Youth go to trial in a test of state's obligation to protect Montana residents from warming

Environmentalists have called the bench trial a turning point because similar suits in nearly every state have already been dismissed

Hayden cancels town hall

Rift on City Council erupts during public meeting

City council calls off town hall in split vote

PREP BASEBALL: Coeur d'Alene splits rainy twinbill with Sandpoint

Coeur d’Alene (2-2) faces Rocky Mountain in the North-South Tournament on March 22 at Rocky Mountain High in Meridian.

Seek not love, but agape

Yes, St. Valentine's Day is synonymous with love, but what does "love" mean exactly? It certainly doesn't mean overpriced cards, candy and flowers, nor any other thing money can buy. Perhaps it means a lover's motivation to buy them.

Marty and Max: Getting your home ready

There is so much to consider when listing your home. But what should you fix and what should you just leave alone?

Iraq War vet found first-hand dangers of huffing

BOISE (AP) - Aaron D. Draper doesn't remember standing in a field off Overland Road last summer, surrounded by dozens of cans of compressed air he'd just stolen from Walmart.

A tale of two ranches

Texas farmers use business wile to weather drought

Sangria, roasted peppers make entertaining easy

When it comes to summer entertaining, it's not hard to impress. But it's easy to get yourself in over your head trying to do so.

Hayden ICCU ribbon cutting is Thursday

The ribbon cutting for the new branch of Idaho Central Credit Union will be Thursday at 8760 N. Government Way (at Honeysuckle) in Hayden.

Mom's wine

Mother's day is this coming Sunday and figures from the national retail association show it is the second biggest retail shopping day to the Christmas holidays.

Stocks rise on hopes for more stimulus from Fed

NEW YORK - The mere discussion of more economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve was enough to send stocks higher Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20 points, its third day of gains.

When is it time to buy?

Most would anticipate a Realtor to say, "Right now." We all know that cannot possibly be a true answer. The truth is, there are many indicators that real estate in Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas - as well as around the country - is anticipated to increase in price for the near future. That does not mean the time is right for you to buy.

Marilyn Hunt: Woman of strength

IN PERSON

How's this for a typical day?

Bloomsday '13 online registration is open

There are just over four months until the 37th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, and to help fortify New Year's resolutions to get in shape, early bird registration for Bloomsday is now open at www.bloomsdayrun.org.

Women's Gift Alliance opens grant applications

Three nonprofits to receive $25,000

How muni bond bust could do big damage

States looking to close $114B in budget shortfalls

NEW YORK - It's the other U.S. debt problem.

Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers

Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms

Haiti's homeless get tarps, want tents

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Ask any of the hundreds of thousands of earthquake victims living outdoors in Haiti's shattered capital and you're apt to get the same plea: "Give us a tent."

Vikings, Eagle much alike

Defending champ Cd’A plays for title tonight

Standing in the way of Coeur d’Alene High and a second straight state 5A football championship tonight is a team with a talented quarterback, a high-powered offense and a strong, but underrated, defense.

A half billion dollars

COEUR d'ALENE - It's almost an unthinkable number. A half billion dollars.