The power of persistence

We've all heard the expression "the greatest thing since sliced bread." But how did sliced bread come to be?

Idaho ruling helps clear the way for a controversial University of Phoenix acquisition

The university hailed the decision as a victory for both the board's executive session practices and for access to higher education in Idaho.

Democrats begin long-shot push to expand the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of congressional Democrats introduced legislation

The Front Row with Mark Nelke October 14, 2012

Sometimes, good is good

There's enough things in the world that can make a person mad.

Federal agency investigates Tamarack suitor

BOISE - The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating complaints over how the would-be buyer of Tamarack Resort oversaw retirement plans for investors who say they don't know where their money is.

McEUEN: Act before it's too late

Before it is too long, before the people who used to picnic and swim at Sanders Beach are gone or moved on, remember how hard the city tried to buy it? Do you want McEuen to go too?

The Light Side

Fugitive's suit against Kansas hostages dismissed

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Colorado man who held a Kansas couple hostage then sued them for breach of contract for turning him in.

Museum hosts Freedom Riders exhibit

330 arrested during protests

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson opens an exhibit Saturday to honor the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Riders.

Chiefs rally past Thunderbirds

EXTREMISM: Protect students, society

School board members are resigning across the country as the result of extreme right wing nationalist assaults that are based on unfounded claims that our children are being taught Communist, Socialist and Critical Race theories.

Time for men to say 'yes?'

If it's OK for women to propose, why don't they?

Swipe right for Mr. Right

So, a lady walks into a bar...Wait, scratch that. A lady takes out her phone. With a left swipe of her finger she dismisses Alex, 25 and Robert, 48. She swipes right when a photo of James, 24, pops up. It's a match. James had swiped right too. They chat, and make plans to meet. They're only three miles apart, after all.

NULLIFICATION: It will only cost more

It appears that our governor and other members of his party are determined to nullify the new national health-care law that will save billions in taxpayer dollars in the long run. It seems that one of the major sticking points is the requirement for people to buy health insurance. I assume Mr. Otter will also soon sponsor legislation to remove from Idaho law the requirement that users of public roads buy liability insurance or post a large bond. Just imagine all the crash damage the taxpayers will have to pay for when the affected parties can't cover it!

Back on the road again

After crashing last month, traffic numbers see bump

Long after heyday, soda fountain pharmacies still got fizz

The first U.S. patent for dispensing carbonated water through a soda fountain spigot dates to the early 1800s

PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City Lasso's a win over Coeur d'Alene

Results from Wednesday's prep volleyball, soccer matches.

Today's ghastly groaner

A man walks into a bar and sits down.

Salty entrepreneur Bower enjoying the spices of life

Clint Bower jokes that he’s got a Ph.D. in talking.

Goldman's Golden Fleecing

This article is written as a follow-up to the book titled, “The Nearly Perfect Storm: An American Financial and Social Failure,” available online and local bookstores. This piece discusses recent legal settlements that represent aftermaths of the 2008 financial meltdown. I begin with excerpts from the book about the issue.

Exposing human trafficking darkness

By BRIAN WALKER