Retail numbers show surprising gain

Sales up 0.3 percent in February

WASHINGTON - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything from clothes to appliances. The improvement provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum.

Keeping kids clothed in style

It started with a pair of pants.

Sportsman & Ski Haus racks up Best of Whitefish accolades

The Sportsman & Ski Haus is an employee-owned outdoor and sporting goods store founded in 1968. The store has a family feel and employees who know the gear and know the nearby terrain.

Spreading the love: Moses Lake florists gear up for Valentine’s Day

It's that time of the year.

Retail sales flat in September as inflation takes a bite

Retail sales were flat last month, down from a revised. 0.4% growth in August.

The Latest: Czech Republic sees record surge in virus cases

PRAGUE — Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have been on a steep rise, setting a new record high for the second straight day.

We should listen to Grandpa

Shop locally to save our stores.

Shop to promote local, handmade items

On Nucleus Avenue is a new store that you may have missed because it is tucked in next to The Barber’s Chair. Indy’s Shoppe opened May 5. The store, owned by Cynthia Geer, has a variety of items including clothing, shoes, cowboy hats, purses, jewelry, paintings and wall hangings.

Shopko Grand Opening set

Former Pamida store slates ceremony for Thursday morning

After a four-month liquidation sale and store conversion process, the former Pamida store in Libby has completed its much anticipated conversion to Shopko Hometown.

Human rights by example

Area task force members share their experience

COEUR d'ALENE - Sustaining equal rights is worth a road trip.

The Latest: Trudeau: Supplies for Canada diverted to U.S.

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The Latest: Italy reports 760 more deaths from virus

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Thomas F. Payne, 75

Thomas F. Payne, 75, passed away Dec. 5, 2023, at the Buffalo Hill Terrace.

Name change, new assistant at flower shop

CRESCENT BAR – Signature Flowers & Events, which opened on Crescent Bar Island last year, has a couple of significant changes this year.

Commercial district doesn't need expansion

I am a lifelong resident of Sandpoint; my husband has lived here since 1962. We see no need to expand the commercial area into the current residential areas as proposed by the city's new comprehensive plan. We have many beautiful old buildings downtown; we need more retail shops there, instead of real estate offices. People might shop downtown and not go out north to the big box stores.

Robert Arnold “Bob” Woodhouse, 72

Robert Arnold “Bob” Woodhouse, 72, died or, as he liked to say, he was called home to the “Big Aquarium in the Sky” after a two year siege with cancer. He died peacefully at home July 16, 2017.

'Holidays and Heroes' creates Christmas for kids

Holiday cheer and feelings of goodwill are upon us. Sadly, many in our community do not have basic items of food or clothing, let alone the opportunity to feel the joy of Christmas.

Council to take questions on light district

Kalispell plans to expand its light maintenance district so more people are paying taxes to raise an additional $149,000 a year.

Robert Arnold “Bob” Woodhouse, 72

Robert Arnold “Bob” Woodhouse, 72, died or, as he liked to say, he was called home to the “Big Aquarium in the Sky” after a two year siege with cancer. He died peacefully at home July 16, 2017.

Marilyn Joanne Griffin, 86

Marilyn Joanne Griffin, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2022.