If you routinely forget to brush your teeth a larger tooth brush might be the cure to your lacking oral health. A Kellogg High School senior created a seven foot tooth brush as part of a oral health education display contest.

Jacob Rasmussen's giant tooth brush was among other creative endevours by teens in Kootenai and Shoshone counties for the contest sponsored by Panhandle Health District. Students from Kellogg High, New Vision Alternative School, Kootenai Bridge Academy and Coeur d'Alene Charter school participated, winners were given prize packages donated by local businesses.

The seven foot tooth brush, will be displayed, along with other winners, at PHD teen dental parties. The dental parties provide dental screenings, fluoride varnish, dental sealants and vouchers for needed follow-up care. Last year, local dentists donated nearly $20,000 worth of follow-up care for low-income families.  

Schools across Idaho have been awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants so that they can provide healthy snack options throughout the day. A total of 113 schools were awarded the grant including 20 schools in 10 districts in North Idaho.

“The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is a voluntary program that many schools across Idaho have used not only to provide more nutritious options, but also as a creative way to teach Idaho students about history, geography, writing or other critical subjects,” said Tom Luna, Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The program is part of a federal initiative by U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer schools a wider variety of produce. Schools are reimbursed for providing fresh produce to all students during the school day, but it has to be at a time outside of the normal lunch hour.

The Festival at Sandpoint announced the line up for this year's annual summer concert series and it doesn't disappoint. 

The 31st season kicks off on August 1st with a show by Grammy ward-winning folk duo the Indigo Girls. The folk theme continues in later shows with Rosanne Cash and the Avett Brothers. Cake and The Steve Miller band will take the stage as well this year. With the exception of Cake, all the shows feature up and coming opening acts.

The Family Concert will be performed by the Spokane Youth Orchestra and Sandpoint's Studio One Dancers. "An Invitation to Dance" will feature ballet selections including a performance of "Sleeping Beauty". At only $6 a ticket it will be a great event for the kids with pre-concert activities like the Instrumental Petting Zoo as well as an actual petting zoo.

The Spokane Symphony will headline the grand finale concert on August 11th. The performance will feature pianist Fransisco Renno and hometown violinist, Jason Moody. A fireworks finale will close the annual festival.