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Analysis: Risch says filibuster should stay
It’s not often when Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch uses terms such as “great,” “outstanding”
What St. Vinny's is (and isn't)
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho – We’re on a Mission! When I received some not-so-pleasant feedback the other day, I wondered how many others shared the s...
Don't let legalized pot get foothold in Idaho
The legalization of marijuana (or cannabis) is about to come to our state.
Legislative measures to hamstring the Governor are ill advised
When the Legislature blew into town last January, there was lots
Racism alive and unwell in North Idaho
Response to MY TURN by Chris Shelton | CdA Press There Is No Racism in North Idaho? Racism comes in many forms and colors. Mr. Shelton, you might be “blinded by the light” or maybe
Spending more money doesn’t make schools better
The column in the March 27th paper from the Chair of the Kootenai County Democratic
Recognizing World Autism Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which has taken place annually on April 2nd
Does sex addiction kill?
A good friend emailed me on Sunday morning. He lives on the other side of the
Opinion: An urgent message to President Biden this Vietnam War Veterans Day
As we observe Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, let’s recall the human rights
Cutting funds doesn't make schools better
On Wednesday March 17th an op-ed piece by the Kootenai County Republican
CdA2030: Time for transparency
“Open and honest government is fundamental to a free society. . . . The Open Meeting Law
Problems with public lands
The Panhandle Idaho State Department of Lands has been acquiring hundreds of acres of land during recent years and designating them as “Public Lands”.
Racists? Here? Let's see 'em
I read with great interest the “There’s work to be done here” opinion by the Human Rights Consortium. In it, there
North Idaho needs more civility, less extremism
When I was growing up in Utah, every summer my parents would host an ice cream
Comprehensive Plan cannot come soon enough for Coeur d’Alene
After my last Planning and Zoning Meeting I have taken stock on both the complexities of our charmed city and the drawbacks to that charm. I am frequently