We are off to a good start

Figures released Friday by the Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service show the market moving steadily forward. On the whole, we have generated 10 percent more revenue from real estate sales than during the same period in 2014.

New drug produces steep drop in bad cholesterol

More testing needed to see if results translate into fewer heart attacks

CHICAGO - An experimental drug boosted good cholesterol so high and dropped bad cholesterol so low in a study that doctors were stunned and voiced renewed hopes for an entirely new way of preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Shoppers snap up Cyber Monday deals

Americans growing more comfortable using tablets, computers, phones to shop

Coronavirus demand boosts retail potato prices

Oddly, consumers have recently found empty spaces where potato displays should be in produce departments throughout Idaho.

OPINION: A tale of two conventions

The Idaho Democrats and the Idaho Republicans recently held their party’s conventions one week apart. The results of each speak volumes about the choices voters have this November.

Fed action not panacea for real estate

While it is true that the announcement of the Fed's intent to buy $40 billion of Mortgage Backed Securities was received well by Wall Street and interest rates pierced previous historic lows, consumers may not see much impact beyond this point. With several months of already low rates, lenders have been very busy. It is unlikely then, that they will be compelled to drastically lower these already low rates to entice more borrowers, especially with new fees for banks on the horizon.

District approves Prairie purchase

COEUR d’ALENE — The school board met briefly Wednesday to formally approve purchase of 7.1 acres on Prairie Avenue to be used for a future school.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls for service!

Internet help desks: They may offer too much help

This week, I contacted a company that offers technical assistance for internet users. These organizations can provide a valuable service, even for seasoned communications network professionals. After all, even a network pro cannot know the ins-and-outs of the operations of thousands of internet products.

Neighborhood hunting in a frenzy

It’s been a wild year on the housing market.

Good news for bargain hunters

Black Friday gets a little less frenzied

Science seeks ways to take sting out of sunburn

Healthy Lifestyles

WASHINGTON - If you've hit the beach, chances are you've experienced an unfortunate rite of summer: The sunburn. Skin so swollen it hurts to bend. The heat that rises from reddened shoulders. The "ow, ow, ow" from the shower after you'd thought the pain had faded.

What's PayPal's first solo move?

Encouraging preliminary numbers emerge

On Friday we got a preview of the real estate activity from the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service that supports our prediction - 2011 outperformed 2010. Although we had been tracking a 4 percent increase in number of units sold, the actual ending number of sales puts us at 5 percent over the previous year.

Idaho Board of Education orders schools closed statewide

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education has ordered schools statewide to close until at least April 20 in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

EDITORIAL: Help yourself by shopping in local stores

This isn't charity; it's common sense (and more fun)

Stocks fall amid questions about Fed plan

NEW YORK - Stock prices fell Wednesday as concerns grew over whether the Federal Reserve's plans to buy Treasury bonds might be smaller and slower than anticipated.

Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices

Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington

Market slows ... some

Well what do you know? Preliminary August statistics from the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service do show signs that the market is slowing - at least in Coeur d'Alene. August sales for the city were just 4 percent higher than those in 2013. The average price there up just 2 percent. This would suggest that the year over year increases may have peaked in July even if temporarily. After nearly 24 months of increases, there has to be some adjustment, yet prices are still increasing.

Spring dashes into summer; get ready

Only one week until Spring Break arrives at most area schools, and many a parent is at least somewhat prepared.