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Welcome to the Silver Valley, Idaho's Siberia
Thomas Jefferson said a long time ago that government works best when it is closest to the people.
Eight things mom got wrong
Fretful mothers may be nature’s way of ensuring species survival, but maybe moms need to do a little more research before dispensing health warnings.
Separation of church and state in jeopardy
One of the provisions in the tax bill that is being written by Congress would invalidate a 1954 law that bans churches (and other nonprofit organizations) from making political speeches or participating in other po…
'Awesome is Possible' actor steals the show
In 2030, Joshua Bradshaw will be 25 years old. It would be fun for the CDA 2030 team to follow up with the eighth-grader, who made his debut in a promotional video for the organization. Tuesday morning at the Coeur…
Don't let fire ignite the holiday
If a winter storm were to knock out power, our house would be a beacon of light. The man of the house is candle-obsessed.
President's Muslim-bashing hurts American interests
The president’s statements, tweets and retweets that demean, vilify or ridicule Muslims are harmful to American interests in a number of ways. Whether he is denigrating a Muslim Gold Star family or retweeting anti-…
Wildlife management is an Idaho travesty
Open Letter to the Idaho Governor, Legislature, commissioners, biologists and employees of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game:
Building on faulty premises
Homebuyers, young couples and retirees may need to learn the meaning of buyer beware. Some of our Kootenai County commissioners do not believe there is a need …
This might be the perfect gift
It comes up every holiday season. Someone on my gift list has a tight budget; I’m tempted to buy a gift, but fear the recipient will feel obligated to reciprocate. Perhaps it’s the opposite; what do you get for the…
Earning an 'F' for school taxes
After reading the letter from Mrs. Grossard from Athol in regards to school taxes, my wife and I are in the same boat. We are in the process of selling our home, not because we want to, but we can’t afford to live …
Retirement starts with a bang for Bartoo
When Amy Bartoo throws a retirement party, she does it up right. Her husband, Gary, was feted at a celebration of his 40-year career in physical therapy on Sunday afternoon at the Lake City Center. I’m not sure the…
Lawyers for the working poor
Virginia Robinson is passionate about empowering the working poor. So passionate, in fact, that she’s set up an unusual not-for-profit law firm to serve them. But she needs help.
Miners Need Assurance They Can Produce Minerals for the Nation
This week, reason prevailed and the American minerals supply chain won. After being forced into a nonsensical rulemaking process born from environmental litigation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) de…
White Christmas? Maybe! Deep snow? Maybe not!
We’re now into the final month of 2017 and many folks have asked, “Are we going to see a White Christmas this year?”
Let's pass on a clean and hopeful world to our children
On the front page of the Sunday, Oct. 22 edition of The Press was a report, by Steve Cameron, titled “Clergy and Climate.” It provided much-needed insight into a dire situation which, if not addressed “now,” will l…