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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 …
Cigs and music
Tonight I sit in my office listening to the music application Pandora on my computer and search for the meaning of my life. With each song, my eyes begin to tear as I become emotionally charged remembering the peop…
MLP: Now you, too, can write good
What joy to be affirmed! To see Mrs. Language Person's lifelong passion, her raison d'etre, adopted by officialdom! Elated is she upon discovery of "PlainLanguage.Gov," a federal Website devoted to effective commun…
Organization's fundraising letter raises ire of activist for veterans
Yellowstone sees more thermal activity
Yellowstone National Park is one of nature's most beautiful locations. However, underneath this region lies an active supervolcano as the park sits on top of a large caldera. Due to its number of active geysers and…
Robotics ordinance ahead of the 8-ball
Sometimes it is wise to be a fast follower, other times it is great to be the first in, but rarely is it wise to be 20 years behind.
My Turn: Son's tears helped dad become a better father
I coached my son in high school football in the late 1980s. When I came home one night and went to his room, he had tears in his eyes so I asked him what was w…
The late, not-so-great Diamond Cup holdup
As a native North Idaho resident, and columnist/manager for a national veterans group, I attended a recent Kootenai County Commission hearing on permitting for special events to see if I could determine the hold-up…
Soar with the Birds
What an inspiring summer's outing is the Bird Museum in Sagle - a 16,000-foot hangar stuffed with aircraft, inventions, and memorabilia of all kinds.
Not all businesses like school standards
With all the rhetoric touting the imagined benefits of the looming Common Core Standards, perhaps it is time to apply a little critical thinking and examine some of the claims made about Common Core.
Parents: Think about why we say 'no'
"Hey dad? Can I take a bath with my clothes on," my 5-year-old daughter, Heather, asks. I quickly answer, "No." Without thinking of my daughter's motive I quickly deny her request believing it unnecessary, silly an…
The joy of giving is noticed by young
It's been duly noted that our communities are filled with prolific volunteers and generous hearts. I bear witness to many examples and shine the light on a lot of those people in this column through the year. The p…
Franklin's creed rings true today
He often signed his letters simply, "Ben Franklin, Printer." The famous founding father, politician, inventor, publisher, postmaster, and author - man of so many hats - was also a newspaper editor. That which was p…
El Nino seems to be hurting the 2014 Indian monsoon
Last week, we featured the southwestern U.S. annual monsoon season. Phoenix has finally seen some much-needed rains.
Police: Inquiries must be objective
I cannot stand by without submitting a few comments relative to the execution of Arfee, the Lab. Yes, execution.
Men are from Mars, but 'experts' on Venus
Here we go again. Men writing Letters to the Editor about women's issues. It never ceases to amaze me when men talk about what is good for women and what isn't. Here's my solution to this never ceasing problem.