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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 …
Finding money in the dark
Carrie: Isn't this year's focus for the Legislature supposed to be education and transportation? Yet the end of March is fast approaching and they still haven't figured out the funding.
English has Irish galore
It's Irish Heritage Month, and their cultural contributions reach beyond shamrocks, leprechauns, and Guinness. Old Irish weaved its way into American English, while steadfastly holding on to the various English dia…
Public records law still critical
As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our state's Public Records Law, I encourage all Idahoans to take a moment to ask whether a policy decision made a generation ago remains relevant in our state today.
New normal, new road to travel
When former Post Falls Chief of Police and County Clerk Cliff Hayes passed away unexpectedly in December 2013, it was a huge loss to the community.
Failure is not an option
"Hut, hut," yells the quarterback. The center snaps the ball. As the left defensive guard, I lurch forward when the ball moves on the second hut to block the right offensive guard in front of me. I continue blockin…
Green's come a long way, O'baby
Happy Patricks' Day (can't resist that nominal liberty).
Is 'El Nino' back?
We've been asked to update the sea-surface temperature event since NOAA declared that we have a new 'El Nino' in the waters of the Pacific Ocean near the International Date Line. I decided to write this updated fea…
Gays should just admit disregard for the Bible
In a letter to the editor recently, Mr. Kelly was very terse with those not bent toward his bias for the gay community. In the article entitled "More of the same" He made himself out to be the knight in shinning ar…
Attitudes, age and Lt. Gov. Little
Sixty is the new 40.
What is an atheist?
Whom would you trust more, an atheist or a rapist? In one international study, respondents preferred the rapist. If that's representative, atheists are among society's most distrusted people; even violent criminals…
Senators were correct to shun Hindu prayer
Sholeh Patrick's March 10 article, "The Om heard round the world," appears to be bent upon defending Idaho's reputation on the world stage instead of defending the truth. She assumes that certain Senators (Vick and…
Where the power lies - and lies dormant
In reference to your article over a month ago headlined "Accident Charges Still Pending," I noted that the county attorney said, "A charging decision will likely be made in February." I haven't seen a follow-up art…
Local love stories featured in 'War Bonds'
My friend and fellow newspaper columnist, Cindy Hval, has written a love story to The Greatest Generation that's a must read for all generations.
Time for a new dog
It is finally time. Four years after the death of my yellow lab, Molly, I am finally ready to commit to another dog. I miss having a hunting buddy, someone to take to the lake when I attempt to convince myself to l…
Governor Otter just doesn't get it
Governor Butch Otter's failure to understand not just the nuances but the primary purpose of the nuclear waste agreement negotiated for the state in 1995 with the Department of Energy and the Navy by Governor Phil …