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OPINION: Crapo may see a higher profile
In the 40 years that I have known Sen. Mike Crapo, he has never bragged about his having great power or influence …
MY TURN: Vote yes on Proposition 1 to reclaim Idaho's future
As election day approaches, there’s been a lot of discussion about Proposition 1. You may have seen signs around town speaking out against it. We believe this debate is about ensuring that every Idahoan has a fair …
MY TURN: Your vote can save NIC from more chaos
North Idaho College is running out of chances. For over 90 years, NIC has been a powerhouse of opportunity, providing education, jobs, and an economic boost to…
The thrill of victory, now and then
Full disclosure, I spent the past week poolside in sunny Arizona soaking up a North Idaho winter's worth of Vitamin D. It wasn't terrible to experience 90-degr…
One vote for snogging over bed rotting
What’s new in English might surprise you
Our city-by-city winter of 2024-25 snowfall predictions
Every year in mid-autumn, Cliff and I issue our annual city-by-city snowfall predictions for North Idaho and surrounding areas of the Inland Empire.
HUCKLEBERRIES: A pioneer who stood for good
Coeur d’Alene has honored Fred Murphy in several ways. Owner Duane Hagadone temporarily renamed Templin’s Grill after the legendary tugboat captain until the r…
MY TURN: Non-disclosure agreements: Brent Regan’s weapon of silence
I’m Kellie Palm, and I’ve lived in Kootenai County for 44 years. I have been a conservative, Christian, Republican since birth. I graduated from Lakeland High School in 1989 and have been a staunch supporter of con…
MY TURN: Support Coeur d'Alene schools
I have to admit, I wasn't always a supporter of public school funding. I approached the topic with skepticism, firmly believing that school districts were overfunded and wasteful, especially on the administrative s…
OPINION: NIC accreditation facts
You can never really understand a situation until you understand the people involved and their financial interests.
MY TURN: CLN needs competent trustees
In a letter to the editor published on Sept. 22, Suzanne Kearney blamed the prior Board of Trustees for the Community Library Network’s current budget deficit, alleging — without evidence — that they created a $200…
OPINION: Idaho voters face a stark 'them-or-us' choice in November
Bryan Smith, an ultra-right Republican and vice chair of the extremist Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF), understands that the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI) wil…
OPINION: Incumbents can’t defend the indefensible
Anger and incompetence have had more than enough time at the forefront of Idaho politics. It’s time to turn the page.
MY TURN: Coeur d'Alene school levy questions and answers
In less than a month, voters inside the Coeur d’Alene School District will be asked to renew the district’s current two-year, $25 million levy. As elected members of the district’s Board of Trustees, we believe inv…
Date night under the stars brings laughs
OK, it wasn’t really date night, but we were under the stars on Wyoming Avenue in the dark of night. After seeing people post awesome photos of the Northern Li…
Donkeys and elephants: From satire to symbols
Go ahead: Blame newspapers