Bank bailout supporters struggling for re-election

WASHINGTON - The government's giant bank bailout may well have averted a second Great Depression, economists say, but a lot of voters aren't buying it. Support for the program is turning into a kiss of death for many in Congress.

Impact fees plan headed to City Council

New hotels, homes, apartments would face higher costs to fund future city needs

Phil Ward said the higher fees would increase the cost of a single-family home by $8,000 to $10,000, and could price someone out of buying a house.

COLUMN: Wisdom, education not same

While a humorous quip (that I want to replace "... public school with Sunday school") to a quote I used as a part of my response of a recent My Turn piece by Mr. Ruskovich (Voters: We don't need no education), it struck me as somewhat disingenuous that he chose to misconstrue the tenor of my letter in order to "score points" on a different matter.

Briefs Oct. 22, 2013

Elk hunters concerned about wolves

IFG commission receives first report on 442 comments

TWIN FALLS (AP) - About a third of Idaho hunters who made written comments on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission's draft elk-management plan say they want more wolves killed to increase the elk population.

Wisconsin's Walker pays visit to UK

MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Scott Walker may have picked the perfect time to leave Wisconsin for a few days.

Leaves of three, let 'em be

If you like this heat, be forewarned: You’re not alone. State and national parks teem with hikers, campers, and nature-lovers.

Resort bridge reopens

COEUR d'ALENE - Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse led the way, followed by some area youngsters, as The Coeur d'Alene Resort celebrated the reopening of the Boardwalk Marina bridge.

Wallet theft leads to high-speed chase, arrests

Coeur d'Alene woman allegedly involved in Spokane Valley incident

SPOKANE VALLEY - A Spokane Valley man and his female Coeur d'Alene accomplice were arrested on felony theft charges Thursday after they stole a man's wallet and then led the victim on a 100-plus mph chase.

Leaves of three? Let 'em be

As North Idaho’s wilder areas teem with huckleberry seekers and other visitors, so does an occasional unwanted guest hiding among the wildflowers. Be on the lookout for poison ivy; climbing temperatures make the itchy weed grow bigger and faster.

EDITORIAL: Extremism about to face serious adversary

Call for closed primaries to re-open

You have one important assignment today

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, inspiration goes a long, long way.

One more last time

You would think that after 35 years of doing this, I would have it down pat.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Smoke!

We have dedicated ample column space over the last couple of years chronicling and bringing wine consumers up to date on wines from the Western United States and how they have faired in some quite smoky years.

Scams on rise in PF, county

Post Falls law enforcement warns about money scams

Let's all (burp) toast Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the one day when 75 percent of Americans celebrate both family and football. The other 25 percent will be watching either soccer or bowling, and that number appears to be increasing. These are not good days for the NFL. In their defense I have to admit I’ve never seen anyone take a knee during the national anthem at a bowling tournament.

A simple, healthy lentil salad tastes anything but

When I was in high school, my parents took my sisters and me to Paris. That trip shaped me in so many ways, most of them culinary. So many of the dishes I make even today were inspired by that trip.

Customer service must come first

How much would you pay for an egg? Fifty cents? Two dollars? How about $6,000?

Gazing at economic horizon

By BRIAN WALKER

Time to start enjoying those fall colors

Can you believe it's September already? The signs are everywhere. You drive down the street and there they are. Trees and shrubs beginning to sport their autumn colors of red, yellow, orange and rust. They are pretty, no doubt about it, but wouldn't they be just as pretty if they'd waited a while?