Nowhere to go but up

Forecast: Housing market expected to stay on track for strong growth, with rising prices

State to auction 38 lots near Priest Lake

Costco's 4Q profit up

Company to raise membership fees 10 percent

Costco Wholesale Corp. is raising its membership fees 10 percent as the wholesale club operator tries to keep its prices on products low to keep drawing value-focused shoppers.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The long-term fire effects start to show

Many parts of Wine Country across the Western U.S. have endured fire nearly every year recently.

ADVICE: Grandpa's got plenty

Recently I was asked by my granddaughter for financial advice. She’s about to join the workforce and is looking for wisdom on how to save and invest her money. She probably will not ask me for advice again! So here goes.

Idaho and Taiwan sign two-year wheat trade agreement

Wheat is one of Idaho’s top crops, and about half is exported to other countries

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Rathdrum’s regal Radiant Lake community

Even during the final weeks of winter, Rathdrum’s Radiant Lake neighborhood has a warm-weather resort vibe. Located just east of Highway 41 on the south end of Rathdrum, the gated-community has filled consistently over the years with single-family homes and premium condominiums.

Stocks lower as Fed minutes keep rate increase in play

NEW YORK - Stocks posted solid losses on Wednesday as investors got mixed signals from the Federal Reserve over the possibility of an interest rate hike in September. Energy stocks fell as the price of oil plummeted.

Rathdrum's regal Radiant Lake community

Even during the final weeks of winter, Rathdrum’s Radiant Lake neighborhood has a warm-weather resort vibe. Located just east of Highway 41 on the south end of Rathdrum, the gated-community has filled consistently over the years with single-family homes and premium condominiums.

Confusing end of summer

Economic outlook uncertain, but no recession at this time

Surging employment, generational high inflation, a rebounding stock market (or a dead cat bounce), depressed consumers and resilient retail sales make for a late summer cacophony. Most believe that we are in a recession, but as of this writing no states are experiencing annual declines in employment and the negative quarters of GDP growth, largely reflect inventory and international trade flows.

Bill to stagger food stamp payouts passes Senate

Cecil, Caitlyn heat up the Halloween costume wars early

NEW YORK - Who gets to decide what grown people wear for Halloween?

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Avista requests decrease in rates

Natural gas may drop 7.9 percent on Oct. 1, electric 1.4 percent

Avista Utilities is requesting a 7.9 percent decrease in natural gas rates for Idaho customers and a 1.4 percent decrease for electric users.

OBAMA: Positive for America

Recent headlines: “Job Growth in 2014 was Strongest in 15 Years;” ”Fewer delaying medical care” thanks to ACA “10 million Americans newly insured;” “Stocks surge, Oil prices plunge, Auto sales up;” “Unemployment at new low of 5.6%;” “U.S Economy Posts its Strongest Growth Since 2003;” “U.S. Manufacturing Index Up;” “2014 Federal Deficit under Obama, lowest since 2008 at 2.8% of GDP.”

Ask your audiologist...

What is the difference between getting hearing aid(s) from a warehouse store and a local independent office? (Part three of three parts.)

NARCAN: Choose life

I felt compelled to respond to Michael Murphy’s objection of the Post Falls PD now carrying Narcan spray to help save the lives of those who overdose on substances such as heroin. His complaint is that essentially, you’re enabling substance abuse if you repeatedly save addicts, and that “the public” is the one who pays the price for the Narcan.

INFLATION: Not Biden’s fault

As the mid-term election approaches there has been a lot of talk about the causes of this inflation.

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70

Janea Fowles Pixton – a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Check info on Skyward by Aug. 24

COEUR d’ALENE — Parents of students in the Coeur d’Alene School District are requested to log into Skyward between July 16 through Aug. 24 to complete the online verification process, said district spokesman Scott Maben.