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El Nino continues to strengthen
For many months, we have been featuring the strengthening El Nino in the waters of the south-central Pacific Ocean…
OPINION: Shedding light on legality of Carribean killings
There is no need to get into the legal weeds about the legality of Trump's Caribbean killings because their unlawfulness has been well established in the last …
'God winks' and good will abound
OPINION: Free, safe, and connected
So many things need to be said this week, that each section will be its own mini column. In 600 words or less, here’s how Kootenai Democrats stand on several c…
Could we see a La Niña and El Niño in the same year?
A new La Niña was declared by forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) in October and by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology several weeks ago.
HUCKLEBERRIES: A local page-turner
The former Susan Hagen is known today for her Wee Sing songbooks and cartoon characters Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse.
OPINION: Justice delayed
On November 3rd the Attorney General issued a letter stating the sheriff was within his powers and duty and that the heckler could be charged with multiple cri…
MY TURN: Holiday wishes for those who defend our country
Some empty chairs remind us of a loved one serving in a foreign land, on the high seas, or in the air, defending our great country with a patriotism only known to military members.
OPINION: Panhandle nonprofit is winning where it counts
Panhandle Special Needs has served scores of disabled people and, in many cases, sparing families from severe financial hardships
A testament to commitment, legacy
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the Viking bronze statue, Sigvard, at Coeur d’Alene High School. The impressive piece stands at 6 f…
OPINION: Vladimir Putin’s gotta love Donald Trump’s plan to dump Europe and NATO
It makes absolutely no sense to adopt a national security strategy that diverts the nation’s attention from the real and present dangers facing our country.
OPINION: Health care is about people, not politics
In less than 30 days, many Idaho families will see their health care costs rise sharply because of federal cuts, state budget gaps, and policy changes.
The sun continues to emit strong storms
Our sun continues to make news headlines as we’re still in a strong solar cycle that has generated numerous solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). CME…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Nightmare at sea
A funny thing happened to Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Mayo aboard the USS America.
OPINION: Economy of status
The quest for status influences everything from career choices to social interactions.
Be Santa's helper for good children in bad circumstances
A few years ago, a wise friend who works with children in fragile family circumstances told me we should never tell children that Santa brings presents to chil…