Leaves of three, let 'em be

If you like this heat, be forewarned: You’re not alone. State and national parks teem with hikers, campers, and nature-lovers.

Leaves of three? Let 'em be

As North Idaho’s wilder areas teem with huckleberry seekers and other visitors, so does an occasional unwanted guest hiding among the wildflowers. Be on the lookout for poison ivy; climbing temperatures make the itchy weed grow bigger and faster.

Study: Vitamins don't lower heart risks in men

LOS ANGELES - Multivitamins might help lower the risk for cancer in healthy older men but do not affect their chances of developing heart disease, new research suggests.

The giant is kicking David's butt

Today marks the conclusion of an insightful 10-day series on the Internet, penned by local author Uyless Black exclusively for readers of The Press. The series will become part of a book Uyless is writing, and we’ll be sure to let you know when that’s available.

Creeping forward

Only slight economic gains seen in 2011

WASHINGTON - The new Congress that begins in January will confront an economy and a job market that will improve only slightly next year, according to an Associated Press survey of leading economists that found them gloomier than they were three months ago.

Idaho third in Google searches for saving for homes

Taylor Morris knows exactly what she’s looking for in a home.

A twist to the fight

GM boosts prices as pickup truck battle rages

DETROIT - General Motors is adding a twist to the fight for supremacy in the red-hot U.S. pickup truck market: It's raising prices.

Property not selling?

There was a time, not so long ago yet it seems a distant memory, when someone would pay any price for real estate offered for sale. Some refer to it as the real estate boom, others merely call it insanity. You have seen us here refer often to the crazy market from 2004-2007 as the feeding frenzy. An oft used strategy in that marketing period was, if your listing is not selling, raise the price. Interestingly enough, that strategy yielded results more often than not.

Vintage vendors

First Vintage and Garden Show set for Saturday

Lately, Sharon Blythe has started to notice her stuff piling up.

Mardi Gras comes marching in Feb. 29

The Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance is hosting its fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the ballroom at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles, 209 E. Sherman Ave.

A pro on probiotics

Question: What do probiotics do, and are they actually helpful?

U.S. retail sales dragged down

Fewer auto purchases even with cheaper gas

Wine on the road…

For the first time since we opened our shop, Mary and I were able to take off for a short vacation right after our busiest time of the year. We accomplished this feat by some good forward planning back in August to secure some great airfare. We are just returning from the week in Hawaii. It has also been, as near as we can tell, some 6 plus years since we visited the island state.

Cannabis: Will FDA say it's OK?

Man’s love-hate relationship with drugs is a complicated beast. Depending on perspective, drugs are seen as harmless fun or relaxation, medically necessary, or a ticket to a wrecked life and overflowing prisons.

Hold your fire

ALBANY, N.Y. - Gun enthusiasts fearful of new weapon controls and alarmed by rumors of government hoarding are buying bullets practically by the bushel, making it hard for stores nationwide to keep shelves stocked and even putting a pinch on some local law enforcement departments.

Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers

The rate on a 30-year mortgage averaged around 5.54% this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac; a year ago it was close to 2.78%

World/Nation Briefs July 18, 2012

Airline needle investigation gets under way

Police: Buffalo gunman aimed to keep killing if he got away

Gendron, 18, traveled about 200 miles from his home in Conklin, New York, to commit the attack

'Falling through cracks': Vaccine bypasses some older adults

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jean Andrade, an 88-year-old who lives alone, has been waiting

Hotel trade group blasts proposed sale of Orbitz to Expedia

NEW YORK (AP) - The hotel industry is objecting to the acquisition of Orbitz by one-time rival Expedia, saying that it would lead to higher prices for vacationers and larger fees for hotel owners.