More statistics for the numerically minded

A reader correctly bemoaned the fact that many of our outlying areas were not included in last week's report. When asked, "Why?," we had to pause. One reason is that the smaller numbers in the less populated areas, as they stand alone, represent seemingly huge statistical trends. Another reason is that there is a limit to the amount of space available to us in this paper, so not every statistic can be covered at once. Out of fairness and in the spirit of openness however, here is the rest of the story as of the end of August.

The shine comes off the gold market

Don't wage class warfare against hunters, anglers

Idaho's fish and elk belong to its people. But, thanks to politics rooted in gifts for the moneyed and connected, the Legislature is flirting with the gentrification of hunting and fishing.

U.S. economic numbers healthy over holidays

WASHINGTON - A Federal Reserve survey shows economic growth remained healthy in most U.S. regions in late November and December, helped by gains in consumer spending and factory output.

Free yourself from the cycle of emotional investing

In many areas of your life, you're probably aware that it's useful to keep emotions out of your decision-making - and that's certainly the case with investing. However, it can be difficult to keep your feelings from influencing your investment decisions. But you may find it easier to invest with your head, rather than your heart, if you know a little something about two different cycles: the market cycle and your emotional cycle.

Cheers, Idaho

Booze sales top $50 million

COEUR d'ALENE - Bottoms up, really up.

Rathdrum Days: Boredom buster

By HOLLY FREDERICKS

Moving History Forward: Recalling Black Sunday

The Wallace Idaho area is rich beyond its history of having the richest silver mines in the U.S., its history of union strikes, one of the U.S. worst mining disasters, its claiming that it is the “center of the universe” and its scofflaw climate which tolerated many of the human vices — bars, gambling and prostitution, to name a few.

Massive development planned for prairie

Long-term projects could create 5,000 new homes

Investment company to bring 5,000 houses to the Post Falls-Coeur d'Alene area

Neighborhood of the Week: It's Hauser time

The Hauser Lake area qualifies (for now) as one of North Idaho’s most underrated locales. Yes, people live there, and most natives know of its existence, but there’s also an untouched quality to the area … like you could still be eaten by a bear if you ventured off too far into the woods. That’s a nice feeling for most Idahoans.

Home affordability threatened

Last week the National Association of Realtors sounded the alarm calling on all its members to write their Congress members to block the latest version of the Tax Reform Bill. Both the House and Senate bills would require sellers to have lived in their residence for a longer period of time before qualifying for the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a primary home. They would have to live in their house at least five years out of the last eight. Right now, the requirement is two years out of the last five.

A year without beer

Here's to a 2023 without even a Hamm's

I don’t think I’ve ever mowed my lawn, worked in the garage or shot baskets out back without a beer nearby.

Glassware

Here at The Dinner Party we frequently get the question, "Does glassware really make that much of a difference in the taste of wine?" In short, you bet it does. However it does not need to cost a fortune to purchase glassware that will enhance the aromas and flavors of your wine.

August retail sales up 0.4 percent

WASHINGTON - Retail sales rose in August by the largest amount in five months, adding to evidence that a late spring economic swoon was temporary and not the start of another recession.

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When is it time to drink this wine?

GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan

Democratic lawmakers battling in tough reelection contests also distanced themselves from the student loan plan

NIC Board of Trustees meetings now televised

Recordings of the monthly North Idaho College Board of Trustees meetings will now be available to the public. The meetings will be shown on City of Coeur d'Alene Public Access Channel 19 for Time Warner Cable customers and will be available to the public online at www.nic.edu/board following the meetings.

Economy gets lift from government aid

WASHINGTON - A flurry of new data Friday showed the economy is improving - with temporary help from the government.

Survey says ...

Economy to pick up but still vulnerable

Oregon prepares for fallout from coronavirus, school closure

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find childcare for the children of frontline medical workers and first responders as schools statewide are closed for two weeks to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.