Sandpoint details city snow policy

SANDPOINT — Snow showers are in the forecast all week, and Sandpoint officials are reminding area residents of the city’s snow removal policy..

We support students when we support Idaho's teachers

When we talk about supporting teachers, we’re really talking about supporting students.

Bills to defund Idaho GOP attorney general's office are dead

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two bills that cleared the Idaho House with overwhelming

Kochava picked for state tax credit program

SANDPOINT — In the wake of a major business expansion, Kochava is working with the state of Idaho to push down the accelerator even more on its business plan.

UI earns national kudos for economic engagement

MOSCOW – The University of Idaho is one of just 16 institutions nationwide honored as the inaugural group of Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities.

OPINION: New federal employment rules will be a big change – and challenge – for state's employers

A new set of rules being promulgated by the United States Department of Labor has the potential to cause a major shift in the employment structure for most Montana employers.

Kootenai County jobless rate inches up

Labor analysts expect number to go down due to seasonal impact

POST FALLS - Don't start throwing darts at Kootenai County's jobless number just yet, labor analysts say.

Hayden's Chatwin a finalist for Colorado job

Hayden City Administrator Stefan Chatwin has applied for more than a half dozen jobs outside City Hall and is a finalist for a town manager position out of state.

No raises for elected officials

The Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday not to raise elected officials' salaries for the next fiscal year.

State school official: Teachers need to sacrifice some more

BOISE - A state Board of Education member on Thursday lamented staffing cuts at his Boise plumbing business while making the case for teachers to take a bigger hit in public schools chief Tom Luna's budget proposal for next year.

Dogs get their day

COEUR d'ALENE - Dogs, Monday is your day.

French strikes end at refineries, major ports

PARIS - French workers ended their strikes at all oil refineries and at strategic fuel terminals following weeks of protests over President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62, unions and French officials said Friday.

Big decisions ahead

U.S. Silver board recommends shareholders reject Hecla bid

COEUR d'ALENE - There are big decisions directly ahead for shareholders of U.S. Silver Corp., the owner and operator of the Galena Mine and other properties in the Silver Valley.

The economic recovery turns 2: Feel better yet?

This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating.

Cd'A schools: One yes, one no

The Coeur d'Alene School District has responded admirably to tremendous budget challenges.

Movers and Shakers May 15, 2012

T-Mobile seeks to bring cellular, broadband services to all of Idaho

Stocks edge higher

September rally remains alive

NEW YORK - Stocks overcame an early slide Wednesday and closed higher as investors tried to keep a September rally alive.

Henderson resigns from JFAC panel

Lawmaker wants time for economic development bills

POST FALLS - Frank Henderson is stepping down from the Legislature's budget panel to pursue economic development legislation.

Wholesale inventories rise in May, sales fall

WASHINGTON - Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fifth consecutive month in May but sales fell for the first time in more than a year, sending a cautionary signal about the strength of the recovery.

2009 a terrible year for western lumber production

Figures show lowest production numbers in over 60 years

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The Western lumber industry had its worst year in 2009 since records have been kept and the outlook for this year is even more dismal.