About half of Idaho schools join Wi-Fi contract

Home sales soar 24 percent

Dalton Gardens, Cd'A area has seen biggest jump

GM, Ford have good month

U.S. auto sales up in June, but Japan still hurting

DETROIT - Gas prices hit a sweet spot for automakers last month. They fell far enough to spur pickup truck sales, yet remained so high that small cars sold well, sometimes just hours after reaching dealers' lots.

HEALTH: Decision time for businesses

“Read my lips.” This statement was the undoing of President Bush after he countered his statement by raising taxes. Time and time again, President Obama has stated that anyone making less than $250,000 a year would not pay more taxes, “Not none red cent.” We now see that everyone will be paying more taxes; this includes all people of high, middle and low-income groups.

Going up ... and up

Idaho gas prices jump again

Fuel costs climbing

Both camps support Hayes' warning

COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County Clerk's Office is warning everyone involved in the Coeur d'Alene City Council recall and anti-recall efforts to play it straight.

Small Business Saturday: Investment in community

Idaho’s 158,000 small businesses not only drive our economy, spur innovation and create jobs, they reflect the unique character of the state. Residents and tourists feel this each time they visit a local shop, buy an artisanal product or receive outstanding personal service. And on Nov. 24, we invite shoppers to honor their contributions by supporting Small Business Saturday.

'Layaway Santa' helps shoppers

Most controlled hunts begin April 1

Spring black bear controlled hunt draw results are available now

Drawing results for black bear controlled hunt tags have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters can check their account at GoOutdoorsidaho.com to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for spring black bear. Email notifications will be sent to those who provided an email address on their profile.

LIBRARIES: Fake fiscal conservative ideology

Lynn Fleming’s Aug. 16 LTE exposes the CLN trustee board majority as disingenuous and underhanded.

Prosecutor: Boston Marathon bomber wanted to terrorize U.S.

An electrifying alternative to opioids

In conjunction with local health care providers, Northwest Specialty Hospital is offering electroceutical devices as an alternative to opioid medication for pain management.

Top business story: Economy grows but hiring lags

Real estate crisis, Toyota recall and China's swellingGDP among 2010's headlines

WASHINGTON - In 2010, the economy rebounded fitfully from the Great Recession - starting strong, wobbling at midyear but showing enough vigor by year's end to quell fears of a second recession. Yet Americans hardly felt relief under the weight of high unemployment, which began the year at 9.7 percent and is now 9.8 percent.

Wal-Mart sales perk up ahead of holiday

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. eked out a rare gain in an important sales measurement during the third quarter as it reported profits that beat Wall Street expectations Thursday.

Hanks drops out of Senate race, supports write-in over Souza

Shem Hanks, the former chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, has dropped out of the race for District 4’s Senate position.

Another old friend is passing on

Sears is dying a slow, painful death. Many of us are complicit.

Washington boating laws change

Increased penalties for operating a boat under the influence

The Washington State Parks Commission and other boating leaders worked to amend the law to make boating safer in Washington. The changes, effective last Sunday, are intended to deter people operating a boat while under the influence (BUI) by increasing the penalty and making breathalyzer tests mandatory (in cases where an officer has probable cause).

Fishing tournament Saturday

Event to raise funds for Coeur d'Alene High School Viking Education Foundation and Boosters Club

Those looking for an excuse to fish can help local teachers buy supplies this month.

Dish gives cord-cutters live sports at gadget show

International CES four-day event opens today in Las Vegas

Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil

Inflation has fallen from a peak of 9.1% in June to 5% in March but remains well above the Fed's 2% target rate