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White water, white knuckles
For the past several years my husband and I have taken annual mini-vacations doing something we’ve not done before. Last year we went whale watching in the San Juan Islands and the year before took a flight over Ho…
Tribute to outstanding citizen-legislators
Every state has a handful of elected officials who are the glue that hold the government together. They are the folks who see public service as a noble calling to serve others. They labor often in anonymity. They d…
Your credit score might cost you more to drive
Not happy with your credit score? Look again this fall, when changes in how credit bureaus calculate credit scores take effect.
Campers, keep our dry forests safe, please
Inspiring natural beauty. Focused family time. Unwinding unplugged.
Innately speaking: Conservative or liberal?
In 2001, I cut back on my technical work and began writing about political, social, religious, and military subjects. During these 16 years, I received considerable feedback about this more subjective work.
These bills would help Idaho small businesses
Small business owners need real regulatory relief. They need an advocate to force government agencies to consider the impact of regulations on their businesses. They need a chance to look up from the massive piles …
What does Congress pay for its health care?
With Congress poised to increase the numbers of uninsured and underinsured as health care costs continue to rise, it begs the question: What kind of deal do lawmakers get?
Sharing the love one bloom at a time
Love, excitement and a touch of Hollywood were in the air in Coeur d’Alene this past week with the hush hush nuptials of Emmy-winning dancer, singer and actress
Denney isn't impressed with Trump election panel
A strange thing happened a few days ago when Secretary of State Lawerence Denney checked his private email account.
Seven steps for that next quake
Reactions were all over the map. I didn’t even wake up. Minutes after our 5.8 quake Wednesday night, a frightened friend began a series of alarmed posts on social media — all caps, multiple exclamation points.
Earthquakes in the Northwest are more frequent
A rare 5.8 earthquake struck Montana around 12:30 a.m. MDT early Thursday morning. I chatted with many people and the sound sleepers didn’t feel anything. But, many felt the quake as far west as Spokane. My bed sho…
From broistas to Big Apple, it's been simply grand
I’ll never forget the morning I drove through my favorite Dutch Bros. location and was asked what I do at the newspaper. One of my stories was on the front page that day, so I simply pointed to my byline at the top…
These political fireworks are perfectly legal in Idaho
Former Rep. Janice McGeachin of Idaho Falls, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, is an avid supporter of President Trump and one of the state delegates who voted for him at the Republican convention. An…
A question of bloody legalities
Driving is not a right, but a privilege that includes an element of trust. We entrust our very lives to others, counting on fellow drivers to follow the rules. To be responsible. To be sober.
Pinching pennies is bad quagga policy
Benjamin Franklin famously said that a “penny saved is a penny earned.” This centuries-old wisdom is relevant today in Idaho where Democrats and Republicans are working together to fight the single most potentially…