

Be Inspired
Music concerts, summer theater and art festivals...these are some of our favorite things of the season. “We have a diverse population,...


Flight Patterns
To do its part in World War II, North Idaho College (then called North Idaho Junior College) trained hundreds of students as pilots and...


Rejuvenating the Brain
Sleep deficit you chalk-off as “no big deal” actually creates a decreasing tolerance within your body and brain with dangerous...


The Sandwich Generation
Recently, we’ve heard a lot of new terms that our parents never did. The “baby boom” generation, the “silver tsunami,” the “sandwich...


Fat Lies
We’ve all heard the over-simplified dietary advice, “Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and avoid trans and saturated fats”,...


Humbled in Humboldt County
If you’ve never been, a trip from Oregon to California on Highway 101 can’t be missed. But it’s not for the faint of heart. The original...


The Sugar Solution
Are You Hungry All the Time? If you are, you know what I mean. You feel vaguely hungry all the time, as if you “could eat something,”...


Huckleberry Meringue Torte
Ingredients Shortbread base: 1-1/8 C (240g) all-purpose flour ¼ C (60g) sugar 1 egg Pinch of salt 5/8 C (120g) cold butter Topping: 16...


Better Together
Recently I attended a festive celebration where hundreds lined the streets to watch bands, gymnasts and all kinds of of characters in the...


The Final Act of Love
Over the years, I have witnessed many different opinions, questions and requests regarding the end of a beloved family pet's life. Some...