Everything's negotiable - and here's how to do it

During the Civil War, President Lincoln was urged by a friend to give up Forts Sumter and Pickens and all government property in the Southern states. In reply, Lincoln said, "Do you remember the fable of the lion and the woodsman's daughter?"

Neighborhood of the week: The Landings

Location, location, location.

Legislators cite 2024 priorities

Reduced spending, school choice, lower property taxes among goals

Seven legislators attended the legislative breakfast put on by the Joint Chamber Public Policy Committee at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

Inflation steps up

Study highlights trail's value

COEUR d’ALENE — Doug Eastwood knew it was time for an economic impact study on the North Idaho Centennial Trail when members of the former Kootenai County Commission hit a temporary impasse on paying for trail improvement two years ago.

James Brown

James Brown’s memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at

Savvy budgeting, shopping strategies that will feed your family... and you're wallet

Getting the most for your money when it comes to shopping for healthy food isn't rocket science. There are several savvy tactics to use. The more angles and resources used, the more potential dollars saved. Begin with a little bit of planning. There are several websites designed to help the "frugally challenged" in gaining some budgeting know-how skills. One of them, sensetosave.com, gets a thumbs up from dietitians because it provides user-friendly free tools such as a Recipe Cost Calculator, frugal recipe ideas, coupon sources and an Energy Use Spreadsheet for tracking costs.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 19, 2012

Not quite the fight they needed

It never fails.

Tax dollars are being abused

There was a fine editorial in Wednesday’s paper about government budgets and how they can be abused. From personal experience, I could not agree more.

Sixth Street Melodrama announces upcoming season

The Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater have recently announced the lineup for their upcoming season.

Coronavirus extends across West, Californians must stay home

ROME (AP) — Italy's deaths from the coronavirus pandemic eclipsed China’s on Thursday as the scourge extended its march across the West, where the United States and other countries increasingly enlisted the military to prepare for an onslaught of patients and California's governor ordered people in the most-populous U.S. state to stay home.

Capital One to buy Discover for $35 billion in deal that combines major US credit card companies

It also will give Discover's payment network a major credit card partner in a way that could make the payment network a major competitor once again.

Snake Pit Derby Dames are back on the track

Study: Drowsy drivers behave like drunk drivers

Just two hours of missed sleep can impair driving performance as severely as alcohol

Inadequate sleep can be as deadly as a night of heavy drinking, according to a new AAA study.

Warrants

Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:

Op-Ed: Could a Republican Senate help Biden?

Put this in the category of “wishful thinking,” but there may be a way for President Biden to turn around his sagging approval ratings.

PF Theater goes discount

Starting Friday, ticket prices drop to $2 for second-run movies

AIG narrows 4Q loss, continues restructuring

Company has lower sales of life insurance products

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - AIG said Friday it lost $8.87 billion in the fourth quarter as its general insurance business remained weak and the company ran up expenses from paying back government loans.

CDC guidance on homemade masks

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.

Lakeland earns 'Go On' award

School receives $100K grant to encourage kids to attend college