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A war with no winners
Isn't it enough that we've politicized the present? Why must we also politicize the future?
Winter of 2012-13 area snowfall predictions
Every year in late October or early November, I issue my annual city-by-city winter snowfall predictions for our part of the country. In late December, shortly after Christmas, I'll update these seasonal snowfall o…
Vote 'no' on Northern Lakes fire district levy
The Northern Lakes Fire Protective District is proposing an override tax levy.
Reform bolsters tech workforce
Having a steady supply of tech professionals is essential to growing Idaho technology companies. The Idaho Technology Council (ITC) understands the urgent need to grow a strong future workforce - and that starts by…
Luna laws built on myths, lies
I understand you must promote the anti-union mantra of your boss - although it is getting a bit repetitious, as well as boring, to read your weekly "unions are the root of all badness" routine. Your recent editoria…
Ideals of wealth shifting
When it comes to social economy, partisan political differences may be more bark than bite. News flash: Regardless of party affiliation, most Americans would like to see a more egalitarian society. I'm talking dist…
Birth control causes more abortions
The Wednesday Oct. 17, Cd'A Press "Food and Health" section had a piece written by AP medical writer Lauren Neergaard titled Study: Free birth control leads to fewer abortions. Actually the opposite is true because…
Soup, bread add up to holiday cheer
Many offices hold employee potlucks but sampling wonderful homemade soups and breads goes for a good cause at the Kootenai County Administrative offices. The 12th annual Soup and Bread Contest took place at lunchti…
Brain drain away from U.S.
Could the West's drain be the world's gain? For decades international commentators have referred to "brain drain" - the flow of intellect from less developed nations to richer ones, often never to return home. Now …
It looks like we're in 'La Nada,' but we could be eventually heading into another 'El Nino'
The latest sea-surface temperature data indicates that ocean temperatures off the West Coast of South America and along the Equatorial regions are still slightly BELOW normal levels. For the last several months, se…
Educators have kids' interests at heart
Recently, after a long work day, I joined a group of eight other educators. They came to the table for a rare opportunity. Erin Lenz, Idaho Teacher of the Year, wanted to listen. Given charge of gathering input abo…
County needs to change government
I am in favor of the proposed change to the form of county government for the following reasons:
Educators have kids' interests at heart
Recently, after a long work day, I joined a group of eight other educators. They came to the table for a rare opportunity. Erin Lenz, Idaho Teacher of the Year, wanted to listen. Given charge of gathering input abo…
'Family' shouldn't mean fear
We didn't know it was called "domestic violence." As the clock struck five, mom, my sister, and I transformed from relaxed to walking on eggshells, silencing the house and making ourselves "respectfully presentable…
Banning PYP will be destructive, costly
Editor's Note: The following letter was presented to the Coeur d'Alene District 271 School Board at its Oct. 15 meeting.