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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…
Big award for small business
Kudos to Jordan Sales and Service owner Terry Jordan, general manager Brian Jordan and office manager Brenda Jordan Evans for being named Rural Lifestyle Dealer of the Year. With just five employees the Post Falls …
Gaelic justice was advanced
High attendance at Saturday's St. Pat's parade underscored Americans' love affair with all things Irish.
Earthquakes and rapid glacial advances are threatening southern Chile's rich fisheries
There are some 'crazy things' going on weatherwise in Antarctica and the southern tip of South America. We appear to be seeing signs of global warming and cooling at the same time. Climatologists are 'surprised' to…
Hate the public schools? Then keep on cutting, legislators
Sometimes opportunity knocks, and sometimes it knocks down the door. For those who would like to rid society of the evil known as public education, the door is now rattling.
Here we go again Spirit Lake
The most recent recall attempt in our infamous little town is under way; AGAIN!
IB's hidden agenda is anti-American
As an American I stand for the principles of freedom and liberty on which our society is erected; no enemy whatsoever can destroy such foundation as it is laid through the hearts of patriots.As a veteran I am bound…
Coroner is ombudsman of death
I'm a murder mystery junkie. A dead body, a well-developed character with an investigating obsession and few initial clues and I am riveted.
Glory days will be remembered
I'm sure you've heard that Post Falls won the boys basketball state championship over the weekend. On Saturday night the Trojans tipped off in the title game in Nampa at the same time the Post Falls Education Found…
Tips for consumer protection
Like other attorneys general, Lawrence Wasden's primary job is legal advisor to the state. "State" doesn't only mean government. What takes about as much time and staff resources is another function: consumer prote…
Two huge icebergs have broken
A joint Australian-French climate research group reported the 'calving' of an enormous iceberg nearly 50 miles (78 kilometers) long and 25 miles (39 kilometers) wide from the Mertz Glacier in the Australian Antarct…
What are the numbers on the fertilizer bag?
If we're going to talk about lawn care, the first thing to cover is fertilizer. There are so many products available to the homeowner that the decision can be a bit overwhelming when standing in the lawn and garden…
'Tis the season for peace
International Women's Day is March 8.
Pick your battles, parents
Parenting is no accident. To become an effective parent one must be in control of their emotions and composure.
The lost art isn't lost after all
The art of the thank-you letter is alive and well at West Ridge Elementary School, I'm pleased to report. On Saturday morning school staff, PTO members and donors gathered to dedicate a beautiful photo mosaic mural…
Yes, I'm keeping the snake
What we do not understand we often fear, fight, or avoid.