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In the early 1980s, the National Institute of Medicine did a study of Public Health in America. That study defined public health as “What we, as a society, do …
OPINION: SEN. JIM RISCH — Protecting Idaho’s forests and communities
Summers are beautiful in the Gem State. Idaho’s mountains, rivers, lakes and trails are beloved by the people who live here, as well as the millions who visit …
From Tami’s heart to your lawn
A meme from a Facebook friend launched those yard signs you may have seen around Kootenai County — you know, the ones that read: “Turn Off the News & Love Your…
Coping tips for these bizarre times
A survey of more than 1,200 school-age girls released in June by the Rox Institute for Research found 79 percent felt more lonely or isolated than before the pandemic. Forty percent reported feeling more stressed.
Virus: More data, more good decisions
After reading Jennifer Drake’s “My Turn” article Aug. 1, I felt compelled to respond.
Watch out for Amazon bogus charges
After last week’s report to readers about Amazon customers being targeted by scammers, I received a few more calls from local readers this week with communications they have received supposedly from Amazon.
Well said, Kootenai Health
I tip my hat to the recent COVID-19 news article provided by Kootenai Health. It was a no-nonsense explanation of the current health concerns. It answered in simple terms all the myths and conspiracy theories that …
OPINION: DAN ENGLISH — Let’s see if our voting system is safe
Of the many things that makes America great, one of the most central and important is the process by which we all exercise our democracy, the voting process. We, as a country, have been a world leader in how to con…
Mary Templin, the wind beneath his wings
Bob Templin was a legend and his death at age 93 in 2017 brought many well-deserved tributes to his business acumen, generosity and servant’s heart. His bride of a half century, Mary, had been by his side through m…
Coast Guard celebrates 230th birthday
When Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first Secretary of Treasury, created the Revenue Cutter Service — the precursor to the U.S. Coast Guard — with the Tariff Act in August 1790, his chief aim was collecting this …
Hurricane forecast: More big storms
The Atlantic and Caribbean tropical storm and hurricane season is off to a fast start for the 2020 season. As of late last week, there were eight named storms.…
For safety of all, follow PHD mandate
“I will not wear a mask.” “I will not comply with a mask mandate.” “This is a violation of my rights.”
Bette hears sweet music of retirement
Coeur d’Alene Librarian Bette Ammon had planned to cook with her 8-year-old grandson, Max, and play her kazoo in retirement long before now.
Watch out for heat stroke
Come on, summer lovers, admit it: Triple digits is too much, even for you.
Teachers union, it’s all about the product
I am a customer who wants my money’s worth when I pay a high price for a product, and I know a lot of Idahoans relate to me. I know a lot of Idahoans appreciate school choice.