Crisis energy help requests double

More people facing loss of source to stay warm this winter

Applications for crisis energy assistance in the region covering Riggins to the Canada border have nearly doubled, from about 360 at this time last year to about 700 this year since Oct. 1.

'Lives transformed'

PAHA's Lyons has high hopes housing plan will benefit first-time buyers

Lyons was one of four speakers at the annual growth meeting put on by the coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

The Alliance for American Manufacturing says in a paper that government subsidized Chinese EVs “could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto sector.”

The power of politeness

A pompous and arrogant customer in an antique shop was making the owner drag out fragile, old pieces, and then commenting on their poor quality and high prices. After about an hour, she looked at her watch and said she had to go.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Family sought to own new Rathdrum home

First Story and Hayden Homes partner to create affordable housing

First Story gets rid of financial barriers for new homeowners

Marty and Max: The Dirty (Harry) Truth About the Market

The real estate world has very much resembled the wild, wild West. Who better to personify the industry than Clint Eastwood who starred in the classic, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly? This pretty much summarizes our market.

OPINION: Attorney General Labrador has no business meddling in election security

House Bill 470 would create an “Office of Election Crimes and Security” in Raul Labrador’s office. That would certainly be a waste of taxpayer dollars. The office staff would have little to do because Idaho elections have historically been fair and honest. The Attorney General’s sidekick, Dorothy Moon, who now chairs the extremist branch of the GOP, was never able to prove her wild claims that Canadians were coming over the border to vote in Idaho elections. The fraud claims of their friend, the My Pillow guy, were proven false. Where is the need for this new office?

CDA: You can have it

I give up and will move back to San Francisco this week. I sold my home in S.F. for a little over $800,000 and moved to Coeur d’Alene during the COVID epidemic during the winter. I rented an apartment near the Kroc Center to be able to use the gym.

Housing market off to solid start

Spring could see more inventory, sales

He said investors are coming back to the market and start buying property and homes again, showing an increased confidence.

Super hunt deadline today, more elk tags available

For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, enter to win the hunt of a lifetime.

M. Suzanne Nussear, 83

M. Suzanne Nussear. 83. Sue, 83, passed away June 19, 2023, at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nev. Born on April 26, 1940, in Hackensack, N.J., to Germaine and Maurice Garin.

City eyes $65K water rate study

Director says that doesn't mean costs will increase

The General Services/Public Works Committee on Monday unanimously approved a request for an agreement with FCS Group to prepare a 2023-24 water rate study.

Idaho drivers ring in 2024 with lower gas prices.

Gem State currently ranks 15th in the country for most expense fuel, out of Top Ten list

Gem State ranks 15th in the country for most expense fuel, out of Top Ten list

Sholeh: Mad about food

What you're eating might be killing you.

City empties as thousands flee wildfire closing in on capital of Canada's Northwest Territories

Kieron Testart, who was going door-to-door checking on people, said it’s “kind of like having a pint at the end of the world.”

Marty and Max: Where is the market going?

Where is the market going and how will the year-end? Is the market going to crash? How will the market react to 7.25% rates or perhaps 8% rates? Will inventory increase?

US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only grad

At his most recent news conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell singled out persistently high services prices as a concern

Hearts for Homes fundraiser set

Habitat for Humanity supports affordable housing, home repairs for low-income families in Kootenai County

Hearts for Homes fundraiser supports affordable housing and critical home repairs for low-income families in Kootenai County

Idaho gas prices under $4 a gallon

Crude oil back at $87 per barrel as tensions build in the Middle East