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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…
Time to put property tax hikes on ice
When property values skyrocket, as they have for the better part of a decade now in Kootenai County, the owners of that property have an increasingly valuable asset.
Body scanner makes fiscal, safety sense
Here’s the good news: Over the past three years, more than 100 cases of prisoners trying to smuggle drugs, weapons or other contraband into the Kootenai County jail have been prosecuted.
Personal assault only diminishes local GOP leaders
This commentary is not about the three names that were sent to Gov. Brad Little, who is expected to pick one to fill out the term District 2 House seat previously held by convicted felon Rep. John Green.
So much more than a mayor
Clay Larkin was dying.
Check out Syd’s marching history army
Here’s a little story behind the storyteller, Syd Albright.
Check out Syd's marching history army
Here’s a little story behind the storyteller, Syd Albright.
Let's not repeat the John Green mistake
Don’t cry for John Green.
Here's a forecast for you: Harris will win
An insurance company that specializes in weather forecasts lost a half-million dollar bet on Saturday.
Urban renewal: It affects every taxpayer
The concept of urban renewal isn’t easy to get your head around.
Don't fan the flames of panic
Social media is great at keeping friends and family connected.
Surcharges, silver and safety
Three beefy topics, and three bite-sized thoughts.
Photos tell many tales of generosity
They’re known dismissively as check-passer photos, grip’n’grins, photo fillers on slow news days.
Dig deeper to solve the big problems
Thank you, Wayne Hoffman.
Looking forward to a brave new year
Today on this page, you will read opinions for and against the president of the United States.
There was distinct theme through 2019
On New Year’s Eve this newspaper will share the Top 10 stories of 2019.