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Drought patterns are difficult to break
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, the western portion of the country, especially the Southwest, has been in …
WHEN LIFE IS NOT ALL PUPPIES AND UNICORNS
When Idaho went under stay-at-home orders in March, like many others I found ways to amuse myself and communicate with friends, choosing to create a weekly video. Since those who were not going to work were spendin…
OPINION: BRYAN SMITH — The Idaho Freedom Foundation measures promises made
During the recent election cycle, some were critical of the Idaho Freedom Foundation Index (IFFI) which scores how legislators vote. Some voices proclaimed the…
Idaho’s Census response exceeds national average
This may turn out to be the best Census yet. And Idaho is ahead of the curve.
Another wetter than normal spring in North Idaho
The spring of 2020 was wetter than normal in Coeur d’Alene and across the rest of the Inland Empire. At Cliff’s station in northwestern Coeur d’Alene, a total of 4.43 inches of rain fell last month. That’s quite a …
Fireworks: Animals won’t miss them
After reading the letter to the editor from an Athol woman, I had to share my reaction. In the midst of all the illness and racial strife plaguing our country,…
You’ll be seeing orange this weekend
The North Idaho Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action will be hosting a visual community event June 5-7 recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange week…
Marlo redefines retiring
Don’t read anything more into Marlo Faulkner’s retirement from nonprofit life than this: It’s time.
Six tips for filing Idaho taxes
Last-minute tax stress? As the June 15 deadline approaches, the Idaho State Tax Commission shared these six tips:
Ticket holders singing the blues
If you’re holding onto concert tickets for a show affected by COVID-19, you might be in for disappointment and a long wait for a performance or refund.
Timely message can open eyes, hearts
“Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing things historians usually record; while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes,…
Crime and race: Yes, let’s look at the stats
The Press quickly experienced a strong reaction to Sunday’s letter from a reader, titled, “Crime: Look at the stats” claiming “young black men … commit over 50 percent of all violent crime in America,” allegedly ac…
Yes, things are about to warm up
We had a taste of summer on Friday and Saturday as temperatures soared into the mid-80s across the region. Cliff reported 85 degrees on Friday with 86 degrees on Saturday. We believe that Coeur d’Alene would have …
Hayden Lake buoys: A practical solution
I own property on Hayden Lake and had a major issue with many boats and jet skis not honoring the 200-foot no wake zone from my shore and dock. I went through …
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Foreign policy looms large in Senate campaign
If you are a die-hard Republican who puts the word “greatness” in the same sentence with Donald Trump — as many within the GOP do — then you’ll probably appreciate how Idaho Sen. Jim Risch does business as chairman…
Music makes him feel good
You can take the boy out of the 1960s, but you can’t take the songs of the ’60s out of the boy.