Idaho religious sect moving to Montana

FROMBERG, Mont. (AP) - A religious sect whose house was raided by federal agents in Utah and whose building plans were rejected in Idaho has settled in southern Montana.

Column: Why your Cd'A property taxes increased

By DAN GOOKIN

'Tis the Season for Stress and Emotional Distress

'Tis the season for stress and its sister emotions - anxiety, depression and obsessiveness. While emotional stressors appear to accelerate during this time, there is a need to acknowledge the common denominators between the holidays and emotional upheavals. Although stress itself is a major culprit, more problematic are the choices we make during these hectic times.

State board approves boost for cabin rents

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Land Board voted Tuesday to boost the rent paid on hundreds of state-owned cabin lots on the shores of Payette and Priest lakes, properties that generate millions of dollars for public schools each year.

HP boosts bid for 3Par to $1.88B, topping Dell

SEATTLE - Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer by 11 percent and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company.

Cool techie gift ideas for a 'family of nerds'

Ask the Propellerheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I have a bunch of geeks in my family, about half of whom have summer birthdays. Do you have any cool techie gift ideas for my family of nerds?

Wall Street woes continue to mount

NEW YORK (AP) - Almost four years after the financial crisis, Wall Street still can't get it right.

Do epidural corticosteroid shots work?

We often get asked about our thoughts on steroid injections. So I decided to look at the latest research and share the information with you so you can make an educated choice.

Back at work: Congress facing busy agenda, funding deadline

Killer clowns, here? Don't buy it

At 6:08 p.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, The Washington Post published a story headlined, “Scary clown rumors, threats feed hysteria, leading to school lockdowns, arrests.” It cited a potentially incendiary incident at James Madison University that had the whole campus on edge.

Locals enjoy warm January weather, but change is on the way

Jim Tompkins paused from taking a walk in Post Falls on Monday afternoon and gazed at the blue, nearly cloudless sky.

Home and Garden Show inspires

Kids Zone added this year to make event more fun, family friendly

Even the little ones were inspired to build at the Home and Garden Show in Coeur d'Alene over the weekend.

Athol arsenic a natural occurrence

DEQ recommends continued testing at Lynnwood Estates

COEUR d'ALENE - Just over two months ago, the arsenic level at the Lynnwood Estates Water Association well near Athol reached 91 parts per billion - about 9 times the maximum federal limit of 10 ppb.

'How To Succeed' is a success

Play Review

I thought I had the right recipe.

Hot enough for you?

The lilies are blooming up a storm now. I love the Asian ones as they bloom first. Then, the Orientals do their thing and smell divine. The one pictured is a tall Oriental variety and lords it over the rest of them. These are all “true” lilies, not daylilies.

OPINION: What did we learn, and how will it change Kootenai County?

The run-up to yesterday’s election was unlike anything we have witnessed in recent Kootenai County political history. We saw and learned a lot over these past months.

Consumer Reports: How to prepare for wildfires

Wildfire season is starting earlier and with greater ferocity in the West this year.

Grocery stores become front line soldiers in the coronavirus wars

Originally posted on BoiseDev on March 27.The role grocery stores take in our everyday lives saw a bright spotlight in recent weeks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Idaho, stores changed hours, adjusted safety measures and struggled with unprecedented customer demand. Boise-based Albertsons Companies operates 2,200 stores across the country, including more than 40 in Idaho under the Albertsons and Safeway names.

Opal’s Homestead Hacks: Easy-in-bulk

Today’s hack is a home economics trifecta: It extends food life, reduces waste, and saves time. All you need are used jars and Ziploc bags (remember, you can wash and reuse those too).

Personal income declines in rural Idaho

Coeur d'Alene numbers down by 1.5 percent

COEUR d'ALENE - Buying power here took a hit last year.