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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
Ah, the big things little people can do
He is the answer to one of baseball’s great trivia questions: Who is the only Major League Baseball player to retire with a 1.000 on-base percentage? The answer is Eddie Gaedel.
Four thousand milligrams
Her name was C.W. and she was addicted to Demerol. I had found her prescriptions in more than a dozen different pharmacies because of her drug of choice and her distinctive writing style. No, she wasn’t a doctor bu…
The other side of the wall
President Trump’s stand on immigration from Mexico continues to be a major issue. This article addresses one question: Is there a relationship between Mexican immigration and crime?
Love and loss and God's timing
Dear Mr. Allen Zwiers,
Stewardship of our waters and adjoining lands
North Idaho’s waters and their adjoining lands are truly one of our most precious treasures. What have we done to deserve these gifts? They were here long befo…
A back-to-school message from Grammy
Dear Grandchildren,
What's behind the GOP takeover
There has been quite a bit of banter in the Press lately regarding the status of the local Republican Party. I think we can establish a final decision on some …
Let Robert rule over local GOP committee
In any meeting where Robert’s Rules of Order are prescribed by the bylaws, a member with a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order is like the one-eyed man in the land of the blind. He or she can navigate with…
Standing 'O' for senator just one reason for hope
It was a small news item and it escaped public notice, which is a shame because it speaks volumes about the basic intelligence of America’s body politic.
If Otter retires early, Little gets a big boost
Lt. Gov. Brad Little, the political establishment’s golden boy in the race for governor, has some big plans for the Gem State if he’s elected.
Tax dollars are being abused
There was a fine editorial in Wednesday’s paper about government budgets and how they can be abused. From personal experience, I could not agree more.
Honoring Gonzaga's quest vs. hatred
As the longest established and active human rights task force in the region founded in February 1981, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations wishes to recognize and congratulate the Gonzaga University In…
For Malek, maybe it's now or never
Republican Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d’Alene is asking most of the right questions as he contemplates a run for Congress in the First District. Is the timing right? Can he raise the money needed to make a competitiv…
Internet help desks: They may offer too much help
This week, I contacted a company that offers technical assistance for internet users. These organizations can provide a valuable service, even for seasoned communications network professionals. After all, even a ne…
Death penalty is killing many vulnerable citizens
As Ohio conducted its first execution in more than three and a half years, Ronald Phillips, who was convicted of the murder of Sheila Marie Evans, asked his vi…