GOP: Balancing the leftist spin

This is in response to comments made by Chad Solsvik in his letter to the editor printed in the Coeur d'Alene Press on Sept. 29. Mr. Solsvik claims to "decode" some "Republican speak," wherein he offers his own translations of certain conservative agendas. Among the items on his list are the Bush tax cuts, which he decodes to mean: "Borrow $700 billion from China to give to billionaires."

Hayden Chamber seeks nominations for HAYDEN awards

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce is announcing the fourth annual HAYDEN Awards, a series of awards to recognize individuals for their distinguished community service to the Hayden community.  The chamber will solicit nominations from the general public.

Oil tops $108 a barrel

Unemployment decline expected to increase demand

NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices hit a new 30-month high on Friday after the world's top two oil consumers, the U.S. and China, issued positive economic reports that pointed to increased demand.

Movers & Shakers September 2, 2010

Little to speak at policy summit

Reforming oil and gas leases better for taxpayers

For far too long, American taxpayers have been short changed as our oil and gas resources have been doled out at bargain basement rates.

States cutting benefits for public-sector retirees

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - William Liberty began as a trash collector in Lindenwold 37 years ago and worked his way up to public works supervisor. Until recently, he figured he would hold on to the job until he turned 65.

When loss is really gain

There was a gasp heard ‘round the legislative campfire Monday, when Rep. Frank Henderson resigned from the most powerful committee in the state.

CDA 2030: What can we see?

Like me, you may find yourself wrestling with a vision statement for your organization and perhaps preparing a strategic plan. Although we (secretly) recognize a futility in predicting the future, we seem never to tire in this uniquely human activity. In fact, when our planning effectively engages stakeholders and is driven by good data, it is remarkably useful and its predictions are more often correct than mere chance would suggest.

The value of salary surveys

We're no fan of expensive compensation comparison studies purchased by government officials and paid for by taxpayers.

TAXPAYERS: Don't owe a living

We have a television ad stating our high school graduates lack the skills required to survive the real world. Ultimately, this would fall to the taxpayers as being the responsible parties to blame.

Semi emissions rules issued

EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday proposed tougher mileage standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks, the latest move by President Barack Obama in his second-term drive to reduce pollution blamed for global warming.

EU launches antitrust investigation into Amazon over e-books

LONDON (AP) - The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into online retailer Amazon over its distribution of e-books, which have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Happy birthday, Hecla

Your community newspaper has been here since 1892, seemingly forever.

RENEWAL: Call for action

Idaho Legislative Leadership, concerning the incomplete work of the 2015 Urban Renewal Interim Committee:

Kootenai County jobless rate falls 0.3 percent

State rate drops to 3.8 percent in March

POST FALLS — Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped .3 percent to 4.7 percent in March, according to an Idaho Department of Labor report released on Friday.

Water war

13 states sue over rule giving feds authority on state water

Movers and Shakers

Magnuson, McHugh & Company announces promotions

Confront the union question

Kootenai County doesn't have one. Neither does Post Falls. Or Hayden. Or Rathdrum, Spirit Lake and Athol.

Tax news isn't all good

To all you Kootenai County entities intent on not raising citizens' property taxes, the silent, distracted masses probably appreciate it.

Proposed Avista settlement would mean no rate increase

Avista Utilities' North Idaho customers have until Aug. 15 to submit written comments or request a public hearing regarding a proposed settlement that would result in no electric or gas base rate increase until Jan. 1, 2016 at the earliest.