Economy appears weaker as retail sales slump

WASHINGTON - The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a report that Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June.

Useful insight for kokanee fishing

ARIEL, Wash. - Guide Cameron Black says he still has plenty to learn about kokanee fishing at Merwin Reservoir, but he does often put a couple of dozen a day of the tasty landlocked sockeye in his boat during the finicky winter and early-spring months.

Holiday shopping battle begins

NEW YORK - From free shipping from Walmart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest.

Need help avoiding a hangover?

Experts say less booze, more H2O

US Border Patrol has released thousands of migrants on San Diego's streets, taxing charities

Illegal crossings topped a daily average of more than 8,000 last month

Drop off returns at Tax Commission office

Taxes due Monday

Oil rises near $98 as traders eye Libya supply cut

SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose slightly to near $98 a barrel Friday in Asia amid signs the crisis in Libya may have cut crude supplies less that previously estimated.

Floating above it all

Riders warming to the ease of use of fat bikes — in all conditions

It’s official: wider is better.

Norma Jean Smith Cook, 93

Norma Jean Smith Cook passed away December 26, 2021, at Wellspring Meadows in Hayden at age 93.

Op-Ed: Resolving to be civil

It also happens to be the best way to win an argument.

Cyber Monday draws $1.74 billion

Hawaii targets waterfall trespassers

HAUULA, Hawaii - The managers of Hawaii's state parks are turning to social media to counter online photos and statements encouraging people to visit a waterfall where a landslide killed eight people more than 15 years ago.

Flying off the showroom floor

Easier credit, new models keep U.S. auto sales solid

Considering ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ and other ‘best’ movies of the 90s

The online film publication Indie Wire recently compiled their list of the 100 best movies of the 1990s. In a bold move, they named Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” as the No. 1 film of the decade. As a publication that celebrates independent and international film, their list casts a wide net, and even the most ardent cinephiles will likely discover titles to add to their watchlist. The Indie Wire list prioritizes advocacy over making “the right list.” They don’t want readers to sweat over the omissions and rankings; they want them to watch something new, or in the case of “Eyes Wide Shut,” reevaluate a complicated and galvanizing text. Even with all that in mind, I can’t help but contemplate the primal question: What is the true best movie of the 1990s?

IDFG sales, hunter reports back online

People once again can buy Idaho hunting and fishing licenses and tags online, but they will have to establish a user name and password to get entrance into the system.

PARENT: A parking peeve

Thursday was the first day I was able to drop off and pick up my son from school as I am scheduled Monday-Friday. He goes to Canfield Middle School. Over the last two years he has gone there and I was able to pick or drop him off, I would drop him off at the playfield access and when I picked him up, I would park in the rear of the gas station.

McDonald's to simplify, but add choices

Fast food chain to restructure business into four units

Virus can also sicken weather forecasts

Our snowfall season across the Inland Northwest is winding down, especially in the lower elevations. As of the weekend, Cliff had measured a total of 69.6 inches of snow for the 2019-20 season. That’s only 0.2 inches from the seasonal normal of 69.8 inches.

Applying for Obamacare

Process could be just as daunting as filing taxes. Associated Press reports

Want cheapskates to spend? Hawk gizmos that save

NEW YORK - How do you get penny pinchers to spend these days? Pitch products that promise to save them money.