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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…
A tribute to Mom
Dear Mom:
Keep that bottle corked
Pipe in the feel-good music and somebody, crank up the confetti machine. Did you hear the great news?
Here's to a loyal man
Back when young buck Rick Barton was cutting his teeth in the banking business, transfers were made by stagecoach and everyone was on the lookout for the James Gang.
Money talks, history corrects
As our country looks for answers to wars on two fronts, an economy flinging mud in a ditch and an important primary election nearing our doorstep, it's easier to embrace sound bytes and think those stupid political…
Students make local history
The first round of applause goes to three fine young writers. The second round goes to their school. And the third round? Well, that needs to wait awhile. Allow us to explain
Elected to make tough decisions
Tell us it only seems this way.
Don't tolerate intolerance
Right there in the figurative shadow of the Statue of Liberty, racism stands tall.
Volunteer for yourself
We're big on volunteerism for two outstanding reasons.
A strong Tribe strengthens region
What we need are jobs to get us out of the recession.
Angry yet? Good for US
Maybe the nation is mad as, well, heck. And just maybe the nation isn't gonna take it anymore.
Build your civics arsenal
Everybody's got an opinion. The ones worth consideration, though, are opinions built on the firm foundation of facts.
Big step up for child care
Retiring state Rep. George Sayler spent the better part of eight years putting state licensing on the legislative radar. What he might have lacked in getting enforceable standards enacted, he more than made up for …
When heads must roll
Something's got to give. And if that means somebody's got to go, so be it. That's our conclusion after reviewing a forum last Monday hosted by the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners.
Doing battle on the river
They're fighting the good fight.
Animals lose a good man
Phil Morgan is a dog's best friend.