Yellen pledges clear signals for rate policies

PARIS - Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday that the Fed is striving to clearly communicate its intentions on interest rates in order to minimize surprises that could disrupt financial markets both in the United States and globally.

Schools consider online requirement

Locals will watch other district, states closely

Local school districts are researching whether to make online learning a high school graduation requirement.

A great job, with great snow

Lookout Pass marketing director enjoys his many duties

Considering ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ and other ‘best’ movies of the 90s

The online film publication Indie Wire recently compiled their list of the 100 best movies of the 1990s. In a bold move, they named Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” as the No. 1 film of the decade. As a publication that celebrates independent and international film, their list casts a wide net, and even the most ardent cinephiles will likely discover titles to add to their watchlist. The Indie Wire list prioritizes advocacy over making “the right list.” They don’t want readers to sweat over the omissions and rankings; they want them to watch something new, or in the case of “Eyes Wide Shut,” reevaluate a complicated and galvanizing text. Even with all that in mind, I can’t help but contemplate the primal question: What is the true best movie of the 1990s?

Lane Keven Busch, 60

Lane Keven Busch, 60

Fuel prices still falling

Gas prices kept tumbling last week amid record-high stock levels and continued low demand due to COVID-19 precautions. With another eight-cent drop for the week (the second-largest in the country behind Alaska), the Idaho average price for regular fuel is now just seven cents higher than the national average.

Election shows NIC's relevance

A lot of good came from Tuesday's election, including renewed or newfound enthusiasm for our community college.

Requiem for a good program

Fans of the Coeur d'Alene School District's International Baccalaureate program, that sure does sound like taps in the background.

Toast the Trail with the Friends of the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail

SANDPOINT - The Friends of the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail have a lot to celebrate.

Editorial: Requiem for a good program

Fans of the Coeur d’Alene School District’s International Baccalaureate program, that sure does sound like taps in the background.

Briefs July 27, 2010

Music, song at Bakery by the Lake

Wright out early on good behavior

Zumba instructor in prostitution bust leaves jail

Anheuser-Busch, Miller companies eye global merger

LONDON (AP) - The makers of Budweiser aren't satisfied with being the king of beers. They want an empire.

Construction sales offset ag swoon for Deere & Co.

Your best buffer against getting sick

In the first week of October, North Idaho already experienced its first death caused by influenza.

Isenberg in Bonner jail

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Middleton starts police force

City hires part-time chief

MIDDLETON (AP) - The southwest Idaho city of Middleton has taken the first step toward creating its own police department by appointing a part-time police chief.

Pretend it's your money

It's always easier to spend somebody else's money.

Atlas purchase is nothing like McEuen

Let’s call it Neuecm Park.

VETS: Give VA a break

The Veterans Administration is getting a bad rap from a lot of people, including some vets themselves seeing recent stories in the news. Yes it’s true that the waiting time to see a specialist may take weeks but bear in mind that the number of people wanting medical treatment far exceeds the capability of the VA. If you don’t believe this just go to the VA on any given day and look at the parking lot. Go inside the hospital and you’ll get an even grimmer picture of how crowded it is.