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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 …
'Party of inclusion' sure didn't help Idaho Dems
Richard Stallings had everything going for him during his four terms as Idaho's 2nd District congressman.
Works of charity trump religious labels
Sholeh Patrick's column "What is an atheist?" cited a research study regarding views the religiously devout hold toward atheists.
Just gotta hand it to you
Being a leftie in a right-handed world can be challenging (consider scissors, or student desks shaped to favor right-handers), but there may be advantages. Among the estimated 10 percent of the human population who…
Real life lessons and blessings
Readers of this column and friends and family know that my all-time favorite movie is "It's a Wonderful Life."
Technology in the bedroom
This past week I attended the Idaho State Prevention and Support Conference. The focus of this conference is to offer tools, resources and ideas for educators and law enforcement professionals to prevent destructiv…
Crapo helps strengthen Idaho dairy industry trade
The Idaho Dairymen's Association (IDA), Idaho's largest dairy producer trade association, and Glanbia Foods Inc., Idaho's largest dairy processor, express our sincerest thanks to Sen. Mike Crapo for his recent supp…
Open letter to a special reader
I get a regular stream of communications from readers. Most are about column topics, agreeing and disagreeing, asking and adding to the discussions. Less often but also somewhat regularly, they are more personal. I…
El Nino is back
According to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we now have a new "El Nino," the abnormal warming of sea-surface temperatures. The recent warming of ocean waters near the International Date …
Pot and universal bill of rights
Recently at a debate in Boise over making life-changing medication available to Idaho children suffering from terrible seizures, two points stood out that were made by Idaho lawmakers. One lawmaker commented that h…
Enjoying the miracle of trees
Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. It is a chance for Idahoans to reflect on the importance of trees, forests and wood products in our everyday lives.
Republicans and Cuba: Much to be decided
There was both good news and bad for the Grand Old Party recently. The good news was the presidential candidacy announcement by Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. At the age of 43, he's young, handsome, smart as a whip…
'Negative growth' movement is alive
Picture this: Full page, expensive ads in national publications such as Washington Times, USA Today, and The Monitor Weekly, strategically timed as a hat's-off to Earth Day. The topic? Negative population growth in…
Unveiling some reality on concealed weapons
I read an article in The Press some time back where Concealed Weapons Permits (CWPs) are on the rise in Kootenai County. Because of a recent encounter (not an incident), I hope to set the record straight just in ca…
Sovereignty a key reason to hold child-support bill
Senate Bill S1067 is basically a 31-page document which has caused great concern among many Idaho Representatives as well as our constituents. This is an international treaty and Idaho will be held to international…
Flag mural to honor veterans
It's a road trip with a purpose and New York artist Scott Lobaido is on a mission.