Downtown Cd'A parking plan would reward local residents

COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d'Alene isn't sitting idle on downtown parking.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — …And they’re off, well kind of

It is the expression of many of our wine grape grower and winemaker friends alike at the end of harvest each year, “and they’re off.”

Life's not a hallmark movie, but it is wonderful

The view from Main Street this week takes a look at the Christmas spirit — kindness, generosity and the riches money can't buy.

A lighter shade of Black Friday

"When Black Friday comes

Cd'A School District seeks options for more classrooms

 COEUR d'ALENE — Finding an immediate solution to an influx of students in the Coeur d'Alene School District could require more portable buildings, a move that runs counter to a long-term goal of eliminating them from campuses.

Rescue vehicles double

Sheriff's BearCat similar to Post Falls' MaxxPro Plus

COEUR d'ALENE - This week's delivery of the Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck, or BearCat, to the sheriff's office, makes it the second such vehicle now owned by Kootenai County law enforcement agencies.

FDA: Pregnant women should eat low-mercury seafood

Government advises women to eat more fish, but there won't be any labels or signs to show which is safest

WASHINGTON - Pregnant women are being advised by the government to eat more fish, but there won't be any labels or signs to let them know which fish have low mercury levels and are safest for dinner.

Bergdahl to takethe stand today

Officers stress dangers involved in search for soldier

SAN ANTONIO - The commanders of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's platoon, company and battalion testified Thursday that his disappearance from his post in Afghanistan six years ago put a strain on their forces and put his fellow soldiers in danger.

Todd Hudson 1963-2017

Todd Hudson, 53

White supremacist group eyes Hayden Lake

Plans gathering in March

Aryan Freedom Network eyes Hayden Lake gathering

Trump hesitates on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

Trump hesitates on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

Trump hesitates on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed qualms Monday about extending the current 15-day shutdown recommended by the federal government, even as his officials warned that the coronavirus crisis is deepening and Congress and the White House struggle to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.

Mega-health deals bloom in July

Anthem bids $48B for Cigna

California poised to vote on new 'clean car' regulations

Low inflation gives Fed room to keep rates down

First such price decrease since 1982

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve seems likely to keep interest rates at record lows for several more months after news Friday that consumer prices excluding food and energy fell in January.

Stores try to create shopping surge in final days

Discounts, gimmicks abound for consumers willing to spend

NEW YORK (AP) - You won't find uncommonly deep discounts, but you won't have to worry about finding something to buy, either. For the first time in three years, the Christmas season is looking brighter for stores and shoppers alike.

Enduring gifts

It is the time of year when we all head out to find the best gift for our favorite clients, friends, family and all those who help us throughout the year — from personal trainers to hair stylists. Many times our thoughts and ideas turn to alcohol or other consumables as a gift. It would be odd for us to advise against buying wine, but one of the keys for any of us is to find a gift that endures. Wine and other consumables, for lack of a better description, get consumed! There are many gifts for the wine enthusiasts on our gift list that last beyond the bottle and will keep you in the forefront of your recipients thoughts throughout the year.

Safe haven

Fixing up seniors' homes to help them age in place

Smile! That teeth-whitening offer might be a scam

An employee of a local grocery store called me with a story I found hard to believe. It seems that a woman wearing scrubs, the clothing that staffs of doctors and dentists sometimes wear, was wandering around the food store, selling teeth whitening services. The reported offer was to sell an individual a coupon for $60 that would entitle the buyer to a discount of hundreds of dollars on their teeth whitening. The person peddling these coupons, by wearing medical attire, was clearly attempting to give the impression that they themselves were employed in the medical arts. I don’t know that they weren’t, but I have my doubts.

Neighborhood of the week: East side of Lake Coeur d'Alene

In case you haven't noticed, the town of Coeur d'Alene is conveniently located on the shores of stunning Lake Coeur d'Alene, providing both residents and visitors with a host of recreational opportunities, not to mention amazing views. We're lucky to be able to stroll down to City Beach and spend a leisurely afternoon sunning, swimming, and enjoying the beauty of the lake.