A slump in McDonald's stock drags Dow lower

As coronavirus affects the economy, Washington farm industry faces potential threat from logistics problems

Spokane-area farmers have begun spring planting, and apple growers set a new sales record during panic buying as the region continues to adjust to a pandemic that has disrupted most daily lives.

Shoshone County home sales up, prices down

Flood plain insurance a sticking point for some

Shoshone County housing market numbers increased 3.4% from May 2023 to May 2024 numbers according to real estate portal, Multiple Listing Service, surprising Shoshone County realtor Cindy Carlson. "It’s typically slower in an election year, "Carlson said.

Colleges buy land they don't know how they'll use

Schools banking on future growth to make purchases good investments

NEW YORK - Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they'll be used.

Why home sales are surging

Resurgence a sign that economy has found another source of growth

Stock market rallies for a flat finish

NEW YORK - Stocks closed little changed Thursday on another disappointing jobs report and growing concern over an investigation of banks' foreclosure practices. But the market made up earlier losses as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve will take steps soon to strengthen the economy.

Schools face spending deadline

BOISE (AP) - School districts are facing a deadline to submit plans for spending $13 million Idaho set aside for technology upgrades in classrooms under a plan that was crafted by public schools chief Tom Luna and signed into law last year.

California dreaming? More like a nightmare

The term “Californification” is not meant to be a slur on people who move here from California. Instead, with my famous minor in economics, I would like to address “the creeping degradation of our local economy toward the California model.”

U.S. mortgage rates jump to 2-year high of 4.46 percent

Think your home value is soaring? Talk to a farmer

Farmland prices have even climbed in California despite concerns about persistent drought

Cold snap draining fuel supplies, prices spiking

And the upBeat goes on

The August year-to-date comparisons are complete. As anticipated, the North Idaho real estate market continues to outperform the last several years of activity and prices continue to climb. It appears that shadow inventory is coming into the market albeit at a slow enough pace that it is not dampening prices. Shadow inventory is foreclosed inventory that has been held off the market until a reasonable price can be expected. With our strong current market we have begun to see an increase in foreclosure sales even though we are seeing fewer “notices of default” that indicate pending foreclosure.

California sways gas prices in West

COEUR d'ALENE - The price of gasoline has already risen 43 cents a gallon since Friday in California, and experts say Idahoans could see higher prices soon.

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By DEVIN WEEKS

'We don't have food': African leaders meet as crises grow

Leaders called for increased mobilization to resolve a humanitarian crisis that has left millions displaced and more than 280 million suffering from malnourishment

NBA in Seattle one step closer

Maloofs agree to sell NBA's Kings to Hansen's group

Hayden comp plan tested in council meeting

Council tables amendment to annexation agreement that would open 80 acres to untold growth

Oil's slide shakes up the junk-bond market

Oil prices up 12 percent in 2 weeks

NEW YORK - Oil prices are again flirting with $80 a barrel after a two-week rally fueled by promising economic reports and worries that troubles in Europe and the Middle East could eventually tighten supplies.

Rathdrum mayor lauds progress

Holmes says one goal, though, is more commercial opportunity

2021 State of the Community Luncheon highlights Rathdrum's strengths