Optimistic and upbeat

WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month on a better outlook for hiring and overall growth, supporting other signs that show the economy could accelerate in 2014.

Trying to save Pe' Sla

Sioux tribes upset over sale of sacred site in S. Dakota

Getting the Landing to take off

Site owner receives letter of interest from undisclosed local developer

Colorado Senate rivals clash in debate

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo) and his Republican challenger, Rep. Cory Gardner, clashed in the most raucous debate yet of their neck-and-neck race Thursday night, arguing over which of them was too extreme to represent the state and angling for the slightest advantage days before mail-in ballots begin to arrive at voters' homes.

Reputation celebration

Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small battalion of soldiers to rest. One of his enemies heard of his refuge and marched his entire army toward the general's encampment.

Hospitals try cooking up better food

Movement is toward tastier, more nutritious fare for patients

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Haute cuisine is to hospital food as coq au vin is to mystery meat, right?

More than just point-and-click

What shopping will look like in the future

MACKAY: Lessons from Honest Abe

Even though President Abraham Lincoln was in office during one of the most turbulent times in American history, he became famous for his ability to use humorous stories and anecdotes to make a point.

NAR survey shows challenges

Recently the National Association of Realtors conducted an agent survey and released the results last week. As with any national news story, we need to look at it from our own, local perspective on the concerns revealed in that survey.

Economy headed down again?

Americans buying new homes at weakest pace in half a century

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's starting to feel like another recession.

'I still can’t quite believe it'

Chamber Citizen of the Year John Adams keeps working, giving and leading by example

John Adams has contributed to the community at many levels: A benefactor for Children’s Village, serving 29 years on the Coeur d’Alene Airport board, and donating to youth sports like swimming and baseball.

Why areas with good jobs have hard-to-afford homes

Dream of home ownership proves frustrating

Tour NIC's Really BIG Raffle house

The public will have one more opportunity to view the $250,000 grand prize home in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle at the last open house Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Land use code public hearings start this week

Last chance to view NIC Really BIG Raffle home

Fewer than 700 tickets remain for the chance to win this year’s $270,000 grand prize home through the 23rd annual North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle. This year’s home, built by students in the NIC Carpentry program, is located across from Syringa Park at 3142 Bunchgrass Drive in Post Falls. A $100 ticket gives the opportunity to be the new owner of this three-bedroom, two-bath 1,968-square-foot park-front home.

Margaret Montandon, 98

Margaret Montandon went home to be with the Lord Feb. 28, 2015.

Wait for it

Driver's License Office to close on Fridays

Driver's License Office closing Fridays starting next week

Prepaid cards go mainstream

American Express offers card as bank fees escalate

Rising fees have chased millions of people away from banks and into prepaid debit cards.

Fish and Game News

Waterfowl season opens this week

Wolf trapping seasons open today

It is that time of year again when trappers and hound hunters will be out and about in the wilds of Idaho.