Ski resort to add housing

Expansion of White Pine Lodge will open in 2014

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When you venture into a wine shop pretty much anywhere, it is likely a bit daunting. Questions run through your mind. How is this place organized? Are all the white wines in one spot? What if I want something specifically from Spain? I wonder if they offer a discount for 6, or 12. Do they have a wine club?

Walmart first quarter profit up 10.1 percent

A shiny new Apple

Sales of new iPhones off to fast start

Say hello to Elio

Three-wheeled vehicle gets closer to going on sale

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.

Our philosophy

When you venture into a wine shop pretty much anywhere, it is likely a bit daunting. Questions run through your mind. How is this place organized? Are all the white wines in one spot? What if I want something specifically from Spain? I wonder if they offer a discount for 6, or 12. Do they have a wine club?

Virgin Galactic's first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo

Ticket prices were $200,000 when Goodwin signed up. The cost is now $450,000

Gas prices continue to tumble

Analysts: Sub-$3 per gallon should be norm in 2015

Kootenai County gas prices have fizzled to the lowest they've been since May 2009.

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Economists say consumers appear to be responding to steadily slower inflation, higher incomes, lower gas prices and a rising stock market

Let your mower live long through engine maintenance

• Clean out debris - When left sitting for a while, lawn mower engines may gather dust and dirt or worse, become home to a nesting mouse or other critters - a collection of grass and other dried plants is a key indicator of this. If you suspect an animal has been near the engine, check the engine for a nest or debris and inspect wires for chew marks.

What do wrinkles and green bananas have to do with hearing well?

Nothing, except I may have gotten your attention. I love telling hearing stories. I have two recent stories to share with you. Both are about elderly people with happy hearing endings.

Indictment: Bosnian immigrants plotted over Facebook

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Verland Leo Hunt, 90

Florence Marie (Miner) Johnson, 88

Florence “Flo” Johnson passed away on June 24, 2021 following a stay at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

A key inflation gauge rose 5.8% in 2021, most in 39 years

economists project that growth will slow in the first three months of the year

Gittels return to Midtown pub

Brothers Kim and Rick rename business

COEUR d'ALENE - The latest change in Midtown brings back a face familiar to one of the most popular neighborhood hangouts in the city.

Interest in housing still strong

Whether it is the low interest rates, ample inventory or the reduced prices, interest in area real estate is still high.

Stability spreads

We have been fortunate to provide you with good reports about the improvement and apparent stability of local real estate for months. In fact our market has improved steadily during the past two years and although price increases appear to be slowing some, we still see appreciation consistent with a healthy market.

National news bodes well

It is rare that we put much stock in what happens nationally with real estate. We choose instead to focus on local activity to give you a perspective which benefits you directly. The news this past week however has given us cause to reflect on how the national trends can have a local impact.