At least 36 people have died in Maui wildfires that overwhelmed hospitals, demolished homes and destroyed cultural sites

by Nouran Salahieh The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could intensify as the infernos torch more of the ravaged island. The loss of life marked a staggering increase from earlier reports of six people killed. While survivors recall harrowing escapes by car or boat, many residents who fled still don’tContinue reading “At least 36 people have died in Maui wildfires that overwhelmed hospitals, demolished homes and destroyed cultural sites”

Travel Thursday: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In August Across The United States

by Chris Muras As summer hits its peak and starts “falling” toward autumn, some of our favorite destinations take on a whole new appeal. If you are planning a late summer vacation, you’ll be thrilled to check out some of the best places to visit in the U.S. in August. You may not have consideredContinue reading “Travel Thursday: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In August Across The United States”

6 Signs of a Scammer Online

by Matthew Coast Do you ever hear horror stories about catfishers online who wind up scamming an innocent person out of thousands of dollars? Maybe you feel sorry for that person, figuring anyone with common sense wouldn’t fall for such a scam. But that’s the problem. Most people wouldn’t fall for an obvious scam. ButContinue reading “6 Signs of a Scammer Online”

True Crime Sundays: Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife.

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Lori Vallow Daybell looks at notes during her sentencing hearing at the Fremont County Courthouse in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite

by Jude Binkley Idaho is in the time of year – during spring and summer – when rattlesnakes are the most active. Just last week, a 9-year-old girl from Idaho Falls was bitten while swimming, and a 13-year-old boy was bitten in Featherville, according to an online fundraiser for the boy. Rattlesnakes prefer drier, hotter habitats –Continue reading “Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite”

Mental HealthAwareness: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals

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True Crime Sundays: I Was In A Sex Cult For 10 Years — Here’s My Story

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Travel Thursdays: See Stacked Rocks on Your Idaho Hike? Take Them Down Immediately.

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Travel Thursdays: The Charming Small Town In Washington That Is Home To A Full-Scale Replica Of Stonehenge.

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First of all, it was built by Sam Hill and this full-size replica was actually erected as the first WWI memorial in the country.

Mental Health Mondays: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship

by Alison Cook, PhD As you listen to this podcast series on friendship, you may realize that you don’t have many healthy friendships. Facing this reality can be scary at first; it takes tremendous courage to recognize unhealthy patterns. That awareness may lead you into a period of adjustment and uncertainty. It’s hard to disentangleContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship”