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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 …
Post Falls, don't miss the train
Two separate Press articles published back on April 17 had more in common than meets the eye.
Hey, what changed?
Since moving to North Idaho in 1989, my wife Mary and I have lived in Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, several miles on the other side of Spirit Lake and now in Post Falls. In all these years, with no CC&Rs, or HOA, we and o…
Nearing a crisis: Teacher shortage
As a former CEO, I know that any organization is only as good as its people. I’ve managed companies as small as 50 employees and as large as 2,000 and the key …
WhatsApp? Well, malicious spyware attack, perhaps
If you use WhatsApp and received a notice to update your software, don’t ignore it. Facebook has confirmed that malicious hackers were able to install spyware on Android Smartphones and Apple iPhones. Now Facebook …
Study says retired veterans love Idaho
Military service is challenging enough. While our thanks is a good start, the last thing new veterans need is healthcare or housing problems as they readjust t…
Moving forward with Medicaid expansion in Idaho
Last November, 61 percent of voters expanded Medicaid for Idahoans who make too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid, but not enough to qualify for tax cre…
Recalling sacrifice is purpose of the day
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the upcoming summer season, it’s good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868 it was known as Decoration Day, a day to adorn the graves of Civil War soldiers…
How to feed your genes
Are you a cheese fanatic? Can’t stand spinach?
Storm system dislodges dry weather pattern
The first two weeks of May in Coeur d’Alene were the driest since records were kept beginning in 1895. There was not a drop of rain during the first 14 days of the month, but 0.05 inches fell on the 15th. Then, our…
Why I'm supporting Bayview bond
I am encouraging Bayview residents to “VOTE YES” in the upcoming bond election for the Bayview Water System Improvements.
Wake-up call on the river
RiverFriends2019 is a group that has been formed to alleviate the safety and erosion issues on the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. The group was formed to arrive at consensus regarding the causes and…
Here's why fire proposal deserves your support
Imagine you’re relaxing at home and you’re suddenly experiencing chest pain like you’ve never felt. You know enough to suspect you’re having a heart attack so …
Publishers Clearing House is real, but those phone calls are not
The promise of $5,000 a week for life sounds great, but does anyone ever win this prize? If you or someone you know has ever really won the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) sweepstakes, then this question is moot. B…
Sobs: RIP, Doris
Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I felt a painful tug o’the heart when I read the news: Doris Day, dead this week at 97. Atta girl, giving it such a long go.
Nobody did life like our friend Chuck
Rarely does an obituary capture the depth and breadth of a person’s well-lived life, but leave it to Chuck Lempesis to be the exception to the rule. In life, Chuck was the exception to many rules, including his sen…