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This guy's spooked by Halloween
Change in the schedule, gang.
For all who step up to the election plate
It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying attention, or breathing, that there’s an election on Tuesday. I’ve watched the local candidate forums, read the voter guides and candidate profiles and am a…
How well do you know these scary words?
Not all Hallowe’en stories are frightful. As word-guru site Merriam-Webster.com tells it, the history behind a few October-themed words isn’t even that Halloween-y.
A new El Nino is more likely this fall
We’re finally seeing a change in the weather pattern toward the wetter side here in North Idaho. Late last week, Cliff measured 1.03 inches of rain from a big …
Facebook users, stay safe out there
In light of Cyber Security Awareness Month (October), and the recent Facebook data breach, it’s a good idea to look over your social media accounts and make changes to passwords and settings so you can keep your pe…
The last word on Halloween treats
Let’s put a wrapper on this debate over Halloween candy.
A big thanks to Home Depot
I would like to use your newspaper today, if you don’t mind, as a platform to heap praises and accolades upon the Coeur d’Alene Home Depot Store #1803.
Easy fix for county's transparency fight
Mary Souza remains proud of introducing a “transparency bill” at the last legislative session.
Hayden voters, reject this tax increase
While city officials have recently recanted their desire to pass this legislation, it is still on the ballot. We encourage you to vote no on Nov. 6. We also encourage you to read the following information as this i…
Ybarra says schools on the right track
State School Superintendent Sherri Ybarra has said many times that she is an educator, not a politician. So, it’s not surprising that she doesn’t pay much attention to political norms, even after almost four years …
Withstanding Category 4 scams
The strong winds from the hurricanes have definitely blown devastation through the Carolinas and Florida, but they’ve also blown in charity scammers, too. These new scams claim to seek relief for the victims but we…
Coffee's mystical origins in Yemen
In the average American city, other than fast food, what business seems to outnumber any other? Coffee.
C note: Critics, coffee, cats, candy
Hey, now!
When columnists slip, someone's watching
Yo, it’s Wednesday and that means Chat Day.
First vote in an election a family affair
In our family turning 18 was a real rite of passage ... registering to vote and then casting a ballot for the first time. In 1994 our youngest daughter had turned 18 just over a month before the general election. W…