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End of a local radio era
Kerri Thoreson remembers when the lights went out on KVNI-1080 radio because she literally flipped the studio swit…
Defending liberty locally
Good morning. Before I moved here in 1993, a transplant from South Dakota, I spent 12 years in the U.S. Army. All soldiers take an oath to defend the nation, its Constitution, and its liberty, against all enemies "…
Here's where Obama is failing us
In response to a recent letter from Gary Edwards, the concerns of our citizens can be addressed without sarcastic patronizing. Our President and Congress may not be traitorous, but a majority of Americans believe m…
Beware of radical right wing
"And slime they have for mortar." - Genesis 11.3
You're paying at the plump
If we carnivores are what we eat, we're stressed out and salt-injected. Maybe that explains a few things.
Using sport psychology
Concentrate, focus, look at the ball, check my grip, feel loose, carry the club slowly backward, and stare at the number on the ball, follow-through: concentrate - whack! My golf ball leaves the tee as my focus sha…
Julyamsh a gift from Tribe
The 13th annual Julyamsh Pow Wow was spectacular as usual, but this year one of the men's traditional dancers was drawing some attention from his roles in iconic films such as "Dances with Wolves" and "Bury My Hear…
Prejudging hinders happiness
We all do it. The only differences among us are to what degree and how aware we are of our prejudgments.
An 'enlightening' paper on global warming
If you're trying to figure out why the atmosphere is warming up, you'll probably be more successful if you look at what warms the atmosphere, not the atmosphere itself.
Bad time for an increase
Outrage! That's what went through my mind when I read of Avista's proposal to increase electricity rates by a whopping 14 percent.
KTEC a win-win situation
The Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts share many strengths and face similar challenges. A top priority of all three districts is to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared …
GOP in Idaho is still grand
Now just wait a minute, Mr. Editor. It is pretty obvious that you have not recently read the Idaho Republican Platform. It is also apparent that you did not have anyone at the Convention, or you would have understo…
Fly girls served on the QT
They're the original meaning of "fly girls." The real deal: The first women pilots to fly military aircraft included late-honored, local lady Betty Reed, whom Sunday's Press featured.
Vikings reunite in Cd'A
'Tis the season to reunite. This weekend there will be ample opportunity to reconnect with old friends, literally. On Friday my fellow old Vikings from Coeur d'Alene's class of 1970 will be mingling at Sherman Park…
Sleep - a magical potion
I have a miracle drug. This drug does not have to be ingested, has no side effects, increases mood, pumps up one's immune system, makes one more alert and more productive, decreases auto accidents, strengthens pers…
Happy birthday, hope
"A message of hope. A message of victory."