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MY TURN: 'Out-of-control growth' under Saterfiel, Davis
In the upcoming Hayden election, I’m voting against 17-year incumbent city councilman Roger Saterfiel. I’m also voting against mayoral candidate Alan Davis who…
OPINION: Simpson: Jordan was not the right fit for speaker
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is accustomed to attacks from the right — for his work on the Appropriations Committee, his votes for big-budget bills and his s…
Marty and Max: Tear down that wall!
Real Estate accounts for about one-fifth of the US economy. The two big problems buyers face are interest rates and inventory.
Hot Yoga
Arriving at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga in the dark at 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 class, it was immediately clear that this is a devoted bunch as I was far from the first pe…
MY TURN: Vote against open-ended open space bond
The Open Space Bond is a blank check for unknown projects, in undisclosed locations, at unknown costs. That is bad public policy.
Shining light of love in sad times
The esteem with which our communities hold our public safety/first responders is never more evident than in times of tragedy.
The rules of war
As the world watches two high-profile wars unfold, heartbreaking civilian costs are mounting. Sadly this is nothing new in the human experience, but today’s mo…
Our city-by-city winter of 2023-24 snowfall predictions
Every year in mid-autumn, Cliff and I issue our annual city-by-city snowfall predictions for North Idaho and surrounding areas of the Inland Empire.
HUCKLEBERRIES: Never-ending beat of the Rhythm Dawgs
In spring 1986, a School District 271 support group wanted a band for a levy election victory party. So teacher-musician Jim Lien recruited educators who could…
MY TURN: Open space and park development bond
On Nov. 7 the Kootenai County Commissioners will be asking you to vote on a $50-million bond to purchase open space and develop county parks. The bond will last 20 years and annually cost property owners $8 per $10…
MY TURN: Idaho Legislators must do what is right, rather than what is easy
Idaho once led the nation in the support of women’s rights. My cousin, attorney Allen Derr, raised in Clark Fork, Idaho, was known for his role in Reed V. Reed. This Nov. 22, 1971, Supreme Court decision held that …
MY TURN: Judge's West Fork Pine Creek Road decision was correct
Judge Jensen’s recent Decision and Order affirming the County Commissioners’ decision to deny validation of a small portion of West Fork Pine Creek Road was a well-reasoned and just one.
MY TURN: A response to Diana Braskich’s My Turn
As a member of Clean Books 4 Kids, I feel it necessary to respond to Diana Braskich’s “My Turn” from Oct. 5. First, I truly empathize with Diana’s abuse. What happened to her was unconscionable and, as she explaine…
Free 'closet' fills needs and hearts
On Monday. I made new friends at my old high school. Lakes Middle School is where I attended high school with the last class to graduate from those hallowed ha…
Best public schools? The DOD
As the U.S. continues to lag behind other developed nations in the measurable quality of its public education system — currently at 16th according to U.S. News…