Fake Netflix apps spread malware

Consumers love a good bargain, but when receiving online or text message coupons and discount codes be careful.

Posting the cost of health care

Bill would list online the price of the most common procedures

COEUR d'ALENE - Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, proposed legislation Friday in Boise that would provide detailed, online information for citizens seeking affordable health care.

Daily bread? In France, fighting virus 1 baguette at a time

LE VESINET, France (AP) — In France, the fight against COVID-19 is being waged one baguette at a time.

Social Media for Employers and Employees

Regardless of our personal opinion about social media, it has become an integral part of both the job hunting and job hiring process.

Magic Valley radio stations adapt as tastes change

Online reviews: Don't bet too much on them

If you’re deciding whether or not to give a new business or restaurant a try, checking out their online reviews seems like a prudent thing to do. But can you always believe what you read? Here’s a quick guide to spotting questionable reviews.

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.

World / Nation briefs September 24, 2011

Convenience fee for Avista customers going away

Utility may later seek rate hike estimated to be 5 to 8 cents a month

COEUR d’ALENE — A $3.50 convenience fee paid by Avista Utilities residential ratepayers to process online and telephonic payments that has drawn complaints from customers will be going away this fall.

Obama jabs at Romney over his '47 percent' remarks

SALT LAKE CITY - President Barack Obama declared Tuesday night the occupant of the Oval Office must "work for everyone, not just for some," jabbing back at Mitt Romney's jarring statement that as a candidate, he doesn't worry about the 47 percent of the country that pays no income taxes.

After the levy fails: Political opposition, other factors contribute to defeat

Multiple factors helped tank the Coeur d’Alene School District’s levy Tuesday at the polls, including an opposition campaign by the local Republican party. The school plant facilities levy, if passed by voters, would have provided the school district with an additional $8 million per year over 10 years to support safety and maintenance needs in school buildings. It required a 55% supermajority to pass, but received just 50.27% of the votes in favor, which was slightly more than the nearly 50% who voted against the measure.

Terry Lee: An artist's eye

IN PERSON

COEUR d'ALENE - For a man who has an international reputation as a wildlife artist, and has sold his work around the world, Terry Lee offers a short, simple description of himself.

Bullying comes in many forms

Food for Thought

I stumble three steps back as the second kick hits squarely on my chest. The oxygen leaves my body with an audible heave as I gasp for air that isn't there. I feel shocked, surprised and helpless. My attacker Keith grins, preparing Bruce Lee style for another blow. I manage to squeak out a wispy, "Why," as the third kick, which I never see lands on my temple and I hit the ground, scared at what might happen next. Keith stands over my helpless, prone body and calmly says, "I'm going to do this to you every day - goodbye." Keith walks calmly into our sixth-grade classroom and I begin to cry.

Caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks.

Sharon Kay ‘Sherry’ Willits, 74

Sharon Kay “Sherry” Willits, age 74, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away at Kootenai Health on July 16, 2020, after a long series of illnesses over the past several years. A Denver native, she was born to Leslie Harold Bankson and Mildred Howard on Aug. 18, 1945. Her father passed away while she was just an infant and she was raised by her mother and close relatives. She attended Teller Elementary and graduated from East High School in Denver, Colo.

Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

As fresh organic farmers' markets wind down and we head back to the grocery stores for our produce, we have a choice: organic or conventional? When shopping, people are always looking for bargains and ways to stretch their dollar as far as possible. With the cost of food steadily rising, many consumers feel that buying pricey organic food is just not an option for them.

Investors cheer dividend increases at large banks

NEW YORK (AP) - Bank shareholders got a long-awaited gift from the U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday when the central bank cleared the way for major lenders to increase their dividends.

Fresh options

Christmas tree shopping: Cost vs. convenience

Secretary of State requests delay in May 19 primary election

Boise – Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney delivered a formal request to Governor Brad Little on Friday to delay the May 19 Primary Election and to close all polling locations for the same.