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JOBS: Why stimulus hasn't worked

Gary Edwards made the Keynesian argument that “Businesses don’t create jobs, customers create jobs.”

GAS: Economics dictate price

A word on gas. The idea that producing our own oil will reduce gas prices is wrong in several aspects.

Post Falls Museum delays public opening for 2023 season

Basement mold issue being addressed

The Post Falls Historical Society, a nonprofit organization that manages the museum at 101 E. Fourth St., announced in a news release that it is working with the city of Post Falls to analyze mold in its basement and put a plan together to remove it. However, this likely won’t be complete until at least June, prompting the society to hold off on the official scheduled seasonal opening.

U.S. warns Iran against closing key oil passage

Standoff has potential to spark military reprisals, spike oil prices

TEHRAN, Iran - The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a vital Persian Gulf waterway that carries one-sixth of the world's oil supply, after Iran threatened to choke off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions targeting the country's crude exports.

Ripples of recovery beginning to show

Folks in Idaho's Silver Valley appear to be getting some relief - finally. The uptick in the housing market enjoyed by us in the more densely populated areas is spreading to our rural communities. As predicted, a modest decrease in unemployment has improved the Valley's real estate market. According to Alivia Metz, of the Idaho Department of Labor, February unemployment figures showed a 1.5 percent decline in the Silver Valley. Although not stellar, this late winter figure could imply a further drop as springtime jobs put more valley residents to work.

Application period for controlled hunts ends April 30

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts ends April 30, and applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone or online. Telephone applications may be made at 800-554-8685. All mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30.

Root of nuclear missile problems: They're old

A spring fishing tale from Montucky

Our guide Sancho carefully drew a map in the air with his index finger, uttering words that cause fly anglers to scratch their chins with a measure of dignity, before scratching themselves.

Gas tanks a drain on family budgets

Sky-high prices continue

NEW YORK - There's less money this summer for hotel rooms, surfboards and bathing suits. It's all going into the gas tank.

Feeling stimulated yet?

As Fed's stimulus program nears its end, how well did it work?

Fighting back from homelessness

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EllaRae MacDonald Nelson, 88

Christmas for All, a tradition of generosity

Now in its 38th year, Christmas for All is a tradition of incredible generosity, one that speaks volumes about our community’s immense capacity to provide care and compassion to our neighbors in need.

Biden-backed Schrader ousted in Oregon primary

McLeod-Skinner will face Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer in November

Don't let energy bill boil over

It’s former Press weather columnist Cliff Harris’s little joke — “Sholeh days,” i.e. anything above 90. He knows the hotter it gets, the more miserable I feel.

`A hot mess’: Americans face testing delays as virus surges

Some sites are running out of kits, while labs are reporting shortages of materials and workers to process the swabs

Idaho has $66.9M in unclaimed property

Is some of it yours?

With the hype surrounding last week's Mega Millions lottery jackpot now behind us, there's another way to capture a moment of lottery-like anticipation, and you don't have to buy a ticket. 

Difference of opinion on pharmacy bill

BOISE - An opponent questioned whether a bill that cleared the Idaho House Thursday would allow people worldwide to become registered as Idaho pharmacists and register pharmacy facilities based on credentials from elsewhere.

Neighborhood of the Week: The home search - needs vs. wants

The houses we live in can be annoying. A hallway is too narrow, a bathroom is too small, a door never shuts right or the basement smells like almonds for no reason at all. I’ve only lived in my current house for about a year and a half, and though it’s a big-time improvement on our last home, there are already things that drive me nuts.