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Idaho Ranks 4th in the Nation for Stress

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 1:11pm
Idaho Ranks 4th in the Nation for Stress

The Gallup Poll reports Idaho is the fourth most stressed state in the nation. Word on the street, exercise is a stress buster. If you're stressed, why not hop on a bicycle? Idaho residents might kill two birds with one stone by doing so.

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Bike Safety Rodeo

Submitted by Brian Neale, Producer
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 1:39pm
Bike Safety Rodeo

Bike safety is just about as easy as riding a bike, especially when there's a bike safety rodeo to teach kids the ropes.  It's a great way for kids to learn about their bikes and it's free.

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Bike to Work

Submitted by Erik Loney, General Assignment Reporter
Thursday, May 12th, 2011, 8:52am
Bike to Work

May is bike to work month and three Coeur d'Alene bike shops are working to get more commuters to pedal to work.  Vertal Earth, Terra Sports and Bicycle Sales and Service are sponsoring the Coeur d'Alene Commuter Challenge.   The Challege's punch card says riders stop in to any of the three shops and earn commuting stamps for riding their bicycle to work or to any daily activity.   Collect enough stamps and redeem them for free gear or service.   Vertical Earth owner Mike Gaertner says the challenge is a way to get people to try bicycle commuting, safe gas

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Free Dental Clinic

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:57pm
Free Dental Clinic
Post Falls, ID - Northwest School of Dental Arts is sponsoring a "Have a Heart" free dental care day. Need a filling or extraction? Get it done for free on Friday, May 13. Organizers say to reserve a spot in adavance, you need to drop off a can of food to benefit the Post Falls Food Bank. For more information on the event call (208) 777-0706 or e-mail: nwsda102@gmail.com.
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Diabetes Clinical Trial Seeks Participants

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Monday, May 2nd, 2011, 1:30pm
Diabetes Clinical Trial Seeks Participants

If you have type 2 diabetes, you are wanted!  The Clinical Trials Research Team at Washington State University Spokane is looking for patients with type 2 diabetes to participate in one of three long-term clinical studies.

Each of the trials involves the study of a medication and its effects on cardiovascular health.

All studies are under the direction of Spokane physician Carol H.

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Race For The Cure Takes Over Downtown Spokane

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Sunday, April 17th, 2011, 10:50pm
Race For The Cure Takes Over Downtown Spokane

SPOKANE-- Running enthusiasts and supporters of breast cancer victims dawned their running shoes Sunday morning for The Race For The Cure.

About 9,000 people participated in this year's race, which included a 1K walk and a 5K run.  The number of participants was about the same as last year.

Almost everyone racing wore pink in support of breast cancer awareness. 

Organizers believe they came close or met their goal of raising $500,000 to go to research, education and treatment programs. 

This year was the 6th year Spokane has hosted The Race For

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Cigarette Tax Proposal Getting Another Hearing

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, April 4th, 2011, 1:11pm
Cigarette Tax Proposal Getting Another Hearing

A proposal to increase the tax on cigarettes in Idaho has all but failed in the legislature, but it's getting another hearing this afternoon.  Right now, there's a 57 cent tax per pack of cigarettes, but house Democrats want to add $1.25 to that tax.  They say it would bring in $50 million a year and help to reduce cuts to Medicaid and education.

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