Water replaces soda as nation's top drink

SENATORS: Time for a new vision

Now that elections season is over, Senators Risch and Crapo should be reconsidering their vision for U.S. engagement in the Middle East. Decades of hyper-militarism in the Middle East clearly isn’t working for anyone but some defense contractors profiting off war. The invasion and occupation of Iraq unleashed widespread sectarian violence that led to the creation of the Islamic State, which then began to thrive off the Syrian civil war.

Tired of price politics

Despite a current overage in supply, U.S. gas prices have risen by almost 34 cents over the past two weeks. According to the Lundburg Survey, that's the second-biggest price jump in the history of the gasoline market. Between August and September 2005, prices jumped 46 cents. Lundburg is an independent petroleum market research company that tracks gas prices at pumps nationwide.

HOUSING: Paradise lost

As to the rising cost of homes…

Holiday Light Show cranking up the kilowatts

Schedule announced for beloved journeys to the North Pole

Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises and The Coeur d’Alene Resort are excited to announce the annual Journey to the North Pole Cruises are back for their 35th year in a row.

Inventory slows sales

Even though by all accounts the market area served by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service is brisk, the total number of sales may be affected by shortages of suitable housing. At our last market report sales of homes in Kootenai County were 21 percent ahead of last year. At the end of May that decreased to what most would agree is a still healthy 18 percent increase in the number of sales. For the entire MLS the change was from 18 percent in April to a 16 percent increase in year over year comparisons.

Holding our own - and then some

As promised the statistical report from the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service is completed and we are pleased with the results. We have indeed outpaced 2006 for year-to-date sales and by more than anticipated. We actually show 62 sales in excess of last year at October's end.

Edmunds recommends 5 extra-small crossover SUVs

Extra-small crossover SUVs make up the fastest-growing class in the automotive industry over the past five years, according to Edmunds data. The segment surpassed the 1 million mark in number of vehicles sold for the first time in 2019.

MY TURN: ignite cda and Atlas Mill

Short-term win for some, long-term loss for many

The ignite cda pledge “We want what You Want” was holding its own on the Urban Renewal Districts for the Lake and River. We certainly received a balance of Public and Private business related boosts throughout high profile areas serving tourists, taxpaying citizens and businesses alike. Multiple developers and entities showed up to build the wide ranging visions.

Executives see bright spots

Leaders say there is no reason to panic

SAN FRANCISCO - Americans are still spending money at casinos, amusement parks and concerts. Some are even shopping at Bloomingdales and looking at new homes.

Continued improvement seen locally

Far from a speeding train metaphor, yet the local real estate market continues to show improvement. Staff at the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service has completed the year-to-date statistical analysis and we are maintaining the 4 percent increase we first saw months ago.

More market improvement seen

Last week we reported some market stability locally and some decent appreciation in the residential market that is the combined cities of Coeur d'Alene and Dalton Gardens. Other markets across the nation are also experiencing positive real estate movement, but certainly not all. As we have opined here before, it will be a long slow climb out of the housing recession. In fact, those markets showing improvement represent about half of the markets surveyed by the National Association of Realtors, yet it does indicate the market may be beginning to stabilize.

CDA PRESS CONSUMER GUY: Big pay promises and nasty meat

Here's an interesting consumer complaint I received this week. This is an old online scheme that comes around again and again disguised differently.

Up next: Stage three

Could open bars, tourism, gatherings as early as Saturday

Heritage ready to soar over Cd'A

Aviation enthusiasts, mark your calendars. It’s time for a fly-in.

Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states

Latest agreement includes various restrictions on the marketing, sale and distribution of the company's vaping products. F

School funding disbursed

Charters receive first facilities payments

Idaho charter schools have received their first round of payments to offset facilities costs.

Raymond Joseph 'Joe' Schneider (Hoy), 26

Raymond Joseph “Joe” Schneider (Hoy), of Post Falls, died much too soon July 28, 2013, at the age of 26 with his wife and infant daughter at his side holding his hand after fighting so hard to come back to them for over a month. He was born in Tulare, Calif., and spent the majority of his life in the Coeur d’Alene area.

And so it begins 33rd Christmas for All campaign launches now

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, which means at least three things:

Robert Ovnicek, 75

Robert Martin Ovnicek, 75, passed away December 22, 2022.