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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…
Sholeh: Free lunch a political hot button
Some states taking bite out of school meal programs
After a dry summer, it's looking like a wet fall
It’s been another very dry summer season in our region. The June through August period was drier than normal in Coeur d’Alene and other parts of the Inland Nor…
HUCKLEBERRIES: The attentive civilities of The Lioness of Idaho
Mike Bullard remembers meeting “The Lioness of Idaho.” It was 1993, and he was the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. During a service that first sum…
MY TURN: VA Math does make sense under the 'whole person' methodology
This is in reply to Mary Merrill’s question in the letter to the editor on Aug 21, 2024, about VA Math and when does 30% and 50% equal 60%. The answer to Ms. Merrill’s question is it doesn’t, it equals 70%. Which s…
OPINION: Crapo says ‘no’ to Harris economics
Vice President Kamala Harris’ ambitious economic agenda would have two chances of making it through the next Congress. Slim and none, unless she’d happen to ha…
OPINION: Prop 1 fact check
About a third of all the visitors to the Republican tent at the North Idaho Fair had no idea about Proposition 1 and were unaware it was going to be on the Nov…
MY TURN: Support Israel
My name is Kurt Salisbury, I’m with CUFI (Christians United for Israel) here in North Idaho.
Beyond the stereotypes of personal training
Most of the clients at Coeur Training are women and it’s ideal for beginners or those intimidated by going to a gym
OPINION: Two views of working people
As we celebrate Labor Day 2024, let’s consider the views of Democrats and Republicans with respect to working people and job creation.
OPINION: Raul Labrador wants to deprive Idaho voters of their initiative rights
You have to hand it to Attorney General Raul Labrador. He can’t be shamed out of pursuing a foolish course of action. Just days after the Idaho Supreme Court u…
Well-deserved recognition for Rathdrum couple
At the close of the North Idaho Fair, Mike and Gayle (Jacklin) Stegmann were honored with the annual Clyde Boatright Award, in appreciation for their outstandi…
MLP: Don’t bait your breath
Snitty Old Biddy is back and barking grammatically
Summers are getting hotter across the U.S.
The summer of 2024 is winding down across the Inland Northwest, but it was certainly another dry and hot season. July was a torrid month with the average high …
HUCKLEBERRIES: Time marches on, memories stand strong
Sixty years have passed, but the question remains: Who killed Susan Stewart?
MY TURN: Breaking through the noise
The noise is relentless. From media overload to political shouting matches, we’re bombarded daily with messages designed to divide, distract, and exhaust us. T…