Americans win Nobel Prize for Economics

Just in time for spring, deadlines loom

Regular readers will recall that the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program was set to expire last Fall, in Post Falls and 900 other communities in the nation, due to population estimates from the 2010 census. Intense lobbying by the National Association of Realtors and other groups caused the government to acquiesce and maintain the program - through March.

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Long Ear moves a short distance

Iconic Cd’A record store moving into former Phil’s Army-Navy site

COEUR d'ALENE — The beat will go on for The Long Ear at a new location.

Smokey Bear Convention concludes at Cd'A Resort

COEUR d’ALENE — Brenda Garitone worked for the Forest Service for more than 30 years. She was there when Smokey Bear found his way into America’s heart.

Just in time for spring, deadlines loom

Regular readers will recall that the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program was set to expire last Fall, in Post Falls and 900 other communities in the nation, due to population estimates from the 2010 census. Intense lobbying by the National Association of Realtors and other groups caused the government to acquiesce and maintain the program - through March.

Quick, filling grilled veggie salad built on a base of farro

At this point, many of us have embraced whole grains, become friendly with brown rice, maybe even casual acquaintances with quinoa.

Things are lining up for another good year

With the terrific recap of 2014 last week, we now look ahead to see what readers can expect from the North Idaho market. With last year's new construction reflecting 17 percent of our single family home sales we anticipate that new construction will continue to thrive into 2015. This means more jobs and potentially more homebuyers.

Stocks notch record as rising oil boosts energy sector

NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market eked out another record close on Thursday as rising oil prices boosted energy stocks.

Do April showers bring May flowers?

It seems like we’ve had plenty of rain, so if the old adage is true, we should be blessed with LOTS of flowers. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

2014 crop preview

Each year about this time we start to get feedback from growers and winemakers around the Western U.S. about how the wine grape crop is looking as we get to mid-summer. While much can still transpire in the vineyard between now and harvest that commences in August and concludes in October most years we can get a feel for how the vintage is shaping up by what has already happened.

California, here we come (again)

Bob McAdams seems to have touched a nerve with his My Turn column published last Saturday. Under the headline “7 points to ponder on Idaho etiquette,” McAdams notes that many people continue to move to North Idaho from California “…for the quality of life, affordability of housing, and the exquisite beauty of the area.”

Summer … at last!

Finally, after the long wet winter and long wet spring, the first day of summer arrived. About time, huh?

State 1A boys basketball: After moving up a division, Lakeside still has eyes on another state title

"We're not going to beat everybody by 20, but if they buy in, we can grind out some wins," said James Twoteeth, in his fourth season as Lakeside coach. "I think we can hold our own."

Optimism for 2013

One doesn't have to look far to see a lot of positive news about the housing market. Interest rates are low, sales of homes are up and home prices are gradually increasing, helping some who lost so much equity in the post-boom decline.

When only going green will do

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Let's make a late-summer deal

September. It’s already September.

Idaho Master Gardener plant sale next week

Mark your calendars, the Idaho Master Gardeners are holding their annual Sodbuster Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13 at the University of Idaho Research Park, 958 S. Lochsa St., Post Falls.

COMMENTARY: Student Loans vs. PPP

The Biden administration and their friends in the media are pushing the notion that it is okay to forgive student debt because the government forgave PPP debt.