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Bottom line: Make growth pay its way
Those arriving to enjoy the good life in rural Idaho may celebrate escaping from taxes and regulations. Local regulations in the areas they left probably insured that development at least helped pay for itself, and…
Timberlake Fire at critical crossroads
I sat in solemn disbelief last week at the Timberlake Fire District Commissioners meeting, as Commissioner Robyn Edwards voiced her “agenda” to outsource our EMT services.
Vietnam War made real to student
I realized recently that a student can’t get the real picture of history from the pages of a book. My eyes were opened to the realities of war when I interviewed Lon Renolds, a Vietnam veteran. He was able to help …
Do you feel a poll coming on?
This is your column, after all.
Cd'A: Spokane East, you say?
Maybe this is simply about where I live.
No, we won't ever forget them
America has steadfastly set aside a day to commemorate those who died in battle. Memorial Day was a response to the unprecedented carnage of the Civil War, and a loss of 620,000 soldiers on both sides. According to…
Hard questions for vigilant consumers
There seems to be recent resurgence of very aggressive, itinerant door-to-door sales people in our area. (Why don’t these people show up in the middle of a North Idaho winter?) So far this year, it seems to be limi…
Don't call him 'Congressman' just yet; 'Russ' will do
One of the strangest ironies that came out of the recent primary election is that Russ Fulcher is likely to have a job next year as Idaho’s First District congressman, and Congressman Raul Labrador will be out of p…
Is Jordan 'cool' enough to win now?
A year ago, you could do an internet search for Paulette Jordan and find a smattering of references.
Remember the reasons for the holiday
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the upcoming summer season, it’s good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868, it was known as Decoration Day, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War sold…
Know the signs of stroke
Odds are you know someone who’s suffered a stroke.
Love where you live
We all cherish the community we grew up in, especially when it’s in our rearview mirror. I lived in Coeur d’Alene a long time ago, but the small Wisconsin town I grew up in is a lot like your community — only much …
Hey, buddy: Don't cash that check!
Last week a consumer called me about a high-end Trex bicycle that he had for sale on Craigslist. When it was first listed months ago, a man from Bolivar, Miss., called immediately. The man told the local consumer t…
We could see less snow next winter as La Niña is gone
Since last year, we’ve been talking about the cooler-than-normal sea-surface temperature phenomenon, La Niña. The latest information indicates the phenomenon is officially gone. During most La Niña years, our regio…
County in lame-duck la la land
The numbers are strange.