Stocks fall amid questions about Fed plan

NEW YORK - Stock prices fell Wednesday as concerns grew over whether the Federal Reserve's plans to buy Treasury bonds might be smaller and slower than anticipated.

Officials: airlines should disclose bag, seat fees

WASHINGTON - Passengers love the idea, but airlines hate it. The government wants to require that travelers be told upfront about basic services that aren't included in the price of a ticket and how much extra they'll cost.

Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices

Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington

Airlines ask Congress to roll back airfare rule

Bill would allow companies to emphasize in ads the base price

WASHINGTON - Airlines tried and failed to block a federal rule making them tell passengers up front the full cost of airfare, including government taxes and fees. So they're trying another route, asking Congress to do what the Obama administration and the courts refused to do: roll back the law.

Slam the door on these scams

Door knockers sometimes don't deliver what's promised.

Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Monday

There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this spring

Stocks edge lower

Apple sinks 4 percent

NEW YORK - Apple, the most valuable company in the U.S., slumped Friday, helping to drag down the stock market. A lack of progress in federal budget talks also discouraged investors.

Series examines issues for Internet users

Dealing with intrusive advertisements

The Press published a series of articles about the Internet between July 31 and Dec. 15, 2014. They addressed several issues, such as privacy and the U.S. government’s plans about the future of the Internet. These subjects will not be revisited in this series. You can find them in the Press archives at cdapress.com.

Nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1

Hunters should expect high demand for tags and long waits

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

Many conservative groups stress they are only interested in curtailing abortion

Cd'A: Of parks and puzzling priorities

Manicured sidewalks blend into perfectly spaced trees. The famous Centennial Trail cleverly winds around over-priced shops and restaurants for bicyclists and connoisseurs of northwestern scenery. A large blue lake and an open cool sky hide behind newly erected part-time condos. Our narrow roads will appeal to your sense of adventure as they crumble and crack, stretching into dense residential and commercial districts. Here our teachers buy their own books, and our classrooms are filled to the brim.

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Findlay Auto Group continues to grow in North Idaho, incorporating a model of Easy Peasy Prices, wide selection, great service, and community involvement—helping out where and when they can.

Black Friday warriors: They just keep on shopping

Braving winter's chill pays off for many

For true Black Friday warriors, Thanksgiving wasn't a day off, but a chance to prepare for battle.

Brand expansion

In economic times like we are currently experiencing that feature an oversupply of wine and with the exception of the 2010 and 2011 harvests an oversupply of grapes, is when we typically see an expansion in the number of brands even if we do not see an expansion in the number of wineries. It was the huge harvest of 1997 after all that launched the "2 buck chuck" brand and the subsequent craze over the wine.

Summer buying season - taking the first steps

If you thought the real estate market was hot already, just wait and see what summer brings.

We can't live without it

Car prices hit record as buyers load up on options

DETROIT - Americans are paying record prices for new cars and trucks, and they have only themselves to blame.

Payroll tax hike: Killer whale or red herring?

WASHINGTON - Companies are rushing to describe the impact of higher Social Security taxes that took effect in January. They paint a bleak picture.

America's gas obsession

Driving season begins, as does griping about fuel

Vintage matters

As the harvest of 2011 approaches it seems an appropriate time to update wine consumers on how the crop is looking and also on recent releases and tastings from past vintages. Looking back at the appellations from 2007 and 2008 were great back to back years for California, Washington and other appellations of the Inland Northwest. Just about everything we have tried from those years has been delicious, with a slight edge going to 2007.

Time to be flexible

Verizon slices up the bundle, lets customers choose

NEW YORK (AP) - Under pressure from an expanding number of cheaper online video services, the long-dominant bundle of channels offered by pay-TV companies is becoming a bit more flexible.