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Detailing various heat records in western states
The National Weather Service stated early last week that California's Death Valley National Park tied a record high for the month of June of 129 degrees, originally set in 1902 at the former town of Volcano near th…
Tribute to women in combat
A recent military leadership ruling is allowing women to serve in combat roles on the front lines. According to CBS News, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta first announced the repeal of the ban on women in comb…
Ordinance push-back isn't an over-reaction
Are there any Christians among us, truly loving like Christ, who disagree with the LBGT premise?
Don't miss riverfront preservation opportunity
Some great opportunities only come once. To miss them means forever living with the results.
Happy Fourth - and 14th, and 19th
Across America today, as barbecues and fireworks alight, we might take a moment to consider our revelries are not unique.
Grand Marshal McGruder sounds right
John McGruder is a wonderful choice for this year's American Heroes Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. I haven't missed many parades in Coeur d'Alene in over four decades and in the majority of those John could b…
Moving my mom
My dad is dead. Grieving, celebrating his life, supporting mom and evaluating my own existence has consumed my life for the past nine months but today marks an end to living in the past. Today I look to the future.…
States still define marriage
No matter how you feel about same-sex marriage, you could call last week's U.S. Supreme Court rulings a victory for states' rights. In the end, that's what the Supremes focused on, declining to make law on the unde…
Ordinance only assures special LGBT treatment
Consider this scenario:
The 10 wettest and driest cities in the U.S.
Ever since we smashed our all-time annual precipitation record in 2012 in Coeur d'Alene since at least 1895 with a whopping 43.27 inches of rain, I've often been asked to list the wettest and driest cities in the U…
New law may be bad for business
My wife and I attended the Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting when the anti-discrimination ordinance was adopted earlier this month. We arrived about 5 p.m. and were there until after 11 p.m. I learned some things …
LCDC econ: How it works
Recently, Coeur d'Alene City Councilman Dan Gookin shared some urban renewal comments during a public meeting that deserve clarification. Urban renewal issues can be complex and we appreciate the opportunity to cle…
Rely on insta-teachers? Idahoans say no thanks
The Idaho State Board of Education continues to make decisions toward privatizing Idaho's public schools. In a move by the board on June 20, the Teach For America (TFA) program was, according to their Facebook post…
Still sick over health care exchange
Here is a recipe worth remembering:
It's not what you say
Everyone knows you catch more flies with honey. Now add a lower buzz.