Dell delays buyout vote

Move may signal lack of support

ROUND ROCK, Texas - Michael Dell believes he can revive the company bearing his name if his group of investors can buy it for $24.4 billion. But that deal is in danger of falling apart, increasing the chances that the personal computer giant's founder might not be CEO much longer.

SPENCER: Part of sordid movement

Larry Spencer, who is fast becoming Rep. Phil Hart's personal political hack, recently submitted his own House complaint against Hart's latest accuser: Rep. Eric Anderson. In it, he alleges that Anderson was guilty of a "conflict of interest" by personally benefiting from legislation dealing with the milfoil eradication program and then, in turn, buying property at depressed prices.

Keeping pace with growth

Economy, real estate prices challenge school districts

For decades, steadily growing student populations have driven an ongoing need for Kootenai County school districts to acquire land, build schools and hire more teachers for new classrooms. However, a drastically changing economy is exacerbating those challenges for local school districts. Kootenai County has seen some of the highest population growth of any county in the U.S. over the past decade. This population growth coupled with a low supply of affordable housing has led area realty prices to soar.

University of Washington moves classes online over virus fears; EWU moves finals online, up

Despite the University of Washington’s announcement Friday to move all classes online, Washington State University, Idaho and other area colleges will continue holding classes while monitoring developments with the coronavirus outbreak, officials said.

Despite global weakness, Fed upbeat about U.S. economy

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers who met in December expressed concern about weakness overseas but were upbeat enough about the U.S. economy and impact of lower oil prices to prepare for a likely interest rate hike sometime this year.

How good is your CMA?

With the shortages of inventory reported here week after week, more and more agents are advertising free Comparable Market Analyses in an effort to garner more personal inventory. This marketing strategy has always been used by some. Judging from the emails sent daily within our agent network, it is easy to see the desperation that comes from the lack of available houses currently listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and more agents are resorting to offering this free service.

'Traditions of Christmas' limits ticket sales

Popular holiday show will have higher price, fewer players, fewer audience members

Dell drama takes new twist with two new buyout bids

'Lives transformed'

PAHA's Lyons has high hopes housing plan will benefit first-time buyers

Lyons was one of four speakers at the annual growth meeting put on by the coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber

GAS: Smells like price fixing

Hey, what the h--- is going on with gas stations and the cost of fuel in Coeur d’Alene? Post Falls, as long as I have been here, was at least 10 cents higher, and Spokane even higher.

HOUSING: Costs through the roof

The housing costs in little ol’ Coeur d’Alene have gone from reasonable to the extremes of absurdity.

Atlantic City loses fourth casino as Trump Plaza closes

Coeur d'Alene councilwoman: 'A very smart investment'

Funds could be key to finding affordable housing solutions

A March report from the Housing Solution Partnership stated that 24 of 30 categories of local workers are unable to buy a home.

Uncertain times increase caution

Folks are usually cautious when approaching an investment as significant as buying real estate, as they should be. Foreclosures in virtually every neighborhood would imply that caution is not always the dominating influence. As those foreclosures occur neighbors become more conscious of their own situation and begin to re-evaluate their economic position.

Signs of confidence and resilience

Economy adds 175K jobs, jobless climbs to 7.6 percent

Come on baby ...

Federal Reserve extends 'Twist' program to drive rates lower

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is trying again to jolt the American economy out of its stalled recovery. It's extending a program that aims to encourage borrowing and spending by reducing long-term interest rates.

In soaked California, few homeowners have flood insurance

In California, 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow fell since Christmas

Elon Musk takes over Twitter but where will he go from here?

Former President Donald Trump, an avid tweeter before he was banned, said Friday he was “very happy that Twitter is now in sane hands” but promoted his own social media site, Truth Social

Bad timing

Exxon, Chevron set to boost production just as prices fall

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.