ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

Monty George Briggs, 85

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Monty passed away peacefully at age 85 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with his wife by his side.

Marty and Max: Tear down that wall!

Real Estate accounts for about one-fifth of the US economy. The two big problems buyers face are interest rates and inventory.

Marty and Max: Getting your home ready

There is so much to consider when listing your home. But what should you fix and what should you just leave alone?

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.

'Windows to our past'

Saving history has many benefits, says museum director

Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said there should be a review process before such historic homes can be torn down.

Marty and Max: Mid-August market report

It’s mid-August and our team’s analysis is that since interest rates have remained at or above 7% for over two months, the data suggests that potential buyers are growing weary.

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

About 71 million people — including retirees, disabled people and children — receive Social Security benefits

Marty and Max: Is the market recovering?

The estimated single-family year-end inventory will be around 525k. Our normal inventory peak is in August, however this year it appears that it is November.

This car will help others go far

Local couple donates to Rides for a Reason

The much-loved 1995 Acura Integra that carried Paul and Tiffany Kugler's firstborn home from the hospital will go on to serve another local family.

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

Some OPEC+ members will cut the oil that they send to the world to try to boost prices

The market even shrugged off the new move, though it amounts to roughly 2% of global supply.

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.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year — authentic

When Merriam-Webster announced that its word of the year for 2023 was “authentic,” it did so with over a month to go in the calendar year.

Marty and Max: How's the market doing?

The housing data reflects that the housing market is surprisingly resilient. Our crisis, however, is that there is not enough inventory, rather than not enough buyers.

364,000 and counting

Latest tallies show Tubbs Hill hosting many visitors

This year, July 18 through Sept. 10, the counter tallied 91,191 visitors, a daily average of 1,658. The peak day was on July 29 with 3,129.

Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes

Marty sits down with local lender Alisha Neff to discuss some of the pitfalls that first-time buyers routinely fall into.

Marty and Max: How To Ensure You Are Insured

Home values and building costs are rising. How can I ensure my home is protected so if my home burned to the ground I can afford to rebuild?

Idaho gas prices drop

Idaho ranks eighth in the country for most expensive fuel

BOOKS: Where Twice is nice

Twice Told Tales, the charming little used book store nestled in the corner, near the lobby, at the Post Falls Library is now fully open each day except Sunday. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supported and staffed by the Friends of the Post Falls Library, the book store offers hundreds of books, puzzles and gift items mainly priced from 25 cents to $2. Over size books and special editions are priced a little higher.