Retail sales gains in January could boost growth

WASHINGTON - A modestly better-than-expected report on retail sales for January could suggest stronger economic growth in coming months. But this week's severe snowstorms will likely depress activity in February.

Wolf People seeks review

SANDPOINT - Counsel for Wolf People filed a petition for review Thursday in a bid to overturn its pending license suspension.

Portland 'death house' doctor's license suspended

A Portland psychiatrist who plans to open a home for terminally ill patients seeking to kill themselves has had his license suspended by medical regulators.

Local author didn't take 'no' for an answer

Suspense novelist to speak at Hayden Lake church

Brandilyn Collins has faced a lot of rejection.

Drones have become popular holiday gifts

NEW YORK - Santa's sleigh isn't the only thing flying this holiday season.

Headaches... they're not all in your head

Over 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.

Christmas for All, a tradition of generosity

Now in its 38th year, Christmas for All is a tradition of incredible generosity, one that speaks volumes about our community’s immense capacity to provide care and compassion to our neighbors in need.

Let's make a deal

Microsoft deal should vastly expand reach of Skype

SAN FRANCISCO - Imagine using your Xbox and switching from a game to a video chat with a faraway friend holding an iPad. Or going into your office email to invite Grandma to a virtual family reunion beamed on TV sets to relatives across the country.

Wholesale inventories and sales both post gains

Purchases rise by 0.8 percent to beat analysts' forecast

WASHINGTON - Inventories held by wholesalers rose by a larger-than-expected amount in February while sales increased for the 11th consecutive month. The Commerce Department said Friday that inventories at the wholesale level were up 0.6 percent in February, better than the 0.4 percent increase analysts had expected. Sales rose 0.8 percent, surpassing the 0.5 percent rise economists had forecast.

Negotiating in a strong market

Regular readers know that we consider ourselves in a strong market. Of course, as with all things real estate the market is very specific to your location and although North Idaho real estate is moving at a comfortable pace, not every nook and cranny of our market is booming.

HEADACHES… They're not all in your head

Over 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.

Dow higher for seventh straight day

NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrial average closed higher for the seventh consecutive day Tuesday. That's the longest series of gains for the index since July.

EDITORIAL: Help yourself by shopping in local stores

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

Apply now for turkey tags

Application period runs through March 1 and includes youth-only controlled turkey hunts

Turkey hunters can apply for 2023 spring controlled turkey hunts from Feb. 1 to March 1.

Apply for controlled bear hunt starting Sunday

Fish and Game opens applications to enter for a controlled black bear tag

Hunters looking to apply for spring 2023 controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Sunday through Feb. 15. Information on the spring 2023 controlled black bear hunt can be found in the 2022 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules book.

Suspense, fiction and faith Collins trademarks

One of the many benefits of living in North Idaho is meeting very interesting people who live here. Many have national or worldwide reputations in their field and yet we are unaware that they are our neighbors. One of these is Brandilyn Collins, a prolific novelist with more than 30 books to her credit. My wife and I sat down with her over coffee and pastries to learn more about the amazing stories she has written.

Stepdad guilty of killing boy

A jury late Friday found Joseph J. Davis guilty of murdering his 17-month-old stepson.

Silverwood will slide into new season on Saturday

Silverwood Theme Park will open its gates Saturday for its 29th season of family fun and memories.

Apples and oranges - and knobby tires

Mountain bike technology has come a long way in 30 years

I was in my early 20s when I purchased my first mountain bike. This was the mid-1980s, and the sport had just gone mainstream, with bikes actually for sale in many retail bike shops around the country.

Chinese stocks drop, but impact in U.S. is seen as limited