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Five tips for safer Internet
This is one European idea that we should be glad to adopt. Feb. 6 is Safer Internet Day, initially focused on making the internet safer for children, and urging us all toward more responsible use of online technolo…
Here's what your Sears warranty is really worth
Late last year my wife and I upgraded almost all of our appliances, stove, refrigerator and so on, through our local Sears store. We also bought the extended warranties for each appliance.
A living comet that can't be ignored
So many emails now have piled up on the subject that I had to open a new file.
Time to make health care truly affordable
As the Idaho Legislature once again attempts to resolve the problem of health care, it seems fitting to look at the state of health care costs in America as a …
Sexual harassment, then and now
I’ve been guilty of sexual harassment.
As speakers, our legislators excel
Even Donald Trump’s critics acknowledged that his State of the Union address Tuesday night was a decent speaking performance.
Hotel room safes aren't always
A consumer told me this week that his wallet and other possessions were stolen from his hotel room safe. He was at one of the casinos here in the western U.S. For the sake of the reputation of the hotel/casino, I w…
Here's how to follow key bills
Tuesday's column outlined the Idaho legislative process. Today, a look at bill types and how to track them.
Will 1st District voters ever learn?
The Congressional Candidate Forum this past weekend at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, sponsored by the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans, was a depressing exercise testifying to the validity of George Santayana…
Guy who named Car d'Lane laments split
It was with great sadness that I read of the split between the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association and the North Idaho Classic Car Club regarding Car d’Lane. It…
First they came for the lawyers: Beware the Idaho Bar's limits on free speech
A little known occurrence struck at the heart of liberty a few weeks ago. A new “ethical rule” was approved by a 60 percent vote of the members of the Idaho Bar Association, the state organization that controls the…
Legislation 101: Your how-to guide
With Idaho’s 2018 session in full swing, today’s column outlines the stages of legislation and where to find it. Thursday, a glimpse at various types of bills.
It was an active week along the 'Ring of Fire'
Weatherwise, it’s been an unusual January across North Idaho. There has been plenty of moisture, as Cliff has measured over 4 inches as of early Sunday. The normal for rain and melted snowfall is 3.77 inches.
Cd'A mayor discloses his finances
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State rep discloses his finances
I believe the public has a vested interest in understanding the potential financial conflicts of interest of their elected officials. Although the Idaho Legislature has a rule that requires all members disclose pot…