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Public money and the Road to Nowhere
We members of NFDB, (National Federation of Dependent Business, not to be confused with those independent types over at NFIB) you know who we are. The president identified us quite clearly the other day when he sai…
Danger lurks in the water
August, the height of summer in the Northwest, is all about the water. North Idaho's pristine lakes draw tens of thousands from the region, many of these families with children. With all that fun in the sun, vigila…
Yes, you can go home again
In the early decades of the 1900s Bill Mueller grew up in St. Maries, the son of mill owner Fred Mueller. The Mueller's White Pine Lumber Mill was a prosperous…
A snapshot of Sikh religion
The United States' half-million (estimates vary) Sikhs are feeling more nervous. After the senseless attack killing six at a Milwaukee Sikh temple, attention is being called to this one of many minority religions i…
A weak 'El Nino' appears to be forming
The latest sea-surface temperature data indicates that ocean temperatures off the west coast of South America and along the equatorial regions are continuing to warm up. Readings near the South American coastline h…
CO2 hysteria and our options for energy
There have been several opinion pieces in The Press recently about carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions and the need to control them to "save the planet." Therefore it may surprise many of you that the level of CO2 em…
Land lines not quite extinct
Last Friday morning my cell phone was completely uncharged right before I was to do a phone-in on the radio. So I texted Joe Paisley to call me on my land line for our weekend update segment. Joe LOL'd that my text…
A standby meal that satisfies everyone
"What do you want for dinner," my wife asks, testing the water for my willingness to cook the evening meal. "I don't know; what do you want for dinner," I repe…
Olympians shatter stereotypes
The Olympic Games teem with inspiring stories. All Olympians possess admirable traits by definition - perseverance, strength (of mind and body), and the determination necessary to get them to the opening of the 201…
We are living in a period of wild weather 'extremes'
Since 1968, we've been in a global cycle of WIDE WEATHER 'EXTREMES' that's been the strongest such cycle in more than 1,000 years, since the days of Leif Ericsson, the mighty Norse Chieftain.
Center: It's always been there!
I have been on the Lake City Center (formerly the Lake City Senior Center) Board of Directors for years. Though I am 84, I just retired from Kootenai County Government.
Why new zoning code is overdue
For more than 40 years, I have represented homeowners asking my assistance to preserve their private property rights. We have contested applications by developers and individuals in controversies before the Kootena…
Bullying is a senior problem, too
Bullying isn't limited to children. Adults bully and are bullied. Preying on the vulnerable is a failing as old as humanity. The irony is that while those who bully do it to feel stronger, such behavior only reveal…
Answering the call to serve
It's interesting to note that protecting our communities right now are Justin Capaul and his cousins, Jake Capaul and Mitchell Copstead. Justin and Mitchell are with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and Jake is with…
Heroes come in many forms
What makes a hero? Is a hero one who catches a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl or hits a walk-off home run in the World Series? Does a hero save lives daily or have the ability to leap tall buildings in a single b…