Washington may privatize liquor sales

SEATTLE - Thousands of cases of whiskey, vodka and rum zip along three miles of conveyor belts inside a massive distribution center in industrial south Seattle, the sole location for shipping booze to liquor stores across Washington state.

'Fix the Debt' campaign comes to Idaho

With the election season moving into higher gear and a “fiscal cliff” on the economic horizon, the American public will be hearing more and more about the crushing debt our country faces. As it happens, Idaho is extremely lucky to have two Members of Congress, Senator Mike Crapo and Representative Mike Simpson, who have been spearheading a growing, bipartisan charge to tackle the issue.

Lacking new officers, Cd'A PD motors on

COEUR d’ALENE — Using money from unfilled police officer positions, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department plans to add a squad car and three unmarked cars to its patrol and detective divisions as part of an earlier- than planned upgrade.

A consume it now society

Just as winery releases are grouped in the fall and again in the spring, visits from winery professionals seem to be concentrated in the fall and again in late winter and spring. Suffice it to say, we are seeing a lot of friends from wineries near and far right now. As we taste the latest offerings, conversation turns to the wine business overall and trends in consumption and production.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Magnesium: Vital for wellness

The subject of magnesium in the diet, as well as topically, has been a hot topic for several years now. It has been touted as the cure-all for almost anything that might ail you. While there is no doubt that magnesium may be good for you, you could be getting swayed by marketing propaganda that lures you into buying something you don’t need.

PATRIOTS: Then and now

During World War II, the first thing they did was take away our rights to buy food.

ORGANIC: State seal is important

Writer Michele Sheets did not do her homework in her article "A tough challenge: Buy Local, fresh food," (The Press, June 2, 2010). In her article about Cable Creek Farms and its community supported agriculture program, Ms. Sheets said repeatedly that the owners, Dave and Beth Tysdal and Kris Carey, were involved in organic gardening and selling "100 percent organic grass-fed local beef."

Judge orders extension for signature gathering

Reclaim Idaho’s Invest in Idaho Education initiative is back.

Key North Korean websites return after shutdown

Resources continue for Meridian residents

Editor’s Note: Because of cancellations and closures, we’re temporarily replacing our calendar with information on community resources. Send your ideas to newsroom@idahopress.com or join our Facebook group, “Idaho Press Community Group: COVID-19 Resources.”

CLN board pushes ahead with materials policies

Dismissing words of caution from Community Library Network directors, a fellow trustee and without advice from library network legal counsel, the board majority unanimously approved drafts of its updated Materials Selection Policy and a new Materials Withdrawal and Reconsideration Policy during a special meeting Thursday at the Post Falls Library.

Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2019 profits drop 20% to $88.2B

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits dropped 20% in 2019 to $88.2 billion, a sharp decline coming as the kingdom stands ready to flood an already-weakened global energy market amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

Fake Wellness For All calls from Medicare

Fake Wellness For All calls from Medicare I received a call from a Coeur d’Alene reader with a warning that she had received a call from a lady claiming to be from Medicare and peddling a program called Wellness for All. The caller informed our reader that she was going to sen

MMA fighter good at sales, too

Tap or Snap moves to Cd'A location

COEUR d'ALENE - Put Trevor Prangley in the ring facing an opponent, and the muscled 6-1, 205 pounder, a mixed-martial artist, is a mean son of a gun with a fierce scowl.

Debt, changing media habits topple Blockbuster

Company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

NEW YORK - Blockbuster Inc., once the dominant movie rental company in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, reeling from mounting losses, rising debt and competitors that have better catered to Americans' changed media habits.

Uncertain situation worries family

As Christmas day approaches, uncertainty about their living situation is dampening this young family's holiday spirit.

Families in need share their stories

Colleges use car-sharing to cut down congestion

BOISE - On a campus where students outnumber parking spaces nearly three to one, Boise State University has finally convinced 23-year-old Wayel Alwayel he no longer needs the car he brought to campus with him as a freshman.

Vickie Johnson, 93

Vickie Johnson, having lived a full and active life passed away on the morning of Sunday May 1, 2022, at the age of 93.

Don't bet on it

Lottery urges people to ‘play responsibly’

COEUR d'ALENE - When Travis Hale was done buying a few things at Fairway Gas and Grocery on Wednesday, he asked one question of the cashier.