Yes, Cd'A has acted responsibly

A regular online Press troll recently asked another contributor with respect to the Coeur d'Alene Mayor and council members, "do you understand the meaning of accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility?" After some contemplation and a refreshing beverage, this seemed like a challenge worth closer examination, but rather than slugging it out in cyberspace in an endless self-righteous tug-of-war, what a great question to ponder in a My Turn column to Mike Patrick.

Sweet success

Chocolatier Fannie May back after bankruptcy

CHICAGO - A half-dozen years ago iconic chocolatier Fannie May, loved by Chicago candy devotees who passed down their affections for mint meltaways, caramels and vanilla buttercreams from generation to generation, was all but finished.

Don't gamble on this initiative

Cowboys and Indians no longer wield Winchesters or bows and arrows.

No. 12 rises

Local die-hard Seahawk fans primed for today's Super Bowl

Seahawk Nation across Kootenai County is ready to rumble.

Support Local Gems initiative on Friday

Support Local Gems initiative on Friday

Once a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closure

Kmarts continue to operate in Westwood, New Jersey; Bridgehampton, on New York’s Long Island, and Miami

To list or not

With the frigid temperatures upon us it seems to many that no one could possibly be interested in looking for real estate. If that were true, there are nearly a thousand Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors members that would take the winter off. Instead, we endure the cold and slick roads with the knowledge that only serious buyers are looking now.

Small business resolution: People first

The National Retail Federation reports that of America’s nearly 3.8 million retailers, 99 percent are small businesses. That means that unlike their big counterparts, most business owners don’t have big budgets or dedicated teams of MBAs guiding their marketing strategies.

REFORM: Picture perfect? Not quite

At Luke Malek’s invitation, I visited http://studentscomefirst.org. The website, created by the Idaho State Department of Education, is a slick presentation. Professionally done, all the people pictured are flawless, smiling with perfect teeth, girls in pink, boys in blue, mom, dad and two children. What’s not to like?

Spirit Lake Police joins Safe Trade initiative

SPIRIT LAKE — The Spirit Lake Police Department has joined the Safe Trade initiative for safer completion of online transactions.

No trick-or-treaters?

Buy Halloween candy anyway!

Christmas every day

Ingalls reviews beauty products, gives tips on her blog

Sinking into the chair at her small home office, Cindy Ingalls rummaged through the latest box of free merchandise.

Sifting Black Friday's deals

Filling holiday gift lists on a budget takes organized, careful planning. Sales are tempting: If I wait, will I really pay more?

Web sites can take some hassle out of car buying

Gap insurance: Here's when you might need it

If you’ve financed or leased a new car with a minimum or no down payment, you could be at risk of not having your vehicle fully covered if you’re in an accident.

A disappointment so far

Holiday shopping season on slower pace than expected

NEW YORK - Sparse crowds at malls and "50 percent off" signs at The Gap and other stores offer clues as to how this holiday season is shaping up so far: It's the most discount-driven one since the U.S. was in a deep recession. It's also the most disappointing for stores.

Sky-high spending

Airlines go on a record new jet shopping spree

ROSWELL, N.M. - Capt. Paul Wannberg glides an old Boeing 757 over the New Mexico desert, lining up with the runway. A computerized voice squawks elevation warnings. Forty feet. Thirty. Twenty. Ten. Touchdown.

Panic buying leaves retailers scrambling to restock

NEW YORK (AP) — Grocers big and small are hiring more workers, paying overtime and limiting purchases on certain high demand items as they scramble to restock shelves that have been wiped out by panic shopping in response to the global viral pandemic.

Investors fret Yahoo's future, stock dips

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