Opioid Crisis Friday: Pound of meth, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more found during Post Falls traffic stop

by Vincent Saglimbeni POST FALLS, ID. — Two people were arrested after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more during a traffic stop in Post Falls on Tuesday. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy initiated a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation near I-90 and Pleasantview RoadContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Pound of meth, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more found during Post Falls traffic stop”

Your Personality, Explained by Your Annoying Household Habits

By Nicole Rose Whitaker Soaking Dishes in the Sink Your ability to make life more difficult is unmatchable. If an easy solution is available—and I mean a mind-numbingly obvious one—you decide that maybe the fix can’t be so simple and that you’d better let things marinate for a few days, at which point, yes, they’ve nowContinue reading “Your Personality, Explained by Your Annoying Household Habits”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music

On January 9, 2001, Apple launches iTunes, a media player that revolutionized the way people consumed digital media. Bill Kincaid and Jeff Robbin, two former Apple employees, developed an MP3 player called SoundJam MP in the late 1990s. In 2000, Apple re-hired them and their partner, Dave Heller, to work on a similar player that wouldContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 14 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Alkaline Water

If you have done any research about drinking water, chances are you have come across the term alkaline water. Alkaline water is also referred to as ionized water. In order to be considered alkaline water the pH level of the water has to be more than 7. The main reason that people choose to drinkContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 14 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Alkaline Water”

Money dysmorphia’ could be keeping you from building wealth, expert says

by Ryan Ermey In the world of mental health, “dysmorphia” describes an obsessive focus on perceived defects in one’s body. People with body dysmorphic disorder may find themselves constantly comparing themselves unfavorably with the appearance of others. Ali Katz, an estate lawyer and founder of the Family Wealth Planning Institute, sees an analogous phenomenon inContinue reading “Money dysmorphia’ could be keeping you from building wealth, expert says”

True Crime Sundays: At 14 he slaughtered the woman who raised him and at 21, he walked free. What now?

“We’re all more than the worst thing that we’ve ever done.” by Adam Carlson By all accounts, Donovan Nicholas wasn’t acting like himself when he repeatedly stabbed and then shot the woman he called “Mom” late one afternoon in April 2017. Shaggy-haired and thin, Donovan, a few months shy of his 15th birthday, was dressedContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: At 14 he slaughtered the woman who raised him and at 21, he walked free. What now?”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Over 18,000 fentanyl pills seized in suspected drug deal at Northern Quest.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Officers with Kalispel Tribal Police arrested one person during a suspected drug deal in the parking lot at Northern Quest Casino. According to the department, gaming agents were alerted to a potential drug deal and detained the suspects. Law enforcement seized over 18,000 fentanyl pills, a pound of methamphetamine, other narcoticsContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Over 18,000 fentanyl pills seized in suspected drug deal at Northern Quest.”

28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’

by Kamaron McNair If you find yourself having surgery in Tampa, Florida, Chabely Rodriguez’s face may be one of the last ones you see before you go under anesthesia.  The 28-year-old is a certified anesthesiologist assistant, which means she helps doctors keep patients comfortable and sedated when they have surgery or other medical procedures done.Continue reading “28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’”

Two Billion People Are Prepared to Lose Their Homes

by Anna Skinner Billions of people expect to be displaced within the next 25 years because of severe impacts from climate change, according to a new study. Scientists and politicians alike continue to raise the alarm about the concerning impacts of global warming as more research reveals that climate change increases the severity of some naturalContinue reading “Two Billion People Are Prepared to Lose Their Homes”

15 People Share Why They Cheated on Their Partners

Relationships, often described as a journey, can be a winding road filled with unexpected twists. By Viral Chatter and Martha A. Lavallie Relationships, often described as a journey, can be a winding road filled with unexpected twists. At times, people stumble, succumbing to the complexities of human emotions. In this candid exploration, individuals who have faced the moralContinue reading “15 People Share Why They Cheated on Their Partners”