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OPINION: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth
Over and over again, we hear community leaders say, “North Idaho is not racist.”
Summer has arrived. Finally!
Happy first day of summer tomorrow, when we'll receive the gift of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s after a chilly wet first part of the month. Summer sols…
Sholeh: Juneteenth's freedom is universal
Holiday is a celebration and reminder of being our own masters
The progression of meteorology
The advancement of meteorology has taken huge strides, especially in recent years. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, plus its inter…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Keeping us on our toes
Valleda Woodhall learned to golf and didn’t quit the stage, after all.
MY TURN: Political 'clickbait'
In a genuine effort to maintain a balanced political understanding and to keep my vision from becoming myopic, I made some time to peruse the most recent and unsolicited volume 2, Issue 14 of The People's Pen that …
MY TURN: Take a stand against bigotry, racism
On behalf of the NAACP Kootenai County Branch, I am writing to address a deeply troubling incident that recently occurred at McEuen Park, where young students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School were racially hara…
OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties
It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against vo…
Marty and Max: Clagstone Ranch – The Spirit of North Idaho's Rugged Individualism
Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, arrived in Coeur d’Alene during the rush of 1884 and was appointed deputy sheriff of Kootenai County. Accord…
MY TURN: Regan’s his name; divide and conquer is his game
Kootenai County has become a microcosm of growing delusion, deep community division and a rapid dissolving of ties that once bound us together. Unchecked, this…
MY TURN: Carping critics
Has anyone else grown weary of the small group of faultfinders who attend every North Idaho College board meeting? Their repetitive diatribes and sometimes cheeky behavior are frustrating for those waiting their tu…
OPINION: Convictions about principled presidential leadership
The conviction of a candidate for president of the United States for felony crimes is not a moment for celebration, but a time for reflection and recommitment …
Cars, cruising and stories to tell
Cars are coming to downtown Coeur d'Alene by the hundreds. Thousands of enthusiasts will enjoy Car d'Lane's Friday night cruise on Sherman Avenue, the Saturday…
Sholeh: Our ongoing 4-wheel love affair
Americans are obsessed with their vehicles. With Car d'Lane approaching, here's a look at why.
Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?
Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.