Researchers find hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms

An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age. Researchers reported Wednesday that people who had a sticky gunk named amyloid removed from their brains for an average of eight years saw their risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms cut in half — at least for now. Washington University in St. Louis is continuing the study in hopes of finding proof. Participating families worry that needed funding is caught in delays at the National Institutes of Health.

Offering a cup of cold water to the thirsty

In my little meditation book “Abide, ” which I am reading during this Lenten season, I came across a section titled, “What's Enough?” The author veers from the fear many of us have of “having enough” materially, to another take on enough. She inserts words like, “Do I have enough compassion? Gratitude? Integrity? Joy? Trust? Contentment?

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

Montana researcher reflects on 30 years of wolves in Yellowstone

Snow crunched underfoot as Mark Hebblewhite scanned the ridgelines of Canada’s Banff National Park. It was 1995, and the young biologist, fresh out of undergrad, was trailing one of the park’s most elusive wildlife species – the gray wolf.

We need to protect the future and become self-sufficient

We have allowed our country to become almost totally dependent on the rest of the world to survive due to our apathy and ignorance of how the financial world works.

Talk to teens now about alcohol use

It’s estimated that there are more than 78,000 alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. each year. That makes alcohol one of the leading preventable causes of death in this country. And according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol is a significant factor in deaths of those under 21, including deaths from vehicle accidents, homicides, overdoses, falls, burns, drownings, suicide, you name it.

ALL-LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Williams named MVP, four Badgers grab honors

ALL-LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Williams named MVP, four Badgers grab honors

Kempthorne diagnosed with cancer

This news is a profound shock to family, friends, and those who have worked closely with Kempthorne.

Affordable housing project nears completion

Work underway to help families through loan approval process

After six months of work since a September groundbreaking, the Village at River View community land trust housing initiative is nearing completion and setting the stage for families to move into the homes. Construction went smoothly with project contractor Daum Construction meeting all milestones and aided by a mild winter to keep the project on track.

SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

Do you have courage to 'fire' incompetent politicians?

“Don’t you love farce? My fault I fear…But where are the clowns? Quick send in the clowns, don’t bother they’re here.”

Idaho watercraft inspection stations open for season

Boat owners must stop for mandatory checks

Idaho law requires all out-of-state watercraft to be inspected and decontaminated at a watercraft inspection station prior to launch.

Community garden set to bloom at 'The Woods'

Effort underway to create garden near sled hill

Plans are blooming to create a community garden at the base of the Pine Street Woods sled hill.

Idaho Legislature ends 2025 session

Idaho state lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 legislative session Friday, after spending much of the day awaiting amendments to a bill that prohibits businesses and schools from requiring “medical interventions.”

Forest, shoreline work approaches at Two Rivers Park

Priest River prepares to lay foundation for 38-acre riverfront project

Project organizers have spent the past three years laying the foundation for a park that could one day include a swimming beach, a dog park, athletic fields and other amenities. Once foresters remove hazard trees and cut footpaths on the property this spring, community members will be able to safely access the area for the first time in a century.

Guns at the Festival at Sandpoint — again

On March 14, in the Senate State Affairs Committee, a bill allowing private carry of firearms into the Festival at Sandpoint.

Local siblings capture gold at Snow Ghost Banked Slalom

Local siblings capture gold at Snow Ghost Banked Slalom

Senate passes higher ed budgets

Legislation includes $4 million cut to BSU, UI

Both of the Senate Democrats who serve on JFAC spoke in reluctant support of the bill, while bemoaning the cuts to the state’s two largest universities. JFAC has repeatedly questioned university presidents, especially of UI and Boise State, about positions, courses and programs related to DEI, and has included language in budget bills that prohibit funds from going toward them.

Rotary to review technical education scholarship applications

Graduates of Sandpoint High School, Clark Fork High, Forrest Bird Charter School, Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High and The Home School Academy are eligible to apply by April 10. Successful applicants typically receive about $3,000.

Museum of North Idaho's $500K grant in jeopardy

Could 'dramatically' delay phase 2 expansion of MNI's new home

Thurman received an email from the National Humanities Alliance this week that said the Department of Government Efficiency was targeting the NEH “with the aim of substantially reducing its staff, cutting the agency’s grant program and rescinding grants that have already been awarded.” “These actions have the potential to devastate the agency and, of course, the humanities community that relies on these government funds,” read the letter from Cecily Hill, deputy direct of the National Humanities Alliance,