One more last time

You would think that after 35 years of doing this, I would have it down pat.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Smoke!

We have dedicated ample column space over the last couple of years chronicling and bringing wine consumers up to date on wines from the Western United States and how they have faired in some quite smoky years.

Scams on rise in PF, county

Post Falls law enforcement warns about money scams

Some of the best surprises

As wine shop owners and wine consumers, we have tasted a lot of wine over the last five years. I mean, a lot. We have tasted countless wines in all kinds of formats from blind tasting during the judging for the North Idaho Wine Rodeo, to weekly tastings with distributors, to trying a previously unknown production while out to dinner. There are always surprises on both sides of the equation. Sometimes you're disappointed by a wine you thought you'd love, sometimes the one you dread to try turns out to be a pleasant epiphany.

Let's all (burp) toast Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the one day when 75 percent of Americans celebrate both family and football. The other 25 percent will be watching either soccer or bowling, and that number appears to be increasing. These are not good days for the NFL. In their defense I have to admit I’ve never seen anyone take a knee during the national anthem at a bowling tournament.

Preseason remains a costly nightmare

There are some awful rip-offs in the sports world.

A simple, healthy lentil salad tastes anything but

When I was in high school, my parents took my sisters and me to Paris. That trip shaped me in so many ways, most of them culinary. So many of the dishes I make even today were inspired by that trip.

Customer service must come first

How much would you pay for an egg? Fifty cents? Two dollars? How about $6,000?

Gazing at economic horizon

By BRIAN WALKER

Time to start enjoying those fall colors

Can you believe it's September already? The signs are everywhere. You drive down the street and there they are. Trees and shrubs beginning to sport their autumn colors of red, yellow, orange and rust. They are pretty, no doubt about it, but wouldn't they be just as pretty if they'd waited a while?

State to auction 38 lots near Priest Lake

ADVICE: Grandpa's got plenty

Recently I was asked by my granddaughter for financial advice. She’s about to join the workforce and is looking for wisdom on how to save and invest her money. She probably will not ask me for advice again! So here goes.

Idaho Land Board will stick with timberland-buying strategy

Gov. Brad Little’s desire to make a significant course change involving a politically charged strategy on how to invest millions of dollars to benefit public schools and other beneficiaries has been rejected by his fellow members on the Idaho Land Board

Idaho and Taiwan sign two-year wheat trade agreement

Wheat is one of Idaho’s top crops, and about half is exported to other countries

Bill to stagger food stamp payouts passes Senate

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70

Janea Fowles Pixton – a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Check info on Skyward by Aug. 24

COEUR d’ALENE — Parents of students in the Coeur d’Alene School District are requested to log into Skyward between July 16 through Aug. 24 to complete the online verification process, said district spokesman Scott Maben.

Is our problem gluten? Or faddish eating?

Americans to spend an estimated $7 billion on gluten free foods this year

ATLANTA - It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do.

Is your problem gluten? Or faddish eating?

ATLANTA (AP) — It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do.

Insurers Sank Connecticut's 'Public Option.' Would A National Version Survive?

Health care costs were rising. People couldn’t afford coverage. So, in Connecticut, state lawmakers took action.