Two new city councilors were sworn in during a Kamiah City Council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8. Genese Simler and Stephen Rowe took the oath of office, replacing Paul Schlader and Robert West. Mayor Betty Heater thanked Schlader and West for their … [Read more...] about Councilors sworn in at Kamiah
A Pound of Prevention: Continuing education and life-long learning
By Vincent A. Martinez Upriver Youth Leadership Council Teen Center Assistant We are blessed to be living in the Clearwater Valley! We are surrounded by unique and natural beauty, some of the best in the entire world in my opinion and evidenced by … [Read more...] about A Pound of Prevention: Continuing education and life-long learning
Garden Clippings: Growing lemongrass in Idaho
By Linda Morrison Lemongrass is a subtropical plant, hardy in zones 9b–11. We tend to be somewhere between zones 5–6 around here. So we would consider it a tender perennial, meaning don’t let it freeze. So why would Idahoans want to grow lemongrass … [Read more...] about Garden Clippings: Growing lemongrass in Idaho
Guest Editorial: Dear Idaho,
By Jefferson LeCates Shenandoah, Idaho County "Dear Idaho, please protect me from my mother! I eagerly accepted her invitation to life; but now - without ever holding me or caressing me or nursing me or ever even looking into my eyes - she has … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Dear Idaho,
Consider opening your heart more
There sure is a lot of fear-mongering being printed in this paper lately by people who want you to be afraid of "others" and telling us how to live according to their personal (usually religious) beliefs. We can each chose how we contribute the good … [Read more...] about Consider opening your heart more
Sports and patriotism
I was watching the NFL playoff games on Sunday, and neither game televised the national anthem. Whether it is the NFL or the major networks who are at fault here, is really not important. What is important however, is the fact that we are not allowed … [Read more...] about Sports and patriotism
Best to you Janene!
Best to you Janene! Sorry to hear you have to leave the CW Progress. Thank you for all your very good and informative articles. You capture a story and make it alive and come from the heart. You and your work will be missed! Glad to hear we will … [Read more...] about Best to you Janene!
Regional Roundup: Nezperce considers making change to its ‘Indians’ mascot
The Nezperce School District is once again discussing a possible change to its "Indians" mascot. Superintendent Shawn Tiegs said the conversation resurfaced after the Idaho State Board of Education received a letter last summer that asked for a … [Read more...] about Regional Roundup: Nezperce considers making change to its ‘Indians’ mascot
Morris Allen Skiles, 72
Morris A. Skiles passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2019, surrounded by family. He was tough as nails and fought hard to remain with his family as long as possible. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Moscow, Idaho to Donald and Rose (Boller) Skiles. He … [Read more...] about Morris Allen Skiles, 72
Ellanor Fern Wilburn
Ellanor was born on Christmas Day in Los Angeles, Calif. She was the daughter of Forrest Wayne Hartwick and Sue May Daugherty, who raised her with three brothers in the Redlands, Calif. vicinity. After graduating from high school in 1939, Ellanor … [Read more...] about Ellanor Fern Wilburn