Day-after rush seals strong shopping season

For many in North Idaho, Dec. 26 is usually a day of leftovers, work-free afternoon naps and — for the less festive among us — the ritual of pulling down colored lights and tinseled trees.

Arts and entertainment happenings

Nightlife and cultural events in and around Kootenai County

Nightlife and cultural events taking place in and around Kootenai County 

Arts and entertainment happenings

Night life and cultural events in and around Kootenai County

Music Walk: 5-8 p.m., every fourth Friday, downtown Coeur d'Alene; live music performances from local favorites; follow the red balloons for participating venues. Free

Frugal food can be found

Healthy eating can cost less, study finds

Luna stumps for education reform

SANDPOINT - Community Hall filled up fast Tuesday night to check out Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's presentation on Idaho education reform laws up for voter approval.

Nonresident general season deer, elk tags on sale next week

Tags for many popular deer and elk hunts are expected to sell out fast

Sandpoint post office reopens after crash

The Sandpoint post office is open for business. Crews quickly responded Saturday night to board up the damaged wall where a car crashed into the building earlier that afternoon and, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the post office reopened the building to the public.

Holiday shopping forecast looks merry

Consumers gifting more services, experiences than goods this year

A fresh green Vanhoff's Garden Center wreath with a buffalo plaid bow will adorn Chrisdee Imthurn’s front door this holiday season, thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4923, which had friendly, festive Scouts on hand during Black Friday at the Silver Lake Mall. “It's so easy to buy online, but you want to support the local community,” said Imthurn, of Hauser.

J.C. Penney posts smaller 1Q loss, raises sales guidance

NEW YORK - J.C. Penney Co. on Wednesday raised its guidance for a key sales measure while reporting a narrower loss in the first quarter than it had a year ago.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Series examines issues for Internet users

Dealing with intrusive advertisements

The Press published a series of articles about the Internet between July 31 and Dec. 15, 2014. They addressed several issues, such as privacy and the U.S. government’s plans about the future of the Internet. These subjects will not be revisited in this series. You can find them in the Press archives at cdapress.com.

Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows.

Health law business insurance site delayed one year

CHICAGO - The Obama administration is delaying yet another aspect of the health care law, putting off until next November the launch of an online portal to the health insurance marketplace for small businesses.

Google among firms looking to buy Hulu

LOS ANGELES - Search giant Google Inc. is one of about a dozen companies involved in talks to potentially buy online video site Hulu, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. As the owner of YouTube, it would be a strategic buy for the Silicon Valley technology company, which has had a rocky relationship with Hulu's Hollywood owners.

EDITORIAL: Help yourself by shopping in local stores

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

Internet help desks: They may offer too much help

This week, I contacted a company that offers technical assistance for internet users. These organizations can provide a valuable service, even for seasoned communications network professionals. After all, even a network pro cannot know the ins-and-outs of the operations of thousands of internet products.

Do you take OTC medications seriously?

According to one survey, nearly one-third of consumers polled said that they did not consider over-the-counter (OTC) medications to be as "serious" as prescribed medications. Are you among those who think this way?

Drones have become popular holiday gifts

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

Woman reports losing $700

A Hayden woman reported losing $700 in cash Friday, delivering a financial blow to her family.

RACES: Trouble with tickets

Why can’t you buy hydroplane race tickets locally instead of online? If the promoters were smart they would have had a booth at the fair and anyplace else. What’s with this?