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Alaska Viking’s ‘Mooseltoe’
Americans in the 1960s and 1970s proved they were suckers for cute gimmicks before a Coeur d’Alene-born Alaskan be…
It's finally here, for real!
After a June and early July where warmer weather was hit and miss, it appears our summer sunshine finally decided it’s game on. Now I’m feeling a sense of urge…
A new picture of Earth’s ‘mini moon’
For centuries, people believed that the Moon was Earth’s only natural satellite. While this remains true for permanent moons, such as ours, astronomers have di…
Never count them out
Never count the Fabulous Shadows out. The teenage musicians who saved a DeMolay dance in the 1960s have performed for “a final time” on several occasions si…
Thank you Coeur d'Alene: The village behind our Fourth of July
As President and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, I have the privilege of watching those efforts come together each year, and I am continually humble…
MY TURN: Eulogy for The Long Ear
When I first moved here, I had trouble making new friends, but I took comfort in the Long Ear. To me, this was a place where I could relax, be myself, and spend hours flipping through my favorite artists in the CD …
OPINION: AG Labrador strikes out with 'birthright citizen” case
We should expect our Attorney General to observe and respect the rule of law, instead of bending to the whims of politics.
Small details make a big difference
So many kudos for a most epic and memorable Fourth of July in our little corner of America. Perfect weather, an elevated sense of patriotism, family, friends ……
Thomas Jefferson and weather
It was a warm and pleasant 4th of July weekend across the Inland Northwest as many enjoyed celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary.
Lucky to fish again
It was a dream come true when Jason Rzepa went fishing with his son, Collin. On July 22, 2016, the former Army National Guard staff sergeant and his boy, th…
MY TURN: Are you a patriot?
A snapshot of community and country
OPINION: Voting rights, once a Republican thing, now in GOP’s rearview mirror
The Republican regression has reached a fever pitch with the GOP push for passage of the preposterously-named SAVE America Act (Save Act).
'Doublet' earthquakes
Last week, earthquake activity made international headlines as two major earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 23. There was also one that measured 6.9 in easte…
OPINION: They run toward the flames
Supporting our fire departments isn’t about politics. It’s about priorities.
MY TURN: Nobody is going to take away the sheriff