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MY TURN: Homeless solutions sought
Kudos to Lynn Fleming for outlining the huge money pit that Ignite has dug for taxpayers. Now, here is the rest of the story: Unless we want to see Spokane and Coeur d’Alene turn into Los Angeles and San Francisco,…
MY TURN: 'Warming many hearts'
“Civilized societies take care of the less advantaged." An oft mentioned quote, cited by a local elected official.
OPINION: Property taxpayers will have to foot the bill for the 'school choice' scheme
Every legislative session brings some new “school choice” scheme that is touted as a way to improve elementary and secondary education in Idaho by offering mor…
OPINION: Blue or red? You have a choice Feb. 17
While Republicans will once again host their annual Presidents Day Weekend fundraiser, Democrats will offer an alternative. On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m., …
Young speakers' poise inspires
I said “yes” to teacher and friend Daniel Connelly when he extended an invitation to judge Summit Christian Academy’s speech meet last week.
Time for dragons to roar
Xin nian kuai-le — happy new year! Chinese astrology is a lot more complex than its Western counterpart. With comparatively less emphasis on astronomical progn…
The strong El Niño may have already peaked
As of late January, ocean waters along the equatorial regions are still very warm and forecasters who carefully watch the trends of ocean warming and cooling h…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Remembering 'a loyal friend and a fine sportswoman'
A fatal misstep on a diving board 81 years ago claimed one of Coeur d’Alene’s great female athletes.
MY TURN: A City & ignite cda Vision for the Atlas Mill Site
ignite cda held a workshop with the Coeur d’Alene City Council and the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission to provide an update on the Atlas Mill site project, and to refresh memories regarding the City’s and ignite …
MY TURN: Standing by Pastor Paul
I’d like to take the opportunity to respond to the Jan. 17 editorial, “Who knew reconciliation is evil?” The editors took aim at my friend and fellow pastor Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Christian Fellowship. While t…
OPINION: ‘Save us from ourselves,’ says Congress
Given the conservative nature of the Idaho Legislature, you’d think that a resolution calling for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution would sail th…
OPINION: Caucus or Primary
Over the last few weeks several individuals have crawled out of the shadows to “explain” the upcoming Idaho presidential caucus. Unfortunately these “explanati…
Fit and Fall Proof
The state of Idaho began offering Fit and Fall Proof classes in 2004 because research showed that multicomponent exercise with resistance, strength and proprio…
MY TURN: ignite cda and Atlas Mill
The ignite cda pledge “We want what You Want” was holding its own on the Urban Renewal Districts for the Lake and River. We certainly received a balance of Pub…
OPINION: The extremist branch of Idaho’s GOP is producing a moving experience
Many people have literally been moved by the ugly performance of Idaho’s Republican extremists in recent years. That is, significant numbers of teachers, libra…