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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…
MY TURN: Idaho Legislators must do what is right, rather than what is easy
Idaho once led the nation in the support of women’s rights. My cousin, attorney Allen Derr, raised in Clark Fork, Idaho, was known for his role in Reed V. Reed. This Nov. 22, 1971, Supreme Court decision held that …
MY TURN: Judge's West Fork Pine Creek Road decision was correct
Judge Jensen’s recent Decision and Order affirming the County Commissioners’ decision to deny validation of a small portion of West Fork Pine Creek Road was a well-reasoned and just one.
MY TURN: A response to Diana Braskich’s My Turn
As a member of Clean Books 4 Kids, I feel it necessary to respond to Diana Braskich’s “My Turn” from Oct. 5. First, I truly empathize with Diana’s abuse. What happened to her was unconscionable and, as she explaine…
Free 'closet' fills needs and hearts
On Monday. I made new friends at my old high school. Lakes Middle School is where I attended high school with the last class to graduate from those hallowed ha…
Best public schools? The DOD
As the U.S. continues to lag behind other developed nations in the measurable quality of its public education system — currently at 16th according to U.S. News…
The rest of October and Halloween outlook
The early portion of October produced some very warm weather across the Inland Northwest before showers and cooler temperatures arrived early last week.
HUCKLEBERRIES: The day the swinging and jitterbugging ended
World War II had been over for a month. But new recruits from Farragut Naval Training Station were still recreating in Coeur d’Alene to enjoy the waterfront an…
MY TURN: Stand with Israel
Once again, Islamist Terrorists are attacking the State of Israel. Here in the U.S., the usual apologists for America’s enemies haven’t lost a moment in praisi…
MY TURN: Spirit Lake must focus on all community needs
Please know my interest in taking this public approach is in the hope of urging the citizens of Spirit Lake to “take a breath” and focus on what’s best for the community overall, now and into the future.
OPINION: No progress on budget issues as GOP fights
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson often talks about his love for the House of Representatives — a place that he has called home for 24 years. The 73-year-old Simp…
Marty and Max:Should I Stay or Should I Go
Is now the right time to sell your home?
Walking to work with Dr. Walsworth
To kick things off with this column I recently visited Exercise Institute in Riverstone. As I stepped in the door it hit me how Exercise Institute is different…
A question for people of any age
“Ask yourself how old you would be if you didn’t know the day you were born.”
Iranian wins Nobel Peace Prize
I happily admit to being a lifelong nerd. Big names in film and music elicit no thrill for me. The Academy and Grammys pass unnoticed. But when the Nobel Prize…
First freeze and potential winter ice
This is the time of year when local gardeners will have to start monitoring the weather more closely as our region will eventually be heading toward freezing t…