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America's even keel

Consumers fuel steady U.S. economy as rest of world struggles

Cardinal men finish season sweep of USU-Eastern

COEUR d'ALENE - Braian Angola-Rodas had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead the North Idaho College Cardinals past the Utah State-Eastern Golden Eagles 82-66 in a Scenic West Athletic Conference game on Thursday at Rolly Williams Court.

Stocks mostly down as investors digest earnings

The Federal Reserve's latest take on the U.S. economy put many investors into sell mode Tuesday, sending stocks mostly lower after a brief upward turn early in the day.

Match made in housing

Homesharing program could be part of affordability solution

Homeshare could help each housing

McEuen went to bat for Tubbs Hill

State Rep. Paul Amador, R-Coeur d’Alene, is busting button as the 2022 Legislature winds down

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Better now? We will soon see on the M's

The Mariners lost no ground, and you can argue that they’re in a better position than they were a week ago.

Good news

Last week we saw home loan interest rates reach an all time low. Rates for 30-year conventional loans hit 3.82 percent. That is the lowest rate since these long-term loans were first offered in the 1950s. This is great news for homebuyers looking for the best deals. Many, still waiting for the "bottom" of the market may find they have missed it if the preliminary April figures from the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service prove accurate.

A rental bargain

Building boom before recession, coupled with low wages here, keep prices affordable

As the economy rebounds, housing rental prices in Kootenai County and throughout Idaho remain a better bargain than in most other areas in the nation.

Ladies and gents, meet your weatherMann

Randy Mann taking over for Cliff Harris as Press weather columnist

Just in case some of you haven’t heard the latest news regarding Cliff Harris’s Weather Gems column, he has retired after 25 years. Honestly, I thought I would retire before him, and I’m 52 years old. But beginning today, it will be my job, and pleasure, to provide readers of the Press this weekly weather and science column.

TRUMP: Trail of impeachment

From various witness reports, it seems that Donald Trump used taxpayer funds in bribing or extorting Ukraine’s president to announce an investigation of Joe Biden.

Fuel costs ease, U.S. airline profits soar

DALLAS - Profits are soaring at the biggest U.S. airlines as fuel prices drop - but don't expect fares to fall too.

Stocks rise sharply on Wall Street, heading for 3-day rally

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms

Housing crisis red flag for incoming enterprise

Shortage of home inventory problematic for employers

Shortage of home inventory problematic for employers

Checked bag blues

Government wants airlines to repay fee after losing bag

NEW YORK - You've already paid $15, $20, even $35 to check your bag on a flight. Then the airline loses it. You don't even get your money back.

All in the foundry

Hern Iron Works expands, cuts through recession

COEUR d'ALENE - The claw of the machine dropped and grabbed at piles of broken down metal - bits and chunks of sheet and pipe.

Don't give our land away

Psssst, wanna trade your North Idaho tree farm for a patch of rocks and cheat grass down south? Interested? Then Idaho Forest Group and M3 Development want to talk to you.

Clear communication is key

A construction worker walked up to the reception desk at a doctor’s office and was asked why he was there.

Ask for direction

It is true with any occupation that, as your experience grows, your communication style changes. In many occupations, acronyms are used as words and although peers understand what you mean, no one else does. Realtors are no different. If you do not understand something your Realtor tells you please ask them to clarify.

Neighborhood of the week: Equestrian centers and sporting ranches

Americans have had an infatuation with and passion for horses since the founding of our country. The equestrian culture and lifestyle has a significant impact on our national, state, and local economies, including the real estate market.