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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…
Flash droughts have occurred across the country
Despite the recent moisture across the Inland Northwest, drought conditions still persist. Since July 1, 2024, only 3.92 inches of rain has fallen in Coeur d’A…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Movies aren't history
We know how things turned out because we saw the end of the movie.
MY TURN: A river runs through it
A river runs through Idaho, but in this case, it’s not the Clark Fork River; it’s a river of sorrow. For those of us who truly understand what the election of a convicted felon, Donald Trump, means for average Amer…
OPINION: The goat horns belong to Biden
This year’s presidential election was not about America’s refusal to turn the page on President-elect Donald Trump. It was a matter of the Democratic Party’s i…
OPINION: MAGA mania
Traditional Main Stream Media has committed suicide, but the corpse will be with us for a while.
MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was a solid piece. A few days ago, these words w…
MY TURN: CLN violates First Amendment
To the Citizens of Kootenai County: I am writing to bring to your attention a serious violation of the First Amendment by the Community Library Network (CLN) in North Idaho. At their Oct. 17 meeting, Trustee Campbe…
MY TURN: Women’s Gift Alliance looking ahead to another decade of making a difference through philanthropy
As a proud member of the Women’s Gift Alliance (WGA) for 20 years, I am here to tell you that philanthropy does indeed benefit those who give, as much if not more than those who receive. Through the years, WGA has …
OPINION: Hope won
As you read this, it is Wednesday. The final vote has been cast and Americans have a better idea of who will lead us all into the future.
Semper fi: Blind date turns blissful life
On Saturday, we’ll be attending the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball, a special event I long shared with my late father, who was a founding member of the Pappy…
OPINION: Remembering our veterans and looking to the future on this Veterans Day
It is fitting that America sets aside at least one day every year to honor those who served in the county’s armed forces. Demonstrating respect for veterans en…
Fascist or socialist: Name-calling defined
Here are some facts behind explosive labels
How to measure snowfall in your area
The big weather pattern change finally arrived at the very end of October. Despite the moisture, Coeur d’Alene’s October precipitation was 1.46 inches.
HUCKLEBERRIES: The question remains
Gary Cuff kept a small blanket in his car for years to remind himself of “Ry-Ry.”
MY TURN: Support Coeur d'Alene school nurses
Please vote YES for the school Levy for every child in Coeur d'Alene. I’ve been a school nurse for 18 years in the Coeur d’Alene School District and our students need your YES vote.