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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 Dalton story straight from a Streeter
In support of their effort to recall Dalton Gardens mayor and City Council, recall proponents have disseminated disinformation. Mark Twain is generally attribu…
Here's what Cd'A levy will pay for
Friends and neighbors, we need to say what paid school officials can’t: The Coeur d’Alene School District needs your support on March 12.
No, there's nothing friendly about fraud
Facebook defines “friendly fraud” as knowingly tricking kids into game charges that end up on a parent’s bank card. As a result, Facebook’s public image continues to take a beating into 2019 — maybe with good reaso…
8 scientists you don't know - but should
History is written by those in power. When that power is out of balance for centuries, it takes extra effort — and multiple generations — to learn and appreciate what was left out, whether by intention, bias, or si…
Little makes 'being governor' look easy
There’s something about a person who likes his job. You can tell by the way he walks, talks and interacts with people.
A lesson in life from an unexpected teacher
“If you are at home and you’re sitting on your couch and you are watching this right now, all I have to say is this is hard work. I’ve worked hard for a long time and it’s not about winning. What it’s about is not …
Kiss this: 10 facts about your pet's mouth
If February is the month for love, that includes our furry friends. And especially if you’re one of those people — the kind who kiss dogs on the mouth (ew! What’s wrong with a face-rub?), now’s the time to pay spec…
The quest for 850: Your credit score guide
As consumers, we're constantly told to watch and protect our credit score because it affects the cost of our purchases made on credit. A perfect FICO score (which is the most widely used) is 850.
More snow expected across North Idaho into early March
As of early Sunday, Cliff has measured nearly 50 inches of snow at his station for February. It’s very possible that Coeur d’Alene will have surpassed the 50-inch mark for this month early today. We’ve already smas…
Prop 2: You can't escape the people
The Medicaid expansion initiative passed by 58 percent of the vote in Sen. Mary Souza’s legislative district, despite her opposition to providing health care t…
Turn on a yellow light for growth
I’ve been reading all the recent articles about the housing boom. My city, Post Falls, issued 537 housing permits in 2018, the largest in the county and “rivaled the record of 596 in 2004.” The writer also referenc…
Conservative group aims for middle ground
When I began covering Idaho politics with the Post Register some 35 years ago, it was easy to identify who the conservatives were. They were Republicans, who were guided by the principles of God, country and the Id…
Target app proves in-app-ropriate
In an environment where consumers are constantly under siege by scammers, now we have to deal with legitimate companies potentially trying to scam us. A two-month investigation by KARE-TV in Minneapolis found that …
How to track bills that affect you
Tuesday’s column outlined the Idaho legislative process. Today, a look at bill types and how to track them.
Art is in the eye of beholder – or maybe their garage
For the last several years, Paint and Sip parties have gained in popularity. Often they’re used as fundraisers for charitable organizations but do take place just about every night of the week in a variety of venue…