Warning: 'Official' mail scam won't stop until you ignore it

“OFFICIAL” MAIL: Lately, many consumers in our area have been receiving very “official” looking mail. The crooks come at us from many directions; one is the “official” call — from the IRS, the Social Security, Publishers Clearing House, etc. — another is through the mail, sometimes they even use FedEx, UPS and other non-government services.

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

Unemployment fell to a notch above a half century low as 152,000 Americans entered the job force

Walls raised in Rathdrum for new First Story home

Drawing on the walls wasn’t frowned upon Wednesday as Xena Reeser drew a cat she named Frankie on her new home to be. Sarah Reeser and her daughters, Xena and Freja Reeser, found out in early March they were becoming homeowners through the regional homebuying nonprofit, First Story.

John Marcheso: Smart money

IN PERSON

John Marcheso knows how to plan for the future.

More houses coming on market

Smock to give real estate outlook on Thursday

Housing market questions

Hit the holiday road

Nearly 600,000 Idahoans expected to travel for Christmas

holiday travel up

Movers and Shakers July 26, 2012

Ackerman set to lead Sorensen Magnet School

Rays notch 6th straight win

Farmers face disastrous spring

Emergency would let growers, land owners apply for assistance

COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County commissioners declared an agricultural disaster emergency in the county on Tuesday, due to the excessive wet conditions over the past several months.

Schools: We need to share the costs

We all agree that growth creates a problem for our schools. Each additional student requires exactly what the other students need, a desk, books, a means to get to school, play and study areas, a clean building, and a teacher. The operation and maintenance of these facilities necessitate money. Realistically more this year than last and potentially a significant amount more in five years.

Stocks drift mostly lower

Fall presents final opportunities at Dover Meadows

Vibrant autumn colors have taken over at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community on Lake Pend Oreille.

Vandal notes Gesser makes case for keeping job

Jason Gesser said he thinks he’s done enough in his brief tenure as interim head football coach at Idaho to be considered for the permanent position.

McCAIN: Towering over Trump

Upon the return of the Vietnam POWs, the U.S. military undertook a comprehensive review and evaluation of all aspects of the POWs’ experience. I was privileged to have been assigned to that undertaking as a Reserve Officer in the United States Air Force.

North Idaho's parks generate $25 million for economy

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Six years of perspective

The dinner party opened six years ago last week. During that time, we have seen the wine industry change much, both from the supplier side of the equation and the consumer side, as well. Mary and I cannot thank all of our customers enough for the tremendous support over these years, but our thanks would not be complete without recognizing the wineries, great local distributors, and suppliers who make our job easier and a lot of fun too. We have enjoyed working with all of our customers and wine professionals alike and can't thank you enough, and we look forward to working with even more of the wine drinkers we have yet to meet.

What you don't know about school challenges

In a recent series of articles Idaho Ed News reporter Kevin Richert did a good job of pointing out some of the benefits of the state’s efforts to increase the college enrollment rate of Idaho high school students. He wrote about the successes of high school students, and the addition of support staff to local schools. I would like to shed some light on what Paul Harvey would call “The Rest of the Story.”

Cd’A schools go remote today

Spring break is over, and the kids are ready to go back to school.

ITD offers to help clear local vehicle registration backlog

State agency takes on burden of local backlogs

Currency scams are no fun and games

It’s no longer just a game