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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 …
Sorry, no kitties in this corner
Languages provide endless entertainment. I grew up with two in our household, which is probably how it started: Wondering how English became such a hodgepodge of other languages. Etymology is fascinating, at least …
Airbnb cancellation policy leaves some dissatisfied
The fallout from COVID-19 continues to affect a multitude of businesses, and Airbnb isn’t immune.
Primary a marathon for candidates
I’ve been feeling empathy for all of the candidates with their names on the primary election ballot this year. Nothing has been normal in the three-month lead up to the election, which was supposed to take place on…
Anne Frank: Why her memory matters
After the tree in memory of Anne Frank at G.O. Phippeny Park in Coeur d’Alene was vandalized and a new Japanese stewartia tree and the original plaque were rec…
A quarter of Americans might say no to vaccine
Medical experts are confident a COVID-19 vaccine is a matter of when, not if. Yet even when it’s ready, a quarter of Americans say they don’t plan to take it.
Opportunity Lost in Post Falls
Back in February, the Press reported on something called the “Opportunity Zone” in Post Falls, a stretch of development-ready properties along the south side of I-90 from Spokane Street east to Highway 41. It was d…
Glorious rain here, horrid drought there
After a drier-than-normal April across the Inland Northwest, the storm door has opened and some much-needed rain has fallen over the past week.
I was there — at that prayer rally!
It was so encouraging after being separated from worshipping together with other believers in Christ in our churches for several weeks, to be among people who …
A carrier never (ever) forgets
Ryan Brodwater is now a capital projects manager for the Spokane Transit Authority. But in another life he was one of four sons of Mike and Sandi Brodwater who…
OPINION: LUKE MALEK — Lieutenant governor abdicates her duty to protect Idahoans
Our lieutenant governor is blowing it.
Mental health tools apply to everyone
With physical illness, we can learn the hard way what happens if we wait until things are dire to do something about it. Ignore symptoms too long and any action may come too late to do much good.
COVID-19 affects federal, state and local deadlines
A local financial planner sent some dates for me to pass along regarding extensions to some important upcoming deadlines. Here are a few of the deadlines that have been affected.
OPINION: SEN. MARY SOUZA — Behind the scenes on Idaho COVID orders
As the State Senator from District 4, which is basically Coeur d’Alene, I’ve been receiving many phone calls and emails from individuals and businesses upset w…
Zoom can’t replace in-person meetings
What we know is that from this day forward there will be changes in many areas of our personal and professional lives. Something I won’t miss when we fully open is video conferencing that’s replaced meetings and ga…
Pet power: 10 ways animals help health
Don’t tell Karma — who, like all cats, thinks she’s the bee’s knees, but the truest friend among feline kind was Sasha. (No disrespect, Cameron fans, to Sammie The World’s Greatest.)