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Bomb cyclones have made headlines this month
Last week, a massive Pacific storm, which was referred to as a “bomb cyclone,” battered the western regions of Was…
Honor the hallowed witch
I have mixed feelings as I write this. Our family thrives at Halloween, at the best time of year. Spirits and magic evoke the season’s beautiful mysteries: Of …
MY TURN: They are not real Republicans
October is noted for fall color, cooler weather, and Halloween, which brings to mind the tricksters going door to door. It is also the season of political campaigns and the workings of political tricksters, trying …
Halloween and more winter forecasts
Winter conditions arrived last week across the Inland Northwest as many locations received their first measurable snowfall for the season. At Cliff’s station, …
HUCKLEBERRIES: 'Quiet rage'
Former police chief Dave Scates can’t forget that hellish pre-Halloween night on 17th Street. As an acting sergeant on patrol, Dave began his swing shift Frida…
MY TURN: Luke Sommer's Troubling Past; a Call for Voter Vigilance
In the city of Hayden's pending mayoral race, the endorsement of Luke Sommer by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee is causing a stir. While the KCRCC has backed Luke, concerns about his past demand ou…
MY TURN: 'Out-of-control growth' under Saterfiel, Davis
In the upcoming Hayden election, I’m voting against 17-year incumbent city councilman Roger Saterfiel. I’m also voting against mayoral candidate Alan Davis who…
OPINION: Simpson: Jordan was not the right fit for speaker
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is accustomed to attacks from the right — for his work on the Appropriations Committee, his votes for big-budget bills and his s…
Marty and Max: Tear down that wall!
Real Estate accounts for about one-fifth of the US economy. The two big problems buyers face are interest rates and inventory.
Hot Yoga
Arriving at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga in the dark at 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 class, it was immediately clear that this is a devoted bunch as I was far from the first pe…
MY TURN: Vote against open-ended open space bond
The Open Space Bond is a blank check for unknown projects, in undisclosed locations, at unknown costs. That is bad public policy.
Shining light of love in sad times
The esteem with which our communities hold our public safety/first responders is never more evident than in times of tragedy.
The rules of war
As the world watches two high-profile wars unfold, heartbreaking civilian costs are mounting. Sadly this is nothing new in the human experience, but today’s mo…
Our city-by-city winter of 2023-24 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: Never-ending beat of the Rhythm Dawgs
In spring 1986, a School District 271 support group wanted a band for a levy election victory party. So teacher-musician Jim Lien recruited educators who could…
MY TURN: Open space and park development bond
On Nov. 7 the Kootenai County Commissioners will be asking you to vote on a $50-million bond to purchase open space and develop county parks. The bond will last 20 years and annually cost property owners $8 per $10…