Mission General Store celebrates 14th anniversary with sale

Mission General in St. Ignatius was humming with excitement as customers and staff celebrated the store’s 14th year in business Saturday.

All non-service dogs should be left at home

The Food and Drug Administration does not permit live animals, with the strict exception of service animals, on the premises of grocery stores, restaurants or other food establishments.

Blessing of animals scheduled Saturday

The annual Blessing of the Animals is 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Kootenai Humane Society Thrift Store, 916 3rd St., Coeur d'Alene

Wine labels

One of the most consistent and at times surprising phenomena of the wine business is how much a great label contributes to the sales volume of any bottle of wine. While we interact with just about everyone who comes into our shop and talk to them about their likes and dislikes in wine, at the end of the day a good label always sells more than a poorly designed one. In addition to good art and graphics though, there is a great deal of information on a label that will help you select a wine more to your taste.

Indian PM to lay foundation of temple at razed mosque site

AYODHYA, India (AP) — The coronavirus is restricting a large crowd, but Hindus were joyful before Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaks ground Wednesday on a long-awaited temple of their most revered god Ram at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque in northern India.

Indian PM to lay foundation of temple at razed mosque site

AYODHYA, India (AP) — The coronavirus is restricting a large crowd, but Hindus were joyful before Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaks ground Wednesday on a long-awaited temple of their most revered god Ram at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque in northern India.

Legals April 3, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SEAL COAT PROJECT - 2017 Moses Lake, Washington Sealed bids will be received at Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until APRIL 18, 2017; 2:00 PM, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with SEAL COAT PROJECT - 2017 marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications shall be obtained at the Civic Center Annex at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $35.00. Only bids from bidders who have purchased plans and specifications at the Civic Center Annex will be accepted. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. Contact person: Randy Graffe; (509)764-3778 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Schedule A includes completing approximately 156,800 square yards with a 3/8" - No. 10 seal coat, and fog sealing approximately 156,800 square yards on streets within the City of Moses Lake. Other work includes applying temporary raised pavement markings, sweeping, utility adjustments, flushing streets, brooming, and traffic control. The emulsified asphalt to be used is CRS-2P. Estimated Project Cost: $650,000 base bid The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #04008/62095 Pub: March 31, 2017 & April 3, 2017

E-recycling catches on

Company strips down old computers, TVs to help make new technology

Urban Mining Depot is giving old electronics new life.

Sweet Peaks opens shop in Coeur d'Alene

Whitefish mulls mandatory curbside recycling

The city of Whitefish plans to get community input as it looks to determine whether it should create a mandatory curbside recycling program, and thus likely do away with its central recycling site.

Top 5 ways to use e-mail marketing

As a business owner, you're inevitably looking for marketing methods that can reach a lot of people and increase sales, but don't break the bank. When used correctly,

C-Falls couple to open hostel downtown

C-Falls couple to open hostel downtown

Mill River its own idyllic waterfront community

While drivers get accustomed to those new traffic circles on Seltice Way between Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, they might also notice the extensive development of the Mill River community.

Live alongside nature at Dover Bay's Estuary Forest

The Estuary Forest neighborhood near Lake Pend Oreille combines nature and modern community. Majestic cedar and pine trees dominate this popular addition to the Dover Bay Waterfront Community on Lake Pend Oreille.

Central Hayden options include The Reserve 55-plus community

Take the lake and golf course properties out of the equation, and homes in Hayden often meet the same affordability metrics as Coeur d’Alene and the other surrounding communities. As with everywhere in North Idaho, existing properties at starter prices remain in high demand.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT: NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK — Live alongside nature at Dover Bay’s Estuary Forest

The Estuary Forest neighborhood near Lake Pend Oreille combines nature and modern community. Majestic cedar and pine trees dominate this popular addition to the Dover Bay Waterfront Community on Lake Pend Oreille.

Swedish prime minister defends Christmas shopping mall trip

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Friday defended his visit to a mall to buy a Christmas present for his wife despite Swedish authorities repeatedly urging people to stay away from shopping centers to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

Why writing on your original estate planning documents is a bad idea

Estate planning documents are the foundation of your legacy and financial security. As an Idaho estate planning attorney, I've seen well-intentioned changes to original documents lead to serious legal complications. Here's why you should never write on your original wills, trusts, or powers of attorney.

DEAR JOHN: Thanks

To my friend John Montandon of Sherman Hardware: