BILL: Help beat cancer

I am a 15-year survivor of Stage IV non-smoker lung cancer thanks to a pill chemotherapy. But because my insurer didn’t cover the pill in the same way that they covered IV treatment, I had to sacrifice my financial future. I know I’m lucky that I had that option; many people don’t. And that’s not right!

Era of super-low mortgage rates may be over

NEW YORK - The days of the absurdly low mortgage rate are over.

Wal-Mart profit falls on pay raises

No local lobster handy? Get a lobster roll fix with shrimp

My dad, a native New Englander, is a huge fan of lobster rolls, those heavily-buttered hot dog buns stuffed with chunks of mayonnaise-rich lobster and maybe a little celery for crunch.

Project feedback sought

The public is invited to provide online feedback and comment on proposed public transportation projects throughout Idaho.

The nitty gritty on tooth discoloration

There is a range of natural tooth colors that look beautiful, but sometimes tooth staining can create a color that is undesirable. Tooth staining comes in two basic categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. As the names suggest, extrinsic stains are present on the outside surface of your teeth (the enamel) and intrinsic stains are located inside the tooth surface (the dentin). This article will address reasons for tooth staining, prevention ideas, and possible solutions.

Mask Shortage Straps Pharmacists Who Need Them To Keep Medicines Pure

Pharmacy staff who prepare IV drugs inside hospitals are the latest health care workers decrying a shortage of masks as they scramble to prepare medications for patients with everything from cancer to COVID-19.

Republicans grill Bernanke over inflation threat

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Shopko, Pamida to merge

Combined $3 billion company will have nearly 350 stores

COEUR d'ALENE - Two of the nation's leading Midwest-based general merchandise retail chains, Shopko Stores and Pamida, announced Wednesday they will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities.

JC Penney announces closure of some stores

Coeur d'Alene location not on list of closures

NEW YORK - JC Penney Co. plans to close some stores, outlets and call centers, finish closing its catalog business and add two opinionated shareholders, including activist investor William Ackman, to its board.

Give the gift of warmth

As the old saying goes, "Cold feet, warm heart," but when your feet get cold, it's hard to feel jolly this time of year. For most of my life, I’ve struggled with staying warm when the weather turns cold. I remember always wearing jackets growing up and still being constantly cold until about 11 years ago when I discovered Alpaca. This was life changing for me. Finally… I was warm! I was determined to introduce the wonders of alpaca fiber to others and we had just started raising alpacas for my daughter’s 4H project. I wanted everyone to experience the warmth of alpaca apparel, but it had to be high quality and reasonably priced. My husband suggested we launch a website and a few months later “AlpacaDirect.com” was born.

Spirit Lake honors family

Focus on matriarch

Mid-morning strollers on Main Street on the Aug. 20 witnessed the placement of a memorial bench in a downtown park, honoring one of its early-day families … the second time this has been approved for its parks.

If you hunker down against coronavirus, don't stop reaching out, experts say

As more communities deal with outbreaks of COVID-19, those at risk are being advised to stay home and stock up to protect themselves.

Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement

The money will address damage wrought by opioids

Bank of America debit fee is only the latest

38.7 million people carry bank's debit cards

NEW YORK - Angela Malerba, who works in public relations in Boston, carries a debit card because she likes to know when she buys something that she has enough in her account to pay for it. But paying $5 a month to use her own money? That's too much.

Why you should buy wine like a collector

We frequently hear two things from even our best customers about buying wine from a wine shop; first, it takes an extra stop, and second that wine from a wine shop is more expensive than from a grocery store. The first one is absolutely true, we are an extra stop. The second though is absolutely false. We regularly keep wine on the shelf from $8 and up, most times it is better quality and more unique than what you find at your typical supermarket.

Cheap money

Interest rates remain at record lows

COEUR d'ALENE - Times may be tough, but money is cheap. With interest rates remaining at record low levels, and expected to stay that way into 2012, consumers have one of their best opportunities in some time to buy a car or refinance a mortgage, thanks in part to super-low inflation.

Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objections

Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn't allowed to proceed.

VETERANS PRESS: Talking memory loss with your doctor

When do memory issues become a problem?

Everyone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your car keys or forgotten the name of someone you just met? While it can be normal to forget some things as you get older, it can become troubling if you can’t hold a conversation or even lose track of what year it is. If this starts to happen, it’s time to talk to your doctor about what to do next.

Staples buys Office Depot for $6B

Move to keep pace with change as online sales grow

NEW YORK - Evolving shopping habits have forced yet another retailer to think outside the box.