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Marty and Max: Fernan Lake - Passion, Persistence, and Community Spirit
Fernan Lake and its surrounding area offer a unique blend of country charm and urban convenience.
OPINION: Data expert debunks Trump’s election claims
So, you still think that the 2020 presidential election was “rigged” and that former President Trump should have been in the White House all along. Perhaps you…
Marty and Max: Clagstone Ranch – The Spirit of North Idaho's Rugged Individualism
Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, arrived in Coeur d’Alene during the rush of 1884 and was appointed deputy sheriff of Kootenai County. Accord…
OPINION: GOP celebrates Trump convictions
Forget about Nikki Haley coming out of the woodwork at the Republican National Convention to rescue the party from a bad situation.
OPINION: Moon is out if new GOP team has its way
If Dorothy Moon wins another term as chair of the Idaho Republican Party, it will be without the help of Bonneville County Republicans.
Marty and Max: The Dirty (Harry) Truth About the Market
The real estate world has very much resembled the wild wild west. Who better to personify the industry than Clint Eastwood who starred in the classic, The Good…
OPINION: Fulcher says slow down with EV rules
Of all the stupid things coming out of Washington, this one gets the golden dunce cap.
OPINION: GOP platform: IFF does the thinking for you
It’s easy to see why some Republicans don’t fit the mold of Dorothy Moon’s stale old party.
OPINION: SCOTUS to decide if abortion law goes too far
If anybody can understand the importance of emergency care during a pregnancy, it’s Rep. Ilana Rubel of Boise, the House minority leader. She has plenty of lif…
OPINION: Crapo, Wyden split on child tax credit
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, has found a sure way to ensure that his prized legislation doesn’t see the light of day.
Marty and Max: A lesson in DEI
In the last 12 months, according to MLS data, there have been 4,370 homes sold in the Coeur d’Alene market. The rural east side, which includes the 83833 zip c…
OPINION: Government stays open … for now
At long last, Congress has quit kicking the can down the road in regard to keeping the government open. And that’s good news for the federal employees drawing …
Marty and Max: Real Estate Tango
Pivots are often used to accomplish tango dance steps. One's pivot must be stable, confident, and calm. This can make a big difference in the dance and lead to…
OPINION: Partisan rancor takes a brief vacation
Here’s something that you don’t normally see in Washington — the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate Finance Committee standing side-by-side at a n…
OPINION: The presidential election from hell
It’s amazing. Seventy percent of American voters don’t want to see a Biden-Trump rematch, yet that’s what the two major political parties are giving us.