BOOM: Other side of coin

In response to the March 2 article “Boom times in Idaho”:

IFPC seeks qualified applicants to fill commission vacancies

IFPC seeks qualified applicants to fill commission vacancies

Idaho authorities seek help in search for 3 missing kids

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in Idaho are asking

Bedard tosses a gem

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Erik Bedard struck out nine and allowed three singles in eight innings, and Miguel Olivo homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-1 win over the punchless San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Inmate who left job captured

Man found in less than two hours

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Department of Correction has located an escaped inmate who had been assigned to a low-security work center.

Weekend fun alert: Here come Hayden Days

HAYDEN — The 2010 Hayden Days celebration starts Friday and continues Saturday at Hayden City Park, beside Hayden City Hall.

Lauretta Jane Nester/Dingler, 94

Mom was born June 10, 1919, in Visalia, Calif. She graduated Class of 1939 — Visalia Union High School. Married my father, Elton Leon Dingler, Feb. 13, 1943. Five years later gave birth to my sister, Lea Mae and three and a half years later gave birth to me, Deborah Irene.

Panel: Duels done

BOISE (AP) - A legislative panel is recommending that a 151-year-old Idaho law on duels be repealed.

Today's ghastly groaner

A Middle Eastern king was down on his money and began to sell off his valuables.

GEM: The hidden costs

While Mary Souza’s proposed bill to provide scholarships for needy children has merit, the article indicated that only tax-free donations would be used to fund it. That statement begs the question, “How is the reduction in state income (from the nonprofit tax exemption) to be made up?” You’re right, from taxpayers.

Public defender now a judge

Idaho federal courts ranked among most efficient

For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in the nation.

Visit Idaho launches resident sentiment survey

Visit Idaho, the state's tourism division, has launched a survey to garner input from Idaho residents regarding the sentiment of tourism in the state.

Visit Idaho launches resident sentiment survey

Visit Idaho, the state's tourism division, has launched a survey to garner input from Idaho residents regarding the sentiment of tourism in the state. The survey is live and can be accessed at visitidaho.org/survey through Nov. 5.

Idaho to receive maximum opioid settlement funds

$119 million allotted to Gem State

The first opioid settlement funds could arrive in Idaho next month.

Another 'Global Warming' horror story

Weather Gems

In mid-December, Dr. Lee Coppess, D.D.S., sent me a rather 'scary' article on global warming. On Jan. 17, Tom Stafford sent me the same article. So I guess that I should share this frightening piece with our Coeur d'Alene Press subscribers. Here goes:

Movers & Shakers April 2, 2010

State seeks rural economic development proposals; Department of Labor plans skilled trades career fairs

OPINION: U.S. and Idaho Constitutions protect the rights of voters, not political parties

The Constitution of the United States makes it clear that all government power is based on the will of “We the People.” The right of citizens to vote for governing officials is spelled out in several amendments to that revered document. The Constitution does not grant any rights to political parties because the Founding Fathers had witnessed the havoc they had wrought in Europe and thought they’d do likewise in America.

We still have an active sun

Weather Gems

Earlier this month, a rather strong solar flare that originated from the sun Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, headed toward Earth providing a dazzling light show across parts of the northern U.S. Friday night, Sept. 12. There were reports of some green and orange lights in our region from the effects of that solar flare. It was one of the largest events since 2006, but, fortunately, there were no major disruptions to satellite communications.

Mid-season rosé update

The Fourth of July holiday is here and it’s the prime-time for drinking dry rosé. These lovely, bone-dry wines are most often released during the spring and summer months and come from many wine producing regions and are made from several different varietals. Regardless of where it comes from or what grape is used, the best wines are crisp and clean, have low alcohol levels and are perfectly refreshing in the warm weather. Production levels most times are small, so some rosé will come and go in a matter of weeks, thus the need for our update. Here are our favorites right now.