The size of recent history

Another year, another small Social Security bump

Idaho gas prices among 10 most expensive

But prices drop across the country

Idaho gas prices in top 10 most expensive

Interest up in homes and loans

Although home loan interest rates rose slightly last week, it appears that today's home prices still offer some of the best buys in history. According to the National Association of Home Builders today's homes are affordable to nearly 76 percent of average wage earners. But with the current level of scrutiny of prospective homeowners by lenders, ownership can be elusive.

The vital bill you hate to keep paying

Freedom isn’t free.

Burglary spree strikes Rathdrum

Rathdrum police are investigating a string of weekend vehicle and residential burglaries.

Small pills, huge problem

COEUR d’ALENE — Local experts came together Wednesday to tackle the opioid crisis in Kootenai County.

Randy Scott Shinneman, 51

Randy Scott Shinneman, 51, of Post Falls, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. He was born Feb. 5, 1959, in San Fernando, Calif.

Feel young again - or maybe dead

A consumer called me last week asking about an ad they saw for testosterone supplements. Print media, radio and TV advertising are filled with messages aimed at men, promising renewed health, bigger muscles and increased sexual performance.

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James ‘Jim’ Haislet, 76

Housing reports cause confusion

It is no wonder that people have such a hard time getting a grasp on the housing market. Reports this week, like many others, are mixed. On Tuesday the Associated Press issued a headline stating that. "U.S. home price gains slow in June." Aside from the fact that tomorrow is the first day of September and the article was created in late August this article caused concern for some.

What would Buffett do?

In light of the current uncertainty in the real estate market, if you were thinking of Jimmy Buffett, your answer may be, "Blend another Margarita." If, on the other hand, you were thinking Warren Buffett, your answer would likely be, "Only buy something that you'd be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years."

W.Va. sheriff killed, suspect in custody

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. - A new sheriff who was cracking down on the drug trade in southern West Virginia's coalfields was shot to death Wednesday in the spot where he usually parked his car for lunch, and State Police said the suspect was in a hospital with gunshot wounds inflicted by a deputy who chased him.

Supply chains in Spokane improving but items still selling out

The paper products aisles at several Spokane grocery stores on Wednesday afternoon continued to be deserted islands of shelves with placards reminding shoppers to take just one package each.

Fake bar part of research into anti-drinking drug

Ghrelin hormone affects people's desire for alcohol

Local lakes to be stocked with 43K fish

Over 43,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April.

Time really is money

You must have seen the news last week as headlines screamed, "Rising Homes Sales Point to a Recovery." It seems that the economy is so slow that any news is good news, although the discriminating reader is bound to suspect any improvement, given that real estate prices continue their decline.

Only some drugs allowed in jail

Health care operates a little differently in jail.

Tips for young investors looking into stock trading apps

The Game Stop Saga revealed a space in

The most important gift

If you were to ask someone what they value most in life, they would say family, church, pets, maybe their job, and their health. Some forget about the latter until you ask, "what about your health?" Then it's an emphatic "oh yes!" Yet when it comes to paying to stay well, many don't prioritize the cost, or pay the minimum possible. When they are stressed, the time they need support the most, that's when they stop eating well, exercising, getting their supplements or seeking health-supportive therapies. I saw a sign in a doctor's office one time that said, "You will either pay to be well, or pay when you are ill, but either way, you pay." If either way you have to pay, why not invest in the healthier option?

Shopping for back-to-school deals?

It's all in the timing

NEW YORK - The start of the school year is just around the corner, and you haven't shopped yet?