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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 …
'Reality' suggests tax increase for infrastructure
Republican Reps. Joe Palmer of Meridian and Paul Shepherd of Riggins are hardline conservatives and proud of it.
Keep your eye on Boise
According to the Jan. 23 PBS Idaho Reports, all bills introduced to the Idaho Legislature must have a fiscal impact statement. According to this report that isn't any real oversight as to the verification of the fi…
Sheep, it's your lucky year
Xin nian kuai-le.
Hayden's 'Epiphany' leaves taxpayers breathless
Recently, the city of Hayden City Council approved an art project for the library on Government Way, to the tune of $60,000! This came at the recommendation of the Hayden Arts Commission, which somehow is awarded b…
Fifty shades of green for abuse victims
There's been much debate over the book series and just-released major motion picture, "Fifty Shades of Grey," among women in particular. I've not read the books and have no intention of watching the movie because t…
Kids learning to develop a taste for food
"If I have to eat the whole thing I'll barf," I bark at my mother. "Just three bites and you can be excused," mom prods. I shake my head in disgust, sitting at the dining room table with my sister and brother stari…
Lughnasa: Reconnect with nature
If Friday's Entertainment feature caught your eye, you read about the LCHS production (the next two weekends) of "Dancing at Lughnasa" (silent "g") - a "festival of light and rebirth" that "stirs the conflict betwe…
Falcon investigation seems fishy
We all know what happened to Hornet, the falcon. On Jan. 7 of this year, Hornet was allegedly beaten to death by a woman who, mysteriously, has remained "unidentified" by Idaho Department of Fish and Game!
Just wait ... Boston's record snows will be seen here around 2020!
Before I detail the RECORD BOSTON AREA SNOWS of this blizzard-wracked winter of 2014-15 in the northeastern corner of the nation, I first want to 'clear up' the supposed mystery of the 'milky rains' locally that oc…
Watch for water wars
I would like to thank the Press for the Feb. 6 story on water rights and its related July 6, 2014, "North Idaho prepares for water wars." Some of you may remember the quote from Mark Twain "whiskey is for drinking …
The Con-Con
Jerry: Anything interesting going on in the Legislature?
Here's why levee trees must go
Recently, questions have been raised about the number of trees being cut down as part of a levee restoration project along both sides of Rosenberry Drive (commonly known as Dike Road) on the North Idaho College cam…
Let's do it the way our Founders did
Many kudos for 'guest opinion' contributor Courtney Theander and her astute observation that the fundamental building block to a healthy society is a strong family unit, including her correct assertion that parents…
Female mountain lions victims of Fish and Game mismanagement
When I first heard that there was a dead mountain lion kitten used for a demonstration at the Fish and Game trapping classes, my first thought was, how did this kitten get there? These kittens are the future genera…
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln and Washington reign as perhaps the two most recognized presidents in American history, sharing a national birthday celebration on Presidents Day. We all feel so familiar with their images and accomplishmen…