When adversity is not adverse

It is a requirement of all licensed real estate agents to disclose, "Adverse Material Facts" to parties in a real estate transaction. As defined in Idaho real estate license law an Adverse material fact is one that, "would significantly affect the desirability or value of the property to a reasonable person..."

Are you an 'efficient' investor?

Generally speaking, if you're efficient at a particular task, you'll get good results without wasting effort. As you've already learned from your life experiences, it's usually far better to be efficient at something than to be inefficient - and that's certainly true with investing.

Salmon habitat protected in conservation easement

BOISE - A conservation easement has been attained on an east-central Idaho ranch that's been a top priority for state and federal authorities for years because it contains important spawning streams for threatened salmon and steelhead.

Reel theater curbside popcorn sale achieves blockbuster success

POCATELLO — Customers waited for up to two hours Saturday to buy to-go bags of popcorn from a family-owned movie theater seeking to generate revenue while its doors are closed because of coronavirus.

Rail to trail expansion looming

By BRIAN WALKER

It's worth it

Black Friday deals too good to miss as folks pitch tents to be first in line

COEUR d'ALENE - Before Mary Klennert left her home about 2 a.m. Friday to go shopping, she asked herself two questions:

Don't be fooled!

My Garden Path

Time for April Fools' Day. Remember, there are lots of ways to be "fooled." At this time of year a lot of us are getting itchy fingers to start planting outside. In most cases, this is a mistake. Remember how early it is. Normal planting time for our area is May 15. That's six weeks away.

Make a cheesy chicken burrito in a flash

Finding the time and energy to get dinner on the table is challenging enough during the week. Add picky eaters to the mix - the child who won't eat anything green, the teenager who has gone vegetarian - and it can become a nightmare.

Gates reassuring allies in Vietnam

Defense Secretary: US won't cede its military power

HANOI, Vietnam - The United States will back up small Asian nations who feel bullied by China and will insist on diplomatic solutions to territorial disputes among China and Pacific neighbors, U.S. officials said.

Make home-cured bacon for Father's Day

Home-cured bacon? Sounds like one of those things the average person wouldn't in a million years attempt.

Ringing in reform

Otter signs Idaho teachers union, merit pay bills

BOISE (AP) - Gov. Butch Otter signed a law Thursday to phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining in Idaho.

Ask your audiologist...

As I have gotten older I find that I have to have ear wax removed about once a year now. What can I do myself that would help to keep the wax from building up on me?

Silver Valley Mining Wars: Part 1

Through the discovery of gold by Andrew Prichard in 1882 a human avalanche of 5,000 “gold rushers” soon descended on the area around Eagle Creek and Murray. But within a year, these prospectors began spilling over the Coeur d’Alene mountains to the south to prospect for additional gold deposits. However, lead-silver outcroppings were found, rather than gold, and claims were filed.

Senate bill jeopardizes tax-free online shopping

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

Numerous sectors of the economy posted strong job gains in June

Skiers, snowmobilers go to court in powder struggle

BOISE - Early-season snow just dusts the peaks above Idaho's capital, but a courtroom battle down in the valley could have a big impact on who gets to ride where on the accumulating white powder.

Mardi Gras comes marching in Feb. 29

The Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance is hosting its fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the ballroom at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles, 209 E. Sherman Ave.

Swan tags available for first time this week

Idaho hunters will be able to purchase swan tags when they go on sale this week.

Carol L. Stott, 73

Carol L. Stott, 73, Trellis Lady of Dalton Gardens, passed away at home where she

Pulling the plug

RadioShack files for bankruptcy protection, to sell stores

NEW YORK (AP) - Struggling electronics retailer RadioShack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and says it will sell as many as 2,400 stores.