Hospital TV home design marathon

Last week the Wilson family welcomed baby No. 4, and with his arrival came multiple late-night daddy-son hangouts watching HGTV in the hospital room. The HGTV-athon continues at home, with network favorites like “Fixer Upper” and “Property Brothers” also available on Hulu.

Law change maintains easement

COEUR d’ALENE — A law change coupled by a recent Supreme Court decision will allow a prominent Kootenai County Republican to cross his neighbor’s property.

AmazonSmile's end is alarming, say nonprofits that benefited

Nonprofit founders say they are angry that Amazon didn't give them an earlier warning about the program's end

The price is right?

Consumer inflation may be peaking, economists say

WASHINGTON - After weeks of pain at the gas pump and the grocery store, the worst appears to be over.

Gas prices up slightly

Still low heading into big travel weekend

Road will be crowded

After 4-month surge, gas prices start falling

Experts say gasoline could fall another nickel or more next week

NEW YORK - The worst appears to be over. Gasoline prices are going down.

Banks fined billions for rigging currency markets

LONDON - Traders with nicknames like the "Three Musketeers" and the "A-Team" plotted over Internet chat rooms to manipulate currency markets for years, profiting at the expense of clients - and then congratulating themselves for their brilliance - regulators said Wednesday, as they fined five banks $3.4 billion.

Waiting for word from Bernanke, stocks move higher

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Parents struggling for kids

This mom and her husband have six kids and they are struggling to hold on to everything they've worked for - their home and their business.

Are SSDs worth the extra cost?

Dear Propeller Heads: I'm shopping for a laptop and I'm considering upgrading to a solid state drive because I hear they're faster. Are they worth the extra cost?

A Solid reason for a new laptop?

Ask The Propellorheads

Woodbridge South coming to in-demand Post Falls neighborhood

One of Post Falls’ most convenient and idyllic neighborhoods is growing.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year — authentic

When Merriam-Webster announced that its word of the year for 2023 was “authentic,” it did so with over a month to go in the calendar year.

BP shares hit 14-year-low; down more than $104B

BP shares fell about 6 percent in New York on Friday to a 14-year low as the costs rise for containing the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Getting a rebate toward an efficient appliance

Majority of states offer up to $250 cash back

About three dozen states will soon offer you a rebate of as much as $250 if you trade in your clunky old clothes washer, refrigerator or water heater for a more efficient model. Besides the money back, you'll welcome the savings on your electric bill.

Wider trade gap may mean slower economic growth

WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit widened in December after hitting a four-year low in November. But for 2013, the gap reached its lowest point since 2009 as exports rose to a record.

US stocks gain ground following 7 straight weeks of losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 645 points

Kootenai County commissioners look to cut $7-$9 million to balance budget

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Tuesday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

Parade of Homes marches on

Thousands of North Idahoans enjoyed blue skies, crisp fall weather and spectacular homes as they journeyed along the Parade of Homes presented by the North Idaho Building Contractor’s Association.