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El Nino continues to strengthen
For many months, we have been featuring the strengthening El Nino in the waters of the south-central Pacific Ocean…
OPINION: Government opacity
Much of what our government does is designed to hide the truth. The bureaucrats, lobbyists and lawyers that actually run the government act as if they don’t wa…
MY TURN: The heartbreaking impact of goose hunting on our local wildlife and community
This morning, I was awakened by the unmistakable sounds of gunfire and the distressed cries of geese on our lake. For over 10 hours, hunters in loud boats have been shooting geese, their activities echoing across t…
OPINION: Dan Chadwick was a remarkable public servant. We need more like him
When I learned of Dan Chadwick’s handling of a truancy case in Payette County, not long after I took office as Attorney General in 1983, I was greatly impresse…
Wrapping up Christmas with goodwill to all
Merry Christmas Day to all. Now we begin wrapping up the last week of 2024 while looking ahead to the promise of a new year.
Sholeh: Farewell to these ink-stained pastures
Longtime columnist says goodbye to readers
La Niña to be declared soon as ocean waters cool
December has been a tough month for snow across the lower elevations of the Inland Northwest. Moisture totals have been below normal as Coeur d’Alene has recei…
OPINION: Back to College
On Tuesday it was my great honor to participate in the Electoral College as one of Idaho’s four electors. Most people have heard about the Electoral College, w…
OPINION: Labrador has failed to keep his pledge to represent the people
Two headlines in the Dec. 11 issue of the Idaho Capital Sun caught my attention because they typified Raul Labrador’s track record during his two years in offi…
OPINION: What's the Democrats' plan?
What’s the Democrats’ plan going forward? Many people have asked me this question. They want to know: how will Democrats confront, defend, and ultimately overc…
Christmas Eve journey of the heart
The group of first graders was giggly with delight when Santa came into the classroom, bellowing “Ho! Ho! Ho!” They gathered around, chattering and scrambling …
Sholeh: Brain rot: 2024’s WOTY
Words of the Year won't exactly lift you up
Santa Ana winds return to California
Last week, strong winds were reported across portions of Southern California that led to the explosive growth of a major wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, …
HUCKLEBERRIES: Here for Huetter
Huetter is Idaho’s version of Whoville. At 26 to 30 acres, it’s the smallest incorporated city in the state, and few know it’s there, squeezed by Coeur d’Alene…
MY TURN: Citylink is an essential service
There have recently been concerns and questions raised within the county regarding why our tax dollars should pay for transit services, and I hope to clarify s…
OPINION: Our senators won’t fuss over Trump picks
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson had the perfect reaction when he was told that the embattled Florida congressman, Matt Gaetz, had been picked as the nominee for…