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Editorial

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Updated 4 months ago

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…

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Op-Ed: Lobbyist’s power grows as attacks mount

Like it or not — and there are a lot of people who won’t like this — the Idaho Freedom Foundation is the most powerful lobbying group in Idaho.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Don't fear the rapper

North Idaho State Fair deserves applause, not boos.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Gold, black and blue can go together

Boise State president bodes well for higher ed statewide.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Op-Ed: Health obstacles are not death sentences

Talking with Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher about his recent cancer diagnosis a couple of weeks ago hit home with me.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Never a boring moment with Bill

Commissioner won't back down in face of recall.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Op-Ed: Who wants the change and why?

The establishment of the Kootenai County Optional Forms of Government Study Commission has certainly increased the intensity of the summer heat for county residents.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
The other choice is the right one

Some signs of the times point straight down.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Give great teachers a little boost

EXCEL Foundation fundraiser coming July 29 to the Hagadone home on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Op-Ed: Give combat vets a break from fireworks

This Vet Agrees with Jesse Engel in his “Guest Opinion,” regarding, “Turn off the fireworks.” Hopefully this will offer more clarity?

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Sorry to play the summer party-pooper

Enjoy today because trouble is just over the horizon.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
The Center Square scratches news itch

New nonprofit focuses on tax-related matters but is expanding news service across the nation.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Spokane plague peaks in the summer

Seeing red when looking at all those white license plates.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Op-Ed: Critical Race Theory and the promise of America

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a lightning rod around the nation. Unfortunately, as with so many of our most contentious public debates, there is often …

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Op-Ed: A real black eye to beautiful North Idaho

I had a neighbor send me this morning these photos from the trash drop-off site at Highway 97 and I-90; a popular site (obviously) for trash.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
These volunteers deserve a hand, too

It's a tough job, but somebody's willing to do it. Thank goodness.