Wall Street pushes higher, led by surging health care stocks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 520 points

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 520 points

NEW YORK — Stocks pushed higher on Wall Street Monday, led by big gains for health care companies announcing developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.

Spending data shows Gen Z digs real stores

Economists say the holiday purchasing trends of Idaho’s Generation Z could reveal a fiscal gift that keeps on giving.

Business delay prompts health care questions

Fake customer service sites are popping up online

With many businesses either still shut down or partially shut down due to COVID-19, getting in touch with the customer service department at a company can be challenging. Scammers have figured out a way to capitalize on consumer frustrations.

Neighborhood of the week: Forest Ridge Estates

What do people picture when they think of North Idaho - well, besides potatoes? Folks in the know are well aware that the true gems of our fair state are the mountains, the rivers, the lakes - and the forests.

Shift in attitude

Small, midsize SUVs drive April US auto sales gains

Sholeh: Our ongoing 4-wheel love affair

Americans are obsessed with their vehicles. With Car d'Lane approaching, here's a look at why.

What's Behind the Stock Market Decline?

Normally, stocks rise when there are signs of better economic growth. But recently, the reaction has been the opposite. Stocks have declined because stronger growth suggests an earlier reduction in the Federal Reserve's $85 billion in monthly bond purchases. In fact, after the two-day Federal Open Market Committee policy meeting, the Fed indicated that if the economy continues to improve as expected, they will begin to reduce bond purchases later this year. In addition, they will likely end the bond purchases altogether by the middle of 2014. As a result, stocks fell and long-term interest rates rose sharply as well.

Vandals brace for South Alabama's speed

South Alabama (1-2), which Idaho (1-2) visits today in the Sun Belt Conference football opener for both at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., is apparently banged up in the secondary.

Upper-income seniors face Medicare hike

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's plan to raise Medicare premiums for upper-income seniors would create five new income brackets to squeeze more revenue for the government from the top tiers of retirees, the administration revealed Friday.

US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only grad

At his most recent news conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell singled out persistently high services prices as a concern

Moose tag applications open

IDFG is accepting Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online or at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling 800-554-8685, or go to GoOutdoorsIdaho.com to apply online.

Heroin charge leads to rehab program

A Kentucky woman arrested at the Huetter rest area west of Coeur d’Alene was found guilty of trafficking heroin and will serve up to a year in a prison rehabilitation program before being eligible for probation, according to an order from a Kootenai County judge.

World/Nation Briefs

Cameron: Online world has us hooked

You’ve probably heard the acronym TMI.

Community Conversations: The Escalating Threat of Fentanyl in North Idaho

On May 16, 2024, at 3:30 in the afternoon, the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, in partnership with Kootenai Health and North Idaho College, will host a free informational forum at North Idaho College on the threat of fentanyl in our community.

Winter Wine Rodeo II

While the actual competition for the best wines entered into the North Idaho Wine Rodeo happens in the summer and culminates during fair week, the winter version of the event is an even bigger celebration of participating wineries, winemakers and the winners. Last year at the winter event more than 300 wine consumers converged on the fairgrounds to taste for themselves hundreds of wines that had been entered in the competition.

Discovering the power within

Innovation Collective's festival features latest trends in tech and thought

Karen Perkins is not shy when it comes to what her book, "InsideOut," offers for readers, starting with revealing the mysteries of creation.

Small cars, big cars, semi trucks and more

Rip-roaring Father Fest and weekend events at Stateline Speedway

Daily events starting Friday through Sunday should pack the Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway.