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Love growth? Here it comes anyway
Perhaps you remember a column or two, somewhere back down the line, where I’ve made fun of Boise.
Nonini comments jam up the inbox
It probably won’t surprise you that I get a lot of mail.
Survey says Legislature tilting further to right
Years ago, while writing for the Post Register in Idaho Falls, I discovered a sure way of getting the attention of Idaho legislators. I conducted a survey to determine the best and worst in the Idaho Legislature an…
911 is here to serve citizens
Recently, a letter to the editor professed that a family was upset with the “Coeur d’Alene 911 call center.” Which I will assume she was referencing the Kooten…
Turbulence on the ground at Cd'A Airport
Our airport seems to be in the crosshairs once again.
A good answering machine can prevent big headaches
Consumers are always calling me with scams. Many start out like this: “I got a new one for you Bill …”
Here's what you can do about abuse
Often the worst thing about abuse is that it lasts a lifetime in the mind. Ironically, the mind is our first line of defense against it.
Here's why we endorse an optional building inspection system
While not uncommon, it is unfortunate when political or policy debate moves away from facts and into character attacks. Let’s set aside the personal attacks and vitriol and focus instead on the facts concerning the…
How facts fit in opinion columns
Notes, quotes and anecdotes as we celebrate spring, and dream of all that sunshine coming along soon.
From a mother's heart lives are saved
In November 2006 Tom and Cyndie Johnson were on holiday with their daughters, Desiree and Aubree, and son, Jordan. There in the hotel room, while peacefully sleeping, 15-year-old Jordan experienced sudden cardiac a…
Setting record straight on building code quote
I would like to take this opportunity to state a correction to a misquote from Marc Eberlein at a candidate forum which took place last Thursday.
Dancing reverses aging
My mama had a dancing heart. So I passed it on.
Who to call when Cash Call calls you
If you get a call from a company called Cash Call, please call me immediately.
The April cold is everywhere
The weather around North Idaho last week felt more like early February rather than early April. We had cold rain, snow and occasionally gusty winds. Many people have made it clear that they are ready for winter to …
The most important bill of 2018
Remember the horrific child abuse situation in Post Falls last summer? The details printed in the Cd’A Press were upsetting, and certainly every person reading…