IRS files $300K in liens on Hart

The IRS filed nearly $300,000 in tax liens against Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, last year to address the debt he still owes from several years of refusing to pay income tax for philosophical reasons.

Hitman gets more jail time

Larry Fairfax to spend 16 more months behind bars

COEUR d'ALENE - Sagle resident Larry Fairfax was sentenced on Wednesday to 27 months in prison with credit for time served for his role in the plot to kill Cyndi Steele last summer.

Records August 20, 2011

RV industry rebounding, led by smaller trailers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - American families are ready to hitch up their trailers and tow the RV industry out of its worst stretch in nearly two decades.

Jaso comes through for M's

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - John Jaso finally got in the lineup for the Seattle Mariners, and came through with big hits off two of the Texas Rangers' top relievers.

New titles cover personal finance from all angles

Financial well-being can be reached from a variety of paths. Several are charted out by money experts in new personal finance books.

Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector

WASHINGTON - Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic recovery.

Stocks fall on home sales slump

NEW YORK - The stock market closed with a slight loss Wednesday after sales of new homes hit a record low and the Federal Reserve indicated that problems in Europe pose a threat to the U.S. economy.

Cougars collapse at Stanford

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Jeremy Green and Landry Fields were both on their way to season-worst performances on Thursday. But they worked it out and helped Stanford overcome its biggest deficit in three years to remain undefeated at home in conference play.

Cd'A school board ends IB program

COEUR d'ALENE - The International Baccalaureate Organization's high school program is officially headed for extinction in the Coeur d'Alene School District.

Good news for housing market

First-time buyers help boost home sales across the country

WASHINGTON - Americans are buying more homes in every region of the country, the latest indication that the housing market could be on the mend.

That 'can do' spirit

Lake City High teacher revamps school's graphic design program

Stocks higher on earnings, economic reports

NEW YORK - Investors regained some enthusiasm for stocks Tuesday, sending prices sharply higher after reports showed a slight improvement in the housing market and a big jump in industrial production.

No school fits every child's needs

As any parent can attest, all children are not created equal, even within families. They have different potentials, personalities, challenges and different styles of learning. What works well with one often won't with another. Slowly but surely, society is catching up with educational experts and adapting by making educational choice accessible to everyone; not just to those who can afford private school tuition.

Shocking deals on autos

Cheap leases offered to spur electric car sales

DETROIT - Auto companies are hoping lower lease prices can put a charge into sluggish electric car sales.

2018 governor's race already is underway

By all the traditional political metrics, Lt. Governor Brad Little should be the prohibitive favorite to be Idaho’s next governor. For years he has traveled Idaho showing up at county fairs, board of education meetings, and always at Gov. Butch Otter’s side during the governor’s numerous “Capitol for a Day” sessions.

Community Thanks April 3, 2016

FUNDRAISER: Wine, Stein and Dine a success

Popeye's coming to Post Falls

Business Bits

A Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen eatery is under construction on the northeast corner of Highway 41 and Neufeld Lane (across from Wendy’s) in Post Falls.

STCU gets new location

Business Bits

Completely redesigned, remodeled offices will greet about seven employees of STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) when they occupy their new location on the main floor of the former Bank of America building at 401 E. Front Ave. downtown.

Cd'A grad rates slip; still better than state average

The Coeur d’Alene School District’s graduation rates fell between the 2013-14 school year and the 2014-15 school year even as the state’s graduation rate increased.