Farm allergies: Have your spine checked

We've all seen the hay being cut in the fields and the hazy days that signal copious amounts of pollen in the air. To most of us, this signals that summer is in full swing.

The death of DVDs

Ask The Propellorheads

A: First, watch what you say about my Granny. She makes great bread pudding and $2 used to buy a lot of ribbon candy.

Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars

The critical shortage of medical supplies across the U.S., including testing swabs, protective masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, can be tied to a sudden drop in imports, mostly from China, The Associated Press has found.

Huge virus aid bill nears final OK in win for Biden, Dems

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sped toward final approval Wednesday of a landmark

Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig get best marks in diet review

CHICAGO - Trying to slim down? Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig scored the best marks for effectiveness in a review of research on commercial diet programs, but many other plans just haven't been studied enough to evaluate long-term results.

Holiday shopping forecast looks merry

Consumers gifting more services, experiences than goods this year

A fresh green Vanhoff's Garden Center wreath with a buffalo plaid bow will adorn Chrisdee Imthurn’s front door this holiday season, thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4923, which had friendly, festive Scouts on hand during Black Friday at the Silver Lake Mall. “It's so easy to buy online, but you want to support the local community,” said Imthurn, of Hauser.

Greek plan gets lukewarm response

LONDON - The euro rebounded from a 10-month low on Friday but European stocks dropped, as markets gave an initially lukewarm response to the eurozone's bailout program for Greece, which would extend loans only as a last resort and involve the International Monetary Fund.

High school teacher's background under review

Jeff Kantola’s chiropractic license was revoked in Washington

A Lake City High School science teacher is on administrative leave after the parent of a student reported concern about the teacher’s professional background.

Values plummet; taxes may not

Assessed value of Kootenai County falls by $2.1 billion from 2009

COEUR d'ALENE - Property values in Kootenai County have taken another hit.

Record pursuit

Larry Kmetz collects vinyl - perhaps as much as 30,000 worth of music

Every day starts the same, Larry Kmetz says.

Online impersonation case dropped

In tooth, it's all about the money

At age 5 1/2, Ozzie Drake already is handling life’s challenges with “brutal efficiency.”

J.C. Penney posts smaller 1Q loss, raises sales guidance

NEW YORK - J.C. Penney Co. on Wednesday raised its guidance for a key sales measure while reporting a narrower loss in the first quarter than it had a year ago.

World/ Nation Briefs June 15, 2013

Allies, Russia cool to Obama plan to arm rebels

Larkin elected to baseball Hall of Fame

Veterans Committee selects Santo

NEW YORK - Barry Larkin was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Monday with plenty of room to spare.

PRIDE: Event doesn’t represent Coeur d’Alene

The headlines in Sunday’s Press regarding the pride in the park event is different online vs. in print. Online headline was “Coeur d’Alene Celebrates…” In print it dropped to the bottom of the page “Loud, proud and loved.” Deceptive presentations.

Cd'A schools take key first steps

The Coeur d’Alene School District’s recent report card — produced for $50,000 by an Iowa company that evaluates schools from top to bottom — highlighted a number of areas that need improvement.

Fast Five: Melissa DeMotte: Book-lover, story adventurer and The “Well-Read Moose”

Meet Melissa DeMotte, bookstore owner, nature lover, nerdy aunt!

The Front Row with Jim Litke April 24, 2012

So much for 'Peace' in NBA this season

Just like the real thing, Metta World Peace didn't last very long.

Facebook board upholds Trump ban, just not an indefinite one

Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet.