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OPINION: The wave
Legislators may campaign as true conservatives but once elected they usually drift toward the establishment deep s…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Happy Birthday, Coeur d'Alene Press!
An important day in Coeur d’Alene Press history passed quietly in late February.
MY TURN: School days, golden rule days
“This country was built on American respect for education” Ronald Reagan. Thomas Jefferson warned that government “tyranny” would emerge unless “the people at …
MY TURN: A sheriff's betrayal of public trust: When power enables violence
In a disturbing display that has rightfully drawn national condemnation, Sheriff Bob Norris demonstrated yesterday that his conception of law enforcement extends only to advancing personal ideology, not protecting …
OPINION: The captivating GOP cat fight over vicious dark-money-financed campaigns
When the results of the May Republican primary were announced last year, many were shocked to learn that Chuck Winder, the well-regarded GOP Senate leader, had…
OPINION: WARNING! New Portland ahead
“So what do we do if someone is unruly and interrupts the meeting?”
MY TURN: Big brother? Local autonomy or state control?
A short survey. Do you want the Federal government telling the state how to do things? How to conduct their business? If not, do you want the state telling the…
OPINION: Abusive power
Saturday started with high hopes. More than 400 people filled the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium, optimistic about the opportunity for a Town Hall-style …
The luxury of time to spend with baby
I’m sure you’ve noticed that our world, both near and far, has again become loud and shrill and contentious. I have. But I’ve also discovered the perfect antid…
An active February and an asteroid watch
It’s been a snowier-than-average February in Coeur d’Alene and the rest of the Inland Northwest. As of the weekend, about two feet of snow has fallen at Cliff’…
OPINION: The party’s over, life goes on
Recently, I sent a note to editors and friends saying I was stepping aside from column writing and pursuing other interests. Then the thought occurred to me th…
OPINION: Who runs Bartertown?
Can a rogue judge stop a president from doing his job?
OPINION: The story of sacrifice: Whose greater good?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that one fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats lies in their views on the federal government’s role in serv…
OPINION: The private and religious school subsidy bill is a taxpayer boondoggle
House Bill 93, which passed the Idaho House of Representatives on Feb. 7, would exempt most families who take advantage of the $5,000 per student tax credit fr…
Behind the scenes 'Below Deck'
On Monday evening, I received a text message from my friend, Suzanna Spencer, saying that our friend, Randy Oaks of Acrisure, was right at that minute appearin…
La Niña may become official very soon
Snowfall has finally started to increase across the lower elevations of the Inland Northwest. Although Coeur d’Alene’s figures are still well below normal for …