Optimism for 2013

One doesn't have to look far to see a lot of positive news about the housing market. Interest rates are low, sales of homes are up and home prices are gradually increasing, helping some who lost so much equity in the post-boom decline.

Neighborhood of the week: Stone Creek

It's super-quiet.

No golden rule anymore

No easy formula for best time to book airline tickets

Travelers dream of the perfect trick to find the cheapest airfare every time, every trip.

Vera Lorraine Gregg McKinney, 78

Vera Lorraine (Gregg) McKinney, 78, resident of Hayden, ID passed away at her home on Feb. 5, 2014.

Bernanke: A case for further action

Fed plan for short-term fix brings long-term risks

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is balancing a short-term fix for the economy with a long-term gamble: His plan to buy Treasury bonds to fight high unemployment and super-low inflation now could ignite inflation later.

Best buys in the Heartland

Technology is a beautiful thing, and also, sometimes a bit intense.

Market continues strong

Last week we surmised that the sequester and shutdown that sidelined government workers, coupled with rising interest rates during September, may have impacted our market. Of course, in real estate, it usually takes a month or two to realize impacts of any change in economic climate due to the length of time usually involved from time of acceptance of an offer to the day the transaction finally closes. We are pleased to report that locally at least, our market seems to enjoy the consistent improvement we have witnessed most of the year.

Entertainment Briefs March 10, 2010

Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term

Farmer's market fun

Swing into summer by heading to your local farmer’s market! The farmer’s market is an excellent way to support local farmers, get nutritious and delicious seasonal foods, make cooking fun, and be a champion for sustainability and the farm to table movement. Knowing where your food actually comes from can be empowering in terms of your personal health and the environment in which we live. Chatting with the vendor where you buy your food can be an educational experience, and local farmers are often happy to share their farming techniques and practices used in crop and livestock production. Although healthy foods are often perceived as more expensive, the farmer’s market often offers equal or lower prices than competing supermarkets. In addition, the Kootenai County Farmer’s Market accepts food stamps dollars. Stock up on locally seasonal produce right now, such as leafy greens, asparagus, beets, carrots, fresh herbs, onions, radishes and rhubarb.

Neighborhood of the week: RidgePointe

When you approach the private gated entrance to RidgePointe and see the tower perched on dramatic rock outcroppings high above Lake Coeur d'Alene, you realize that you are embarking upon an experience unlike any other here in the Northwest. And when a flock of wild turkeys crosses your path, that feeling is confirmed.

Second controlled hunt draw results are online

Results for the second controlled hunt drawing now are available on the Internet.

TRUMP: ‘Most wonderful president’

TRUMP: ‘Most wonderful president’

American College of Physicians recommends non-drug therapies for low back pain

The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians and patients should treat acute or subacute low back pain with non-drug therapies such as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation.

'My Funny Valentine' performance Feb. 13 at JACC

The silly side of love and life will be featured in song Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls.

REFORM: Online or out of line?

Public school chief Tom Luna's plan for education reform has me worried, not only for the obvious near term negative impacts, but for the long term implications the requirement of online courses carries.

Shoshone County traffic stop leads to seizure of 9,000 fentanyl pills

A traffic stop in the Silver Valley led to the seizure of 9,000 fentanyl pills

Heart of Business: Shop local

For those who like to shop local, farmers markets are at the "way local" end of the spectrum and shopping online at Amazon is at the other end, said Dave Cavanaugh, local businessman and Heart of Business member.

LaPriel Myrtle Marks Johnson, 97

LaPriel Myrtle Marks Johnson, 97, passed away

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Missing evidence investigation continues

Shoshone County prosecutor provides three pieces of information

WALLACE — Detectives with the Idaho State Police continue to investigate the discovery of missing evidence at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.