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End of a local radio era
Kerri Thoreson remembers when the lights went out on KVNI-1080 radio because she literally flipped the studio swit…
Slogan-based ads insult voters
As elections have passed I pay more attention to campaign advertising. That's a complete turnaround from my prior approach, based on such trivial things as issues, philosophy of government, and education level.No, …
Weather 'folklore' and more
By request, I'm repeating a 'Gems' column that I wrote more than 6 years ago in March of 2004.
Big Al: A man of his word
It is not often when people in my life actually follow through with their promises and commitments. A year ago, when I was executive director of the local humane society, I went to the NIC Athletics Hall of Fame In…
Census cartoon no laughing matter
What the heck? I don't get Daniel Brannan's cartoon ("Opinion," May 14, 2010) as it addresses the U.S. Census process. I do feel there is an insult intended in there, but I am not sure whom it is directed to - alth…
Spice it up Saturday at Lakes
If variety is the spice of life, Saturday should get delectably hot in Coeur d'Alene. Known to his kids as BW, a.k.a. "Baldy Waldy," Press editor Mike Patrick will kick off the first Multicultural Faire at Lakes Ma…
Dogs and the people who love them
Since adopting a young Yorkie on our 24th wedding anniversary in March, it's like having a four-legged toddler in the house. I took Annie to the Dog d'Alene event in downtown Coeur d'Alene on Saturday for a little …
Mental illness is no joke
"I'm sorry I screamed at you - I have anger control issues." "I can't sit in this meeting - my ADHD is kicking in." "I hate my job - it's so depressing." "I hate when the kids mess up the house - I'm OCD." "I'm abo…
Mark, set, bottle!
Until May 13, I wondered if bottling wine was a cumbersome process of twisting that little tap on the tank/barrel and sticking bottlenecks underneath. How wrong I was; that might allow condensation in the bottles, …
Iceland's eruptions should continue
There has been a lot of interest lately in volcanic eruptions, especially following a prolonged series of ash clouds from Iceland that literally crippled the European airline industry in April.
Explore delivery options
As Americans, we are blessed with an abundance of choices - from insignificant to life changing.
Nothing wrong with Arizona law
I am curious about the reaction over Arizona's new law. The bill actually mirrors federal law and has absolutely nothing to do with race, age, gender, or religion, nor does it hinder any citizen's rights to life, l…
Fear is a poor teacher
As an IB Social Studies teacher at LCHS and prior teacher of AP U.S. History, I have knowledge and familiarity with our district's high school advanced learning programs. Since the April School Board meeting, I hav…
Economy? Graduate has hope
Ethan Waite is a Coeur d'Alene High student whose senior project focused on the effects of Sept. 11, 2001, combined with job shadowing Press columnist Sholeh Patrick.
Being creative with food
Last summer I found myself in an unhealthy quick food quagmire. Life became busy and the food I ate, simple. With my garden two months from producing and my physical activity increasing, canned chili, frozen corn d…
'You say it's your birthday'
I love birthdays, and not just my own. One day out of the year we can unequivocally shout from the rooftops that it's great to be alive. We blow out candles, eat cake and ice cream without counting carbs, indulge i…