A good kind of secret
Keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive is an important part of growing up

Half-eaten leftover cookies. A signed note. Boot marks in the snow. Presents under the tree. I was obsessed with Christmas and jolly old Santa Claus growing up. Quite frankly, I […]

‘Toys in the front, drugs out the back’
Hodgins Drug and Hobby store still finds success after more than 120 years in business

Even though Pam Hays has managed Hodgins Drug and Hobby since the 1980s, her connection to the downtown Moscow storefront began more than 120 years ago. Hays’ grandfather helped bring […]

Growing a family business
The Brusvens find the holiday spirit by providing trees for Palouse families

For the Brusven family, Christmas trees are not just a holiday tradition, but an everyday experience. Annette Brusven, a long-time Palouse resident, grew up around acres upon acres of trees […]

Funky Christmas jams
Broaden your Christmas playlist with these lesser known holiday songs

For a portion of the holiday-loving population, Christmas tunes began the minute Halloween ended. Even though Christmas music is a favorite genre, the tunes this time of the year tend […]

The jolliest of the jolly
A definitive ranking of the best classic holiday films

There really is no wrong way to make a Christmas movie. A dash of snow, a sprinkle of sappy music and a warm ending make for a perfectly wonderful holiday […]

Humans are herbivores
We think we are omnivores, but evolution, anatomy, and physiology point to Herbivory

Many people think of humans as omnivores, designed to eat a diet with a substantial contribution of nutrients coming from both plants and animals. However, there is strong evidence that […]

Films for dad

“Three Men and a Baby” This 1987 classic film shows that three dads is better than one. When three bachelors — an architect, a cartoonist and an actor — realize […]

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Moving forward
After spending over a year on the campaign trail, Jordan looks ahead

Cecil Andrus ran for office in 1990 — the last time a democratic politician won Idaho’s gubernatorial race. Nearly 30 years later, Paulette Jordan — a democrat from northern Idaho […]