Duke pushes to keep Wal-Mart growing

CEO looks to overseas, online sales

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. unveiled a $15 billion share buyback program Friday as it hammered home its message to shareholders at its annual meeting that the world's largest retailer will keep growing.

PropellerHeads like a cloud/hard drive combo

Company town by Puget Sound?

In Seattle, some fret over Amazon's growth

Stein's closing in Rathdrum

RATHDRUM — The number of grocery stores in Rathdrum will be cut in half on May 25.

REAL ESTATE PAGE: How to budget realistically for home repairs

If you're a homeowner and haven't faced a big repair bill yet, just wait.

Black Lives Matter, counter-protesters argue in Boise

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has condemned the actions of counter-protesters after they used physical violence to interrupt a Black Lives Matter demonstration on Tuesday at Boise City Hall

Spending up 0.5 percent in June

Consumers dole out at fastest pace in four months

WASHINGTON - Consumers increased their spending in June at the fastest pace in four months even though their income growth slowed.

Bernanke: Economy slowing but faster growth ahead

Fed chairman says benefit of low interest rates still needed

WASHINGTON - The economy has weakened in recent weeks, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke noted Tuesday. But he stuck with a message he has delivered since April: The slowdown from high gas prices and Japan's crises is temporary, and growth should pick up later this year.

Study: Idaho lacks affordable housing

Lyons: Public/private partnerships a key

Not enough affordable housing

Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

Veteran walks 2,650 miles to aid wounded warriors

COEUR d’ALENE — The journey of a thousand miles, the adage holds, begins with a single step.

Marty and Max (and TaylorAnne): IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET UP IN SMOKE?

Selling a home is a stressful, personal, and emotional process. This is why it is crucial to partner with a trusted professional who takes the time to understand your goals, your motivations, and your reasoning for selling to ensure your real estate dreams do not go up in smoke.

Best of N. Idaho: Don't fall for pretenders' pitches

It's a compliment - and highly unethical - for other companies to pretend to be Best Of North Idaho.

Chiropractic: A safe alternative to opioids for pain

In the wake of the recent opioid epidemic, the FDA has recommended chiropractic care and has proposed changes to the way it educates health care providers on treating pain. In a proposal released in May, it was stated that health care providers, “should be knowledgeable about the range of available therapies, when they may be helpful and when they should be used as part of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management.” The changes in the FDA guidelines recommend medical doctors obtain information about chiropractic care to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

Helping cancer patients cope

Nonprofit, community rallies to support those battling disease

The Shoshone Cancer Resource Center is one of the few cancer-related resources in the Silver Valley.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How we are different

Several wine industry news outlets posted stories this week about volume and pricing trends in the U.S. wine industry.

SODA SHOPS: Good memories

I really enjoyed the article in Sunday’s paper about the soda shops/pharmacy. Brought back a lot of memories from my young adulthood.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Entertainment Briefs March 1, 2010

Ebert gets 'voice' grandkids recognize

OPINION: Idahoans must show that the Gem State is too great for hate

Back in the early 1980s, when Idahoans in the Coeur d’Alene area were confronted with a growing number of dangerous hatemongers at the Aryan Nations compound near Hayden, the community swung into action. Father Bill Wassmuth, Tony Stewart, Norm Gissel and many other good people formed the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations to counter the hate group and protect local citizens. The Task Force was able to rid Idaho of the hate group after a contentious struggle lasting more than a decade.