Booming business

Sales skyrocketing at fireworks booths in wake of Fourth of July cancellations

Randall (Randy) William Rockwell Beach, 44

The world lost an incredible human on June 26, 2022, when Randy left us while making International Sawdust in the Bahamas.

South prepares for weekend threat of debilitating snow, ice

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an emergency order

It's been a 'tale of three winters'

As predicted many weeks ago, snow returned to Coeur d’Alene and surrounding regions on Valentine’s Day. Cliff measured 6 inches at his station last Wednesday. It wasn’t a record, but it was close. The snowiest Valentine’s Day occurred in 1949 when 7 inches of snow fell.

REFORM: Laptop plan is flawed

The last District 271 school board meeting focused attention on Tom Luna's plan to rein-in education spending. The Board and teachers' union are strongly against the plan, which will increase average class size by about two students. Ms. Bauman expressed the desire to keep many electives available to students, even though there are often few students in those classes.

Russian president eyes Arctic riches

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia must defend its claims to mineral riches of the Arctic in increasing competition with other powers, President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday.

Sitting it out

Holiday shopping spree is not for everyone

NEW YORK - Many Americans are watching the annual holiday spending ritual from the sidelines this year.

Seniors can avoid falls by choosing the right shoes

Ask Dr. K

Avoiding falls with the right shoes

Ask Dr. K

Interest rates may favor winter market

As interest rates rose in early fall, housing in some areas began to slow and applications for refinance loans became a trickle. Now, with interest rates at their lowest since June, we may see a boost in the lending market and in housing sales. Nearly everyone agrees that rates this low cannot last forever and at least for some, it's "get while the getting is good."

Strictly business

Herbalife stock surges after Icahn grabs stake

Nonresident tag sales start Dec. 1

The 2012 licenses, tags and permits go on sale at 12:01 a.m. MST, Thursday, Dec. 1, except for the nonresident Selway B elk tags which go on sale at 10 a.m. MST.

Knudtsen Chevrolet receives award

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Another headache

Eurozone faces dangers of deflation as prices fall

LONDON- The eurozone has a new economic headache to contend with.

Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes

Some of last month's retail sales gain probably reflected unusually warm weather

Geithner gives some companies pass on new rules

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has decided to let companies continue to trade certain contracts used to guard against swings in currency values outside regulators' view.

Supply chains in Spokane improving but items still selling out

The paper products aisles at several Spokane grocery stores on Wednesday afternoon continued to be deserted islands of shelves with placards reminding shoppers to take just one package each.

Don't let winter keep you off your mountain bike

BOISE (AP) - I used to think winter mountain biking was a stunt you did once to say you've done it. That was before I learned to enjoy the unique feel of frozen trails, and I am rarely alone out there.

No break this spring at pump

Tourist destinations already feeling pinched as customers stay home

With gas prices above $4 in some states, Americans are canceling spring break plans and rethinking summer vacation, and some tourist destinations are offering gas vouchers of as much as $50 to talk people out of giving up and staying home.

Study questions how much better organic food is

WASHINGTON - Patient after patient asked: Is eating organic food, which costs more, really better for me?