Sen. Scott Herndon gets yet another Barb this week for his ill-conceived “just asking questions” videos posted to social media after the Army Surplus 1 arson suspect was arrested.

In 68 years, 46 in North Idaho, I’ve learned a few things. Spotting when someone is lying to me isn’t hard. When someone says, “I’m merely presenting some interesting information,” at the end of a series of baseless rumor mongering and inelegant “connecting the dots” accusations, there’s your sign.

In the front-page article of the July 20 Daily Bee, Scott Herndon says he’s “merely raising interesting connections,” regarding the Army Surplus 1 store fire and a political candidate’s possible connection. He’s at it again folks, doing his best to divide people, through his normal use of innuendos, finger-pointing and smearing of an individual who...

After the morning dew is off I fire up the tractor and swather and move across the field. Summer green windrows appear as I inhale the fresh cut balm of alfalfa and timothy.

There is no known motive for the alleged arson that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store on July 4, but that hasn’t stopped many commentators from indulging in speculation.

Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson and a local candidate have drawn criticism from the local Democratic Party.

Vowing to return “common-sense leadership” to Bonner County, Steve Johnson recently announced his candidacy for the Bonner County District 1 commissioner seat.

Magnificent concerts at the Gorge and exquisite plays on Broadway. Cultural events that create joy and lifelong memories. I encourage you to attend as many as you possibly can.

Four months ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, the race for Dist. 1 Bonner County commissioner took a turn with the announcement July 2 by Steve Johnson that he would seek the seat against Republican Brian Domke, who won his party’s primary in May.

Picking up rocks. What can be learned from picking up rocks? I have spent a fair amount of my spring and early summer picking up rocks in the old field. Softball-sized rocks, mainly, that I can toss into the tractor loader bucket.