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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 …
Life lessons learned from a friend
I imagine there are quite a list of things that happened in the days since I filed last week’s Main Street column. But it seems time stood still as our friends Rich and Pam Houser were dealt a blow in Rich’s three-…
The healing power of pausing, praying
Most realize fairly early in human experience that releasing our most pressing thoughts has healing, even restorative effects.
Constitution, Covid have a good talk
COVID-19: Wow, I’m really giving you a beating, aren’t I?
Deadly twister activity already on uptick
According to an article from The Weather Channel, the U.S. is seeing one of the deadliest tornado seasons in years. There were 73 fatalities from a series of outbreaks in April. Damage from the severe conditions is…
Failing where it matters the most
“I can’t stay sober living on the streets, Dr. H. I’ve tried and failed so many times!”
Adoption leads to life of crime
Christie Wood spent almost 26 years in local law enforcement jailing thieves and other bad guys.
OPINION: Unsung heroes at scene of a shooting
To the citizens of Coeur d’Alene,
Don’t get taken to the cleaners on cleaning supplies
Phony calls and online sellers
How to reduce your sleep debt
Precious and increasingly elusive, sleep represents a third of everyday life, with a tremendous impact on how we live the other two thirds — in some cases, literally.
OPINION: LUKE MAYVILLE — The many forgotten Idahoans
Four thousand, two hundred, to be exact. That’s how many Idahoans are being shut out from Idaho’s health care exchange, according to a new study.
Diary of a shut-in, Week 6.5
As the month of April comes to a close we’re in the home stretch of Idaho’s stay-at-home order, which ends on May 1. The first stage of reopening businesses has begun, which unfortunately for those in the third and…
Shutdown might be increasing shut-eye
Since the stay-at-home orders began, some speculate that America has been sleeping better.
Hold your breath as storm season approaches
In about five weeks, the 2020 tropical storm and hurricane season will begin. The official date it begins is on June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Based on the 30-year average, in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters, there are…
My story of life in North Idaho
During my first visit to Coeur d’Alene in the summer of 1975, I felt as if I’d stumbled into a time warp of simplicity, beauty and wonder. I saw a community fe…
HUCKLEBERRIES: You need to meet Thomas Kerl
Steve McCrea needs no introduction.