EU launches antitrust investigation into Amazon over e-books

LONDON (AP) - The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into online retailer Amazon over its distribution of e-books, which have become increasingly popular in recent years.

NIC: Costs too much

North Idaho College is so expensive. Classes come at a great price. It has been my unfortunate experience to have failed two classes this semester, something unheard of before for me. If we pay such a high price for these hybrid classes, online classes, North Idaho College must give us some sort of tutoring. I just spent $10,000 for two classes I failed, and even with support it was not enough.

Vera Lorraine Gregg McKinney, 78

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

Ask your audiologist...

What is the difference between getting hearing aid(s) from a warehouse store or a local independent office? (Part one of three parts.)

Cottages on Priest Lake to be sold

Some details of auction announced

BOISE - The state plans to put an undetermined number of Priest Lake cottage sites on the auction block Aug. 28 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, Idaho Department of Lands officials announced this week.

Fur auction to end Monday

Fish and Game accepts online bids for found or seized animals until April 24

Idaho Fish and Game's annual online fur auction is now live, but not for long.

Housing market shows no signs of slowing down

Out-of-state homebuyers drive demand

Energy-thirsty Bitcoin miners seek ways to dump fossil fuels

In the world of bitcoin mining, access to cheap and reliable electricity is everything

Duke pushes to keep Wal-Mart growing

CEO looks to overseas, online sales

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. unveiled a $15 billion share buyback program Friday as it hammered home its message to shareholders at its annual meeting that the world's largest retailer will keep growing.

Company town by Puget Sound?

In Seattle, some fret over Amazon's growth

Stein's closing in Rathdrum

RATHDRUM — The number of grocery stores in Rathdrum will be cut in half on May 25.

Black Lives Matter, counter-protesters argue in Boise

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has condemned the actions of counter-protesters after they used physical violence to interrupt a Black Lives Matter demonstration on Tuesday at Boise City Hall

Spending up 0.5 percent in June

Consumers dole out at fastest pace in four months

WASHINGTON - Consumers increased their spending in June at the fastest pace in four months even though their income growth slowed.

Bernanke: Economy slowing but faster growth ahead

Fed chairman says benefit of low interest rates still needed

WASHINGTON - The economy has weakened in recent weeks, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke noted Tuesday. But he stuck with a message he has delivered since April: The slowdown from high gas prices and Japan's crises is temporary, and growth should pick up later this year.

Inventory continues to affect sales

Even as national reports of sluggish August sales are coming in, the staff of the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service have already compiled our September statistics. While most of the geography we cover has experienced some slowdown in sales, others continue to out-perform last year even with fewer homes on the market. Last week’s tick up in interest rates is expected to have little to no effect on sales since the 30-year rate remains below 4 percent on average.

Study: Idaho lacks affordable housing

Lyons: Public/private partnerships a key

Not enough affordable housing

Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

Marty and Max (and TaylorAnne): IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET UP IN SMOKE?

Selling a home is a stressful, personal, and emotional process. This is why it is crucial to partner with a trusted professional who takes the time to understand your goals, your motivations, and your reasoning for selling to ensure your real estate dreams do not go up in smoke.

Best of N. Idaho: Don't fall for pretenders' pitches

It's a compliment - and highly unethical - for other companies to pretend to be Best Of North Idaho.

Apology ... then uproar

Netflix says it's sorry, then splits in two

SAN FRANCISCO - The CEO of Netflix said he was sorry for mishandling a recent price increase that caused customers to cancel the service in droves. But the apology was drowned out by a decision that angered subscribers all over again.