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Updated 16 hours, 55 minutes ago

To smile or not to smile

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Chat: Where tragedy and comedy collide

Yep, it’s Chat Day.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Here's a primer on tariffs

In this first of a two-part primer on tariffs, today’s column outlines their basic function and history. Thursday, a look at five common types of tariffs.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Left out in the cold (water)

About three years ago, a consumer, not a member of Kootenai County Electric co-op, bought a super duper brand new water heater from Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Because he was not a member (he lives in the Silver…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
The National Weather Service and Australia's Bureau Of Meteorology

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been staying in Melbourne, Australia. The food here is quite good and it’s a place that I’ve always wanted to see. I’m in the middle of their winter season in Australia, so it’s been q…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Kroc's Chamness in L.A., but heart's in Cd'A

John Chamness has come a long way since he held a Salvation Army flag at the bottom of an old Coeur d’Alene gravel pit, claiming the site for a proposed Ray an…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
This is no way to treat the brave

Taylor Beach is fine.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
A golden opportunity - if we take it

The former National Guard building on Ramsey Road belongs to Kootenai County at no cost to citizens. County commissioners can choose a long-term benefit or sho…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Democrat: Our party isn't smart enough for U.S. win

Say what you want about President Trump — and there are plenty of strong opinions on both sides — but this much is clear. He’s the president that the Democratic Party so richly deserves.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Who needs a PIO? You don't

Might as well toss this straight out on the table.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Holy sheet! Don't pay fees up front

Upfront fees? Never! That’s my rule.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
A killer plays under the sun

The shining sun is a powerful temptress, beckoning young and old to linger longer outside. Distractions of work and play make forgetting about hydration too easy, so as temperatures climb again, please keep in mind…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Time for Tom to win one

Tom Hearn sighed.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Relax! Chat Day has you covered

Yep, it’s Chat Day and I don’t want to muddle around here because we’ve got some really fun stuff for you.

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Baseball memories really last a lifetime

The Coeur d’Alene Little League team is living a dream this week as they prepare to play in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. Our community has been cheering the team on in this incredible j…

Updated 8 years, 2 months ago
Don't trust the news? Verify here

The best and worst thing about the Web is its ease of information. Long gone are the days when readers could simply read, without verifying.