Economy brightens; Fed may pull back

WASHINGTON - The economy is showing strength as summer nears a close - a trend that's raising the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will slow its bond buying later this month.

Had enough snow?

I hope you like snow as we've certainly seen plenty of it lately.

Trolls thrive in social media

We are getting meaner.

Neighborhood of the Week: Local broker publishes guide for homebuyers and agents

Kelly Hanson wants to help people avoid the common mistakes that are made when buying a home.

LOAN FORGIVENESS: Others will pay

The front page of the Coeur d’Alene Press tells us that up to 1/3 of Idahoans will get debt “wiped out” by the student loan forgiveness program.

Biden hit on economy as more say finances poor: AP-NORC poll

Some 46% of people now call their personal financial situation poor, up from 37% in March, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Idahoans paid record gas prices in 2011

IDAHO - On an annual average basis, motorists paid more for gasoline in 2011 than in any prior year, even surpassing the watershed year of 2008 by 20 cents a gallon. That was the year Idaho and the U.S. set record annual prices of $3.29 and $3.25 with daily record prices of $4.16 and $4.11 respectively, according to AAA.

Black Lives Matter protesters, and those with flags, square off at McEuen Park over recent police incidents

COEUR d’ALENE — In the middle of the crowd, as two groups looked toward each other and occasionally exchanged shouts and glares, Amanda Longpre stood with her daughters Tuesday at McEuen Park.

Betty Atkins of Hauser wins NIC's Really BIG Raffle

COEUR d’ALENE — Betty Atkins of Hauser might be moving to Post Falls soon, for she won Wednesday night’s grand prize at the Really BIG Raffle — a new house worth $285,000.

Holiday craft fairs and bazaars

Here is an updated directory of local holiday craft fairs and bazaars. This year, consider purchasing gifts from one of the hundreds of locals who take pride in creating quality, one-of-a-kind items or tasty home-made foodstuffs. It’s a great way to support your own community and the people in it while giving gifts this holiday season.

Crafty and bazaar: Ideal!

Here’s an updated directory of local holiday craft fairs and bazaars. This year, consider purchasing gifts from one of the hundreds of locals who take pride in creating quality, one-of-a-kind items or tasty home-made foodstuffs. It’s a great way to support your community and the people in it while giving gifts this holiday season.

The last camel

Niger nomad's sale of final animal is a sign of hunger

Report: More youth use smartphones as route to Web

Just 15 percent of adults use phones to surf the Internet

CHICAGO - Keep computers in a common area so you can monitor what your kids are doing. It's a longstanding directive for online safety - but one that's quickly becoming moot as more young people have mobile devices, often with Internet access.

Housing 101

Cd’A lands on nationwide list of improving real estate markets

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fall

Coldwater Creek news expected today

SANDPOINT - Coldwater Creek employees expect to receive news today about the company's future, according to several inside sources.

DRUGS: Time to nationalize them

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Ben Franklin

BIDEN: Presidential report card

INFATION — F (while liberal media claim our economy is roaring back … gas and food prices are up 25-50%)

PROJECT 2025: Bad for farms

Farmers and ranchers should know about Project 2025, especially Chapter 10’s plans for U.S. Agriculture. The reforms to farm subsidies include eliminating Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage, and cutting the Farm Service Agency along with the Federal Crop Insurance program. It eliminates Conservation and Easement programs and repeals the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development.

Unemployment claims going online only

The Idaho Department of Labor is changing procedures in its 25 local offices.