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OPINION: Crapo may see a higher profile
In the 40 years that I have known Sen. Mike Crapo, he has never bragged about his having great power or influence …
Small fundraiser makes big impact
We read about and attend some pretty spectacular charity fundraisers in our communities throughout the year, where money raised hits six figures. What we don’t…
Sholeh: New chatbot can reform conspiracists
Columnist tried it - and likes it
The fall foliage for 2024
We’re into the very early stages of the fall season and the beauty of the Inland Northwest are being enhanced by the annual “fall foliage.” Some of the best di…
HUCKLEBERRIES: How sweet the show that starred a local like me
After centuries, “Amazing Grace” remains popular as a hymn among the local church crowd.
MY TURN: Quick thinking saves life
I have just seen a program about a man who saved another's life by using the Heimlich maneuver. I want to tell about my grandson who is alive today because of the quick thinking and knowledge of his wife.
OPINION: Idaho women have outlet for Harris supporters
Idaho is as red as it gets on the electoral map, but you’d never know that from the turnout at the iconic Egyptian Theater in downtown Boise on the August nigh…
MY TURN: Rating and vetting the sample ballot
Kootenai County voters will receive sample ballots from the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) over the next month in anticipation of the Nov…
OPINION: DEI would strangle North Idaho College
It is a Darwinian fact that North Idaho College, or any organization which embraces Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) is doomed. I will explain why.
MY TURN: CLN trustees simply doing their best to implement law
The trustees are developing a new policy to meet the definitions of Idaho Code, Title 18 Crimes and Punishments, Chapter 15 Children and Vulnerable Adults, 17B Children’s School and Library Protection Act which too…
OPINION: Stop the GOP steal of Idaho’s Great Seal
The extremist branch of the Idaho Republican Party is in an absolute panic about the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI), which will give every Idaho voter the rig…
MY TURN: Thank the Legislature for protecting minors
The Idaho State Legislature should be congratulated for attempting to protect minors from library material deemed harmful to children with the passage of the C…
OPINION: Fighting for hope
Anger, resentment, and being a victim can only survive so long as politically motivating messages. Eventually, people crave hope.
Please stand by for technical difficulties
As luck would have it, an internet service outage occurred with my provider early Tuesday afternoon. My drop-dead deadline to file this column for Wednesday is…
Don't silence your vote
Nation has come a long way to encourage voting - and still has far to go
Our fall season begins Sunday
After a very hot August and early September, conditions across the Inland Northwest have finally felt more like fall over the past week.