World/Nation

Bitcoin: Cash is a blast from the past

Bitcoin is not coin, nor bit of metal. You can't hold it, stuff it in a purse or hear it jingle in your pocket. It only exists in that murky virtual world of zeros and ones.

Recession takes toll on mother, daughter

The Great Recession took a big toll on this mother and daughter, who are now living in a homeless shelter.

Movers and Shakers

STCU promotes Lentz

What color is your crown?

I am a total "science nerd." It's true. I was that weird kid who actually asked for extra credit assignments in school. I am also made fully aware that this quirk has carried through into my adulthood every time I catch myself perusing the virtual bookshelves of the internet, looking for college textbook sales even though I have no compelling reason to read them other to satisfy my own twisted sense of "fun."

Cd'A teacher contract negotiations still moving, but slowly

Fitch downgrades Greece amid bailout uncertainty

GE leaving the lending business

General Electric is leaving the lending business, a major source of both profit and risk, as it continues to whittle its focus down to an industrial core.

Fifth annual Disco Inferno/White Wedding event to benefit area school libraries

The Coeur d’Alene Education Partnership is looking forward to “Rocking the Cradle” with community members at the fourth annual Disco Inferno/80s Dance Explosion. “It’s a Nice Day” to dine and dance to ’80s music and to support Coeur d’Alene Public School Libraries.

Growing a legacy

By DEVIN WEEKS

Bank robbery suspect sought

Three Coeur d’Alene schools were locked down Monday morning as police searched for a man who allegedly robbed the Spokane Teachers Credit Union at the Crossroads Center on the 2700 block of N. Ramsey Road.

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UN chief: Polluters must join 'net zero' club for climate

BERLIN (AP) — Polluters must step up their commitments to cutting greenhouse gas

This 'Frying Pan' needs a lid

Campaign underway to fund cover for Riverstone stage

Campaign underway to fund cover for Riverstone stage

A move to protect religious freedom: Can I get an amen?

Although President Trump has done plenty of things I disagree with, I have to give him credit for continuing to shake up the Washington establishment — which is what he was elected to do in the first place.

Legals October 6, 2017

No. 24839 BATAVIA SELF STORAGE NOTICE OF AUCTION BY PUBLICATION On Saturday, October 28th 2017, at 10:00AM Batavia Self Storage, pursuant to MCA 70-6-420, will auction to the highest bidder by silent written bid the contents of abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit numbers: 007, 283, 300, 343, 348, 349, 384, 398, 457, YD018. The units contain household goods, furniture, tools, electronic equipment, sporting goods, artwork and art supplies. Buyer's bid will be for the entirety of the contents of each unit. Only cash, cashier's checks and money orders accepted for payment NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Batavia Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel or postpone the auction for all or part of the units scheduled for sale and also to bid on the units on behalf of Batavia Self-Storage. October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

The Christmas Compassion Test

Here is a thought for conversation around the Christmas dinner table: Would you define yourself as compassionate?

McVay flipped the switch to begin power generation

Pat McVay, 98, had a very noteworthy job when Hungry Horse Dam was finally ready for power generation. He was the worker who flipped the switch to start the first generator.

Kalispell Regional scrutinized in federal probe

Kalispell Regional Healthcare informed staff Friday that the hospital system is under federal investigation by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice over compensation for certain physicians.