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OPINION: Harris gives Dems a needed wake-up call
What a difference a single decision can make in a presidential election.
Marty and Max: What to expect when expecting to sell your home
Selling your home is a process, and just like having a baby, there are trimesters or phases. The first step is to select a realtor you trust to partner in sell…
Questions about the Cataldo Water District
What is going on?
Marty and Max: Perspective
In 1889 Charles Duell was the Commissioner of the US Patent Office. He was widely quoted as having stated that the patent office would soon shrink in size and …
Marty and Max: January market report
Nationally the month of January brought good news. Along with resolutions and the turning of a new calendar year, the real estate market is also starting to se…
MALLOY: Bedke: ‘I will not misuse the office’
A lieutenant governor strolling in to talk with the governor or chief of staff is hardly a shocking development – unless you consider how life was before forme…
Marty and Max: Timing the market
Not too long ago I thought buying gold was a great idea, however I took the wait and see approach. At that time gold was about $250 an ounce. I waited and it r…
LETTER: DUI punishments from around the world
If you think the drunk driving penalties in the U.S. are a little lenient, you’re right. Compared to the rest of the world, the U.S.’s DUI punishments are lenient.
MALLOY: Speaker Moyle settles into new role
After 15 years as House majority leader and 24 years in the Legislature, Rep. Mike Moyle of Star has taken one of the two most powerful positions in the Idaho …
Marty and Max: Lucky
On my first flight, Mad Dog, a legend in aviation, guided me while holding the map oen across the windshield blocking his view. I briefly looked down to check …
MALLOY: Moon joins right-wing rant; governor yawns
Gov. Brad Little, who by his admission is not known for his great oratory skills, must be feeling good about the quality of his State of the State address that…
Marty and Max
I have fond memories watching John Madden as a kid. On the sidelines coaching, not on video games. I loved watching all the games back then with Ken Stabler, O…
Fulcher: Elect McCarthy, move on with business
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, where some members of that group are standing in the way of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s quest…
LETTER: Another Hero Passes
My respect for Ed Pommerening began back when he became a school board member, and attended all meetings fresh from his job, work clothes and all.
LETTER: In response to; Not Just a Shoshone County Issue
In response to; Not Just a Shoshone County Issue. We’re those people who moved to the area. I share the author's frustration over our increased property taxes but the real culprit is a flawed tax system.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-PRESS: More than a gymnasium
It is a great irony that while the midterm elections will be an important factor in determining the fate of our democracy, a grand and sacred war memorial, built in honor of the brave men and women who sacrificed…