NIES: A chance to learn while you enjoy

Most of us who work daily in the wine business here in North Idaho would be impressed to know that the North Idaho Enological Society, NIES for short, has been around for 30-plus years. Impressed because as wine professionals working in the wine world daily, we have seen the marketplace come far over the last five years, and also see that it still has room to grow. So to think of what the marketplace for wine might have looked like 30 years ago, we are indeed impressed at how the folks at NIES not only got started, but have kept the focus on education and enjoyment of wine for all those years.

Veteran says gun comment was a joke

City officials not amused after Tucson incident

COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene man's reference to bringing guns to a meeting with city officials shouldn't be taken seriously, he said Tuesday.

Impact fees are clearly confusing

I noted a recent letter to the editor on the general topic of county impact fees. The writer, Larry Spencer, makes a few good points but creates some confusion in his attempt to clear up "common misconceptions."

TREATY: More than meets the eye

I read with interest in the Sunday, Dec. 9 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, Kenneth Green’s opinion regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It’s curious to me Mr. Green chose to quote Sarah Palin in his topic sentence, as Governor Palin’s comments were minimal in regard to this U.N. treaty even though she has a special needs child. Neither was Palin’s “wusses” comment Green referred to (for which she later apologized) directed at Republicans in regard to the U.N. CRPD. This comment rather was in regard to the fiscal cliff debate.

Williams ready to make start at WR for Seahawks

Last catch came while playing for Raiders in 2007

RENTON, Wash. - Entitlement is a tricky topic for Seattle's Mike Williams.

Panhandle Pachyderms discuss urban renewal

LCDC executive director one of featured speakers

POST FALLS - Some issues can't be resolved in an hour.

Trustee calls foul on NIC meeting

COEUR d'ALENE - A North Idaho College trustee is questioning the legality of a board meeting held earlier this month, and is calling for a motion passed as a result of that meeting to be rescinded.

Controversy jogs with latest McEuen plans

Flag rule doesn't fly here

Cd'A considers dumping flagpole fee

An urgent message for today's parents

In some of my parent circles I’m known as the “progressive parent,” meaning we don’t necessarily shield our kids from tough things but we prefer to guide them, talk with them, watch shows with them, and answer tough questions sometimes in their language.

Civil discourse is fully attainable

I want to thank my friend Chuck Malloy for writing about Sen. Jim Risch’s remarks at Boise City Club on Aug. 8.

Labrador sets Freedom Caucus tone for Trump transition

President-elect Donald Trump deserves some transitional breathing space.

Taking Climate Action

Group brainstorms about Coeur d’Alene’s present — and potential

A few community members gathered Thursday evening to discuss what makes Coeur d’Alene great. Then, to discuss what concerns people about this place’s future.

Only 4 percent of Idahoans wanted Trump or Clinton

As someone who is heavily involved in elections, almost everyone I speak with will share their thoughts on the upcoming election. It’s often in the form of praise or critiques of the process, but the most common topic is the candidates.

Balanced reporting might be false

Too much of a good thing creates an imbalance, including balance. Ironic as it sounds, even when balanced reporting is the objective, too much balance can have the opposite effect. This phenomenon, increasingly spotlighted in this historically unhappy presidential campaign season, is called “false balance.”

Is earthquake activity increasing?

One of the topics I cover in my Physical Geography class at North Idaho College is earthquakes and volcanoes. Some readers have been asking if the recent earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan are a sign of increased activity.

8 reflexology questions

It is that time of year again for my "8 Weeks, 8 Questions" series. Every year I reach out to local wellness professionals to ask great questions about trending health and fitness topics.

TV talk shows boosts Risch profile

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has been called a lot of unflattering things over the years, so he is not troubled by suggestions that he and 46 other Republican senators are "traitors" for sending a letter to the Iranian government concerning negotiations with the White House. Nor is he bothered by Hillary Clinton asking whether Republicans are trying to help Iran, or harm the commander in chief.

She's numero Uno

Nowicki-Liss to represent Boys and Girls Club at Youth of the Year contest

POST FALLS - Dorit Nowicki-Liss is known around the Boys and Girls Club for her bubbly personality.

Put on your Skull Screws and be safe

Three-day Safety Fest offers free training to workers

POST FALLS - Safety doesn't have to be all about regulations or managers' fears that it slows production.