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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 …
Don't judge us by our tattoos
In response to Royal K. Jensen's letter to the editor published in Friday's Press, which included remarks that "God" isn't a big fan of tattoos, and that those with "defiling marks and scars" lack good judgment and…
OPINION: A dirty story about recycling
We all like to think that we are doing our part to help the environment. We sort our trash into plastic, cardboard, aluminum, rinse it out and dump it into the big blue bin in our alleyway or backyard. When trash d…
Birthday celebrates steps to equality
This week marks the silver anniversary of landmark legislation for Americans with disabilities, indeed for all Americans who recognize the value of placing the whole of society on equal footing. On July 26, 1990, P…
Boys of summer living the dream
Kudos to the boys of summer who arrived in Nogales, Ariz., on Sunday for the Western Regionals. The Hayden Little League 13U are Idaho State Champions and living every young boy’s dream. Players are Seth Hanson, Gr…
Feedback on ADHD
A few months ago I wrote a column about the treatment and diagnosis of children with ADHD. The response to the column was tremendous - parents writing about their struggle finding support for their children, adults…
What I'd fly on my two flagpoles
First, I would like to thank the editor for printing the letter by Jim and Tim Stiles. Growing up I always heard that we would be destroyed from within - not from without. It seems like we are getting hit from with…
A darker side of Idaho's history
Perhaps you know George Takei from his years as "Mr. Sulu" in the first Star Trek series. Perhaps you've seen his inspirational Facebook posts on the wonders of both space and human compassion. But there's one aspe…
Surcharge: A little history lesson
Not to be confused with the current "global warming" caused drought, California underwent another severe drought back in the 1970s. At that time, "global cooling" was said to be the culprit. Nevertheless, many of t…
Taxicabs and guns help drive freedom
It has been several months since I attended a Friday evening lecture on the Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights presented at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. The scholarly presentation was devoid of passion and…
There's more to Cd'A schools story
At the Monday School Board meeting, Trustee Dave Eubanks, speaking to the Board and the community, called for the disposal of district assets. His goal, apparently, is to replenish the district's contingency fund a…
Pulitzer's amazing story
Rounding out this week's focus on award-winning writers is a look at their benefactor: Joseph Pulitzer, born in Hungary in 1847. In a way, Pulitzer's early life is a testament both interfaith and international. His…
Grilled corn salad for a warm summer day
My garden is exploding! Tomatoes that generally begin turning green around the middle of August are ready to eat this second week of July. The rocket, which some refer to as arugula, offered two cuttings of the spi…
Renewing friendships at class reunions
It's that time of year when classmates reunite to mark the decades since graduation. I encourage everyone to attend yours, especially those of you who still live in the area.
Nothing to get incited about
Isn't it interesting how frequently items in the daily news tend to repeat previous events and happenings? (History does repeat itself.)
Pulitzer winners change perceptions
When Idaho Humanities Council local board member Nancy Flagan requested a column about the two Pulitzer Prize-winning speakers on IHC's list of distinguished lecturers at their annual dinner (coming up Sept. 22), I…