Idaho lawmakers drop coronavirus lawsuit against Legislature

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho lawmakers have dropped their lawsuit against

John Wallace Orvik, 65

John Orvik left this Earth on June 2, 2023. He was 65. He was the only son of Wally and Alene Orvik.

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Almonds get roasted in debate over California water use

City eyes $65K water rate study

Director says that doesn't mean costs will increase

The General Services/Public Works Committee on Monday unanimously approved a request for an agreement with FCS Group to prepare a 2023-24 water rate study.

Marty and Max: Unintended Consequences

Some would say there are three categories of unintended consequences. The unexpected benefit, which is a positive but unplanned outcome, The unexpected drawback, in which we create a problem that is apart from the problem we wish to solve, And perverse results, wherein in trying to solve a problem, we actually make it worse.

Bill to boost Idaho grocery sales tax credit advances

boosts the annual maximum credit

Labor Day gas pains

Prices higher at the pump; mild weather expected

If you want a relaxing Labor Day weekend, here's the challenge:

Close the Divide Day collects 1,300 devices statewide

Nearly 100 computers donated in Kootenai County for students in need

Hallmark's ugly sweater ornament stirs controversy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Greeting card giant Hallmark said Thursday that it shouldn't have changed the lyrics to "Deck the Halls" on a new holiday ornament that stirred a backlash from customers online.

Fish and Game to stock Panhandle lakes through June

Approximately 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this June

Expectations exceeded in housing market

Last month we reported that our Year to Date (YTD) sales appeared to be approaching those not seen since 2007. Preliminary sales figures for the month of November put our YTD sales well in excess of that year. In Coeur d'Alene our number of single family homes shows an increase of 33 percent over our 2012 performance and nearly 300 sales ahead of 2007 at the same time.

The high cost of heat

Government: Most heating bills to rise this winter

The government forecast Tuesday that most households will pay more for heat this winter. Heating oil users will catch a slight break, but still pay near-record prices to keep warm.

Magic Memory Ride

Glen Bui, former Steppenwolf and original Iron Butterfly members to rock at The Grail Venue and Restaurant Thursday night

The reaction is always the same, Glen Bui said. At every theater, every nightclub.

The effects of our full moon

Weather patterns across the Inland Northwest flipped to the hotter and drier side late last month. On May 30, Coeur d’Alene and other stations reported their first 90-degree day of the season. The last time it was 90 degrees in this part of the country was on Aug. 29, 2016.

Updates on the 'wine economy'

Oil prices continue to decline and the stock market had a tough week. China appears to no longer be growing, and much of Europe remains in the economic doldrums. As wine is a worldwide product in both supply and demand, it seems a good time to update wine consumers on the current economics of wine.

Hayden's Heatherstone a convenient 55+ neighborhood

More space often means more things to manage. A big home on a large slab of land is a dream for many, but sometimes, especially later in life, there’s a desire to keep things simple.

A May to remember: U.S. auto sales breeze past forecasts

Neighborhood of the week: Lost Creek Estates

More than three miles of walking trails that wind through pristine forests. A year-round spring-fed creek spilling over rocky outcrops, filled with brook trout. And a beautiful home, nestled in the midst of this natural splendor. It's the North Idaho dream. It's Lost Creek Estates.

Help for hiring?

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve may be preparing to take further steps to stimulate an economy that remains too weak to reduce high unemployment.