Suicide kits rekindle assisted suicide debate

Oregon lawmakers are considering outlawing sales

SALEM, Ore. - The door to the room was locked, and there was no response as Jake Klonoski knocked, looking for his younger brother.

Retail sales up 1 percent in February

Jump in sales doubles original estimate

WASHINGTON - Shoppers snapped up new cars, clothing and electronics in February, pushing retail sales up for the eighth straight month.

Do more jobs mean more economic security? Not for some in U.S.

Market strength continues

2014 continues to outperform the last seven years of our local real estate market, surpassing 2007 production levels.

Inflation edging up?

Higher gas prices sparked modest U.S. inflation in March

Veteran Realtor opensDave Clark Realty in Post Falls

POST FALLS - Dave Clark knows real estate.

Fitbit shows off its pipes in NYSE debut as shares soar

NEW YORK - Fitbit flexed some muscle Thursday and its shares rocketed almost 50 percent higher in the first day of trading for the fitness tracking gear maker.

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.

Festival at Sandpoint: Lineup announcements coming soon

Summer concert series changes outlined

Festival at Sandpoint officials said the summer music series plans to announce its lineup earlier than ever before. But, before you hit the grounds at War Memorial Field for the 2023 summer music series, there are a few things they want you to know. This year, the Festival will be announcing headliners as soon as possible. Instead of following a strict schedule of announcements each week, the Festival will be announcing its lineup as artists allow.

With cheap food imports, Haiti can't feed itself

Country's leaders asking for $722M for agriculture

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The earthquake not only smashed markets, collapsed warehouses and left more than 2.5 million people without enough to eat. It may also have shaken up the way the developing world gets food.

Swiss apologize for encounter Oprah calls racist

Boutique clerk refused to show $38K handbag

GENEVA - It's a glamorous playground of the rich and famous, filled with glitterati from princes to movie stars. It's also a land with a sometimes uneasy relationship with foreigners - especially when they aren't white.

Stretching its services, dollars

Inside the budget: Coeur d'Alene

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Marketing Mahindra

India SUV maker rides into U.S. market ... on a scooter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - India's largest SUV maker is ready to make its debut on U.S. roads. But it's starting with two wheels, not four.

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

William (Bill) Robert Bickel, 70

William (Bill) Robert Bickel lost his long fought battle with heart disease on June 15, 2010. He was born Nov. 2, 1939 at Joel, Idaho, to Wes Bickel and Maxine (Buchanan) Carrico.  He was raised by his grandparents William (Bill) and Edna Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his bride Cheryl Lynn (Foster) Bickel, his brother Ronald Bickel and sisters Terry Berwick and Sharon McMannon.  He is survived by his daughters Melanie Beamis of Post Falls and Natalie Martinson and son-in-law Bruce Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and granddaughters Crystal Bielenberg of Lewiston, Racheal Beamis of Post Falls, Keshia Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and numerous adopted children and grandchildren. Nieces Kim Hamlin of Hayden, Marge Rode of Lewiston, nephews Dennis Bickel of Elbert, Colo., Tracey Bickel of Post Falls and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Rolyn 'Bud' E. Anderson, 87

Rolyn "Bud" E. Anderson, 87, of Rathdrum, passed on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d'Alene. He was born May 3, 1924, in Houston, Minn., to Walter and Lenore (Steele) Anderson.

Foodie friends

KEITH BOE has a passion for the art of the plate.

200K Idahoans ready to roll

Memorial Day gas prices will be most expensive since 2014

Memorial Day gas prices will be most expensive since 21014

Elections office to test counters

The Kootenai County Elections Department will perform a routine "logic and accuracy test" on the optical scan ballot counters before Tuesday's school election, and the test is open for public observation.

LETTERS: Dazzling - and otherwise

What I love about this small town newspaper is the diversity. There is always some brilliant commentary by a recognized expert, countered by off the wall, internet hype repeated by a self-described expert who has never read the Constitution, a proposed bill before Congress or perhaps even Dr. Seuss.