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MY TURN: A plea for a return to sanity
When I was in the fourth grade, two girls from the grade above mine had a disagreement over the color of Uniforms. One wanted gold and one wanted blue. So, we girls divided into two camps and quit speaking and play…
OPINION: The kids aren’t alright
As our Democratic candidates knock on doors and listen to voters, they are regularly asked a head-scratcher of a question: why can’t my child independently acc…
Happy endings and a road trip with grandma
Post Falls City Council President Joe Malloy proved he has the luck o’the Irish as well as a guardian angel on his side.
MLP: Keeping it real, part 1
Your favorite Snitty Old Biddy strikes again
Record July heat in the Northwest and the world
It’s another hot and dry summer season across the Inland Northwest. July was one of the hottest months in history in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding regions.
HUCKLEBERRIES: Braving adversity to trek a new path
Evalyn Adams is too classy to say: I told you so.
RVs aren't homes in Kootenai County: A matter of zoning and community standards
The practice of living in a recreational vehicle on a standard residential lot is generally prohibited in Idaho.
MY TURN: Facts vs. fallacies
The Community Library Network board of trustees has had quite a lot of letters this month. Due to the timing, it seems likely inspired by a Coeur d'Alene Press…
OPINION: Democrat democracy
From the president on down, the Democrats have been claiming that Donald Trump will “end democracy.” There are two problems with this claim. One is that they w…
MY TURN: Music to my ears
Music surrounds us every day. We hear catchy Jingles in advertising, a musical theme, that calls our attention to a certain product or service. McDonald’s “I’m…
MY TURN: Purple Heart Day
Aug. 7, has been designated by Congress as “Purple Heart Day.” The Purple Heart is the medal which is presented to members of America’s armed forces who have b…
OPINION: School voucher promoters smell blood in the water
Those promoting schemes to use Idaho taxpayer money to pay for private and religious schooling appear to be gearing up for a decisive push in the 2025 legislat…
OPINION: A burst of Democratic energy
Since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for President, Democrats have seen a surge of energy and engagement - both nationally and locally.
Decades of leadership, service and friendship
When I first moved to Post Falls in 1985, then with a population of about 5,000, Jim Hammond was serving his first term on the Post Falls City Council.
Sholeh: Pride in work is on the decline
Self-centeredness partly responsible.