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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 …
Jams and Jellies
In 2006, my wife, Holly, and I moved to Coeur d’Alene from the Washington, D.C., area. The purpose of the move was for Holly to be closer to her mother, who ha…
A bill is born (and just might grow up)
With Idaho’s 2019 session in full swing, today’s column outlines the stages of legislation and where to find it. Thursday, a glimpse at various types of bills.
A prescription for an (expensive) headache
On Jan. 24, the CDA Press informed us that Shopko was exiting the pharmacy business. If you get prescriptions filled there it could affect you so heed this warning.
It's going to be a February to remember
As of Feb. 15, a total of 39.7 inches of snow fell in Coeur d’Alene, an all-time record for the month. The old February snowfall record was 39.5 inches set back in 1955. Cliff tells me that no other monthly snowfal…
Let's talk about expanding Medicaid
Greetings from Boise! This past Monday, I introduced a bill offering six elements of protection and enhancement to the new Medicaid Expansion law in Idaho. My …
Climate fans, beware 'free dividends' on carbon
I find it necessary to respond to Mike Bullard’s “My Turn” article on climate change and the promises of free carbon dividends, which was published in the Cd’A…
St. Valentine likely had multiple personalities
Between overpriced flowers and candy hearts (never mind the pressure of perfection) it’s easy to forget the saint in Valentine’s Day.
How to save money while watching TV
Is there a good alternative to cable?
Young speakers and their teacher inspire
Having a fear of public speaking is something most adults would admit. Even people like me who speak to organizations and present ideas in public settings still have a butterfly or three when stepping out in front …
School taxes: What's in it for you? Lots
Consternation about paying school taxes is nothing new. There have always been property owners frustrated by the fact that they don’t have kids in the system, saying “what’s in it for me?”
Will we see a new El Nino this year?
Winter has certainly arrived across North Idaho and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. As of Sunday afternnon, Cliff had measured over 13 inches of snow for February, with more expected later this week. Our origina…
Another Facebook discovery: Invade privacy for a price
Did you know Facebook has been paying people to install a “Facebook Research” app on their smartphones that lets the company follow all of the user’s phone and web activity? This app is similar to Facebook’s Onavo …
Climate change: Let's actually do something constructive
Thank you, Gov. Brad Little for the courage to come out and admit what a lot of people see but deny. “Climate is changing.” The governor’s observation made no …
No more dallying: Put Prop 2 in play
From the very beginning, expanding Medicaid in Idaho was a grassroots effort. Ultimately, thousands of volunteers from every corner of the state worked to pass…
Ten inches can mean a mountain of bureaucracy
As Planning and Zoning commissioners in Coeur d’Alene we see many unique challenges that have a huge impact on life on our roads, waterways and even schools. S…