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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.
Sin isn't something for us to celebrate
Jason Collins came out of the closet and announced his sin to the world in celebratory fashion.
The truth? A river races through it
I testified against the St. Maries jet boat races coming into Shoshone County waters, and have been tracking the story closely since then. And at this point, the press is telling a great story - based on total fals…
NRA: Stronger than ever
In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy in Newtown, Conn., last December, anti-gun legislators and their obedient lap dogs in the media, both electronic and print, were salivating over the imminent demise of the NRA…
Finally, some rules of the game
The Cd'A Press has put the kibosh on unbridled hate and racism for the same reason that you cannot exercise your freedom of speech by shouting fire in a crowded movie theater or library. While it is the right thing…
Abuse in our kids' education
Thirty years ago, President Reagan requested a report on American education. The report became known as "A Nation at Risk." It describes our nation's public education system as performing so poorly that a foreign e…
All about county's poll workers
Since my affiliation with Kootenai County Elections began in January 2011, I've learned a great deal about the 500-plus poll workers available to serve county voters. I've also realized how many myths exist about t…
Mental health stigma contributes to suicide
Noteworthy from www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov, the word "stigma" literally means "a mark of shame or disgrace." A group of stigmatized people are seen as "less than" the rest of the population and may be subject t…
E-Fairness good for Idaho
Shopping online is a simple and convenient way to make purchases. The Idaho Retailers Association fully supports online shopping, and we encourage all our members to develop an online presence to compete in today's…
PTE campus location: Three students' views
The KTEC site would present undue hardship for students who would have to drive from that campus to the main campus to take their core academic classes. It would represent an average of 12 miles one-way travel dist…
Teen sheds light on depression battle
Nearly one in six students has seriously considered suicide and one in 12 has attempted it. There are multiple reasons why a teenager might become depressed. For example, teens can develop feelings of worthlessness…
5 minutes, 10 bucks, 1 great day
What if organizations in every part of Idaho came together to raise money ... with individual donors giving directly to individual nonprofits ... online ... IN ONE DAY?
Wolf trapping is wrong
Many will or have been walking for wolves this month, to address the misguided information toward wolves. I thank you.
Military's mission is appreciated, important
A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a liberal woman. I was surprised when she touted the virtues of those serving in our great military, and followed up with her opinion that since World War II we have …
Hospital: Here's a different perspective
In response to the recent My Turn column and news story that graced your newspaper from Kootenai Health, I have not read so much smoke and mirrors from a local organization trying to protect their image for quite a…
Trail - and taxpayer dollars - laid to waste
We live at Twin Lakes, between Rathdrum and Spirit Lake. We live out in the woods. Our property butts up against the old railroad grade that serves as a trail and road for hundreds of people who use it each year as…