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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 …
Tree Festival fundraiser far from a masterpiece
I was 12 when I attended my first Kootenai Health Foundation “Festival of Trees” event at the newly constructed Coeur d’Alene Resort. I returned each year with…
Toys for Tots in dire need of help
The Pappy Boyington Detachment of the Marine Corps League is in dire need of your help for our Toys for Tots Program (T4T). Donations of funds and toys are nee…
'As-is' guarantees you're on your own
When purchasing a used vehicle, you’re agreeing to an “as-is” deal.
Retirement, happiness change source of self-esteem
They say a key to happiness is living in the moment, to fret less about the past or future, to simply be “fully present.”
Veterans: A quieter salute to service
In the last few editions of the Coeur d’Alene Press, several articles and pictures have been published praising America’s military veterans and extolling Veterans Day. I am one of many who have been so-lauded. Part…
Analysis: What impeachment is, and isn't
Despite what the talking heads and others may say, an impeachment is not a garden variety criminal trial. The Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution does not apply to an impeachment proceeding. The confusion may b…
No time for an unglamorous cold
No matter where or how you catch a cold, there’s nothing festive about a bug that plugs your head and causes a major investment in aloe-infused tissues. A perky and positive friend told me this cold I seem to have …
In Italy, an unsettling question of toilet seats
With as many approaches to life as humans living it, experiencing those differences is the best thing about travel. And probably what they mean when they say i…
Veterans Day takes on special meaning at Idaho National Laboratory
On Oct. 1, 2015, I became director at Idaho National Laboratory. I’m grateful for so many things associated with this unique opportunity, including a heightene…
Yucky air: China, India have us beat
A relatively strong ridge of high pressure has been locked in over North Idaho and the rest of the Far West, leading to very stagnant air and smoggy conditions. During these types of patterns, pollution will often …
Gun safety is really what MOMS is about
Recently, the North Idaho Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America (hereafter called MOMS) has received unjustified criticism from some fervent supporters of unfettered gun ownership. I want to set th…
Transit center decisions are not a surprise
Interesting article for any Sunday Morning quarterbacks when the discussion had continued for about a year. The Cd’A Press covered numerous meetings (see below…
NIC's 'inclusion' policy excludes common sense
The Children’s Center at North Idaho College will no longer celebrate calendar holidays, including the recently canceled Halloween parade.
What does it mean to be Indian?
I can’t honestly consider myself a true Native American, but my grandfather was. With his dominantly Cherokee heritage, he was keen to teach his grandchildren what that meant. And why it was important — not only to…
Be aware of Spectrum's new billing policy
If you’re a Spectrum customer looking to cancel your account, you need to know about a change in the way Spectrum will settle your final bill.