
Libraries packed with recommendations
Have you ever asked for a recommendation for a restaurant, tire shop, or car dealership on social media? It can be helpful to get input from others before spending money or time on an important purchase or experien…
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Muffins: Tasty, versatile 'bread' adapts to any meal
Quick-breads have always been the life-savers of cooks in a hurry, and muffins probably “take the cake” for the QB championship. Great for breakfast, lunch, br…
Simple tricks can help put your stress in its place
Most of our lives are full of stress, and that can take a toll on our body and health.
SAD is more than feeling sad, blue
“I can hardly get up in the morning; all I want to do is sleep. And, I’m angry all the time, everyone irritates me. Besides that, I eat constantly. I’m no sooner done with breakfast, dishes still in the sink, and I…
Starchy foods and the connection to health, fitness
A few years ago, I covered the health aspects of resistant starch in your diet. Since then, the popularity of adding resistant starch to people’s daily foods has increased considerably. The understanding of resista…
The blueberry story and a lesson for a businessman
“If I ran my business the way you people operate your schools, I wouldn’t be in business very long!”