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Powwow: shared culture, tradition
After a one-year hiatus, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Julyamsh Tribal Encampment and Powwow returns — this time to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Friday through Sunday.
Social Security: 10 eye-openers
Every worker pays into it (almost). Every American (almost) can expect some form of benefits. Without reform, the system won’t last for each person currently living.
What hot summer? Not here in Northwest
NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, recently released its National Overview for June of 2016. As many suspected for the Lower 48 of the United States, temperatures were much warmer than norma…
The bar is high for lawyers
Long held precious in ideals of justice is that it must be blind — to gender, race, religion or creed, nationality, disability, age and affluence. Lawyers, whether behind the bench, at the bar, or working in other …
Demand a new era of peace
To the presidential candidates,
Obama fails to lead in crisis
I received little leadership education in pursuit of a college degree. It was not until my military service that I began to understand the principles of leadership. My time at the U.S. Infantry School provided me w…
Words matter - for better or worse
An email pops up on my computer which reads, “Freddy is disturbing the whole classroom and I need you to come talk with him.” As the principal of a small school in North Idaho, my job is one of servant leadership, …
National events affect our community
On Friday morning, the day after a dozen Dallas police officers were shot and five were killed, I was at our local police station for a meeting. There, in the place where men and women come to work every day wearin…
How to opine with civility
Tired of nasty politics, of anger, hate speech, and divisiveness? The problem isn’t limited to Capitol Hill, but is endemic to modern humanity — a lack of civility. As we can control no one but ourselves, to encour…
Brad Little ready to take his turn
As Lt. Gov. Brad Little approaches an age when people start thinking about slowing it down with their professional careers, he’s looking to accelerate his – as a candidate for governor in 2018.
More on supervolcanoes ... but not to worry
Last week, I featured an article discussing Yellowstone’s eruption history. Apparently, there are a number of people who are extremely concerned that a major eruption of this supervolcano may be seen in the near fu…
10 essentials for your trek backcountry
This week’s story of a woman suffering from Lyme disease was an apt reminder of the risks of outdoor recreation. Living here in nature’s playground, it’s easy to forget her powerful potential. A fun outing can quic…
Indebted to these heroes
“Greater love hath no man…”
Despite divisions, GOP in Idaho restores order
Dave Johnston, the executive director of Idaho’s Republican Party, is only 27 years old, but he’s quickly mastering the art of herding cats. Those skills are handy in his line of work, where peace and harmony do no…
The little things make big memories
Another Fourth of July celebration in Coeur d’Alene is in the books and the mild weather was a bonus.