ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reflux and heartburn

More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn or acid reflux as often as once a week.

Ellington defense rests its case

Closing arguments will be today, jury deliberations could start as well

Kootenai County median home price rises

Study: Idaho most expensive state to own a home

Home prices inch up

Confusion about tax credit still prevalent.

An offhand comment from a young lady last week caused us to realize that we have not been complete in our explanations of the Federal housing tax credits. Perhaps we assumed that it was as important to consumers as it is to us.

Holiday Light Show cranking up the kilowatts

Schedule announced for beloved journeys to the North Pole

Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises and The Coeur d’Alene Resort are excited to announce the annual Journey to the North Pole Cruises are back for their 35th year in a row.

Far East fallout

As markets drop, question is: Will the Chinese still shop?

Sheriff's blotter

Notable calls for the day! 05-01-21

KCSO collecting unused medications today

HAYDEN — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will help collect unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Northern Lakes Fire Department No. 1 in Hayden as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

A sign of recovery?

Auto sales up for first time since the recession

DETROIT - Auto sales rose in the United States last year for the first time since the recession. They're still far from what they were just a few years ago - but that's just fine with the downsized auto industry, which can post profits even if it sells millions fewer cars and trucks.

Winter Wine Rodeo: Review

The second annual Winter Wine Rodeo was held on Saturday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with the fairgrounds and by all accounts was a great success. Nearly 400 folks attended and had the chance to sample more than 70 different wines, and food from great local restaurants, and also do some holiday shopping. The event in its second year evolved to include an expanded venue and more wines and vendors.

Knitting for those who serve our country

At Alpaca Direct, we are always looking for ways to give back to our community. I can not think of anyone more deserving than those who keep our country safe so we can enjoy our freedom.

Walmart saves grandpa's money

Scammers tried to get man to send $5,800 to Canada

COEUR d'ALENE - Dieter Schwake would do anything to protect his granddaughter, just like most grandparents.

Choosing the right title company

You are about to make what is likely the largest investment of your life — a piece of real estate. In Idaho, selection of the Title Company is the buyer’s. Title is the right to use your property as you see fit. Any restrictions on its use will be recorded as a condition, covenant or restriction. A title report will reveal these CCRs as well as any number of easements which provide access to your property. Title insurance guarantees the rights of the property owner and is often paid by the seller of the property to warrant to the purchaser that they are protected from defects and will have unencumbered title. If the buyer encumbers the property, the lender will require a second policy to protect their interest in your real estate.

TaTa's Party to benefit cancer patients set for Saturday

Proceeds from Silver Valley event to support Shoshone Cancer Resource Center

The TaTa’s Party began out of a sense of sisterhood when friends in the Silver Valley banded together after one of them was diagnosed with breast cancer.

TAXES: Double indignity

Did I miss a proposition on the last ballot? In California we had a famous Prop 13 allowing the people to vote to make property tax value the sales price of a home. The first house I bought and sold here was not affected. However, after buying another home here last spring my property tax doubled.

ISSUES: And observations

(1) If I lived in California or Oregon, I would sell and move to North Idaho with a pocket full of cash and buy property and drive the price and property tax up so the existing workers, seniors and middle class are just about priced out of being able to keep a home.

Investor indigestion

Even the smart money is flummoxed by this economy

NEW YORK - Small investors, take note: The smart money isn't sure what to make of the economy, either.

Facetious real estate terms

An amusing translation of real estate's many buzzwords and catchphrases.

Make a New Year's resolution for back health

A recent review of studies found that 85 percent of adults experience low back pain, and about 20 percent call their pain severe or disabling. Chances are if you don't have back pain right now, you are likely to experience it at some time during your life.

Cancer, debt put damper on holidays