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OPINION: Donald Trump channels a kindred spirit, Dick the Butcher

There has been a bit of discussion over the years as to what William Shakespeare’s character, Dick the Butcher, me…

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago
A volcano in Alaska may erupt soon

A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, called Mount Spurr, has been rumbling.

Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago
HUCKLEBERRIES: Working from home

As “Amazing Grace” set to debut April 1, 1995, locals wondered: “Will it get picked up?”

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
MY TURN: Fear, anxiety and fury

Eventually, after requesting from Senator Crapo and Senator Risch their personal assurances that my financial information, residing within the purview of the U.S. Treasury, would be protected from the likes of Elon…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
OPINION: Party Dysphoria

“It is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally. It’s not. It’s not criminal. It’s not a crime. It’s not a crime.” Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas

Updated 2 weeks, 6 days ago
MY TURN: Vote yes for Lakeland levy

On behalf of the kids at Lakeland I write this to you. Because I am not 18, I asked my mom to post this for me. I hope you might take a few minutes to consider my thoughts in this letter to you.

Updated 3 weeks ago
MY TURN: Have you no decency?

Have you no integrity? Have you no humanity?

Updated 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Attorney General Labrador continues to endanger pregnant women

Most lawyers will take a hint from the courts when they are told a legal argument does not hold water. Idaho’s Attorney General Raul Labrador is a rare excepti…

Updated 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Democrats are leading real town halls

Dissent and disagreement have existed in politics since the beginning of time. The push and pull of ideas makes us better. Much like a kite, the American exper…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Plant the green on St. Paddy's Day

Back in the day, my late mother, Alice Rankin, was a master gardener, teaching classes through the county extension office. Brad and Mary Corkill said several …

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Strongest worldwide tropical systems

Last week, I wrote about the different names of major tropical systems that included hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. Ironically, a major storm, Tropical Cyc…

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
HUCKLEBERRIES: Wendy Carpenter: Committed cop

Wendy Carpenter smashed several glass ceilings in her 30 years with the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
MY TURN: Medicaid, a stronger Idaho: Finding hope and common ground

Idaho just took a big step toward protecting Medicaid and strengthening healthcare with the advancement of House Bill 345. Policies and budgets matter, but wha…

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
MY TURN: Did you know

To reduce reading confusion, I will refer to the Cooperative Information Network (CIN) in this article as the "co-op."

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
OPINION: Lessons learned

Wisdom is the thing you get right after you need it.

Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago
MY TURN: Seven powerful words

My hat is off to David Stoltz, for his perfect Feb. 13 My Turn title. Succinctly, his seven words excite emotional response. Using “Our way of life,” suggests that every citizen adhere to one set of beliefs and est…