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The summer of 2026 was a hot one for many
The Summer of 2026 brought exceptional heat to many parts of the world, including the U.S. According to the World …
Opposition to tuition idea is downright un-American
My father was apt to say that “opinions are like backsides, everybody’s got one.” That was never truer than in Sunday’s opinion section letter by Miss Patty Mc…
What a wild, wacky weather year it's been
This year is going to to be remembered as another period of wide weather extremes of cold, heat, rain, snow and more across our region and the rest of the globe. Last week alone, the Inland Northwest broke high tem…
Singing the praises of unsung heroes
When you fight for the right cause and more importantly for the right reason, your reward comes from the satisfaction that the goal was accomplished. You are not looking for any accolades or thank-yous. They are ni…
Much at stake in Idaho's forests
The West is in crisis. Annual forest mortality is at a 50 year high and 85 percent of this annual forest mortality is occurring on National Forest System lands. According to the University of Idaho, nearly 12 perce…
In memory of Jenny Steinke
Carrie: I feel badly about the tragic death of 36-year-old Idaho resident Jenny Steinke.
Unleashing a laundry list against liberal ideology
Compromise — I’ve heard and read a great deal about this word for the last seven or so years. The liberals tell us that the Republicans are the problem, especially those conservatives and even more so those Tea Par…
Who do we think we are?
“The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.”
It's all about the food
It’s all about the food!
The good is right in front of us
Writing a column when the dark and dreary days of almost winter bring with them the blues is a challenge.
That column wasn't by this Doug Wells of Hayden
In response to the Guest Opinion of Friday, November 27th: I preface my remarks with the following disclaimer... My name is indeed Doug Wells and I do reside in Hayden, Idaho. However, I did not write, nor submit t…
American spirit of Hanukkah
American identity, revolution, and religious freedom are practically synonymous. So in a way, Hanukkah (Chanukkah) could be considered quintessentially American.
Modern myth: HIV and AIDS
Sholeh Patrick makes interesting observations in her “Get to zero on this test” article published in the Dec. 1 edition of the Press but fails to eliminate a major myth still held today; the myth that the Human Imm…
Are tree-powered jets on horizon?
In a word, probably. It means a new way of thinking about fuel — not unwelcome in a culture increasingly weary of dependence on foreign oil in troubled lands.
Jack's gift inspires more giving
My new superhero is just 8 years old. He’s a handsome and charming third-grader who looks great in a suit.
The human cost of Idaho's Medicaid gap
The time has come to shift the argument about Medicaid beyond the dollars that would be saved with expansion to the ongoing human tragedy occurring in our state.