Early signs show continued recovery

Since the end of the month was just Friday, our staff has not yet compiled the market statistics for the month ending on Halloween. We want to make sure that late closing sales are reported before publishing the statistics you have come to depend on but preliminarily we see continued improvement and growth in our local housing markets.

Neighborhood of the Week: Majestic homes near Rathdrum’s Majestic Park

All the haters had to admit defeat last week when Neighborhood of the Week made its triumphant return to Rathdrum.

FAIR ENOUGH

By DEVIN WEEKS

Sales tax on home sales?

Not yet. The Internet is a wonderful tool that makes mass communication a viable option for anyone with access. Unfortunately, as with any tool, there is misuse as those with less than honorable intentions use the Internet to spread rumors and create panic.

Susan Lee Fields Naumann, 78

Susan Lee Fields Naumann, 78, passed away on October 22, 2022.

AAA: Idaho gas prices defy national trend

Gem State pump prices hold steady while U.S. average climbs

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.54, which is the same as a week ago and 14 cents less than a month ago.

Stocks slip as European protests worsen debt fears

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks slipped in muted trading Wednesday as traders held back ahead of corporate earnings announcements, which start to roll in next week. Protests in Europe against austerity measures renewed worries about the region's finances and helped keep buyers at bay.

The curse of 1183

As 2018 approaches its close, it seems like an appropriate time to look back on proposition 1183 that has now been in place some four years in our nearby neighbor Washington. The law heralded as a huge benefit for consumers and largely funded by the likes of Costco, Total Wine and Trader Joes has turned out to be anything but a benefit.

Idaho's rising star

In 1998. there were 13 wineries and about 800 acres of wine grapes grown in Idaho. By 2012, we had 50 wineries and twice the acreage planted to wine grapes. Still small by most any standard, but it shows how well-regarded the appellations of the Snake River Valley and our home state winemakers are.

Snow or no, it might be worth selling your home now

If you’re wanting to list your home this year, don’t wait on spring.

Marty and Max: Is the market recovering?

The estimated single-family year-end inventory will be around 525k. Our normal inventory peak is in August, however this year it appears that it is November.

'The Fed can't wait forever'

U.S. consumer prices move up as first rate hike weighed

Alleged shooter's manifesto released

Odom will not face federal charges, will be extradited back to Kootenai County

COEUR d'ALENE — Kyle Andrew Odom will not face federal charges after being arrested by Secret Service agents in front of the White House Tuesday night.

Winter Wine Rodeo III

Pour lists are being compiled, restaurants and vendors are committing, layout of the room is near completion, which can mean only one thing... The third annual Winter Wine Rodeo is scheduled and will be the biggest and best gathering of food and wine yet. It is sometimes hard for us to believe that it is the third of these events to take place, and each year it seems to be more fun, with more folks from North Idaho and around the area gathering to sample more than a hundred wines, food from great local restaurants and get a little holiday shopping done too.

Good movies from all angles this holiday weekend

When it comes to cheap movies, you don't necessarily have to be up early for Black Friday deals.

Tasting with an old Friend

Around since 1995 Walla Walla Vintners continues to be one of the most popular wineries, producing some of the most popular red wines from the Northwest. Under the steady guidance of co-owners and co-winemakers Gordy Venneri and Miles Anderson, the winery continues to produce small lots of limited varietal selection that are frequently requested and most times sell themselves.

OPINION: The Dangerous World of Vaping

Until recently, tobacco use was on the decline among Idaho’s youth. Vaping––smoking e-cigarettes––reversed this trend, and tobacco use is surging among those most likely to develop a lifelong addiction. As mother of adolescents, here’s what I’ve learned about why:

Swollen knees, swollen bills

It took a long time for this mother of two to get an official diagnosis for her toddler. In the meantime, all she could do was worry a lot and watch her child suffer.

Wallace B. Betz, Sr., 88

Wallace Benjamin Betz Sr. (Wally) 88 years old, passed away on July 25, 2022 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Pay-Per-Click: Instant online lead generation

Are you struggling to make your presence felt online? Do the deeper pockets of your larger competitors keep you from increasing your market share? Should you invest more in organic marketing (SEO) or incorporate a paid advertising program (PPC) in your overall digital strategy?