EasyJet posts first annual loss in 25-year history

LONDON (AP) — British airline easyJet has posted its first full-year loss in its 25-year history as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but laid out hope that the rollout of vaccines will help it bounce back strongly next year.

Global luxury sales forecast to plunge 23% due to pandemic

MILAN (AP) — Sales of luxury apparel, jewelry and beauty products are set to slide by nearly a quarter this year as the pandemic wipes out more than six years of growth, according to a study released Wednesday by the consultancy Bain.

Global luxury sales forecast to plunge 23% due to pandemic

MILAN (AP) — Sales of luxury apparel, jewelry and beauty products are set to slide by nearly a quarter this year as the pandemic wipes out more than six years of growth, according to a study released Wednesday by the consultancy Bain.

June jobless rate slid down in Pennsylvania, payrolls jumped

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment slid a bit down in June after hitting a pandemic peak in April, but it was well above the national rate even as payrolls rebounded by more 230,000, the state reported Friday.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Robert Schiffner

I worked as a Public Defender in Grant County for three years, and currently handle appeals from the District Court. I worked with Robert Schiffner on the defense side; I’ve probably contested 100 cases against Albert Lin as a Prosecutor; I’ve had a couple of cases with Angus Lee. I like all three and work well them. But it is clear that Robert Schiffner would make the best Prosecutor. Schiffner is the only home grown candidate, and committed to the area. He has no ambition to seek higher office or leave for a better job. Schiffner is probably the smartest attorney in the county. He’s worked as a prosecutor, public defender, private attorney, and an appellate attorney. Schiffner is a very thorough attorney. He leaves no stone unturned when he prepares a case. He understands the Grant County legal system from being on both sides, and thus, is best qualified in knowing when to charge a crime, and when to take a case to trial instead of a plea agreement. Because he has experience working in the private sector as an engineer, and costing out projects, Schiffner will find a way to substantially lessen the costs associated with the legal system in Grant County. Mr. Lin has always been fair when I’ve dealt with him as a prosecutor, and is certainly qualified for the job. Schiffner has better and more all around experience. Lee is the young go-getter of the bunch, and I believe 7 years from now, he’ll be a force to be reckoned with. But with only three years experience, and being only 30 years old, I believe he’s not quite there. Not only in legal experience, but in other ways, that only maturity and life experience can teach. For those reasons, I support Schiffner for prosecutor.

Global luxury sales forecast to plunge 23% due to pandemic

MILAN (AP) — Sales of luxury apparel, jewelry and beauty products are set to slide by nearly a quarter this year as the pandemic wipes out more than six years of growth, according to a study released Wednesday by the consultancy Bain.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Creating jobs with hydropower

WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a time when America's economy is still fragile, job creation is stagnant, and energy prices are rising, we should be looking at every opportunity to put Americans back to work and increase domestic energy production. America's hydropower industry is ready to meet this challenge.

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose for the second straight month after a devastating spring freeze brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose for the second straight month after a devastating spring freeze brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.

Mexico economy dropped 18.9% in 2nd quarter

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s economic activity plummeted 18.9% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year as the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic drove the country deeper into a recession, according to preliminary government data released Thursday.

Medical expo coming to region

COEUR d’ALENE — Twenty-three companies creating cutting-edge technology in the health care sector will take part in the inaugural Medical Advancement Expo here Oct. 6-7. The expo will be hosted by Northwest Specialty Hospital.

Idaho’s February unemployment rate down to 3.3%

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted labor force remained virtually unchanged in February at 899,796, down from 900,205 in January.

Candidate Profile-James Stivers

State Senate District 2

  Birth date: 1959

OBAMA: Lay off the lies

Beware, voters, beware! Republican mouthbreathers are prowling the Opinion pages in force. Last Sunday’s Press contained no fewer than four letters attempting to perpetuate Republican lies about President Obama that have been disproved time after time by fact-checkers of all political persuasions. But even some of their leaders have admitted that they won’t let facts stand in their way. They continue to promote these baseless lies for one purpose – to try to portray President Obama as “different” from us, as un-American. If they thought they could get away with it, they would remind you that he is not white. The truth is that our President is a black American Christian.

Idaho unemployment dips

Legislators target state-owned businesses

By JAY PATRICK

HAYDEN Awards nominations being accepted

HAYDEN - The Hayden Chamber of Commerce is announcing the second 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. "The response to our last year awards was so positive and inspiring that we are excited to continue the tradition," said Nancy Lowery, chamber president. "The Hayden Chamber of Commerce will recognize the hard work and outstanding achievements of those dedicated volunteers and business leaders who have been a positive influence in our community." The HAYDEN Awards recognize the selfless service and noteworthy achievements of individuals representing six different sectors of the Hayden community. The name "HAYDEN" itself is an acronym of the six award categories: H - History and Human Rights; A - the Arts; Y - actions by or for Youth; D - Distinguished community service; E - Education; and N - New business. To be considered, nominees must live or work in the Greater Hayden area and have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Hayden community. Nominees are not required to be members of the Hayden Chamber of Commerce. Honorees must agree to appear to receive their awards at the Hayden Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Elected public officials and board members of the Hayden Chamber of Commerce are not eligible for consideration. "There are remarkable people in Hayden that volunteer their time and effort to help make this a wonderful community," Lowery said. "We want to recognize these individuals and call attention to the positive example they set." Award nominations should be submitted in writing to the Hayden Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Hayden Awards '10, P.O. Box 1210, Hayden, ID 83835. The award nominations should include the name, address and telephone number of the nominee; the category of the award and a detailed description of the individual's contributions to the Hayden community. Nominations must be postmarked by Feb. 28. This year's HAYDEN Awards recipients will be honored at the Hayden Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet and dinner dance at the Hayden Lake Country Club on March 20.

Opportunity missed

To the decision-makers who chose not to increase property taxes this year: Thank you. Thanks for resisting the urge to further burden so many residents still struggling mightily from the after-effects of the Great Recession.

Fashion on a budget

Tara B's opens in Ironwood Square

COEUR d'ALENE - After years of experience wholesaling jewelry, a Hayden couple has decided to move into the retail sector. David and Darlene Tonning, who do business as Cedar Ridge, a distribution company, opened Tara B's Fashion Jewelry & Accessories and The Salon at Tara B's in the former Crosby's Floral space in Ironwood Square.

KTEC? YES!

The financial crisis is not a good reason to oppose KTEC.