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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 …
OPINION: UYLESS BLACK — Globalization and pandemics
Mass permanent migrations and as well as mass temporary relocations have been part of humans’ life patterns for many decades. As an example of the former, witn…
How to get legit info on stimulus checks
The one-time stimulus checks which are part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes direct payments to most Americans. Checks are starting to arrive and I received min…
Pastor: Ramadan presents opportunity
It’s not often nearly the whole world shares a common experience. When such a moment happens, as it is now, it presents a unique opportunity to focus on what humans share. To choose anew between a self-centric “me”…
Let’s give back to our local nonprofits
I. Last year during Idaho Gives area nonprofits joined together for a block party at City Park where there were carousel rides, museum tours, a volunteer fair,…
On the front lines
Like many of you, I am glued to news reports about the pandemic. Recently, there was a somber story about allocations of medical resources and who gets them. W…
Diary of a shut-in, Week 6
The name of this column for decades has been Main Street. For quite a few years my personalized license plates have read MAIN ST. The phrase Main Street describes, collectively, everyday working class people and sm…
Research: Have you had your forest bath yet?
Happy 50th, Earth Day. Since we can’t throw parties, how about a forest bath?
OPINION Sheriff is wrong on this one
The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (KCDSA) has become much more visible recently as a result of an overwhelming feeling among its members that the time to prepare this organization for growth is now. …
How dry we are, how warm we’ll be
We’re currently in a drier-than-normal weather pattern across the Inland Northwest. For April, precipitation totals are barely over a half inch in Coeur d’Alen…
Seniors, you’re not forgotten
By MARY LOU THOMPSON
Huckleberries makes its Press debut
We’re probably saying it wrong — the “Coeur” in Coeur d’Alene, that is.
Online shopping tip and sextortion update
Since most of us are shopping online more these days, there is a nice app called Honey that helps us save money by applying the best discounted codes for our online purchases.
Research: Zen pilot: Choose faith over fear
When Zen pilot Robert DeLaurentis set out to circumnavigate the world pole-to-pole, it was about more than daredevil feats, setting records, or the book he’ll …
Research and Opinion: Sheriff scrutinizes the candidates
On Jan. 11, 2021, I will officially retire from the Sheriff’s Office after 37 years and 41 weeks of full-time service. Ever since I announced that I would not …
Diary of a shut-in, Week 5
Although I describe my proverbial glass as overflowing for the most part, the weeks of isolation and lack of real-life contact with family and friends is taking a toll. My emotions have been right at the surface. I…