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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 …
Stung by news of power blips and bees
As a journalist and comedian of the time of my youth, Will Rogers did say many times, "All I know is what I read in the newspapers." He died an untimely death in an aircrash on a return flight from Alaska in the pl…
'Foundation of freedom' born 800 years ago
This month marks the 800th anniversary of what some describe as the most important document influencing the development of democracy - the Magna Carta Libertatum (Latin for "great charter of liberties"). It was ess…
Our planet's aquifers are running dry
As I wrote this article on Wednesday, June 24, we hadn't had a drop of rain in Coeur d'Alene in more than three full weeks. Some of our streams at the end of June had water levels at 100-year lows. Dozens of forest…
Rathdrum Mountain tree cutting explained
I would like to clarify some recent information that was published regarding the City of Rathdrum's timberland located on Rathdrum Mountain. I am a private forest consultant and my company (Hansen Timber Management…
Avista 'surcharge' is just a rate hike
Avista says they're losing money by our trying to conserve and using new energy efficient appliances, which they say justifies their need to add surcharges to make up their losses. This leaves the ratepayers wide o…
Ten early signs of Alzheimer's
"Dementia" and "Alzheimer's" seem to be used interchangeably, but that's not quite accurate.
A quarter-century in service to all
From an official USAF biography ... Master Sgt. John M. Mason is a traditional first sergeant for the 141st Medical Group at Fairchild AFB. In this position, he is part of a leadership triad that consists of the co…
The first day of summer
Summer begins at 12:38 this afternoon and I'm ready to celebrate! My wife and I begin our day by changing our heavy, winter bedcover in exchange for a light, pastel quilt. We open all windows in our home, replacing…
The Carlson Chronicle: A knucklehead's salute
There was a period in my earlier years when one would have thought my name was 'knucklehead." Everything I did, I did incorrectly, or in an inefficient manner. This would prompt my uncle, Rolla (pronounced Rol-li) …
Fasting and its roots in Ramadan
As America feasted on Father's Day barbecues, Muslim dads had extra incentive to look forward to Sunday's splurging, if a little late: breaking the first fasts of Ramadan, which began Thursday, June 18.
El Nino should be with us through at least the fall
Most of us have heard of this new El Nino, the warmer than normal sea-surface temperature event in the south-central Pacific Ocean. This phenomenon began in March and continues to strengthen as we head into the sum…
Getting America back on track
I was encouraged by the article written by Jack Evensizer in the June 14 edition of the Press. Mr. Evensizer gave a great synopsis of the history of our flag, but also included a much deeper message that needs to b…
Climate change is just warming up
I was floored that the Coeur d'Alene Press gave such a big space in the paper to Mr. Gressler in his "My Turn" for his rebuke of all us experts. I hope I get the same for my reply on his attack piece. I won't go in…
Ed reform must look at poverty
It was just a letter to the editor in a news magazine. Actually it was a well-researched letter, one with statistics easily verified to support the writer's suggestion that poverty and education are two sides of th…
Doing the right thing is a good thing
On Monday evening Zachary Endreson, 11 and Michael Williams, 9, of Post Falls were playing outside when they found a wallet on the sidewalk. The wallet contained an Idaho ID card, Social Security card, credit cards…