Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael.” Initially, though, the book about Captain Ahab and his quest to catch a giant white whale was a flop. Its author, Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819. As a young man, heContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Herman Melville Publishes “Moby Dick” in 1851.”
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True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices
by Melissa Luck SEATTLE, Wash – The FBI is working with law enforcement in eastern and western Washington, monitoring apparent threats made to multiple elections offices. Suspicious powder was sent to elections offices in Spokane, Pierce and King Counties Wednesday, as elections workers were processing and counting ballots. In Spokane County, the powder came inContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices”
Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM
by Although this site might not boast centuries of architectural significance, it carries its own unique narrative. Once a busy McDonald’s that shuttered its doors in 2004, which coincidentally marked the 25th anniversary of the iconic Happy Meal, the story with this structure lies in an event that happened 10 years prior to its closure.Continue reading “Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.
Healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired by Beth Howard According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the United States regularly feel tired or exhausted. But there’s often a simple solution. “Your energy level during the day couldContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho
by Parker A tragic incident unfolded in the Ridley’s parking lot in Kuna when an individual lost their life to a drug overdose. Police officers were on the scene in response to the distressing incident, and it wasn’t long before this became a topic of discussion throughout the community. The news was posted on aContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? The Dark Origins of the Holiday.
Your favorite spooky traditions had to start somewhere by Caroline Picard and Lizz Schumer If you think Halloween is a uniquely American tradition, grab a mini Snickers and settle in, because you’ve got some learning to do. Dressing up in a creative costume, traipsing around in the gathering dusk to collect the best candy or throwing a monster bashContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? The Dark Origins of the Holiday.”
Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems
From floaters and flashes to dryness and sharp pain — know what symptoms may signal a bigger problem by Jessica Migala, AARP You may think that recent changes in your vision are just another sign you’re getting older. That may not be so. Although nearly half the people who struggle with a visual disability areContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems”
True Crime Sundays: Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of ‘Sandlot’ Actor’s Mom After She Was Found Dead in Home
A suspect has been arrested in the murder of Sheriff Deputy Deanna Esmaeel, the mother of ‘Sandlot’ actor Marty York by Brenton Blanchet A suspect has been taken into custody for the murder of Del Norte County Sheriff Deputy Deanna Esmaeel, the mother of Sandlot actor Marty York. Esmaeel was was found dead in her home on ThursdayContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of ‘Sandlot’ Actor’s Mom After She Was Found Dead in Home”
Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America.
By Megan Shute Tragedy strikes. Industry crumbles. People move on. And so the remains of everything from shopping malls and hotels to institutions and industrial facilities are abandoned across the United States of America. Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Johnny Joo, a Cleveland-based photographer specializing in photographing architectural remains, OnlyInYourState’s Vacant features 13 fascinating man-made structures that wereContinue reading “Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs across Idaho-Canada border
by KTVB Staff The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Dalila Miller drove from the Seattle area to north Idaho with 227 pounds of meth and cocaine for it to be packed into Canada. COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A 39-year-old California woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaineContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs across Idaho-Canada border”
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