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Ishihara wants Tokyo to bid for 2020 Olympics
TOKYO - Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara says he wants the Japanese capital to bid for the 2020 Olympics.
Economy gets lift
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week and builders broke ground on more homes in May. The latest data offered some hope that…
Unemployment applications drop, but remain high
WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, though applications remain above levels consistent with a healthy economy.
UK blocks UPS sites over security
LONDON - U.S.-based shipping firm UPS has been ordered to stop moving air cargo through some of its U.K. facilities because of security flaws, the British gove…
Straight-shooting, hands-on financial advice
COEUR d'ALENE - The year was 1999, and newly-elected Idaho State Treasurer Ron Crane was planning the inaugural Smart Women, Smart Money conference in Boise.
Greece steps back from prospect of debt default
ATHENS, Greece - Greece appeared to step back from the prospect of a devastating debt default Friday after its prime minister quelled chaotic political infighting and Germany softened a contentious demand that the …
Greek default could trigger chain reaction
FRANKFURT, Germany - Greece's economy is small but the shock waves from a default on its debt could be amplified by links in the global financial system to hur…
Brooks bus Cd'A bound
The name has a carnival-like sound to it. But the Brooks Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities is a serious setup from the leading brand in the running market, and it's coming to Fleet Feet Coeur d'Alene on Sunday, Ju…
Movers and Shakers June 16, 2011
Nearpass joins Windermere office
Prepaid cards go mainstream
Rising fees have chased millions of people away from banks and into prepaid debit cards.
Labor chief touts tax credit
POST FALLS - As the economy slowly begins to show signs of recovery, there's help for businesses with Idaho's new Hire One tax credit.
Kootenai Health awarded Magnet recognition
COEUR d'ALENE - Known throughout health care circles as the gold standard in nursing excellence, Kootenai Health has achieved Magnet status yet again - a recog…
Movers and Shakers June 15, 2011
Hansens join Windermere Realty