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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 …
The Fed: Here's the 411
Headlines are abuzz about the president’s pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates.
Midwest Floods And World Droughts
After a dry and warm spell across North Idaho, rain and cooler temperatures returned to the region late last week. As of the weekend, Cliff has measured about an inch-and-a-third of rain for the month of June. The …
What court does - and doesn't - do
On June 16, your lead editorial discussed the Idaho Supreme Court’s recent ruling on police and misdemeanor crimes, and their inability to arrest an alleged mi…
Here's a glimpse into public education system
Special to The Press
Don't taint the Health Corridor
I’m pleased that the process for creating a Health Corridor is moving forward transparently and with public involvement. Anyone driving the area around Kootena…
Air travelers, watch out for juice jacking
Most of us love our devices and wouldn’t leave home without them. Our increasing dependence on cellphones and other electronic devices has led to an increase in popup charging stations. While this may seem like a g…
Study: Idaho's great - unless you're young
Idaho ranks as the 10th best place to live, according to the latest study.
Here's a job that only punching bags could love
If there were a television program titled “Worst Jobs in American Politics,” the chairmanship of Idaho’s Republican Party would be sure to make the list — if the series lasted long enough to get to that segment.
Yes, Wayne, Things Really Are Working Out
When Clifford Knudtsen opened a car dealership in Coeur d’Alene in 1939 he likely didn’t envision the longevity and generational success that little company would achieve. During Knudtsen Chevrolet’s 80th anniversa…
An early taste of summer across the inland northwest
Summer arrived early as record-breaking heat moved across the Far West last week. Cliff measured our first 90-degree day on Thursday, June 13. That was only 1 degree short of the record of 91 degrees set back in 19…
A profile of frustration: School critic is off base
Reading Ron Deady’s June 9 letter to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press left me completely baffled and bewildered.
With Atlas project, don't follow Riverstone example
Perhaps you live in Riverstone or you head down by foot, bicycle or vehicle to the man-made lake, where a gravel pit used to be, for concerts, the playground, …
Post Falls, the city that (unfortunately) never sleeps
On May 21 I received an email from Shelly Enderud, city administrator for Post Falls. She noted I had reached out to Mayor Jacobson and started a conversation about Quiet Zones and was inviting me to the City Counc…
Maybe Flag Day can pull us together
What is it about flags that can elicit so much emotion?
Kohl's will help you return Amazon orders
Beginning July 1, Kohl’s is launching an Amazon returns program nationwide. Why would Kohl’s do this? In May’s investor report, Kohl’s CEO admitted that sales were soft the first part of the year and she believes t…