An open letter to Todd Banducci, Greg McKenzie, Mike Waggoner and Art Macomber: You have assured the community time and time again that North Idaho College is not at risk of losing accreditation. You have repeatedly stated that you have the college and the students’...
The death knell is sounding. It was heard when the GREAT RED WAVE splashed timidly on our shores. It sounded when Jack Smith was appointed special counsel over all things federally Trumpian. It sounded when the 11th Circuit Court spanked Judge Cannon for being a...
First they gerrymandered voting districts to rig elections in their favor. And I did not speak out Because the gerrymander benefited me. • Then they came for voting rights of minorities. And I did not speak out Because I was not a member of a minority and I could...
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many phenomenal community members, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, and agencies who stood on the right side of history at Pride in the Park and other CDA4Pride events. Those who refused to waver in the wake of...
Welcome to the new Theocratic States of America, where separation of church and state is dead, where women’s rights are stripped away, everyone can carry military grade weaponry without restriction, taxpayers are forced to pay for religious schools, and LGBTQ...
While they contemplated the descent of ancient governments, our Founding Fathers considered the potential collapse of our own republican form of government. Our founders took to heart the warning of Aristotle, how instability is brought about by inequality. They also...
Political machine. This is the phrase that came to mind when looking at the county primary results. The recommended slate of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) swept the field, electing new folks into new spots and sweeping out some incumbents....
Note: If you would prefer to listen to or watch a recap of this content, watch the End of Session News Conference 2022. Republicans once again failed to prioritize the needs of working Idaho families. Every major tax bill the GOP supermajority has passed for more...
Dear Members of the State Board of Education, Re: North Idaho College Many of you know me from my days as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee and an original member of your Accountability Oversight Committee. I applaud you for taking a hard stand in your letter...
Cigarette Butts in Storm Run Off November is typically the rainiest month of the year in Coeur d’Alene. That also means our storm drains are put to the test each fall. Storm drains are meant to help remove rainwater from streets and highways to reduce flooding,...
