Retailers see slow start to back-to-school season

NEW YORK - Shoppers are holding off on back-to-school shopping, and those who delay long enough might be rewarded with some steep discounts from desperate retailers.

Facing an uphill battle

SAN FRANCISCO - Dell's board rejected CEO Michael Dell's attempt to change the voting rules for his bid to buy the slumping personal computer maker, a decision that is likely to doom the deal.

In soaked California, few homeowners have flood insurance

In California, 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow fell since Christmas

Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue

Twitter could have pushed for a $1 billion breakup fee that Musk agreed to pay under these circumstances

TAX: Effective to curb youth smoking

The North Idaho Tobacco Free Coalition works to prevent initiation of tobacco use among youth. Even with all the progress we’ve made, youth are still starting to smoke. More than 100 youth in Idaho will become new daily smokers this month. Kids are buying or smoking 3.1 million packs of cigarettes in our state each year.

PUBLIC: Don't compete with private

In a front-page article in the Coeur d’Alene Press of Aug. 3, the city of Coeur d’Alene announced plans to buy $615,000 in chip sealing equipment to do chip sealing in-house in competition with the private sector. The city cites significant savings by doing the work in-house.

Today's ghastly groaner

A guy is taking his girlfriend to the prom. He waits in the ticket line for a really long time but gets the tickets. He then goes to rent a limo. The limo rental line is really long but he eventually rents the limo. He goes to buy flowers. The line at the florist is really long, but eventually he gets the flowers. At the prom, his date asks him to go get some punch. He goes to the refreshment table, and there is no punchline.

TRUMP: Gonzo for guns

Our illustrious President Trump ironically says that “The mass shooting in a Texas Church is not a GUN issue, it is a mental health issue!” (GUN always must be capitalized…it shares the same esteem as GOD for many in our country.)

TAXES: One size fits all

Most of us know our politicians put so much debt on this country, it will take years to overcome. Also with the Federal Reserve buying our debt and printing money, it adds more debt on everyone.

Gyro Days, Derby combined this year

WALLACE - Gyro Days and the Lead Creek Derby this year, June 15-18, are being combined with the Gyro District VIII Convention in Wallace. An extra 150-200 Canadians are expected to attend, which should help make the 70th running of the Derby the best in recent history.

GROWTH: Needed so locals can afford to live in Kootenai County

Kootenai County currently has a housing deficit of about 2,350 housing units and that number is increasing every year.

Betty L. Peterson, 90

On Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, our mother, Betty L. Peterson, passed away at the age of 90.

JULY NIBJ: Small but mighty

This month, we are spotlighting small, local businesses. These ventures enrich our lives with their entrepreneurial offerings and character while contributing to the economic vitality of our North Idaho neighborhoods.

SHERIFF: Livable wages required

Sheriff Norris has a valid point.

How to make yourself bulletproof from scams

Are seniors “easy marks” or are they just targeted more than other consumers for fraud and scams?

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Tina Marie Voves

Agree, disagree with Wood's words

Taking opposite position of Christie Wood.

Police say PF man sold heroin 3 times — to police

A Post Falls man who allegedly sold heroin to police officers while he was on probation is being held on $50,000 bail in the Kootenai County jail.

Time to get tan

Forever Summer replaces Celestial tan

Downtown Coeur d'Alene's tanning salon has a new owner along with a completely new look.

Michigan fires Rodriguez after three seasons

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan hired Rich Rodriguez to take college football's winningest program to another level.