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Updated 12 hours, 37 minutes ago

To smile or not to smile

Updated 8 years ago
Tyler just one example why Prop 2 should pass

On Nov. 6, Idahoans have the chance to cast a pivotal vote that will help our citizens in the Medicaid coverage gap, bring taxpayer money back to Idaho, and create jobs. This incredible opportunity is Proposition 2…

Updated 8 years ago
Idaho Democrats soft on Trump

Republican congressional candidates over the years have made a living bashing California Rep. Nancy Pelosi and the liberal agenda she would bring to the House of Representatives if Democrats get control.

Updated 8 years ago
Chat: The story behind Celine

Yep, it’s Wednesday Chat Day.

Updated 8 years ago
Random musings from far and near

When Deadline Tuesday for Main Street collides with Travel Tuesday returning from a wonderful vacation to Amsterdam, I file the column from an unfamiliar time zone. Holiday subtitle: tuning out the noise of the wor…

Updated 8 years ago
MLP's continual quest flouted

Your Mrs. Language Person’s continual quest for good grammar is often — if not continuously — flouted (but not flaunted, at least by none other than she). Said quest, Dear Reader, is not continuous; nay, the piteou…

Updated 8 years ago
This simple step is a credit saver

We are a mobile society. Many of us have had a number of locations to which we’ve been sent mail. Unfortunately, when we move and get a new U.S. mail delivery location, we don’t always inform those corresponding wi…

Updated 8 years ago
Coeur d'Alene's first frost

It’s almost hard to believe that about six weeks ago we were talking about very hot weather in North Idaho and surrounding regions. For the summer of 2018, there were 24 days with high temperatures at or above 90 d…

Updated 8 years ago
Mold, words, speed, dogs: Chatstuff

Ding, ding, ding!

Updated 8 years ago
Why Prop 2 is right for Idaho

No use hiding my opinion here.

Updated 8 years ago
Cougar: He didn't need to be killed

First, my compliments for an outstanding job handling the cougar by the rescuers. IDFG biologists and employees, Cd’A Fire Department and Cd’A Police successfully sedated the cougar, safely removed it from the tree…

Updated 8 years ago
Medicare problems? Just call Joe

Joe Lykins called and told me about the Senior Medicare Patrol. Joe is this area’s volunteer coordinator. The service is available right here in our area to Medicare beneficiaries, designed to prevent, detect and r…

Updated 8 years ago
One way to tackle low voter turnout

Voter turnout in this neck of the woods is pretty pathetic.

Updated 8 years ago
Four new personality types emerge

Forget Type A and B; science is past that.

Updated 8 years ago
Campaign distractions? No big deal, Jordan says

There has been a lot of political hand-wringing about Paulette Jordan’s campaign staffers abruptly walking out as Election Day draws near.

Updated 8 years ago
Computer chills and warm-up for Celine

It’s Chat Day, but you knew that.