Editorial
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together
Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…
Battle lines vs. bottom lines
You pay for war first and foremost with blood. But the economic cost also is staggering, as former President Bush and current President Obama would adamantly agree.
How do you rate leadership of our nation today?
Crack down on the crackers
We enjoy a hearty anniversary blast as much as the next American.
Don't like it? Get in line
While in the lingering mood of celebrating freedoms - including the right to free speech - we're reflecting on some words of wisdom penned long ago by one of America's famous founders.
Cd'A, PF are Park Places
OK, let's admit it. Everything around us seems to be warming up except the blasted economy.
Avista hike: Just say no
Avista Utilities and its leader, CEO Scott Morris, deserve a lot of credit for turning around a company that was faltering just a few years ago. They've invested intelligently in infrastructure and cautiously in fu…
Together we stand for a strong USA
Editor's note: In what has become a Fourth of July holiday tradition, we're reprinting one of this newspaper's most popular editorials.
Help light the fireworks fuse
The show will go on.
For whom the Bell tolls
That must have been some ruckus last week in the administrative offices at North Idaho College.
Open letter to Ironfolk
Dear Ironmen:
Dare to study the other side
Everybody's got opinions, and thank goodness, they're free to express them.
Arsenal required in war on drugs
Some say delivering important messages about the dangers of meth use is best left to parents.
Hey Dad, here's to you
Face it, Pop.
Hart should step aside
By most accounts, Rep. Phil Hart is a nice guy, and his performance in the Idaho Legislature over the past half dozen years must have been good enough to dissuade any challengers.
Schools right about finals
You can't blame a father for wanting his family together at special times, particularly when one of his children is home for a brief visit while serving his country in the armed forces.