Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M

The city celebrates Goonies Day on June 7, the film’s release date, and welcomes thousands of people for the event

Customer service keeps the doors open

Nordstrom department store built its legendary customer service reputation on the story of a man who returned a set of tires to a store and received a refund, even though Nordstrom doesn't actually sell tires.

Berkshire Hathaway buying Precision Castparts

HOMES: Preserve our local history

It is very upsetting to see the old beautiful homes and buildings being torn down in Coeur d’Alene and replaced with modern apartment buildings and townhomes.

Factory fears China will get Scout work

PASSAIC, N.J. - The owners of a family-run New Jersey factory that makes uniforms for the Girl Scouts of America said they may be forced to close or lay off workers if the organization takes its business to China.

Natural gas soars as cold grips homes, drillers

Record amounts being burned for heat and electricity

NEW YORK - The frigid winter of 2014 is setting the price of natural gas on fire.

Making it a home in Coeur d'Alene's midtown

In Coeur d’Alene, homes get predictably expensive as you get closer to the lake and downtown. The midtown market, however, is an intriguing alternative.

COMMENTARY: Reform or eliminate unfair grocery tax

Anyone who shops for groceries knows that food costs much more than it did just one year ago.

Don’t get taken to the cleaners on cleaning supplies

Phony calls and online sellers

The value of the winery experience

Touring wine country is an experience that holds passion for many of us, but beyond the romance and enjoyment of winery visits there are tremendous amounts of knowledge to be garnered while there.

Black Friday crowds cram into Black Sheep

Shoppers flood Cd'A malls seeking best holiday deals

Parking lots were packed and checkout lines were long throughout Coeur d’Alene on Black Friday, as shoppers sought the best deals for everyone on their Christmas lists. Thousands of people had reportedly streamed through the Silver Lake Mall by noon — and the place had only been open for two hours.

Mega frenzy

County has lottery luck on its side for tonight's record $540M draw

Elected after Obamacare?

2014 Senate Democrats firm up health care support

New year, old issues

GOP, Dems try to repackage arguments for 2014

ATLANTA - Both Republicans and Democrats are looking for fresh ways to pitch old arguments as they head into the final midterm election year of Barack Obama's presidency.

Something so good it's 'ROTTEN'

Aspire Community Theater to perform 'Something Rotten' at Kroc Center April 22

Aspire Community Theater to perform at the Kroc Center theater

Far East meets Northwest

China's wealth finds home in Washington state

MEDINA, Wash. - Savvy Seattle-area real estate agents have gained an advantage by paying attention to the growing connections between China and Washington state.

Senators back exchange plan

Six hours of debate results in 23-12 vote for bill

BOISE - Idaho senators voted Thursday to back the governor's plan to create a state-based nonprofit insurance exchange, rather than defaulting to an exchange run by the federal government, as many other Republican-led states have done.

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.

'Just fell on hard times'

It has been more than a year since the automobile accident that changed this woman's life.

Judge gives two weeks for closing arguments in Groene home lawsuit

In the next two weeks, Steve Groene and attorneys for the Shasta Groene Charitable Trust will submit written arguments in order to determine if Groene will be evicted from a house volunteers built for his daughter.