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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 …
Schools: We need to share the costs
We all agree that growth creates a problem for our schools. Each additional student requires exactly what the other students need, a desk, books, a means to ge…
Treeport: Writer crashed in land of fake news
I just read Bob Costigan’s “My Turn” column, “Treeport: What it is (and isn’t)” and feel compelled to respond. I’ve lived at Treeport for over 15 years and can…
Verify all collection notices
I’ve received several emails and calls from readers who have complained about an uptick in the number of debt collection notices they’re receiving. Many readers say they’ve never done business with the company clai…
UI: Delivering on our brave and bold mission
I am thrilled to be back in Moscow to take the helm at the University of Idaho. To be in this role, after my childhood years roaming campus with my grandfather…
Playing with fire? Then do it right
Happy birthday, America!
Ron Ouren honored as grand marshal
In case you missed the memo, I love the Fourth of July ... my favorite holiday! The announcement of each year’s parade grand marshal is exciting and this year is no exception. Ron Ouren, everyone’s favorite (recent…
Riverstone resident refutes Atlas development warning
Planning Commissioner Lynn Fleming’s opinion piece June 14 was of great interest as I am one of those who lives in a non-Craftsman home in the Riverstone stockyards.
Pet lessons from the fiery Fourth
I wish I’d written this six years ago.
California dreaming? More like a nightmare
The term “Californification” is not meant to be a slur on people who move here from California. Instead, with my famous minor in economics, I would like to address “the creeping degradation of our local economy tow…
Treeport: What it is (and isn't)
By BOB COSTIGAN
Parents, educators see purpose of school somewhat differently
When it comes to educating students, Idahoans seem to have endless ideas and opinions. But a study we released this week shows that Idahoans are united on one …
Beer battle offers insights into trademark
This week’s story of a likely well-intentioned beer seller learning a hard lesson about the Vandal trademark brought to mind Juliet’s famous quote:
Look, up in the sky: Bird, plane or Amazon?
We have been hearing about the much-anticipated Amazon Prime Air, a new delivery system that will allow Amazon to safely get packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles called drones.…
After further review, let's look at initiatives
As a first-term freshman legislator, my first legislative session has been a humbling experience. I take seriously my responsibilities and have worked hard to represent my District 4 constituents on the entire rang…
Parade kicks off the fabulous Fourth of July party
Considering some of us actually turned on the furnace in the past few days and my inflatable golden swan is wearing a winter scarf in the pool, it’s hard to wrap my head around the Fourth of July being just a week …