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Our city-by-city winter of 2026-27 snowfall predictions
Every year around this time, Climatologist Cliff Harris and I issue our annual city-by-city snowfall predictions f…
We are in the strongest cycle of weather 'extremes' in at least 1,000 years
I've had several people ask me lately about the advancing Hubbard Glacier in Alaska. Here is what Frank 'Skip' Ryman reported to me on April 9:
IB, PYP: Name of the game is choice
Hayden, Idaho, has been stigmatized for decades as the bigoted Aryan Nations capital of the United States, a place where skinheads and the KKK can hang out, have a beer together, and exchange racial jokes. I know; …
We've got an ax to grind with our leaders
We in Idaho should be very proud of the quality of the elected officials we send to represent us in Boise and in Washington. They have our best interests in mind and do not embarrass us in any way. But that was not…
Kralicek down, but never out
On a rainy April morning last week I was once again reminded of the sacrifice made by a fellow police officer. As I walked into his hospital room at Kootenai Medical Center, I saw the smiling face and resolve I hav…
Taxes: Follow the money
If you haven't yet filed your taxes, you'd better move fast. It needs to be postmarked for today's mail, or if it's filed electronically, by midnight. Income tax revenue plunged by $138 billion in 2009 and it isn't…
Cd'A native a pro at speeding up computers
A 22-year-old Coeur d'Alene entrepreneur, Travis Jank, owns NexGen Computer Systems. By way of Coeur d'Alene High School and the Bridge Academy, Travis is also a world-renowned and award-winning expert in the field…
Practice good choice parenting
Disciplining a child is difficult when a parent is frustrated, money is tight, the kids are late for soccer practice and the dog just soiled the rug. When one is frustrated, aggravated and overwhelmed it is importa…
Kids: Hear the delivery, not just message
Teacher-therapist-author Dr. Haim Ginott said that kids are like wet cement; whatever falls on them makes an impression.
How can we survive without funding?
I would like to comment on the article regarding Medicaid payments to providers. I run a certified family home. It appears I am not going to be compensated for a few months. I am pretty sure the people that made th…
Research shows true agenda of IB program
I wish to add to The Press' reporting of the April 5, 2010, School Board meeting and the citizens' comments about IB. Those who spoke against the program did so passionately but respectfully, and included a number …
County receives chorus of criticism
On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners held a builder and developer forum. This was a welcomed event. The North Idaho Building Contractors and other groups have been asking for this type of meeting for some t…
Sorry, Cliff Harris: Research shows glaciers are shrinking
Last month Cliff Harris reported that the Arctic Ocean and glaciers had melted in 1922. He didn't do research. This led to a column that, had he asked the Inuit, was wrong.
Court to FCC: Back off broadband
A federal appeals court this week ruled that the Federal Communications Commission did not have the authority to penalize Comcast, a cable internet service provider, for selectively limiting the usage of a few of i…
The 'Biggest Loser's' loss
Thankfully I didn't spend the entire Spring Break week down with that nasty flu bug that I brought home with me from a weekend adventure with my sister, Janna Scharf. When she called at the end of March asking if I…
Kids and food
Stay at the table until you've finished all of your dinner," mom says calmly to a chorus of whines and groans from my brother, sister and me. Staring down at the plate of liver and onions I question how I will surv…