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Cd'A police, this one's for you
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department (CPD) for their efforts in recovering my antique .357 Smith & Wesson “Highway Patrolman.” I only find it typical for many to share their neg…
District 271 indifference
As a very concerned citizen, I spent an hour and a half with the new Superintendent of CDA 271, Dr. Olson. I did so to discern if he had commitments beyond that of his predecessor. Idaho (and its public schools) is…
Ah, the big things little people can do
He is the answer to one of baseball’s great trivia questions: Who is the only Major League Baseball player to retire with a 1.000 on-base percentage? The answer is Eddie Gaedel.
Four thousand milligrams
Her name was C.W. and she was addicted to Demerol. I had found her prescriptions in more than a dozen different pharmacies because of her drug of choice and her distinctive writing style. No, she wasn’t a doctor bu…
Listen carefully whenever someone pulls heartstrings
One of the scam calls I really dislike is the fake charity call. It goes something like this:
Equality takes a big step backward
This news will surprise only some: We have less to celebrate for Women’s Equality Day Saturday. Beyond notions of fairness and democratic pride, gender inequality also makes poor economic sense.
The other side of the wall
President Trump’s stand on immigration from Mexico continues to be a major issue. This article addresses one question: Is there a relationship between Mexican immigration and crime?
Crib becomes treasured keepsake
Earlier this year,
Love and loss and God's timing
Dear Mr. Allen Zwiers,
Eclipse is here; so is Farmer's Almanac winter prediction
After weeks, months and even years of planning for the big event, the day has finally arrived for the much-anticipated solar eclipse.
Stewardship of our waters and adjoining lands
North Idaho’s waters and their adjoining lands are truly one of our most precious treasures. What have we done to deserve these gifts? They were here long befo…
A back-to-school message from Grammy
Dear Grandchildren,
'Global leader' coming to town
Why pass another Thursday night with the same ennui? Instead, your Sept. 7 dinner could be regaled by tales of presidents past from award-winning storyteller Jon Meacham.
Black Sheep come home to Pappy's field
On Saturday afternoon, four U.S. Marine Corps harrier fighter jets and a C-130 transport plane arrived in Coeur d’Alene.
Nelson a charming getaway
Need a weekend getaway? Already done Seattle, Ellensburg, and Glacier National Park? Then head north.