Archives | August 2015

Saturday, Aug. 1

• Book helps parents give kids tools to thrive

• The Slice: Believe it or not, it seems to work

• Ask Doctor K: Hydrocephalus, or water on the brain

• Annie’s Mailbox: Bossy dad feels entitled to behavior

• Northwest wheat

All stories for Aug. 1, 2015 »

Sunday, Aug. 2

• Carolyn Hax: You have right to decide path

• Great Walks

• Gardening: Enjoying the harvest means knowing the signs

• Holmes knows homes

• Ask the Builder: Building on slope raises flood concerns

All stories for Aug. 2, 2015 »

Monday, Aug. 3

• Doctorow shared gift of many voices

• Miss Manners: Inferiority can be fought with culture

• The Slice: Fourteen years later, same issues still exist

• Annie’s Mailbox: Be careful lending money to addicts

• No barriers

All stories for Aug. 3, 2015 »

Tuesday, Aug. 4

• The Slice: Nest may be empty, but fridge is full

• Wife consumed with son’s life

• Health Bulletin Board www.spokesman.com/livewell

• Bowel prep necessary for colonoscopy

• Seeking solutions to allergy symptoms

All stories for Aug. 4, 2015 »

Wednesday, Aug. 5

• Carolyn Hax: Sibling’s destination wedding hard to get out of

• Miss Manners: Sister-in-law always leaves us in her debt

• Culinary calendar

• SEC to OK worker-CEO pay gap disclosure

• July pot sales end hot streak

All stories for Aug. 5, 2015 »

Thursday, Aug. 6

• The Slice: Drive time doubles as karaoke practice

• Annie’s Mailbox: Father reneged on bill for party

• Robo crop

• Doctor K: Mourning loss of a pet is normal

• Buoy 10 salmon opener bright

All stories for Aug. 6, 2015 »

Friday, Aug. 7

• ‘Divergent: Insurgent’ now available

• ‘Ricki’ mired in Lifetime banality

• Stage listings

• Film events

• Playing with fire

All stories for Aug. 7, 2015 »

Saturday, Aug. 8

• Criticizing her could backfire

• Fermented foods’ benefits not yet proven

• The Slice: Long road to recovery

• Charles Krauthammer: Iran nuclear deal keeps regime entrenched

• Froma Harrop: Not all hunters deserve blame for Cecil the lion

All stories for Aug. 8, 2015 »

Sunday, Aug. 9

• Carolyn Hax: Wedding venues don’t ‘feel right’

• Off the beaten track

• Home Calendar

• Ice Cube’s son becomes him in ‘Straight Outta Compton’

• Storybook inspiration

All stories for Aug. 9, 2015 »

Monday, Aug. 10

• In brief: Gun club hosting shoot to benefit paralyzed veterans

• After brain injury, Florida doctor turns to art

• Annie’s Mailbox: Boyfriend left off wedding invite

• Miss Manners: Should obituary list estranged daughters?

• Colbert 55-year-old still competes in bareback riding

All stories for Aug. 10, 2015 »

Tuesday, Aug. 11

• Ask Doctor K: Removing appendix has no negative health effects

• Annie’s Mailbox: Need to speak may be symptom

• People’s Pharmacy: Lotion’s acidity neutralizes jalapeno burn

• Foundation seeks to prevent tragic effects of postpartum depression

• Health Bulletin Board

All stories for Aug. 11, 2015 »

Wednesday, Aug. 12

• Carolyn Hax: Kids’ messy rooms have real consequences

• Miss Manners: Thoughtless clients hard to serve

• Culinary calendar

• Northwest wheat

• China’s devaluation of yuan jolts world markets

All stories for Aug. 12, 2015 »

Thursday, Aug. 13

• Post-stroke rehab helps regain ability

• Sis has big heart but a bigger nose

• The Slice: Suddenly, little rants seem like a giant waste of time

• Making a play for country airtime

• In brief: Duck and goose seasons approved

All stories for Aug. 13, 2015 »

Friday, Aug. 14

• Galleries

• Backyard passion fuels venture

• Matthews Winery excels across palate

• Carolyn Hax: Girl trip gone wrong

• Cobain doc gets Lantern showing

All stories for Aug. 14, 2015 »

Saturday, Aug. 15

• Annie’s Mailbox: Aging mom won’t stop conversation

• Ask Doctor K: Exercise brings great benefits – more than losing weight

• New twist on textile

• The Slice: Buckle up for the ride of your life

• Montana tribe signs port deal with coal company

All stories for Aug. 15, 2015 »

Sunday, Aug. 16

• BBB Tip of the Week

• Convention wisdom: Johnna Boxley keeps Spokane events on track

• 2 jumbo phones from Samsung ahead of expected new iPhone

• Week Ahead

• Netflix risk may be worth it over long haul

All stories for Aug. 16, 2015 »

Monday, Aug. 17

• Annie’s Mailbox: Husband won’t stop flirting with other women

• Miss Manners: Vacationing houseguests don’t realize we have to work

• Center of attention

• The Slice: You’ve tried the ‘fest,’ now pick which is best

• Funeral homes find new life

All stories for Aug. 17, 2015 »

Tuesday, Aug. 18

• Soaring dental costs in the U.S. are driving many seniors to Mexico for care

• Choice of PSA tests a personal one

• The Slice: The search for middle school lessons

• Annie’s Mailbox: Sister-in-law plans party on wrong day

• Ask Doctor K: Shoulder pain treated with ice, medication

All stories for Aug. 18, 2015 »

Wednesday, Aug. 19

• Miss Manners: Gendered dress codes OK to break

• Carolyn Hax: More than a break needed from mom-in-law

• Reunions

• Culinary calendar

• Target will pay $67 million in data breach settlement

All stories for Aug. 19, 2015 »

Thursday, Aug. 20

• Husband persists in lazy parenting

• The Slice: Readers serve up their two scents

• Oh, the ‘Places’ you’ll go

• Yoga may help relieve chronic pain

• Fall Fest at Schweitzer provides music with a view – and plenty of culinary options

All stories for Aug. 20, 2015 »

Friday, Aug. 21

• Wagons, community spirit on parade in Millwood

• Donation to anti-gay cause inconsiderate

• Kids and families

• Galleries

• He’s presumptuous just like his mother

All stories for Aug. 21, 2015 »

Saturday, Aug. 22

• Annie’s Mailbox: Sister has hijacked idea for reunion

• Ask Doctor K: Dark circles under eyes related to blood flow

• The Slice: Goofy behavior would not be tolerated

• History lessons: Seattle Jews consider Spanish citizenship

• Pending Greek election has parties struggling to form a government

All stories for Aug. 22, 2015 »

Sunday, Aug. 23

• American Life in Poetry

• Jundt’s ‘Amen’ publication earns 2015 excellence award

• Literary calendar

• Best sellers

• Doig’s latest offers rich characters, landscapes

All stories for Aug. 23, 2015 »

Monday, Aug. 24

• County fair comes to Sandpoint seniors

• The Slice: Franchise continues to prosper

• Doctor pioneered use of incubators, saved preemies’ lives

• Miss Manners: How to make escape from dinner party

• Annie’s Mailbox: Crating the dog is creating strife

All stories for Aug. 24, 2015 »

Tuesday, Aug. 25

• Annie’s Mailbox: What to do with Dad’s funeral flag

• Ask Doctor K: Two types of surgery on arteries

• Turning ALS awareness into donations, hope

• The Slice: Life can be exciting when you hang loose

• Frozen treatment: Rockwood’s IceCure machine can solve benign breast tumors

All stories for Aug. 25, 2015 »

Wednesday, Aug. 26

• Miss Manners: Leave some cupcakes for the adults

• Carolyn Hax: Mom’s silence is a form of bullying

• Culinary Calendar

• Seattle gets Amazon’s new one-hour delivery

• Despite market turmoil, financial health solid for many

All stories for Aug. 26, 2015 »

Thursday, Aug. 27

• Annie’s Mailbox: Verbal ‘save the date’ isn’t an invitation

• Ask Doctor K: Benefits of hybrid heart surgery

• The Slice: Not exactly cross-country moves

• ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ is appetizing all on its own

• Smoke forces school team tryouts indoors

All stories for Aug. 27, 2015 »

Friday, Aug. 28

• Climbers’ perils, moxie drive doc

• Bach at Barrister features guitarist, cellist in intimate setting

• ‘We Are Your Friends’: Same story, different tunes

• Film events

• 40 years later, ‘Rocky Horror’ still holds sway over actor, fans

All stories for Aug. 28, 2015 »

Saturday, Aug. 29

• Annie’s Mailbox: Discuss with neighbors why they won’t ride with you

• Done right, stretching boosts fitness

• Archbishop Cupich dons historic vestment in Chicago ceremony

• Reunions

• The Slice: Accident reminds us to count our blessings

All stories for Aug. 29, 2015 »

Sunday, Aug. 30

• Expect a Swift evening at MTV VMAs

• Low-water wonders

• Bricklayers of the past knew how to prevent leaks

• Home calendar

• Three iconic locations provide incredible views of Glacier Park

All stories for Aug. 30, 2015 »

Monday, Aug. 31

• Union dues: LGBT seniors risk losing some benefits if they decide to marry

• The Slice: Shortest move nominee connected lonely hearts

• Don’t pressure long-distance love

• Not all email must be read immediately

• Dumpster divers seek buried treasure

All stories for Aug. 31, 2015 »