If you are in a health related profession,  you might want to think about getting a booth at this year's Health and Safety Fair- it will be held Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.

SANDPOINT — Are you in a health or safety related industry?

Beginning Friday, August 19th, Sandpoint residents will be able to drop off expired or unused prescription medications at the Sandpoint Police Department station at 1123 Lake Street. In partnership with Idaho Conservation League and Bonner General Hospital Foundation, the Drug Drop Off Program is being implemented for the health of the community, protection of the environment and the safety of citizens.

Kids in Idaho have an excuse not to eat their vegetables tonight.. at least some of them.

The Idaho State Public Health Department recommends not eating alfalfa sprouts from Evergreen Produce, a grower in Moyie Springs, Idaho. It's investigating 19 Salmonella cases in North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and Western Montana. Six of the people sickened report eating sprouts from Evergreen Produce. The Health Department warns people not to eat sprouts from Evergreen Produce and to get rid of any you might have in your refrigerator.