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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 …
Simple suicide hotline number makes sense
What is the number of that suicide prevention hotline?
Debt can ravage mental health
When we think about mental health, debt doesn’t typically come to mind.
Dry in the Northwest with floods in the central U.S.
There has been no respite from all of the extreme weather across the country. Here in the Inland Northwest, we went from a milder-than-average early winter to the snowiest February in recorded history. The new wett…
Property rights - or profits?
What are property rights? When someone moves into a primarily residential area in which they are permitted to keep some horses by right, they have a right to t…
Standing up against the ignorance in nationalism
On May 5, Cinco de Mayo, the front page of the CDA Press had a well-written article by Craig Northup about a potential identity crisis within the Republican Pa…
MY TURN: Northern Lakes Fire levy could make big difference
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 you dial 911 and tell the dispatcher your problem. She…
Don't get caught in genetic testing web
Our friends at Senior Medicare Patrol are warning seniors that various companies are showing up at senior centers and health fairs offering genetic testing or cancer screenings and falsely claiming that Medicare wi…
The stories behind our graduation traditions
As I lined up (feeling rather awkward) in full regalia — complete with Cambridge-style cap and voluminous gown — for University of Idaho’s commencement ceremon…
Constitutional conservatives, here's your call to action
Constitutional conservatism is a venerable tradition, as old as the republic. It has championed the principles of law and order, limited government and protection of Americans’ liberty. At its peak, it was an avowe…
Positive outlook keeps 90-year-old young
Colleen “Coke” Hough is celebrating her 90th birthday today. I recently read an article on the subject of 90 being the new 60 and in Coke’s case, I think it might be the new 40 or 50. I’ve known her and her family,…
Text and drive? Oh yes you do
Is it some kind of compulsion, or do we just not care?
Our late fall and winter seasons have been wet
Coeur d’Alene and the rest of the Inland Empire have been receiving plenty of moisture during the November through March period, especially in recent years. Ho…
An engineer's analysis of Boeing's woes
Mr. Uyless Black’s peroration on the 737MAX has some opportunities for improvement. To put this in perspective, an actual airline pilot who writes an aviation column called Ask the Pilot has said on any number of o…
The History of Patriots' Day
The history of Patriots’ Day takes us back nearly two and a half centuries to April 19, 1775. It was on this day that the Battles of Lexington and Concord were…
Extended vehicle warranties might (or might not) be OK
If you’re considering a new vehicle purchase or made a recent purchase, here’s advice on extended warranties.