Silver Valley coming on strong

No doubt attributed, in part to the huge amount of money the EPA will spend there this year, the real estate recovery has landed in Idaho's Silver Valley. After taking longer than many areas reported by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service, the Silver Valley seems to have built a head of steam and is now chugging back into a better market with rising residential prices and an increase in their number of sales.

Frank C. Durk, Jr., 81

Frank C. Durk, Jr., was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Frank C. Durk, Sr., and Lola Mae (Lowe). The family moved to Ely, Nev., and then on to Williams, Calif. It was at high school in Williams where he met his future wife, Carole Nordyke.

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Lillian Washburn, 93

Near the downtown holiday lights

Neighborhood of the Week: Nov. 29

Don't just stand on the election sidelines

Have you ever missed the start of a much-anticipated sporting event and tuned in late, only to find that by the time you tuned in, the game was a blowout win for one side or the other? Even if it’s your team that is winning, it can be disappointing to miss out on all the spectacular plays and the drama that led to your team putting the game out of reach.

Can dentists bar competition over teeth-whitening?

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Supreme Court upholds individual mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld virtually all of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that nearly every American have health insurance.

That secret sister is no secret Santa

With the festive season upon us, stay away from the Yuletide Facebook secret sister scam. Facebook seems to be a favorite delivery method for this one, probably because it’s easier for scammers to reach out to our large social connection network.

Guns you want back, sales guys you don't

Pony Express on U.S. 95 recently closed without notice due to the failing health of the owner, who has now passed away. A number of consumers who had placed their guns on consignment with Pony Express have contacted me, wanting to know who had custody of their firearms. I was given the number of attorney Jeff Andrews in Hayden as the person to coordinate the return of the property. I called his office over a week ago. My call has not been returned. I was told a detective at the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office was working on this matter. I recommended a consumer call the detective. He did and reported the detective referred him back to attorney Andrews. This is the kind of circular referral that drives people nuts! Finally, I called the Coeur d'Alene Police Department's non-emergency number, (208) 769-2320). They said they'd be willing to take a police report from anyone unable to locate their firearm.

Rays almost even in AL East

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Sign of summer: Boulder Beach opening at Silverwood

Silverwood Theme Park opens its 21-acre Boulder Beach Water Park for its 15th season on Saturday. Boulder Beach offers speed slides to a lazy river, wave pools and a toddler springs area.

Hoping That Insurance Expansion Will Help Tamp Outbreak, 9 States Reopen Marketplaces

At least nine states are offering their uninsured residents another opportunity to sign up for a health plan this year as they seek new ways to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Court weighs making health coverage a fact of life

Fines possible for those uncovered

South Carolina woman is a 'refashionista'

Jillian Owens makes clothes from castoffs

COLUMBIA, S.C. - For Jillian Owens, some of her passion for fashion was motivated by a desire for new garments without the creation of more waste. And, she says openly on her blog, "I was also quite broke and couldn't afford new clothes."

Russia bans grain exports amid severe drought

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia banned grain exports for the rest of the year on Thursday after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 percent of its wheat crop. The price of wheat, which has already jumped 70 percent on world markets this summer, rallied further on the news.

Marty and Max: Are we in a double-dip housing recession?

The big question on everyone’s mind is: when will home sales turn around? Are we on the cusp of a double-dip housing recession, or are there signals that 2024 might see a recovery in the housing market?

Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests

The saliva tests run for just under $140.

Here's how Lily stole the show

The standing ovation of one resounded Monday as the credits rolled for

Haaland defends Willow, says US won't end oil drilling

Haaland called Willow “a very long and complicated and difficult decision to make'