Interest rates cause for pause

One study says rising cost of living has couples reconsidering having kids

The number of single-family homes sold through September totaled 1,660, down nearly 20% from September 2022.

GAP Insurance for used cars

If you are unfamiliar with GAP insurance now is the time to become familiar with it if you are buying a new or used car soon and financing the purchase.

Online COVID-19 resource guide available

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, along with various community partners (Pocatello Fire Department, JustServe, Area Agency on Aging, Life Inc., North Bannock Fire District and Southeastern Idaho Public Health), have created an online resource guide to help citizens find area resources to meet their needs for essential services. This guide is designed to help area residents locate essential services, such as utility payment assistance, food services and much more.

Democrats sweeten health overhaul bill; vote set for Sunday

WASHINGTON - Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.

Sitar maker: Shankar's legacy inspires others

NEW DELHI - The walls of Sanjay Sharma's music shop are lined with gleaming string instruments and old photographs of legendary musicians.

Downtown Guns & Ammo grand opening this weekend

Store specializes in police buybacks

COEUR d'ALENE - Richard Gallia's connections to law enforcement organizations around the country provided the resources he needed for his latest business venture.

Neighborhood of the Week: Looking forward to 2018

Another year gone and an opportunity to reflect.

Recession brings changes in housing desires

The housing landscape is ever changing. Times like these where recession looms have a tendency to change perspectives. These perspectives affect the housing market, just as high interest rates, expiring tax credits and an influx in foreclosures changes the perspective of what a good price is for a home.

LCDC may fund private homes

Public money could reduce price for working families

COEUR d'ALENE - A problem with revitalizing neighborhoods is that, once they're improved, the average family might not be able to live there.

Hoarding disorder: The basics

Psychological condition behind hoarding can be treated.

Homework assignment

Otter wants group to study Idaho education options

BOISE - Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has asked the state Board of Education to shepherd a statewide discussion about improving schools after voters rejected a package of education reform laws touted by the governor.

Athletics' loss streak at 7

Application period for fallcontrolled hunts ends June 5

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5.

SPOILED: Sorry, but we are

As I read the opinions Oct. 17, two items struck me as how spoiled we are. First a cartoon of a boy telling his sister, who was online with Amazon, that dad said when he was a kid, they had to drive to the store to buy things. Second was an opinion/complaint of having to walk to the end of the driveway to get the paper in snow and ice rather than have it placed on the doorstep. I respect her at 70 having fear of falling.

Sales continue above 2010

As promised, the staff of the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service has completed the monthly task of compiling October sales figures and we can now present them to you. Each month staff takes care to ensure all sales for the month are recorded before completing the statistics for the current period. These are reported as Year to Date (YTD) for comparison. When you read the percentage comparisons below, they will always be, as compared to the same period in 2010.

Having back and neck pain? There is HELP!

For many people, the most frustrating aspect of having back pain or neck pain is getting understandable answers and learning which specific treatment option would be best for the problem. Why do I have back pain? Whom should I see for this problem? Do I need X-rays or an MRI? Do I need physical therapy, or injections, or surgery? What can I do to help myself?

Headlines and a deadline

As reported last week the Idaho Association of Realtors successfully lobbied for developers with infrastructure in their subdivisions to be taxed at the lower, "business inventory" rate. If you are a developer, you are nearly out of time to apply for this exemption. The deadline is May 1, next Tuesday!

Don't cut corners

As competitive as the real estate market has been — lower inventory and higher prices — some buyers are prone to cut corners to keep from losing a long-sought home. One trend seen nationally is skipping the inspection to avoid losing the house. Not only is this unwise it could be dreadfully expensive. True, a conventional loan does not require a home inspection. FHA or USDA loans include an inspection with the appraisal, but often these inspections are not as thorough as a specifically trained home inspector might conduct.

Idaho job growth to outpace nation

Projections show state could add 110,000 jobs by year 2018

While the worst recession in generations siphoned 55,000 jobs from the Idaho economy over the past three years, Idaho's job growth should exceed the national rate through 2018, according to long-term job projections released Tuesday by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Jordan named CEO of Marimn Health

Jordan to guide Marimn Health