OPINION: Risch breaks with Trump on Ukraine

Don’t get Idaho Sen. Jim Risch started on Ukraine. On second thought, do. That is, if you want to see energy, passion and a dose of common sense. Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, turned a breakout session of the recent Aspen Security Forum into quite a show, and received some generous applause from global leaders in the audience.

Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases

The price spikes that followed the 2020 pandemic were caused mainly by a worldwide shortage of computer chips

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

Reputation celebration

Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small battalion of soldiers to rest. One of his enemies heard of his refuge and marched his entire army toward the general's encampment.

Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Monday

There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this spring

MY TURN: Political considerations

Octogenarian Observations 2.0 I want to thank all of you that will take the time to read this through, and think about what is right for our country.

From Washington, to Ireland, to Wallace

The Tin Snug finds a home in the Silver Valley

The Tin Snug café/vinyl store finds a home in the Silver Valley

Frequent flyer rules keep changing — here's why

As the U.S. holiday travel season picks up, many people are noticing that their frequent flyer benefits aren’t going as far as they used to.

Impact fees plan headed to City Council

New hotels, homes, apartments would face higher costs to fund future city needs

Phil Ward said the higher fees would increase the cost of a single-family home by $8,000 to $10,000, and could price someone out of buying a house.

Gas still going up

Blame falls on crude oil costs, spring switch to summer-blend fuel

Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.60 per gallon

HOMELAND SECURITY: Resources should be re-deployed

Another New Year is upon us with baggage from the previous years to address. We have the president talking to the corrupt Mexican president about our current problem with migrants.

Marty and Max:Should I Stay or Should I Go

Is now the right time to sell your home?

Marty and Max: Unintended Consequences

Some would say there are three categories of unintended consequences. The unexpected benefit, which is a positive but unplanned outcome, The unexpected drawback, in which we create a problem that is apart from the problem we wish to solve, And perverse results, wherein in trying to solve a problem, we actually make it worse.

Gem State gas prices jump another 9 cents

Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.63 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than a week ago and 20 cents more than a month ago, but 4 cents less than a year ago.

Kootenai County commissioners look to cut $7-$9 million to balance budget

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Tuesday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years

The yield has been rising as bond traders react to more reports showing the U.S. economy remains remarkably resilient

Facetious real estate terms

An amusing translation of real estate's many buzzwords and catchphrases.

Stock market today: Dow tops 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher

Stronger-than-expected profit reports have been one of the main reasons U.S. stock indexes jumped through May to records following a tough April.

Silver Valley Mining Wars: Part 1

Through the discovery of gold by Andrew Prichard in 1882 a human avalanche of 5,000 “gold rushers” soon descended on the area around Eagle Creek and Murray. But within a year, these prospectors began spilling over the Coeur d’Alene mountains to the south to prospect for additional gold deposits. However, lead-silver outcroppings were found, rather than gold, and claims were filed.