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Kudos, Goodbye, Earth Day and Writing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jennifer Rova

It is Writing North Idaho’s honor to send kudos to our own Jennifer Lamont Leo for winning first place for her recently completed novel in the Inland Empire Christian Writers Conference. Congratulations, Jenny! We are so proud of you.Writing North… Continue reading →

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Pablo

Posted on March 11, 2013 by K

This is Pablo. He is my little monkey but will one day soon be passed on to my firstborn. This is funny, you see, because some people like to refer to their babies as being little monkeys.* I’ve had to stop thinking of Kermie as Pablo because I w… Continue reading →

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In a Fog

Posted on October 25, 2012 by K

This morning, I woke up with what just has to be a head cold. My nose is stuffy and drippy (with allergies, it’s just stuffy), my eyes are so dry I can’t stand it, I’ve got a little bit of a dry cough, and my brain is fogging over. And of course… I can’t take [...] Continue reading →

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Idaho Shows Strong Personal Income Growth, But…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Debbie Courson Smith

Personal income in Idaho increased slightly more than the national average last year, up 5.4 percent. However, Idaho is still ranked 49th in the nation for per capita income at about $33,300. Mississippi is 50th. Oregon’s per capita is about $37,9… Continue reading →

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Eight Counties Lose Population

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Debbie Courson Smith

IFRAMES not supportedThe U.S. Census Bureau is out with new population numbers for legislative redistricting. Eight counties have seen population declines: Shoshone, Clearwater, Elmore, Minidoka, Butte, Clark, Caribou and Bear Lake. Continue reading →

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Commute to Work in Idaho: Plan on 20 minutes

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Debbie Courson Smith

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it takes about 20 minutes to get to work each day in Idaho. True for you? Continue reading →

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Idaho Fire Fighter Pay – $17.06/hr

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Debbie Courson Smith

According to the Idaho Department of Labor, fire fighters in the Gem State earn an average of $17.06 per hour. Continue reading →

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Flu Makes Appearance in Idaho

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Debbie Courson Smith

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports cases are resulting in hospitalizations. Cover your sneeze, please. And still time to consider an immunization. Stats from last year’s flu season: 23 people died of flu complications and 309 were hospitali… Continue reading →

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Great American Smokeout: 17.9% of Idahoans Smoke

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Debbie Courson Smith

Today is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. The idea is for smokers to prove to themselves that they can quit for 24 hours, and to encourage them to make a plan to quit forever. The American Cancer Society’s most recent survey show… Continue reading →