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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…
A volcano in Alaska may erupt soon
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, called Mount Spurr, has been rumbling.
HUCKLEBERRIES: Working from home
As “Amazing Grace” set to debut April 1, 1995, locals wondered: “Will it get picked up?”
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…
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
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.
MY TURN: Have you no decency?
Have you no integrity? Have you no humanity?
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…
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…
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 …
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…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Wendy Carpenter: Committed cop
Wendy Carpenter smashed several glass ceilings in her 30 years with the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
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…
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."
OPINION: Lessons learned
Wisdom is the thing you get right after you need it.
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…