When small businesses need loans in economically difficult times

The current inflationary environment in the U.S. economy can put significant pressure on small business finances making continued business operations more difficult without additional capital from some type of lending source.

Energy drinks: Consume them at your own risk

It’s no wonder we feel exhausted and in need of a pick-me-up. We’re busy.

Quite a few Shoshone County miners own homes elsewhere

Shoshone County has some of the most profitable silver mines in America and some of the highest-paying jobs in North Idaho, but many of the people occupying those jobs call somewhere else home.

Case studies

As a chiropractor, one of my favorite moments is when a patient reveals some amazing change that has happened to their health after starting chiropractic care. It is a common occurrence, but I will never tire of the stories or the elated faces of those experiencing positive outcomes.

Commercial market shows gains

As we reflect upon our performance so far this year, it is easy to see improvement over 2013. Those improvements are chronicled here each month as with this column. We begin our report this time however, with an update on commercial sales activity. Commercial lease activity is not recorded by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service - our source for statistical data.

Fish and Game computers breached

Idaho hunters’ and anglers’ info potentially compromised

Idaho Fish and Game learned Friday personal information for license buyers who began purchasing hunting and fishing licenses and tags prior to 2008 was potentially accessed by a breach of the online computer license sales system owned and operated by Active Network, a Texas-based company.

Market stabilization continues

As we had hoped, the May statistics as presented by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service show improved performance in several areas. Coeur d'Alene and Dalton continue the upward momentum seen the previous months with the May statistics showing improvement in number of homes sold and in average price of those homes.

Roger C. Edgren, 87

Former longtime Colfax, Wash., resident and business owner Roger C. Edgren, 87, passed away on Feb. 1, 2016, at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living in Hayden, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home. Vault interment will follow at the Colfax Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Events on Main following the burial.

Elimination of pain - the perfect gift!

Buyers get building lots at bargain prices

Parcels sold ranged from $15,000 to $525,000 in price

COEUR d'ALENE - Dirt truly was cheap for those with ready cash at an auction of building lots and one commercial building on Friday.

How to save money while watching TV

Is there a good alternative to cable?

Mom's wine

Mother's day is this coming Sunday and figures from the national retail association show it is the second biggest retail shopping day to the Christmas holidays.

United, Continental complete combination

United and Continental closed the deal on Friday that will create the world's biggest airline, although it will be months before it looks that way to travelers.

Ila Irene Jones, 73

On Sept. 23, 2016, our feisty mom, Ila Irene Jones, lost her long battle with a rare disease called Scleroderma. She suffered for 16 years with the disease. It is a horrible auto-immune disease, of which there is no cure. People sometimes teased her about typing in capital letters. She did it because her hands were like stone.

BIRTH: Medical debate continues

I’d like to thank Mr. Ortmann for his fine letter and his civil tone. I would, however, like to address a few issues that need correction and/or clarification.

Tesla goes after BMW, Mercedes

Electric carmaker boosting range, model and price of low end Model S

Luxury home market coming back

Even though they account for only 1.4 percent of our total sales, the market for homes priced over a million dollars is making a strong comeback. June totals are in and so far this year we have recorded 31 sales of million dollar plus homes. Last year at this time we had sold but 12.

Red Kettle Campaign kicks off today

COEUR d'ALENE - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will kick off the 2013 Red Kettle Campaign today in an effort to raise $185,000 for the holiday season.

Back to school: Local colleges provide resources, opportunities for community despite quarantine

The current health situation has brought a lot of changes, and more are likely to come as adjustments to staying put, perhaps with a full house, are made.

ISENBERG CAUSE OF DEATH: DIPHENHYDRAMINE TOXICITY

Larry Isenberg’s death was not due to drowning. The cause of death was due to “diphenhydramine toxicity,” according to this single page received by The Press today from the Kootenai County coroner’s office. The report of findings was not provided. Diphenhydramine is the over-the-counter drug known as Benadryl.