Mental fitness is in: How to stay sharp in a distracted world

Mental fitness is a trending fitness perspective that is emerging as an addition to your fitness routine to thrive in a distracted world, and there are many good reasons for it.

Idaho ban on DEI initiatives likely to move forward

The six-page draft contains extensive definitions on what constitutes diversity, equity and inclusion ideology, including unconscious or implicit bias, antiracism, racial privilege, patriarchy, and related concepts.

Arguments arise over public comment at BOCC meeting

Bonner County Commissioner Asia Williams was approved to put her commissioner report back on the agenda last week, but problems have already arisen from doing so.

What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes

Clogged arteries – which can lead to heart attacks and strokes – can begin to develop in young adulthood. But a new study suggests it may be less likely to happen to those who better adhere to a set of lifestyle behaviors and factors such as maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

Cities, county need to support BTAA

This letter is written in support of the ongoing efforts of Better Together Animal Alliance in taking care of the stray animal problem in Sandpoint and all of Bonner County.

A lonely existence

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Keep pets safe this Fourth of July

More pets go missing on or around the Fourth of July than at any other time throughout the year. Family Pet Urgent Care in Ponderay has offered a handful of tips for keeping pets well prepared for the upcoming holiday should they wander off.

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow the disease. It's only the second drug that's been convincingly shown to slow the memory-destroying condition. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's medication Tuesday for patients with early or mild cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer's. Kisunla is not a cure and slows worsening memory and cognitive problems by about seven months. The FDA approved a similar drug, Leqembi, from a Japanese drugmaker last year. Lilly's drug has several possible advantages to that medicine, including requiring only one infusion per month instead of two.

From shimmer to structure: The anatomy of scales in Idaho's fish

One of the most fascinating features of many fish is their scales. These tiny, often overlooked structures play a big role in a fish’s survival, protection and movement through water.

West Bonner Facilities Committee meeting today

Among the items on the agenda are project updates, summer custodial and information related to House Bill 521 and the district's facility condition assessments and a 10-year master plan update.

Council mulls sales tax for November ballot

When Mayor Jeremy Grimm campaigned last year for the highest leadership position in Sandpoint, one of his core tenets was simple — to rehabilitate Sandpoint’s roads. Now, he’s one step away from bringing a proposed solution to voters in November.

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since 2022 in Wall Street's latest sharp swerve. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Thursday after a better-than-expected report on unemployment calmed worries about the slowing economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 683 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.9%. Treasury yields also climbed in the bond market, a signal that investors are feeling less worried about the economy, after a report showed fewer workers applied for unemployment benefits last week.

Howarth nominated for council post

Mayor Jeremy Grimm has nominated Richard Howarth to an open seat on the Sandpoint City Council. The council will take up the nomination at Wednesday’s meeting.

BOCC examines roads, waterways

Bonner County commissioners voted to approve a road standards waiver and a grant application in a Tuesday business meeting centered on roads and waterways.

Avoid bear conflicts by storing food and garbage properly

Simple precautions can help minimize human-bear conflicts

Idaho Fish and Game wants to remind people that most conflicts can be avoided by being extra mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country – which essentially means most of Idaho.

World's climate has reached critical turning point

Analysis (in 2021) of a database of 88,125 climate-related, peer-reviewed, scientific papers published since 2012 found that more than 99% supported the conclusion that rapid global warming is occurring and is caused primarily by the human production of greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane.

Don’t ignore sleep apnea symptoms

A friend of mine just went on a “girls” weekend with her daughter and granddaughter. On the first morning, the daughter complained that her mother’s snoring kept her awake and insisted that she has sleep apnea. Apparently, her husband has it, so she’s aware of the symptoms.

Heart failure doesn’t mean it’s flunking out

The term “heart failure” sounds as if the heart has stopped working. Although it’s a serious condition and requires timely medical attention, the words actually mean that the heart isn’t able to keep up with its workload resulting in the body not getting as much oxygen as it needs.

IRS must quickly resolve identity theft cases

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency’s $12.3 billion annual budget. Despite these funds being described as a cure-all for the IRS’s shortcomings, some customer service has actually worsened. One in particular is the resolution of identity theft cases, sometimes leaving identity theft victims in stressful financial limbo for nearly two years.

Idaho's gas prices creep lower

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State was $3.55 on Monday, which was 3 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 43 cents less than a year ago.