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OPINION: Michael Gerson, a different kind of Conservative
We heard various definitions of conservatism during the recently concluded mid-term election campaign. “Vetted,” “Conservative, not crazy” and “RINO” (Republic…
OPINION: Fulcher not ‘all in’ with Trump
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher, who like many Republicans is wondering what happened in this year’s mid-term elections, says one thing seems clear.
Prayers for families in grief journey
We’re tuned into and aware of thankfulness as Thanksgiving nears ... for the little things, the big things and all of the things in between that count as bless…
Pumpkin pie’s political past
Pumpkin pie makes frequent appearances chez Patrick; it’s practically a no-guilt dessert. Use less sugar and it still tastes great.
Thanksgiving Day weather history
The weather since Nov. 7 has felt more like January.
Huckleberries
Ten years on, a lasting legacy
MY TURN: More Idahoans now have access to affordable health coverage
Health insurance allows you to live in the moment and be prepared for the unexpected.
MY TURN: Workforce housing — getting past the brick wall
What has for decades made Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake so desirable to call home was a living and lifestyle that allowed all inc…
OPINION: Election confidence
On Jan. 2, 2021 the Citizens Committee for Election Integrity convened with the mission to “concisely articulate the minimum standards for free, fair, and hone…
OPINION: Supreme Court strikes out its own team ahead of the 2022 elections
The Supreme Court doomed the Republican Party’s chances in the Nov. 8 election when it issued its abortion decision last June.
Happy birthday, Boo Boo
Former Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Tom Cronin and wife Judi are big parks fans.
OPINION: Clarifying a few things about urban renewal in Hayden
As the chair of the Hayden Urban Renewal Agency, I feel that I need to respond to clarify and respond to several items in Mr. Regan's opinion column published …
OPINION: Lessons from the midterm election
Before we turn all our attention to impending local issues like urban renewal districts and hospital management, we must recognize the important take-home less…
The bald eagle honored by tribe and community
'Tis the season for our beautiful, migrating bald eagles to return to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feast on spawning kokanee salmon.
OPINION: Critchfield sends message to school officials
You’d think that a candidate might want to take a short break after 18 months of campaigning and scoring a landslide victory on election night.