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Introducing the 'liberal' governor of Idaho
It’s not surprising to see the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Wayne Hoffman lashing out at Gov. Butch Otter for promoting a “liberal agenda.” But not everyone is so quick to mention “Butch Otter” and “liberal” in the s…
Building codes part of county responsibility
Dear Messrs, Bingham, Fillios and Eberlein:
Divorce: It's hard; don't make it harder
It’s neither a pleasant nor a hopeful subject, but a necessary one. Half of married Americans either have or will experience a divorce. That’s difficult enough, but when divorce is also financially devastating, it …
Labrador and legislators lacking in accountability
Back in 2016, Donald Trump made the phrase “Drain the Swamp” a popular theme of his campaign. This struck a chord with most Idahoans frustrated with cronyism, nepotism and backroom dealing in government. It now see…
The next best thing to walking the red carpet
There’s something magical about the tradition of the Oscar red carpet arrivals. Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated with the bigger-than-life movie stars on their big night — the gowns and the jewels and the m…
Late bloomers, unite!
Population demographics for 2017 reveal only 3,563 people in Coeur d’Alene are older than 65. That means 40,574 never saw Howdy Doody, Soupy Sales or “American Bandstand.” No great loss when it came to Soupy Sales.
Busking can be beautiful
Believed to derive from the Spanish verb “buscar” (to look for), buskers’ sounds and styles may not appeal to everyone, and certainly not all are talented. Nevertheless, street musicians are an old, global traditio…
Chris Carlson: Say Adios, Raul
Congressman Raul Labrador (R-1st CD-Idaho) ought to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for Idaho governor. The reasons are multiple, but simple. They boil down to the incontestable fact that he and …
Fresh water is a precious resource for people in many parts of the world
Not much snow has fallen across the Coeur d’Alene area over the last week. Since last Sunday, only 0.3 inches of the white stuff was measured at Cliff’s station. For the season, as of early Sunday, there has been a…
Once to every person
There’s an old song the words of which should resonate with all Americans: “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide in the struggle for truth and justice for the good or evil side…”
Genealogy resources abound in Cd'A area
I very much enjoyed the recent Coeur Voice article about family history and family stories, and I couldn’t agree more with the value of discovering our ancestors’ stories. However, I must disagree with the last par…
Idaho's a fine place to retire
Idaho made yet another top 10 list of best places to retire. Talk about stating the obvious; gorgeous scenery, affordable living, quality medical facilities, vibrant and friendly communities.
Bonus days are a blessing
Here’s a personal On This Date in History:
Question is, who are you?
What began as an everyday greeting at a workout Sunday soon resulted in one of those consciousness-raising moments. Ironic, really; Peak Fitness is where one normally focuses on the body, not the mind. Yet in a way…
Weather extremes are off to a fast start for 2018
Our last big storm across the Coeur d’Alene area late last week created a slushy mess in many spots. At Cliff’s station, nearly 6 inches of snow fell from that system, bringing our seasonal total to 48.3 inches. Th…