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OPINION: Political peace at Christmastime?
With so much turmoil in local politics, is feeling peace possible this time of year? The amazing true story behind the carol, “I Heard the Bells on Christm…
Christmas Eve journey of giving
Author’s note: This story first appeared in The Press on Dec. 21, 2005, the second Christmas as this “daddy’s girl” was grieving the loss of mine. Each of the …
Six holiday traditions, village style
On Christmas Eve in the quiet town of Arlington, Vt. — the state’s first capital — the town’s 2,400 residents have a sweet tradition (Vermonters love to say, "…
Our planet has been affected by solar storms
Earlier this year, I wrote an article stating that our sun was in the middle of a stronger “maxima” cycle. During these events, there are increased number of s…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Fox was no doc-in-the-box
If you’re lucky, you have health insurance and receive regular health care from a family doctor. If you’re luckier still, your family doctor knows your name wi…
MY TURN: The buck never stops with Bela
Former President of the United States, Harry Truman, had a sign on his desk stating “The Buck Stops Here," meaning he was ultimately responsible for all actions of his administration. Bela Kovacs, Kootenai County A…
OPINION: Lawmaker: ‘Rational people’ need to step up in GOP
Bonneville County’s Republican Central Committee may have picked a fight against the wrong legislator.
Marty and Max: Drone safety
I have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. I am a professional drone pilot in Idaho. I am not with the FBI or the government, however, I have had more guns pointed in my direction than I can count.
OPINION: The freedom of lie
The freedom of speech is dead. It has been for a while. If you doubt this, try saying something that is against the progressive woke narrative.
MY TURN: Journalistic integrity versus propaganda
Our journey in life can bring us front and center with individuals who seek to injure others, oftentimes, being injured individuals themselves. They burden oth…
OPINION: Sandra O’Connor was a remarkable Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor, who died on Dec. 1, was an accomplished jurist who demonstrated that women lawyers and judges are every bit as good as men. Although there…
Love in every stitch and square
Last week, I wrote about the wonderful Holidays and Heroes event, the Post Falls Police Department and our area first responders. This year, the St. George Cat…
OPINION: A year-end message of hope
One of the more interesting aspects of being Chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee has been interacting with young people.
Words of the year: Real or Memorex?
That headline is rather unfair to younger readers, but those of a “certain age” undoubtedly remember the cassette brand commercials: Is it real, or is it Memor…
Tree rings give insights to past climates and earthquakes
Tree ring data has become very important in determining a region’s past climate. Trees are sensitive to the area’s local climate and each year, the tree will g…