H2O prices run hot

Wait and see

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is edging closer to raising interest rates from record lows given a strengthening U.S. economy. But it will be "patient" in deciding when to do so.

World's biggest airline

Government reaches agreement to allow merger

Tom Szujewski, 75

Tom Szujewski, 75, was a Master Ironworker for over 40 years and built countless structures and friendships throughout his career.

Stasney, Edward James, 90

Edward James Stasney of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday evening, August 7, 2022.

Target app proves in-app-ropriate

In an environment where consumers are constantly under siege by scammers, now we have to deal with legitimate companies potentially trying to scam us. A two-month investigation by KARE-TV in Minneapolis found that Target has been engaging in deceptive behavior.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Picking your tasting

Every wine consumer we have met over the many years we have had the shop has their own personal taste in wine. Your preferences are the most important thing to us as wine professionals. Sure, we like to introduce you to new things, that is the fun of the wine world. It is not productive for any of us though to be recommending Merlot to someone who really doesn’t like the varietal, similarly if you prefer to drink bottles averaging under $40, we ought not to bother discussing the ones that are $400. It is our job to take your likes and dislikes into account with every recommendation and we take it seriously.

Douglas Eugene Bunce, 71

Douglas Eugene Bunce, 71, passed away peacefully Nov.

Richard 'Dick' Charles Griffin, 83

Richard “Dick” Charles Griffin, 83, passed away Aug. 13, 2013. He is at home with his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, he celebrates with previously deceased, beloved family, old friends and new.

Sickness and septic tank trouble elderly couple

The only thing this retired gentleman has on his wish list is a nice Christmas dinner with his wife, but circumstances are making that difficult this year.

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Carlene

Family provider seeks a little Christmas joy

She’s the only financial supporter of a large household, working more than 40 hours a week and barely able to make ends meet.

Karen Kay Moore, 79

Karen Kay Moore, 79, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Ronald Thomas Moen, 89

Ronald Thomas Moen passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene. Ron was born January 15, 1935, to Anton and Naomi Moen (Carlson) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the city he lived in for the following 89 years.

OPINION: New coverage options give Idahoans access to health insurance

There are new health coverage options in Idaho. The rules for Medicaid have changed and more Idahoans can now have access to health insurance. Even if you’ve tried in the past, now you may qualify for Medicaid – it’s time to try again. If you are a single adult earning below $1437 monthly, you may qualify and income eligibility will vary with household size. Enrollment is open now with coverage going into effect on January 1, 2020.

Alter Bridge to play Northern Quest Casino in March

Tickets on sale now

Alternative heavy metal band Alter Bridge will perform on Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion stage for the first time March 25 as part of the band's Pawns and Kings national tour.

Oil on wild ride

How will it end?

NEW YORK - The price of oil is on a wild ride, and there is little agreement on where it's headed.

Building support, brick by brick

Supporters of Winton Elementary in Coeur d'Alene have a chance to forge a permanent connection with the school.

All you need to know for Halloween

Halloween is a time for confession.

PERRY: Heat is on this candidate

In 2010, the Texas Association of Firefighters backed Rick Perry for governor. Today they're paying for it - literally. The Texas Forest Service says, "No one on the face of this Earth has fought fires under these extreme conditions." Chief Henry Perry, of the Bastrop City Fire Department, said of the wild fires, "That fire department has been on this fire every day. Before this fire, they were having to buy stuff out of their own pockets."