Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers

The rate on a 30-year mortgage averaged around 5.54% this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac; a year ago it was close to 2.78%

Be smart enough to know when you're dumb

Ask The Propellorheads

California is not an enemy nation

Ron Ekas of Glen Ellen, Calif., we apologize.

Appointing is anointing

Incumbency didn't help a lot of Democrats in the Nov. 2 elections. Yet over the last 13 years, it's proven to be an unbeatable weapon in Coeur d'Alene School Board elections.

Demand delays delivery of parcels in a pandemic

Packages sent past deadline might not make it by Christmas; no dates 'guaranteed'

Packages sent past deadline might not make it by Christmas; no dates 'guaranteed'

It's getting hot in here

Study: Warmer temps lead to hotter tempers

WASHINGTON - As the world gets warmer, people are more likely to get hot under the collar, scientists say. A massive new study finds that aggressive acts like committing violent crimes and waging war become more likely with each added degree.

Side effects linked with cholesterol medications

World/Nation Briefs May 15, 2012

Obama campaign skewers Romney record at Bain

Rubio joins GOP field

Senator tells supporters he is running for White House

Fake bar part of research into anti-drinking drug

Ghrelin hormone affects people's desire for alcohol

Nonagenarian dancing to 100

DEAR DR. GOTT: I will be 93 this month and have been blessed with good health all my life. My recent medical checkup was good, and everything was normal. However, during the past year, I have noticed my walking has become somewhat laborious and stressful. Even a small incline on the street makes walking more difficult. I have a little dog, and she needs to be walked.

What can my son expect from PKD?

Here's how Lily stole the show

The standing ovation of one resounded Monday as the credits rolled for

Haaland defends Willow, says US won't end oil drilling

Haaland called Willow “a very long and complicated and difficult decision to make'

A central Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after raiding a newspaper

Newspaper publisher and co-owner Eric Meyer maintains that the newspaper’s aggressive coverage of local politics and Police Chief Gideon Cody’s record are the main reason for the raids

What you don't know about SEO can kill you

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and it's a subject matter we've looked closely into and have touched upon in most of the articles in this section. The reason for its frequent appearance is obvious - it's really that important. It is imperative that the business owner operating in this era learn as much as possible about SEO. In most cases it relates directly to the effectiveness of your website, and if you don't yet have a website, kindly fasten your seatbelt and get moving on building one immediately!

Family on long road back from homelessness

The Great Recession took a heavy toll on these parents of two young children.

'The largest gift basket I have ever won'

PF Chamber employee wins house in NIC Foundation's Really BIG Raffle

Jamie Morgan has won a few prizes in her life, perhaps a gift basket here or there. “I win like small stuff, like when you put your card in at events,” she said Wednesday evening. She can now add something much larger to her prize-winning portfolio — a $590,000 home, compliments of the North Idaho College Foundation's 30th annual Really BIG Raffle.

Working together to build back stronger

CDA Area Economic Development Corp. presents annual address on housing and labor force issues

Local experts address the current state of the labor force and housing in Kootenai County.

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Don’t be April Fooled by these listing phrases

Look at enough real estate listings and you notice certain familiar phrases and language patterns.