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My Turn
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MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was…
Wakes on waterways should be managed
Waves are created by the temporary displacement of water. Once displaced, water rebounds above its static level and eventually, after a few or many oscillation…
OPINION: CARRIE AND JERRY SCHEID — Giving freedom a bad name?
Jerry: Looks like you’ve added to the uproar over the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF.)
COVID-19: ‘Lord thy will be done’
I am in the age group most affected by COVID-19. I remain in relatively good health and plan to be a centurion. Over the years, I have had a few bouts with bronchitis, so, I practice distancing, wear a face mask, a…
OPINION: Political incivility in the time of coronavirus
COVID-19 has revealed daily heroism all around us, extraordinary and everyday heroes who care for our sick, deliver necessary goods, stock our stores and keep …
Civility suffers in political pandemic
The vast majority of Idahoans, in my experience, are drawn to civil conversation and respectful interactions with other people as we acknowledge and work throu…
Constitution, Covid have a good talk
COVID-19: Wow, I’m really giving you a beating, aren’t I?
Failing where it matters the most
“I can’t stay sober living on the streets, Dr. H. I’ve tried and failed so many times!”
OPINION: Unsung heroes at scene of a shooting
To the citizens of Coeur d’Alene,
OPINION: LUKE MAYVILLE — The many forgotten Idahoans
Four thousand, two hundred, to be exact. That’s how many Idahoans are being shut out from Idaho’s health care exchange, according to a new study.
My story of life in North Idaho
During my first visit to Coeur d’Alene in the summer of 1975, I felt as if I’d stumbled into a time warp of simplicity, beauty and wonder. I saw a community fe…
OPINION: UYLESS BLACK — Globalization and pandemics
Mass permanent migrations and as well as mass temporary relocations have been part of humans’ life patterns for many decades. As an example of the former, witn…
Let’s give back to our local nonprofits
I. Last year during Idaho Gives area nonprofits joined together for a block party at City Park where there were carousel rides, museum tours, a volunteer fair,…
On the front lines
Like many of you, I am glued to news reports about the pandemic. Recently, there was a somber story about allocations of medical resources and who gets them. W…
OPINION Sheriff is wrong on this one
The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (KCDSA) has become much more visible recently as a result of an overwhelming feeling among its members that the time to prepare this organization for growth is now. …
Seniors, you’re not forgotten
By MARY LOU THOMPSON