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You know about scammers, but also beware of skimmers
Two incidents of credit card skimming were recently reported in North Idaho. The skimming machines were placed on gas pumps at local food stores. Luckily, a couple of sharp consumers caught the scam. They just happ…
Immigrants: Challenges of ethical assimilation
President Trump is on target to demand re-negotiating trade and immigration deals. Some have led to large outflows of capital and to loss of jobs.
Get ready for cold, ice, snow
It’s hard to believe we’re here already: Snow season.
Time for the church to refuse to be intimidated
In response to My Turn “Church and state: Leave politics outside the church” by Shirley Thagard, I suggest the following. Ms. Thagard is not familiar with the Constitution. The Constitution clearly prohibits the fo…
A tale of two good men
The last days of October brought two losses in our community of much-loved men. I write often about our extraordinary community and the people who make it special. Jack Bannon was a real gift. When he and his wife,…
Yes, we want to believe
Autumn Fahl’s stories about the spectral figure haunting Press photographer Loren Benoit have generated a surprising response. OK, so Loren’s been doing the haunting — following her around like a stalker in the dea…
Big weather changes coming with return to Standard Time
Tomorrow is Halloween, and the weather will be good for the area “trick-or-treaters.” A big ridge of high pressure will keep our area dry and mild before conditions change in the next 2-3 days.
Latest in a long line of scams
I tell people where to go. Not in the traditional, negative sense, but rather, where they can find information to answer their consumer questions.
Steps to help prevent another public massacre
Realizing all the facts in the Las Vegas shooting have yet to be released, this is my opinion of what transpired from the information released — if accurate or truthful. This is not a condemnation of the Las Vegas …
Do you know the Great Pumpkin?
Happy Pumpkin Day.
Anatomy of a scam: Readers, be warned
Editor’s note: The pain and humiliation that goes with being the target of a scam or fraud goes beyond what most people would think possible. Here is an unedited narrative submitted this week to CDA Press Consumer …
Halloween scares aren't for everyone
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween retail spending is projected to be $9.1 billion in 2017, a new record. The biggest expense is for costumes. Men plan to spend $96 each, compared to $77 each fo…
Hey, listen up, all you OBEs (Offended By Everything)
Being offended by everything doesn’t make for a strong person. So how do we treat the easily offended so as to make them stronger and able to withstand any offensive language?
Church and state: Leave politics outside the church
Wednesday’s front page coverage of Raul Labrador’s political campaign gathering at Candlelight Christian Fellowship is astonishing!
Age 50 is the new timeless
“I” doesn’t appear often in this column, so I hope you’ll indulge this special occasion — special not because it’s mine, but because it’s a milestone for most people.