Shoshone County home sales up, prices down

Flood plain insurance a sticking point for some

Shoshone County housing market numbers increased 3.4% from May 2023 to May 2024 numbers according to real estate portal, Multiple Listing Service, surprising Shoshone County realtor Cindy Carlson. "It’s typically slower in an election year, "Carlson said.

EDITORIAL: Clearing the tall starter-home hurdle

It's a daunting task, but patience and a plan can help shift renters into buyers.

Cooking and coughing: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as more people burn wood to save money

Respiratory diseases have been the most prevalent diseases in Kenya for the past several years and are on the rise, according to government authorities, with 19.6 million reported cases last year.

Sholeh: Our ongoing 4-wheel love affair

Americans are obsessed with their vehicles. With Car d'Lane approaching, here's a look at why.

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Police and public health experts were sounding the alarm about a spike of violent and pornographic videos being witnessed by children via handheld devices

Delving in to community land trusts

A CLT is a nonprofit organization that separates home ownership from land ownership.

OPINION: A tale of two conventions

The Idaho Democrats and the Idaho Republicans recently held their party’s conventions one week apart. The results of each speak volumes about the choices voters have this November.

The Exhausted Dad: Tough decisions shopping for a best friend

My kids keep a long list of items in their heads for future birthdays and Christmas gifts. For themselves.

Black Bay Park projects in the works

Phase one park improvements to Black Bay Park in Post Falls are currently underway to add visitor features and counter environmental wear and tear among the park landscape.

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

The latest figures will likely be welcomed by the Fed's policymakers, who have said they need to feel confident that inflation is slowing sustainably toward their 2% target before they'd start cutting interest rates

Marty and Max: Clagstone Ranch – The Spirit of North Idaho's Rugged Individualism

Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, arrived in Coeur d’Alene during the rush of 1884 and was appointed deputy sheriff of Kootenai County. According to the Spokane Falls Review, in one particularly heated altercation, around 50 shots were exchanged when Wyatt and his brother Jim stepped between the warring factions. With remarkable composure, they stood amid the flying bullets, joking about the participants' poor marksmanship. Earp emerged as a local businessman, road builder, and community leader, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

Brewfest scheduled July 6

Tickets online are $35 and include a commemorative pint glass and six 5 oz. beer pours. Extra beer pours will be available. Day of event tickets will be available at McEuen Park for $40.

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.

Thomas 'Tom' Pagliasotti, 75

Thomas "Tom" Pagliasotti, 75

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The subject of magnesium in the diet, as well as topically, has been a hot topic for several years now. It has been touted as the cure-all for almost anything that might ail you. While there is no doubt that magnesium may be good for you, you could be getting swayed by marketing propaganda that lures you into buying something you don’t need.

Rodeo bull hops fence at Oregon arena, injures 3 before being captured

Other videos posted online showed the bull running through a concession area, knocking over a garbage can and sending people scrambling. The bull lifted one person off the ground, spun them end over end, and bounced them off its horns before the person hit the ground.

Idahoans hit the road for Fourth fun

State average for gas is 35 cents cheaper than a year ago amid record number of travelers

Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.51 per gallon, which is also two cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and a year ago. Idaho currently ranks 12th in the country for most expensive fuel.

Idaho's gas prices creep a little lower

State average for regular gasoline is three cents cheaper than a week ago

Idaho remains in 12th place in the nation for most expensive fuel – another week out of the top 10.

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

Gem State pump prices now 40 cents cheaper than a year ago

Idaho gas prices as of Monday: Boise, $3.62; Franklin, $3.39; Idaho Falls, $3.39 and Lewiston, $3.63

Sholeh: Old housing formula offers new hope

Multigenerational approach worked then; could it help now?