A dramatic decline

Euro drops toward parity with dollar

Horsepower in, gas-sipping out

SUVs, muscle cars help auto industry maintain momentum

DETROIT (AP) - Americans again bought vehicles that sit up high and come loaded with features like backup cameras and smartphone capabilities in June. Horsepower was also in; gas-sipping not so much.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — An easy column

After writing the weekly wine column for 10 years now the most challenging part at times is to come up with new subject matter.

Russian aggression demands an American response

The President’s national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, said it is “incontrovertible” that the Russians intervened in America’s 2016 elections. The President rebuked McMaster for the statement. Daniel Coats, appointed by the President last year as Director of National Intelligence, joined other top American intelligence officials in warning that the Russians will continue interfering in our elections.

Gyro Days, Derby combined this year

WALLACE - Gyro Days and the Lead Creek Derby this year, June 15-18, are being combined with the Gyro District VIII Convention in Wallace. An extra 150-200 Canadians are expected to attend, which should help make the 70th running of the Derby the best in recent history.

Up in arms over gun control

Recent mass shooting, debate over future laws sparking a run on buying firearms

Business has seen quite a spike of late at Center Target Sports in Post Falls.

Fakes are not fashionable: BBB shines light on counterfeit products sold online

We all shop online. Whether we’re loyal Amazon customers, Groupon groupies, or simply Google the goods and services we need, the Internet is one big network of boutiques and box stores selling everything you need and anything you don’t.

House kicks off reform testimony

Legislation would restrict collective bargaining rights

BOISE - Lawmakers in the Idaho House started taking public testimony Tuesday on legislation to eliminate "tenure" for new teachers, restrict collective bargaining and introduce merit pay.

Curtain rises on 35th Christmas for All

Press Christmas for All starts today.

Eye on walleye

Fish and Game way to catch a walleye in Pend Oreille

Early summer walleye in Lake Pend Oreille are on the move. Walleye spawning is over now, and with warmer water temperatures fish are distributed widely throughout the Pend Oreille system.

As central banks intervene to calm markets, few see solution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank moved Thursday to try to calm financial markets and restore some degree of confidence. It didn't quite work. The central banks are facing a crisis only partly responsive to the medicine they can provide.

Cameron: Online world has us hooked

You’ve probably heard the acronym TMI.

Alpine climax planned for 2015 Tour de France

PARIS - The punishing hairpin climb to the Alpe d'Huez ski station high in the French Alps will provide the dramatic climax for the 2015 Tour de France, before cycling's showcase race sweeps into Paris for its traditional finish in front of cheering crowds on the Champs-Elysees.

Go to Lake City Rentals for your projects, big or small

If you buy the equipment you need for your home and garden jobs, you could spend thousands — even tens of thousands — on the initial purchase. And then you have to store it and pay for upkeep. But you can rent what you need from Lake City Rental for a fraction of the cost.

Signs of fall = encouragement

Fall is in the air. The children are in school, the crops are ripening and soon, the beautiful fall colors will return. The encouraging signs though will be found in the building of North Idaho. A leisurely drive through any part of town with vacant lots reveals a bustle of activity as houses and buildings are under construction; homes for the families and businesses anxiously waiting their completion.

Sunny with a chance of golf balls

Coeur d'Alene Charter music program fundraiser brings in nearly $6,000

Census Bureau site goes live as counting begins in earnest

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The 2020 census is off and running for much of America now.

IDAHO: Confusion over values

IDAHO: Confusion over values

Helen Zimmerman, 97

Helen Zimmerman, 97, a longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene, passed away on August 8, 2022.

It's snow time

Major storm could hit Saturday

Snowstorm hits, more coming