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Movers and Shakers May 24, 2011
Twisted Chicken's grand opening in Harrison Saturday
Hayden's sewage cap fee challenged
The region's nonprofit trade association for members of the building industry is challenging the legality of Hayden's sewage cap fees.
Poll: Medicare doesn't have to be cut
WASHINGTON - They're not buying it. Most Americans say they don't believe Medicare has to be cut to balance the federal budget, and ditto for Social Security, …
Blixseth takes on Montana tax authorities
BILLINGS, Mont. - After beating Montana authorities in a $57 million tax dispute, former billionaire Tim Blixseth is going on the offensive against officials a…
European support rising for Lagarde's IMF bid
PARIS - France's frank, hard-working and chic finance minister, Christine Lagarde, emerged Friday as Europe's likely choice to lead the International Monetary …
A mixed bag
COEUR d'ALENE - On its economic horizon, Kootenai County has much to look forward to enjoying. It also has plenty everyone will seek to avoid.
Malone's Barnes & Noble bid a bet on the Nook
NEW YORK - Why buy a bookstore?
Things are heating up downtown
Get ready for Fire in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Billionaire Pickens says Obama lacks energy plan
WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens faulted President Barack Obama on Friday, saying the president has failed to develop the energy plan he promised Americans as a presidential candidate in 2008.
Everyone has to start somewhere
Comedian Jim Carrey took a job as a janitor at a tire factory at age 15 when his father lost his job. He also worked as a security guard. To relieve his stress, he visited local comedy clubs, which instilled his lo…
JP Morgan Chase CEO warns of US defaulting
DENVER (AP) - It would be a "moral disaster" if the United States were to default on its debts and become unable to pay its obligations, JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon said at an appearance in Colorado Thursd…
Getting back to work?
George Stewart hears how Kootenai County's jobless rate is slowly improving, but he'd prefer to experience it.
Fila takes swing at golf biz with Titleist buy
The company behind Fila shoes and clothing is taking a swing at golf, forming a foursome to purchase the maker of Titleist golf balls and FootJoy shoes from li…
Movers and Shakers May 21, 2011
Roadhouse Coffee opens on Government Way
All hail Jim Hail
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - The Association of Directory Publishers bestowed its highest distinction on Jim Hail, president and co-owner of Hagadone Directories, Inc. at…