FDA cracks down on illegal diabetes remedies

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Support small business Nov. 24

American Express has been sponsoring Small Business Saturday since 2010 and it's turning into a larger movement where consumers can show their support for local businesses as the foundation for jobs and innovation in America.

Kohl's will help you return Amazon orders

Beginning July 1, Kohl’s is launching an Amazon returns program nationwide. Why would Kohl’s do this? In May’s investor report, Kohl’s CEO admitted that sales were soft the first part of the year and she believes this initiative is a good way to get people into the brick-and-mortar stores to help reverse the downward trend in sales.

Really BIG Raffle open house set

The public will have the first opportunity to view the $250,000 grand prize home in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle at the first open house on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Fish and Game starts stocking

For a good excuse to enjoy summer weather while soaking a line, look no further than local lakes stocked with over 7,000 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout through July in the Panhandle Region.

Sticky mess triggers new industry for local mom

Kristin Ahmer is riding the wave of being a mom and owning an expanding company.

HREI combats 'disturbing messages'

Says white supremacist group left posters, stickers in area

HREI battles racism

KCTFHR announces activities to counter hate

Following the arrest of 31 members of the white nationalist Patriot Front on June 11 in Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has received an outpouring of requests from citizens for plans of action. The KCTFHR announced in a news release several upcoming activities aimed at promoting human rights as a counter to threats from hate groups.

Is shopping fatigue setting in?

Valentine’s Day by the dollars

The sweet scent of Valentine's Day flowers...or is that the smell of cold, hard cash?

Flame in or flame out?

NEW YORK - Amazon is making a bid to enter living rooms with Amazon Fire TV, a new streaming device that delivers online video, music and other content to televisions.

About half of Idaho schools join Wi-Fi contract

HEALTH: Decision time for businesses

“Read my lips.” This statement was the undoing of President Bush after he countered his statement by raising taxes. Time and time again, President Obama has stated that anyone making less than $250,000 a year would not pay more taxes, “Not none red cent.” We now see that everyone will be paying more taxes; this includes all people of high, middle and low-income groups.

Both camps support Hayes' warning

COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County Clerk's Office is warning everyone involved in the Coeur d'Alene City Council recall and anti-recall efforts to play it straight.

Small Business Saturday: Investment in community

Idaho’s 158,000 small businesses not only drive our economy, spur innovation and create jobs, they reflect the unique character of the state. Residents and tourists feel this each time they visit a local shop, buy an artisanal product or receive outstanding personal service. And on Nov. 24, we invite shoppers to honor their contributions by supporting Small Business Saturday.

'Layaway Santa' helps shoppers

Three steps for Boyles easy as ready, aim, fire

Marc and Kinsey Boyle came to North Idaho last year to pay tribute to Marc’s grandfather, a former Navy pilot who built a house in Bayview before he died almost 30 years ago.

Briefs

Prosecutor: Boston Marathon bomber wanted to terrorize U.S.

An electrifying alternative to opioids

In conjunction with local health care providers, Northwest Specialty Hospital is offering electroceutical devices as an alternative to opioid medication for pain management.