Group: Forest Service should buy land, dump swap

Public opposition against exchange reportedly growing

MOSCOW (AP) - Opponents of a proposed northern Idaho land swap say it would be a poor bargain to exchange mature, publicly-owned forests for logged-over ground on the Idaho-Montana border owned by luxury resort promoter and former billionaire Tim Blixseth.

Calls, no hugs: UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family

LONDON (AP) — Sunday was Mother’s Day in Britain and the government had a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.

My vision

I have a strong desire to help people hear, at an affordable price. I love the work that I do and don't need to get rich at it, but I do need to succeed and feel proud of what I do. The people in this community are wonderful, and deserve to have the service they pay for when they purchase hearing aids.

Idaho jobless rate steady

National unemployment rate unchanged at 9.5 percent

COEUR d'ALENE - Rhonda Stanton sat in the Department of Labor office in Coeur d'Alene on Friday waiting to talk to someone about her unemployment benefits.

Italy's lockdown reshapes family life in time of coronavirus

SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte's decision to lock down the entire country brought some welcome clarity to my family life after weeks of growing uncertainty about how to behave in a time of coronavirus.

Stocks drop after sharp fall in July home sales

NEW YORK - Stocks fell for a fourth day after another disappointing report on housing deepened worries that the economic recovery could be fading. Bond yields fell as investors sought out more stable investments.

Sites for schools are hard to buy

COEUR d’ALENE — A recent request to bring more students into Coeur d’Alene schools highlighted the district’s struggles with finding land for a new school building.

ADVERTiSING: Advertorial — A good run to be on

It's not that long ago that here in the US we were lamenting back-to-back growing

The most important item for students

As students head back to school this September, I encourage parents to visit their library and make sure their children and teens sign up for the most important school supply of all - a library card.

Senators counter Obama on trade

Noritta J. Anderson, 77

Mrs. Noritta Joyce Anderson of Clover Meadows Drive, Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her home. She was 77 years, 7 months, and 26 days of age. She was born on January 28, 1936 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to the late John Spracklen and Gladys Langseth Spracklen. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Anderson and a son, Kenneth Doyle Anderson. She was a member of Shiner Church of Christ in Corbin, KY and previously a member of the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, Dalton Gardens, ID. She is survived by her daughter, Robyn Joy Bechtold (Ron) of Spokane, Washington; two sons, Ronald Troy Anderson (Jana) of Macon, Missouri and Minister Michael Dana Anderson (Amy) of Corbin, Kentucky; a daughter-in-law, Regina Dupree of Vancouver, Washington; ten grandchildren, Chad, Madison, Amy, Tiffany, Allie, Aric, Adam, Aaron, Kerry and Stephanie; five great grandchildren; one brother, John Clifford Spracklen (Darlene) of McMinnville, Oregon; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the Shiner Church of Christ in Corbin, Kentucky. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel with Minister Michael Anderson officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Shiner Church of Christ Food Ministries. Please visit Noritta’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com

City buys $7.8 million property; no warranty

COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene is officially on the hook to buy the former Atlas mill site.

Gas prices rising

But still around $2 a gallon in Kootenai County

COEUR d'ALENE — Gas prices in the Treasure Valley jumped by 8 cents last week. Boise-area prices are 23 cents higher than a month ago, and at $2.44 per gallon now exceed the national average.

Counter-attack goal helps CHS boys edge Moscow

BOYS SOCCER

Effects of tax credits apparent

Although the tax credits have long expired, the resulting slowdown from its expiration is painfully apparent. Our May sales figures show a significant slowdown from last year's sales that will no doubt persist through September. September 2010 was the last month that credits could be applied to purchases, provided the contracts were in place by April's end.

Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals

Gone are the Black Fridays of years ago when customers would stand in line for hours in the middle of the night, or brawls would break out over high demand items

Returned nonresident big game tags go on sale Nov. 3

Available to residents as second tags

Duke follows her own advice

Actress applies for Social Security from her home

After years of telling people they can apply online for Social Security in their pajamas, actress Patty Duke has taken her own advice.

Grammys sing the praises of independent labels

LOS ANGELES - Independent labels are reveling in their success after grabbing the spotlight and many of the biggest awards at the Grammys. It marked one of the biggest nights in years for indies, setting the stage for a surge in their online music sales.

Idaho gas prices same as U.S. average

Idaho gas prices same as U.S. average