Poll: Obama benefits from economic gains

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country's brighter economic mood. A new poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike are increasingly saying the nation is heading in the right direction and most independents now approve the way he's addressing the nation's post-recession period.

Shell's $70 billion takeover could herald wave of mergers

LONDON - Oil and gas company Shell has agreed to buy British rival BG Group for $69.7 billion, in a deal that may signal a new wave of mega-mergers as the energy industry tries to adapt to lower prices.

US appeals court refuses to end CDC's eviction moratorium

Realtors are likely to appeal to the Supreme Court

Tax credits expire. Now what?

We all know the housing stimulus has worked and now it is over. Reports last week suggested that seven of 10 home buyers took advantage of the tax credit when purchasing homes. What is not known is how many of them would have bought homes anyway. As of Friday the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service showed 614 home sales pending.

Fifty shades of green for abuse victims

There's been much debate over the book series and just-released major motion picture, "Fifty Shades of Grey," among women in particular. I've not read the books and have no intention of watching the movie because there are simply more compelling books and movies on my list of things to read and see when I find precious time to do either.

Rising rents squeeze Idaho families

Network: Affordable homes shortage means low-income suffer most

Maggie Lyons, executive director of the Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance, said there is a large segment of the population in Kootenai County that needs affordable rentals, but the high cost to buy a home is equally concerning.

VIDEO: Washington among top five most expensive states to buy a home

Homebuyer.com ranked Washington in the top five most expensive states to buy a home based on median price and percentage of income toward payment.

COVID-19 cautions extended

There are reminders everywhere about the need to take physical precautions. Wash your hands for 20 seconds after an interaction, maintain 6 feet of distance from others, and even suggestions to wear a mask when in public.

Defying inflation, Americans ramped up spending last month

Most economists to anticipate holiday shopping jumping by a record amount this year

McEUEN: Price a starting point

Oh, where to start? Lack of a price tag, future home of year round boat launch with ample and close by parking for boat trailers, future home of the American Legion ball fields? No answers to these questions, just that we will find out at a later date, just go along with us and we will fill in the blanks. Sure sounds a lot like the health bill, doesn't it? Before I buy anything I find out what the cost will be so that I can be sure it fits into my budget; that only makes financial sense.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — When wine and art converge

It is tough to divorce wine and art when talking about wine.

PRESS: Don’t bow to DNC

For several years my husband and I have been visiting Coeur d’Alene on Saturdays and reading the Coeur d’Alene Press.

Apple revamps look of iPhone, iPad software

iOS 7 strives for a clean, simple, translucent impression

Ask Fish and Game 11/14/2013

Next Year's Tags

Question: When can I buy a hunting license and tags for next year?

A gleaming return

Why gold is making a comeback

Gold is having a summer revival.

Russia's Rosneft buys out TNK-BP

Deal will allow oil producer to increase its global profile

Feed a crowd with a bourbon-glazed salmon fillet

Maple bourbon-glazed salmon fillet

With grilling season upon us, we'll all be looking for new and delicious ways to feed a crowd. So I want to share one of my favorites - a center-cut salmon fillet.

Far East fallout

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

US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008

Fed, White House claim current bout of inflation will prove temporary

US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008

Fed, White House claim current bout of inflation will prove temporary