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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
Diamond Cup's failure not due to Wolfinger
Over the last several months many letters have been written and many stories have been printed in the Cd'A Press regarding the Coeur d'Alene Diamond Cup and the efforts of the group headed by Doug Miller to bring t…
Dog shooting incident still resonates
There is a well known piece (author unknown) that I think might give pause to those who think the shooting of Arfee, was as the police department labels it, "a dispatch," instead of a killing. Here it is.
Who's out of control, cops or commentators?
Over the last few weeks, I have read the articles and subsequent comments on several police involved incidents that have grabbed the headlines in North Idaho. From the shooting on the 90 in Post Falls, to the "Nick…
Organization's fundraising letter raises ire of activist for veterans
Robotics ordinance ahead of the 8-ball
Sometimes it is wise to be a fast follower, other times it is great to be the first in, but rarely is it wise to be 20 years behind.
My Turn: Son's tears helped dad become a better father
I coached my son in high school football in the late 1980s. When I came home one night and went to his room, he had tears in his eyes so I asked him what was w…
The late, not-so-great Diamond Cup holdup
As a native North Idaho resident, and columnist/manager for a national veterans group, I attended a recent Kootenai County Commission hearing on permitting for special events to see if I could determine the hold-up…
Not all businesses like school standards
With all the rhetoric touting the imagined benefits of the looming Common Core Standards, perhaps it is time to apply a little critical thinking and examine some of the claims made about Common Core.
Police: Inquiries must be objective
I cannot stand by without submitting a few comments relative to the execution of Arfee, the Lab. Yes, execution.
Men are from Mars, but 'experts' on Venus
Here we go again. Men writing Letters to the Editor about women's issues. It never ceases to amaze me when men talk about what is good for women and what isn't. Here's my solution to this never ceasing problem.
Raise our flag high and fight back
I read with deep sadness the letter from Gerald and Jeanine Bauerle in the July 2 edition of The Press. I was thankful, however, to see such a deeply held conviction and love of our country. I have had much of the …
Hobby Lobby decision: What it really means
In the past week there have been amazing and hysterical ravings about the Hobby Lobby decision. On these pages we were treated to a cartoon of a big fish, "Corporations," about to bite down on a smaller fish, label…
An important tool for elk recovery in the Panhandle
There is an urgent need to change Idaho's wolf trapping regulations so a longer interval is permitted between the checking of a trapper's snares. Presently that interval is 72 hours or three days. It needs to be ex…
Police shootings: Avoidance is the goal
Your editorial on Sunday, June 29, addresses attitudes on behalf of some in the community regarding law enforcement officers killing citizens. Undeniably, there have been far too many such events in eastern Washing…
Birthday bash in the blink of an eye
Happy Birthday America! How goes your noble experiment in liberty over these many 238 years? July 4, 1776 seems like a long time ago. But in the larger scheme, it is merely a blink; and what a difference that blink…