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CBE: This is who we are
Two weeks ago, before the Cd'A School Board Election, Citizens for Better Education ("CBE") found itself the subject of a despicable, desperate political attack. In an effort to discredit the new trustee candidates…
Time to debunk some myths
Re: Myth: Conservative equals fiscal sense
Robotics: One of theanswers
As a kid, did you sit in math or science class and wonder "when will I ever use this?" What if a teacher had said to you:"To make this a bit more relevant, we're going to design, build and program a 120-pound, 5 fo…
Rapture revenues ascending
Whether rooted in fear or faith, the endtimes capture attention like nothing else can, as Harold Camping's failed prediction last week illustrated. Even if his third guess proves similarly uneventful on Oct. 21, th…
Memorial Day more than a day off
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the upcoming summer season, it's good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868, it was known as Decoration Day, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War sold…
Treating children with ADHD
Little Billy is rambunctious, active and full of life. At 7 years old, Billy often is out of his seat in his second-grade classroom, is reminded by his teacher to focus on his work and fidgets with his classmates d…
Newspapers are in your refrigerator
If you can read this, thank a recycling truck. This newspaper is printed on recycled paper.
Blame our long-term 'cycle of wide extremes' for all the wild weather
The 'Flood of 2011' along the Mighty Mississippi River and its many tributaries is being compared to the so-called '500-Year Midwest Flood' of the spring and early summer of 1993.
McEuen a 'place making' opportunity
McEuen Park's waterfront location between Tubbs Hill and the city center provides a unique chance to shape its character and features so it can be a special place for the entire community to use and be proud of, fo…
Where we stand on Tubbs
Because of recent news coverage of the proposed McEuen re-design project, its potential impact on Tubbs Hill, and the issue of increased use by those with disabilities, we wish to clarify our stand on two specific …
Insurers reaping record profits
Whatever the battle over the fix, something's got to give.
Grieving the loss of a loved one
My stomach knots as I read, "Sara's mom died this weekend. The secretary has a card for all to sign." My heart feels for Sara's loss. "How can I support Sara? Should I play the role of therapist, coworker or friend…
Soldier finally comes home
On April 30, 2011, Sgt. First Class Donald "Donnie" Shue, an Army Green Beret, came home to Concord, N.C. Thousands of people lined the city's Main Street to welcome him home.
Rape: The law is still ahead of us
Generally, societal changes lead to legal reform. In the case of sex crimes, it's the other way around. Laws against them have been advancing for decades. Yet they remain the most underreported crimes; according to…
The summers of 1939, 1961 and 1967 were the hottest ever in Coeur d'Alene
Several subscribers have asked me recently to list the exceptionally hot summer seasons since 1895 in Coeur d'Alene and the rest of the Inland Empire.