RICHMOND, Va. – The young woman who walked into an emergency room in Milwaukee began her journey about 12 hours earlier, at a Chicago-area hospital, more than 90 miles away. She had been raped, but there was no one trained to do a forensic examination at the first hospital she went to – or the next, or the next, or the next. So she drove herself from place to place.

People are more likely to buy things when prices end in 99 cents rather than rounded up to the next dollar, or cars with mileage under 1,000 instead of past that mark. Now researchers say something similar might be happening with age perception and heart surgery.

Hayden is a large, happy dog. She loves treats, toys and people. She had a deformed rear leg that the SCRAPS veterinarian determined should be removed. The leg was amputated two weeks ago, and SCRAPS said she is adapting well. Because of her high energy level, it would be better to place her in a home with children older than 12. Refer to the pet’s ID number when contacting SCRAPS about one of the adoptable pets. If interested in this dog call (509) 477-2532 or visit the shelter at 6815 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley. Dog adoptions cost $120.

There were three things that mattered when I was a kid, in no particular order: running, writing and rhythm – rhythm guitar, to be more specific. I wasn’t particular good at any of them, but never knowing when to give up brings its own kind of success, I guess.

Intermittent fasting confines eating to a shorter time frame during the day followed by fasting typically for 16 hours. Variations are eating windows of 6, 8 or 10 hours. Studies are indicating health benefits.

I don’t know what to do about the first anniversary of Mom’s death. Some occasions are obvious. Her birthday was celebrated at her favorite supper club in Madison, Wisconsin, with family and friends. I honored her Christmas traditions by purchasing an ornament for each of my children, drinking eggnog out of Santa mugs.

For years, this southern Italian capital was a tourist afterthought. Venice had canals. Rome had the Vatican. Naples had smog, litter, street crime, flies, graffiti and crazed Vespa drivers. That began to change in 2013.

Clean you siding each year in early summer to keep mold and mildew from growing on your house.

Homeowners can be passionate about their washers and dryers. After all, we depend on them to get kids’ clothes, work clothes and bedclothes clean so we can go about the rest of our lives. Which ones are the best? We talked to a designer, a tester for Consumer Reports and the owner of a gadget-testing website, as well as two appliance-repair service owners.

After 37 years, Patrick Zim Pearce – known as P.Z. – has retired from the Spokane sports medicine pillar he help build with stints as a team physician for the Spokane Indians, Spokane Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Eastern Washington University, among other roles.

Millions of Americans will host or attend Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Munchies abound on tables typically for more than four hours. Spoiler alert: Food poisoning is all too common, the USDA says.

Salt Lake City might be the world’s best location to try a stunt like this. Eleven ski resorts are a short drive away in the

Six years ago, Spokane speech pathologist Susan Esco quit coloring her hair and cut it short to grow back naturally to avoid chemicals. More recently, she’s supporting other women who ditch the dye with #DYEFree2BME and Silver Sisters.

A Spokane-based study found that a healthy body’s biological clock plays a role in protecting the heart against the toxicity of radiation treatment in mice.

We aren’t used to the sloppy wet snow we got last week. Usually our snow is the dry, fluffy stuff that is easy to clear out. The wet stuff did some damage, but it could have been much worse. So, what can be done about broken branches and bent shrubs?

Some RV enthusiasts prefer to hit the road in a refurbished vintage trailer. They’re cute, simple and nostalgic. Other travelers seek out higher-end, technology-loaded motorcoaches. Many consumers choose something in between. At area RV shows this week and next, a range of options will be on display. They include a retrofitted 1959 Aloha trailer for sale at the Jan. 23-26 Inland Northwest RV Show & Sale. Alongside some $450,000-plus models with more amenities than home, it’s a glimpse into how far RVs have come in 60 years.

Writer/director/actor/comic and movie geek Kevin Smith comes to Spokane on Wednesday to show the latest installment of his “View Askewniverse” film series and take questions from the audience at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.