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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 …
Soaring over his hometown
At 91, Coeur d'Alene natives John and Dorothy (Hauge) McDonald are home for a family reunion this week.
It's not just food that's making us overweight
The good news: Eating habits may not be the chief reason America, and Idaho, are overweight.
Help save the animals
Dear Community: I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the exciting progress at your local humane society.
Big hearts overcome bad burns
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us realize just how much people really care. We just go along when life is good and sometimes don't even express our appreciation to those around us, just for being there. We do…
Ginsburg's remarks reminders of U.S. gender inequality
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's remarks at a law school conference on the U.S. Supreme Court's relative indifference to the rights of women in recent years reflects the checkered historical record of American institu…
Are you an organ donor?
Waste can be painful to accept, especially when it costs a life.
Real Republicans don't eat each other
Much has been written in The Press about both the local and national Republican Party, and its internal battles for control.
Scott Shawver: A successful life well-lived
The Great American Success Story can be defined as finding your passion, sacrificing greatly to achieve your goals, working hard to become the best, taking pride in your work, creating jobs, treating people with re…
Cooking with kids
Sitting at the breakfast bar in my home-kitchen with her chin resting on the counter, my granddaughter, Quin, asks, "Gramps; why do you put salt in the spaghetti sauce?"
(Un)happy birthday to income tax
No matter how independent-spirited, man is dependent upon man. No one can entirely avoid the collective and thus, the collection.
California residents slack on water cutbacks
I'm getting numerous phone calls and emails concerning California's worst drought in modern times. According to the latest figures from the U.S. Drought Monitor, "100 percent of the Golden State is currently experi…
Popkey could be big help to Labrador
"WHAT? Dan Popkey is going to work for Raul Labrador?"
Nonini affirms veteran support
July 29, 2014
Sen. Crapo seeks help of North Idaho veterans
The men and women of our Armed Forces face many challenges as they protect our nation. Because of the unique challenges they face and solemn sacrifices they make, Congress must support the needs of service members …
To control yourself, let it go
A recent news blurb announced that an unprecedented one-third of Americans are facing debt collectors, implying that our hyper-consuming society is in default. We certainly tend to live beyond our means. We are rar…