Fuming about gas prices

Idaho feeling ripple effect of California refinery explosion

COEUR d'ALENE - Pamela Johnson knew something was up when she rolled into a Coeur d'Alene gas station on Wednesday.

U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.51 percent

Google social net is about preserving leadership

NEW YORK - Google didn't build its new Plus service simply to have an online hangout like Facebook.

Exchange debate starts early

BOISE - Ideological objections to federal health care reform clashed Thursday with the more pragmatic interests of business as Gov. Butch Otter joined lawmakers, industry and the state's top insurance regulator in the debate over whether Idaho should establish its own insurance exchange.

MY TURN: Housing crisis remains

We all have memories of how things used to be. Sometimes those memories are distorted by the passage of time and appear significantly different today. Kootenai County in 1980 had a significantly smaller population and more people have wanted to share in it. That has continued to the current time. The problem is the pie is only so large. Too many of us want a bigger piece than we are entitled to. If our community is to be economically viable and provide housing for all the people who will be here, we need to start sharing the pie. Groups such as Kootenai Connect are an essential part because it’s focus is regional. We all need that wider focus as well. We can achieve that by electing knowledgeable leaders and keeping the good ones we have. We must support leaders who offer hope and solutions not people who offer only blame.

Can dentists bar competition over teeth-whitening?

Guns you want back, sales guys you don't

Pony Express on U.S. 95 recently closed without notice due to the failing health of the owner, who has now passed away. A number of consumers who had placed their guns on consignment with Pony Express have contacted me, wanting to know who had custody of their firearms. I was given the number of attorney Jeff Andrews in Hayden as the person to coordinate the return of the property. I called his office over a week ago. My call has not been returned. I was told a detective at the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office was working on this matter. I recommended a consumer call the detective. He did and reported the detective referred him back to attorney Andrews. This is the kind of circular referral that drives people nuts! Finally, I called the Coeur d'Alene Police Department's non-emergency number, (208) 769-2320). They said they'd be willing to take a police report from anyone unable to locate their firearm.

Hoping That Insurance Expansion Will Help Tamp Outbreak, 9 States Reopen Marketplaces

At least nine states are offering their uninsured residents another opportunity to sign up for a health plan this year as they seek new ways to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Court weighs making health coverage a fact of life

Fines possible for those uncovered

South Carolina woman is a 'refashionista'

Jillian Owens makes clothes from castoffs

COLUMBIA, S.C. - For Jillian Owens, some of her passion for fashion was motivated by a desire for new garments without the creation of more waste. And, she says openly on her blog, "I was also quite broke and couldn't afford new clothes."

Russia bans grain exports amid severe drought

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia banned grain exports for the rest of the year on Thursday after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 percent of its wheat crop. The price of wheat, which has already jumped 70 percent on world markets this summer, rallied further on the news.

Marty and Max: Are we in a double-dip housing recession?

The big question on everyone’s mind is: when will home sales turn around? Are we on the cusp of a double-dip housing recession, or are there signals that 2024 might see a recovery in the housing market?

Interest rates cause for pause

One study says rising cost of living has couples reconsidering having kids

The number of single-family homes sold through September totaled 1,660, down nearly 20% from September 2022.

GAP Insurance for used cars

If you are unfamiliar with GAP insurance now is the time to become familiar with it if you are buying a new or used car soon and financing the purchase.

Downtown Guns & Ammo grand opening this weekend

Store specializes in police buybacks

COEUR d'ALENE - Richard Gallia's connections to law enforcement organizations around the country provided the resources he needed for his latest business venture.

Neighborhood of the Week: Looking forward to 2018

Another year gone and an opportunity to reflect.

Recession brings changes in housing desires

The housing landscape is ever changing. Times like these where recession looms have a tendency to change perspectives. These perspectives affect the housing market, just as high interest rates, expiring tax credits and an influx in foreclosures changes the perspective of what a good price is for a home.

LCDC may fund private homes

Public money could reduce price for working families

COEUR d'ALENE - A problem with revitalizing neighborhoods is that, once they're improved, the average family might not be able to live there.

Hoarding disorder: The basics

Psychological condition behind hoarding can be treated.

Application period for fallcontrolled hunts ends June 5

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5.