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Updated 2 days, 9 hours ago

Benches invite people to sit a spell

Updated 4 years ago
OPINION: Big changes coming if GOP wins the House

First District Congressman Russ Fulcher has spent his first two terms in office in unfamiliar territory as a member of the minority party – a drastic culture c…

Updated 4 years ago
Talkin’ ‘bout your generation

The Who classic nailed it: Generations just don’t get one another.

Updated 4 years ago
Could we see freezing temperatures within weeks?

Our summer season has come to a close, and it’s been reported that it was one of the hottest ones in history.

Updated 4 years ago
HUCKLEBERRIES: To err is inevitable

Learning from inevitable miscues

Updated 4 years ago
MY TURN: Time to acknowledge those affected by suicide

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Updated 4 years ago
COMMENTARY: Work not woke

Election season is upon us (again) and the air is full of so many claims, accusations and outright lies.

Updated 4 years ago
MLP: Punctuate this.

To all who lament language’s languorous demise, take heart!

Updated 4 years ago
COMMENTARY: To restore Kootenai County values, reject extremism

For the past few months, Democrats have been phone banking and knocking on doors near you. We may have even knocked on your door and spoken to you in person. W…

Updated 4 years ago
OPINION: Risch: Senate control far from decided

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has every reason to hope that Republicans gain control of the Senate after November’s midterm elections.

Updated 4 years ago
MAIN STREET: Bidding adieu to summer sun and fun

I’ve not yet surrendered to the end of summer by draining the pool and putting the floaties and patio furniture into the storage shed.

Updated 4 years ago
SHOLEH: Suicide: Understanding survivors

Loss is part of human life. In a way, it’s a balance that helps us appreciate all the good we still have, and can yet experience.

Updated 4 years ago
The celebration of the equinox

After a very hot August and early September, conditions across the Inland Northwest have finally felt more like fall over the past week.

Updated 4 years ago
Huckleberries: 'One Day House' one for record books

For decades, the North Idaho Building Contractors Association has called it the “One Day House.” But the 307 volunteer builders and subcontractors who met i…

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
COMMENTARY: Protect the innocent

If you want to witness a small miracle, the next time friends or family are visiting with their weeks to months old infant, hold the child so that they can see…

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
MY TURN: NIC must be protected

North Idaho College has been a beloved cornerstone of our community. The KCRCC wants to get rid of public education. Here’s the truth: North Idaho College provides training for accounting, autobody, business …