Gov. Hogan announces steps to speed up Maryland vaccinations

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced steps on Tuesday to speed up vaccinations against COVID-19 to “get more shots into more arms.”

NAFTA under negotiation: Idaho's agriculture

The contention that surrounded NAFTA 23 years ago still permeates today’s government, as more stakeholders and Congress members voice their concerns about the ongoing negotiations and how they will affect trade with Canada and Mexico.

Anita Perry

1. With my background in management in the public sector, including in the education field, after retiring in Sandpoint 12 years ago I started regularly attending school board meetings. I realized that a real divide exists in the community over the important decisions rendered by the board. I would like to improve communication with the public to help heal that divide.

Jobless rate pinches region's employers

POST FALLS — The region’s employment picture is like a reflector toy from a Cracker Jack box. Depending on how you look at it, it shows something different.

OPINION: Why this pro-choice woman supports Greg Gianforte: Jobs

Feeling better about the economy

Retailers report modest gains for May

NEW YORK - In the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the overall economy, stores across the country had a pickup in sales in May.

County jobless rate steady

Kootenai's rate inches up to 8.3 percent; State dips below 8 for first time in 2.5 years

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's jobless rate edged upward to 8.3 percent in March, cooling off what had been a downward trend.

Border patrol agents killedin train wreck

GILA BEND, Ariz. (AP) - Two Border Patrol agents rushing to help capture some suspected illegal immigrants were killed Thursday when their SUV entered a marked railroad crossing and was struck by a freight train.

Home construction points to market recovery

WASHINGTON — There were more signs of a moderate housing recovery Friday as the government reported an increase in construction and building permits.

Legislators debate health insurance exchange 'gorillas'

The skinny on weight loss

The politics of obesity

From PRNewswire on July 21: "As the Obama Administration sets its sights on overweight Americans, demanding obesity ratings for all citizens by 2014, the Health and Human Services Department announced this week that under the Stimulus Law, health providers must establish 'meaningful use' of electronic health records to qualify for federal subsidies or risk seeing their Medicare and Medicaid payments slashed. The electronic health records must include Americans' body mass index, or BMI, height and weight.

State jobless rate drops below 8 percent

The state unemployment rate dipped last month below 8 percent for the first time in 2.5 years.

Eye in the sky

Commerce director: Aviation industry among 'emerging clusters' of promise

POST FALLS - Jeffery Sayer smells opportunity in the air for Idaho.

Local jobless rate increases

State rate also rises to 6.4 percent

Kootenai County's jobless rate rose four-tenths of a percent to 7.8 percent in June, according to a report released on Thursday by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Jobless rate drops slightly

County's unemployment 1.5 percent lower than last year at this time

POST FALLS - Kootenai County's unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 7.2 percent in April, according to a report released on Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.

A different path for all of Idaho

I love Idaho. Idaho has great people and incredible resources. I am a native of this state and have lived here my entire life. My family has been here since statehood. I grew up on a family farm and was educated in Idaho schools and universities. My adult life has been spent raising a family, working in the private sector, and traveling all over the world for Idaho-based companies. I currently serve as an Idaho state senator. Now I am running for governor.

Stocks climb on Greek optimism

Cd'A seeks third-party manager for remodel

Will serve as construction manager, contractor

COEUR d'ALENE — The city of Coeur d'Alene will seek expertise and leadership from the private sector to accomplish a remodel of City Hall on time and within budget.

Brazil recession: GDP plunges 1.9 percent in second quarter

Jobs grow faster here

COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho and Utah lead the nation with 3 percent increases in non-farming payroll, new federal statistics show.