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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 …
Could we have a rough wildfire season?
After a drier-than-normal April in the northwestern portion of the country, precipitation totals have been increasing. Between now and early June, Cliff and I …
Wakes on waterways should be managed
Waves are created by the temporary displacement of water. Once displaced, water rebounds above its static level and eventually, after a few or many oscillation…
Wallace ready for center stage
Wallace will use any excuse to party.
Forbearance, deferment: What’s the difference?
If you have a home loan, student loan or credit card debt and are considering suspending payments to creditors because you’re financially struggling, you should know the difference between forbearance and deferment…
MLP: Don’t presume nada
Of the many, er, colorful adjectives befitting Mrs. Language Person, prompt isn’t one of them.
Enjoy the baby steps to normalcy, quietly
It takes a lot to steal my joy when May comes around but holy cow, this just might be the year. We’ve had lots of sunshine, relaxing of business closures in stages and the optimistic yet, delusional expectation tha…
OPINION: CARRIE AND JERRY SCHEID — Giving freedom a bad name?
Jerry: Looks like you’ve added to the uproar over the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF.)
Is dark actually smart?
Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.
Thunderstorms rumbling on North Idaho horizon
We’re in the middle of thunderstorm season across the U.S., including North Idaho. So far, we’ve only seen one thunderstorm, which occurred on April 27. Last month was drier than normal as only 0.99 inches of rain …
COVID-19: ‘Lord thy will be done’
I am in the age group most affected by COVID-19. I remain in relatively good health and plan to be a centurion. Over the years, I have had a few bouts with bronchitis, so, I practice distancing, wear a face mask, a…
Oh, that beautiful shrieking
Mark Sales had a right to be annoyed after he was awakened by happy squeals from girls outside his hotel window.
OPINION: Political incivility in the time of coronavirus
COVID-19 has revealed daily heroism all around us, extraordinary and everyday heroes who care for our sick, deliver necessary goods, stock our stores and keep …
COVID-19 affects home equity loans
As the fallout from COVID-19 continues to filter through our economy, one notable change that happened last weekend was Wells Fargo and Chase Banks announced they will no longer offer new home equity loans.
Civility suffers in political pandemic
The vast majority of Idahoans, in my experience, are drawn to civil conversation and respectful interactions with other people as we acknowledge and work throu…
Mother’s Day: Is it past its prime?
Before you toss tomatoes at the headline, please bear with me. I ask this with a mother’s love.