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The summer of 2026 was a hot one for many
The Summer of 2026 brought exceptional heat to many parts of the world, including the U.S. According to the World …
The lethal 55-hour work week
Hard work never hurt anybody, but like most extremes in life, too much is hazardous.
Hypocrites abound in same-sex marriage fight
I am writing about marriage equality for homosexuals. I have read a lot of letters to the newspaper detesting homosexuality and its legalization with constant use of the terms "abomination" and "sin." I think this …
Icebergs - a major threat to navigation
Once again, I would like to thank Dr. Billy R. Caldwell, Ph.D, a prominent geologist and author of the popular book, "Geology in the Bible" (bcgeology@sbcgloba…
No room for hatred in America
Friday's "My Turn" opinion column by Michael Paul put me in a writing mood. I have been reading the Editorial page of this newspaper for many years now and even contributed to it myself a time or two. There are som…
Theories, lies pave way for evolution debate
It is good that the "Science" of Margaret Sanger is presented for all to see. However, disinformation and loose Hegelian logic is embedded in Cecil Kelly's letter to the editor so that it begs our response.
Time to reach out to other cultures
Imagine my shock, that after a lifetime of admiration for the principles on which America was founded, proudly serving the U.S. military during Operation Iraqi Freedom, being kidnapped, tortured and left for dead b…
Be careful with wishes
As a bit of a student of history I look at our current election cycle with more than a little bit of fear. The children of Israel kept asking God to give them a king. Pretty soon he tired of their pleading and did …
Why become an organ donor?
Waste should never cost a life, whether of 70 years or 7. Yet when what we waste is usable organs, it does. Each day, while 79 of more than 121,000 people who need one receive the gift of an organ, at least 22 more…
The meaning of midlife
While driving to work last night I see the most beautiful sunset. The sky is orangey-red as half the sun sinks below the pine-lined horizon. The eastern sky slowly fades from blue, purple then indigo as darkness sw…
Credit where credit's due
When Luke Thoreson was a standout scholar-athlete on the Post Falls Trojans state championship boys basketball team a few years back, Bert and I received a lot of comments about our son/grandson/nephew being such a…
Playing the health insurance shell game
Last Wednesday, we were treated to another nonsensical "My Turn" by Chuck Malloy, where he started off by thanking goodness for insurance. He went on to say that he needed to purchase an insulin pen and the cost of…
Why Social Security isn't enough
Old or young, if you missed the Social Security story in the Aug. 10 Press, read it now on cdapress.com. This problem affects everyone except the very rich, and requires planning.
How glaciers shape the land
Downside to deer trapping in Dalton
This is an open letter to the residents of Dalton Gardens to inform you that the City Council is seriously considering continuing the "trial" trap and transfer program again this year. While many might think this p…
Let Planned Parenthood pay for abortion college
After the recent revelation of multiple "undercover" videos that show the underbelly and reality of the daily activities of Planned Parenthood, it appears this U.S. Government-subsidized entity may be breaking laws…