China's inflation increases in December

World/Nation Briefs August 24, 2012

Black Friday warriors: They just keep on shopping

Braving winter's chill pays off for many

For true Black Friday warriors, Thanksgiving wasn't a day off, but a chance to prepare for battle.

As budget cuts loom, is shutdown next?

WASHINGTON - With big, automatic budget cuts about to kick in, House Republicans are turning to mapping strategy for the next showdown just a month away, when a government shutdown instead of just a slowdown will be at stake.

'An Autumn Affair'

Cd'A Symphony, Music Conservatory of Cd'A to host event Oct. 23

A unique musical experience, "An Autumn Affair," will be hosted by the Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene and the Coeur d’Alene Symphony with special guests the Leavenworth Alphorns from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 23.

Economy recovering, but recession's shadow is long

NEW YORK - Layaway, once the province of the poor, has gone mainstream. At the Mall of America in Minnesota, shoppers dart in for just one or two things. In New York, socialites do the unthinkable: They wear the same ball gown twice.

Stores celebrate,but Powerball winners lay low

DEARBORN, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Lottery officials on Thursday verified one of two tickets that matched all six numbers to split a record $588 million Powerball jackpot, but that ticket holder - and another in Arizona - remained a mystery, even as neighbors and co-workers lamented their losses and gossiped about who may have won.

White wine trends

Consumer buying patterns in wine constantly change like they do for all goods, and while it will likely hold minimal influence over your own preferences, it is fun to expose yourself to new things. When we last wrote of wine trends there had been a definite move to stainless steel fermented Chardonnay, away from the traditional oak barreling. We have seen this trend abate for the most popular white varietal here in the States.

Inspectors arrest 15 in prescription drug case

Opiates originated from Tijuana pharmacies

SAN DIEGO - U.S. border inspectors are not only seizing drugs coming into the country from Mexico - they're making arrests for drug smuggling that's going the other way.

Idaho student scores drop in math, English language tests

Last fall, several school districts went online-only again as coronavirus cases skyrocketed

Hanks drops out of Senate race, supports write-in over Souza

Shem Hanks, the former chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, has dropped out of the race for District 4’s Senate position.

Idaho getting back to work

• Kootenai County improves slightly, from 11.2 percent to 11.1 percent unemployment

TV makers design for streaming video to stay relevant

Makers unveil new models with 4K resolution at International CES gadget show

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I poured a salad in to a bowl and it spilled out all over the counter.

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Are there alternatives to the sometimes dangerous long term use of pain meds? Absolutely! Pain meds, prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain/anti-inflammatory meds, can be very helpful for short term use. Long-term use frequently results in addictions and side effects that can have lasting effects, as well as premature death.

Five felonies net 180-day jail sentence

COEUR d’ALENE — A 35-year-old former volunteer firefighter and Army veteran who punched his girlfriend, breaking her eye socket, and head-butted a sheriff’s deputy after an argument in a boat on Lake Coeur d’Alene will serve 180 days in jail.

Consumers cautious, spending stalls a little

Wallets, purses didn't open as often in April

WASHINGTON - Consumers don't appear confident enough in the economy to open their wallets more freely. Their spending stalled in April. Without stronger job creation and higher pay, people are less likely to up their spending in the months ahead and invigorate the recovery.

Bring your overalls

It's really not like any other trip you'll ever take. After all, you're on vacation, right?

The Front Row with JOHN LEICESTER June 28, 2010

Why does FIFA ignore technology?

Why does FIFA ignore technology?

Are your supplements working for you?

Sometimes you feel desperate about your health. You have been training hard for months and everything seemed to be going well, but suddenly for the past few days, you just feel worn out. So you rush to the health food store and buy some supplements that you read about in your current health magazine, and then you hope what you are taking is working for you. But how do you know if they are working, all these supplements you are taking? Or, for that matter, what you are eating and drinking every day?