Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.93 percent

New year, old issues

GOP, Dems try to repackage arguments for 2014

ATLANTA - Both Republicans and Democrats are looking for fresh ways to pitch old arguments as they head into the final midterm election year of Barack Obama's presidency.

Game 6 of Series postponed by rainy forecast

ST. LOUIS - Colby Lewis and his Texas teammates casually tossed a ball in left field, trying to avoid the tarp and any anxiety about being so close to the World Series championship.

Stocks rise on jobs, service growth

NEW YORK - Reassuring signs on employment and growth in the service industry got the stock market back on an upward trajectory Wednesday.

Backyard Chickens Part 1: Preparing to buy healthy birds

After egg prices hit record highs in late 2022 and early 2023, having a flock of backyard chickens to provide a personal supply of eggs can be tempting.

Broemmeling wins Really BIG Raffle home

COEUR d'ALENE - There were a few groans, and then the 2,000 or so people began to leave.

Demand delays delivery of parcels in a pandemic

Packages sent past deadline might not make it by Christmas; no dates 'guaranteed'

Packages sent past deadline might not make it by Christmas; no dates 'guaranteed'

Unwrapping a plan

McDonald's plots turnaround as sales continue to slide

NEW YORK - McDonald's plans to unwrap a plan next month that it says will help reverse sales declines around the world.

Study: More drivers texting

Two out of 10 have sent messages from behind the wheel

Lottery reports drop in dividend

Google among firms looking to buy Hulu

LOS ANGELES - Search giant Google Inc. is one of about a dozen companies involved in talks to potentially buy online video site Hulu, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. As the owner of YouTube, it would be a strategic buy for the Silicon Valley technology company, which has had a rocky relationship with Hulu's Hollywood owners.

More people buying homes

U.S. housing market boosted by jobs, higher rents

'Imported from Detroit' ad pumps up Motor City

Eminem featured in ChryslerSuper Bowl spot

DETROIT (AP) - To a pulsating beat, hip-hop star Eminem drives a sleek Chrysler through the streets of Detroit, proudly cruising by the city's landmarks, towering skyscrapers and the hopeful faces of its people. His journey ends with an unapologetic message: "This is the Motor City, and this is what we do."

Gun owners: Shoot local, shop local Enthusiants shrug off retailer's decision to curtail ammo sales

Holly Fredericks is a local gun owner who, along with her husband, Jack, shoots regularly.

Stocks edge higher as investors follow Greek debt talks

It is about more than money

With better employment in the county and with interest rates dropping again last week, there are likely more qualified buyers in the market than at any time in recent history. The problem many of those prospective buyers are having is finding suitable properties to buy.

Do you take OTC medications seriously?

According to one survey, nearly one-third of consumers polled said that they did not consider over-the-counter (OTC) medications to be as "serious" as prescribed medications. Are you among those who think this way?

'I just enjoy coming to work'

Minnie McDonald has worked nearly 40 years at thrift store

COEUR d'ALENE - As Minnie McDonald wound through the maze of shelves lined with dishes and shoes, she paused every few steps to catch someone's eye.

CAT: Pursue the clues

“Tear Drops” will be the cat’s name as surely, many are shedding Tears for the helpless now deceased creature. My eyes are full of Tears.

Woman reports losing $700

A Hayden woman reported losing $700 in cash Friday, delivering a financial blow to her family.