The perfect temperature

The frequently stated consensus in the wine world is that here in the states we drink our white wine too cold and our red wine too warm. So what is the perfect temperature for consuming your favorite varietal? Like so much of your wine experience the answer is personal and comes down to what you like best, but there are some guidelines and techniques you can employ as a wine consumer to get close to temperature nirvana.

An appealing market

By BRIAN WALKER

Entertainment Briefs for September 8, 2010

Lennon killer denied parole

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.

SOS tours Kootenai County elections office

It takes thousands of people across Idaho to make democracy work in this state.

CLIMATE: Trust science over Web

In response to the June 6 column “Climate: A gentleman’s bet offered,” my money is on Mr. Gressler. And more importantly, so is science’s. Overwhelmingly. And now Pope Francis, in his encyclical on the environment, has basically sided with Mr. Gressler. Only I imagine the Pope would ask both men to buy the meal put up for a bet for a poor person here in North Idaho in 2031.

The Exhausted Dad: Tough decisions shopping for a best friend

My kids keep a long list of items in their heads for future birthdays and Christmas gifts. For themselves.

About those college rankings

Some schools obsess to look good, while students mostly shrug

When US News & World Report debuted its list of "America's Best Colleges" nearly 30 years ago, the magazine hoped its college rankings would be a game-changer for students and families. But arguably, they've had a much bigger effect on colleges themselves.

Economic news not all bad

Growth slowed at year's start, but some see rebound

Italy and North Idaho

We have recently had the privilege to try some great Italian wines that are new to the market here in North Idaho (or at least new to us) that when combined with some of the existing offerings are expanding greatly the list of possibilities from this old world growing region. We started on this journey when a customer of ours began asking about wine from some of the Italian regions we were less familiar with. The customer specifically asked about wines from Orvieto and Costamolino.

Idaho cracks down on food stamp fraud

BOISE (AP) - State officials hope a tweak an Idaho law will help them better crack down on people who defraud the food stamp program, which is helping 220,000 residents buy groceries.

Postal cutbacks to delay 1st-class mail

News met with concern from some businesses, shrugs from others

When will gas prices start to drop?

This year, a drop in gas prices after Labor Day has been delayed by the effects of Hurricane Ida.

Putting a fine edge on his work

Towell art sought by collectors worldwide

MIDVALE - He almost blushes as he pulls out the knife he keeps in his jeans pocket a folding knife purchased through a mail-order catalog for $20.

Creating your own collection

For most wine consumers, as they move beyond their introductory phase with wine and really start to embrace and explore all the possibilities, we start to think about keeping some bottles on hand. We want to be able to have some of our favorites around, and not have to make a trip to the wine shop because we have nothing for tonight. So how do you start to put that collection together? And more importantly, as the collection grows, how do we manage the inventory?

'Imported from Detroit' ad pumps up Motor City

Eminem featured in ChryslerSuper Bowl spot

DETROIT (AP) - To a pulsating beat, hip-hop star Eminem drives a sleek Chrysler through the streets of Detroit, proudly cruising by the city's landmarks, towering skyscrapers and the hopeful faces of its people. His journey ends with an unapologetic message: "This is the Motor City, and this is what we do."

Stuck in a low-tech world

Ask The Propellerheads

10 days of fair begins Friday

Pre-purchase discount sales end today

The North Idaho State Fair opens at 3 p.m. on Friday, this year with 10 event-packed days. “We just really want our guests' experience to be a positive one so we figured if we had more days available we could give people more opportunity to come,” fair manager Alexcia Jordan said. “I certainly think it was the right move for this year in particular because we do anticipate more people to come than ever before.”

Edmunds: Why having old tires on your car is a risk

Tires are of vital importance since they are the only part of the vehicle that makes contact with the road. Yet motorists often neglect their condition and age, and the results can be catastrophic. In its most recently available information, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 738 people died in 2017 from tire-related crashes.

Riverstone McDonald's opening

Business Bits

It's hard to miss the new McDonald's eatery at the entry into Riverstone. And it will be hard to miss its grand opening this coming weekend.