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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: Don't dim beacon of freedom for a troubled world
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee sponsored a Town Hall meeting last week. It was of particular interest to me because I came to this God blesse…
Like snow? Good. More on the way
Winter came back in full force this month as over 30 inches of snow has fallen in Coeur d’Alene since January 1. According to Cliff’s records, the January full moon cycle of the 10th through the 17th of this year w…
Open letter to county from wake- weary resident
Dear Commissioners:
Climate: Big guns sometimes off target
One has to appreciate what Bill Irving shares; after all he is quoting the big guns. Surely they know what they are talking about.
What's in a name? January's two faces
Far from being a “dead” language, Latin is alive and well — embedded in so many others, including English. Case in point: The calendar.
Your kids could be downloading bad apps
There are thousands of free social media apps out there for anyone to download. More than a few of these apps could be dangerous, exposing your children to unwanted risks by allowing a direct line from your kids to…
Super Bowl logic for amateurs
Super Bowl Sunday is a few days away and it’s been a little low key on the promotion this year. For those who no longer have a dog in the fight the last two teams standing, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49er…
Salmon: Their story of survival hinges on dams
Shortly after taking office as Idaho Attorney General in January 1983, I took a crash course in the life-and-death struggles of Idaho’s anadromous fish. The U.…
Local group seeking help dealing with climate impacts
On Jan. 14, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, announced it was ending investments in coal-fired power plants and would begin asking clients to disc…
Wet will rule region for a while
The moisture continues to flow in from the Pacific Ocean and our weather pattern has turned a bit milder, which has meant more rain than snow in the lower elevations over the past week. As of late Saturday, 54.1 in…
Your social media posts can be used against you
For many reasons, it’s a good idea to watch what you post on your social media accounts. One of them is because companies like Airbnb may well be monitoring the habits of its possible renters in order to predict ba…
Happy new year, you rats
I suppose it was the plague.
Jan. 22, 1973: Two fateful Supreme Court decisions
As we mark the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, which resulted from the Supreme Court’s apparent discovery of a “right to privacy” in the U.S. Constitution, it may interest readers to know that on the …
Fifty years passes in a flash
Half century, 50 years, 18,250 days ... any way you say it, it’s a long time. My fellow Vikings from Coeur d’Alene High School Class of 1970 are planning for our 50th Class Reunion the fourth weekend in July. It ma…
Research: Living machines no longer sci fi
Don’t worry. These bots are itty bitty.