Regulatory fees increase the cost of new housing

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently sent a message to local builders to appeal to local, state and national leaders to reduce regulatory charges in order to bring home prices down. Locally, builders pay impact fees to jurisdictions where they build new homes.

Post Falls adds tiny homes as new dwelling option

A city council vote Tuesday night added tiny homes as a possible accessory dwelling unit option within the city of Post Falls.

ALICE update:Wage growth no match for inflation

Despite bigger paychecks, struggling households in Idaho rose from 2021 to 2022, updated report shows

The findings in this one-year period are consistent with a more than decade-long trend: Since the end of the Great Recession, despite some ups and downs, the number of ALICE households in Idaho has been steadily growing.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

EDITORIAL: 3, 2, 1… It's lift-off for graduates

All educational eyes on inaugural Idaho Launch.

EDITORIAL: Bad news gets worse for CLN patrons

Trustee Katie Blank's departure a devastating blow to all who love their local library

MY TURN: Don't let ego, pride and control interfere with the mission

What are three things that hinder or destroy an organization or relationship? Answer: ego, pride and control. Nothing distorts a group’s mission more than a member placing their ego above the mission. A person’s identity can get tangled up in the purpose and it’s hard to separate the two.

How to communicate clearly

Bill was taking an aptitude test to become an insurance salesperson. Everything was going well until question 21. It read, "How far is the Earth from the moon?"

FAST FIVE Stu Cabe reminds us to be nice to each other

Meet Stu Cabe, founder of The Ovation Company, a Coeur d'Alene-based school resource organization focusing on positive school climate and improved student achievement. Stu has been a professional presenter and trainer for over two decades. He travels North America to work with students and teachers to help build strong school communities and improve campus culture and climate. The Ovation Company's motto: Stand up for what is good. Info: ovationcompany.com