The time is right to buy or sell

This week's news of rising interest rates should get the attention of those contemplating a change in their housing status. These last three weeks we have seen a modest rise in interest rates among the nation's lenders. Fannie Mae reports that last week's typical 30-year loan rate was 4.46 percent, up from 4.17 percent last month. Although this rate increase is modest, less than half a percent, the cost of housing has risen accordingly.

After a wobble, stocks manage slight gains

NEW YORK - Major stock indexes shook off an early stumble to finish with slight gains on Friday as traders turned their attention to a key meeting of the Federal Reserve next week.

Morning after pill OK for ages 15 and up

FDA approves first rapid, take home HIV test

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes.

U.S. wholesale prices up 0.8 percent in June

Bouncing back

U.S. retail sales rebounded 0.3 percent in February

WASHINGTON - U.S. retail sales bounced back in February after suffering a steep decline during a bitterly cold January. Shoppers spent more on autos, clothing and furniture.

Curtain rises on 37th Christmas for All

The Elks have once again stepped forward to help their friends at Press Christmas for All kick off the 2022 campaign. This year’s gift of $10,000, which matches the amount the Coeur d’Alene Elks contributed last year, launches the effort toward a 2022 Christmas for All goal of $225,000. It’s an ambitious goal, but an achievable one, based on the incredible success of last year's program when, thanks to our generous readers' donations, Christmas for All raised a whopping $238,000.

Partial sleep apnea?

DEAR DR. GOTT: A person I work with says he has partial sleep apnea. He has never fainted in front of anyone; he just says he needs to sit down and sleep for 15 minutes to an hour. Can this be true? Other people have to pick up his slack.

FDA allows over-the-counter morning-after pill, lifts age limit

Trying to save Pe' Sla

Sioux tribes upset over sale of sacred site in S. Dakota

Playing the health insurance shell game

Last Wednesday, we were treated to another nonsensical "My Turn" by Chuck Malloy, where he started off by thanking goodness for insurance. He went on to say that he needed to purchase an insulin pen and the cost of a five pack over the counter without insurance was $500, but thanks to the wonderful insurance world, he only paid $35.

Ask your audiologist...

As I have gotten older I find that I have to have ear wax removed about once a year now. What can I do myself that would help to keep the wax from building up on me?

European debt concerns weigh on stock market

NEW YORK - Technology company troubles and renewed concerns about Europe's debt dragged stocks lower for a second day.

Fall gladly into this stunning tourist trap

BRIDAL VEIL, Ore. (AP) - When my parents arrived from Minnesota for a visit and said they wanted to see Multnomah Falls, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

Patriotic honor prompts big response

By BRIAN WALKER

Apply for elk, deer controlled hunts

Idaho hunters regardless if they are chosen to hunt elk in a controlled zone must wait to five days after the drawing to buy remaining elk tags.

U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.53%

Dump Hunger campaign seeks to help food banks

Goal is to raise 375,000 pounds of food

The "Dump Hunger" campaign is back again this year to counter the annual January drop in donations to local food banks.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — HEADACHES… They're not all in your head

Over 45 million people suffer from headaches and take numerous over the counter or prescription medications for temporary relief.

Fiscally fit due to Fido

U.S. trade group: Spending on pets at all-time high