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My Turn
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MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was…
Be sure to respect the Spokane River
Due to recent and past events, I feel obliged to tell you a story about the day my junior high friends and I nearly drowned in the Spokane River.
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Freedom group pins ‘liberal’ tag on Republicans
Sen. Mary Souza of Coeur d’Alene has been referred to in a variety of ways during her political life and time as a community activist. But it’s a safe bet that no one in the Lake City has accused her of being a “li…
Beware … wolf traps in Idaho on public lands
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OPINION: ROD GRAMER — Education in the age of COVID-19
It seems that our students cannot get a break.
A lesson for the rest of the country
In reading the letters to the editor, it occurred to me that the farther away from a situation, the more of an expert a person becomes. I saw where several citizens were alarmed and frightened with the display of w…
OPINION: BRYAN SMITH — The Idaho Freedom Foundation measures promises made
During the recent election cycle, some were critical of the Idaho Freedom Foundation Index (IFFI) which scores how legislators vote. Some voices proclaimed the…
Fireworks: Animals won’t miss them
After reading the letter to the editor from an Athol woman, I had to share my reaction. In the midst of all the illness and racial strife plaguing our country,…
You’ll be seeing orange this weekend
The North Idaho Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action will be hosting a visual community event June 5-7 recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange week…
Hayden Lake buoys: A practical solution
I own property on Hayden Lake and had a major issue with many boats and jet skis not honoring the 200-foot no wake zone from my shore and dock. I went through …
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Foreign policy looms large in Senate campaign
If you are a die-hard Republican who puts the word “greatness” in the same sentence with Donald Trump — as many within the GOP do — then you’ll probably appreciate how Idaho Sen. Jim Risch does business as chairman…
Anne Frank: Why her memory matters
After the tree in memory of Anne Frank at G.O. Phippeny Park in Coeur d’Alene was vandalized and a new Japanese stewartia tree and the original plaque were rec…
Opportunity Lost in Post Falls
Back in February, the Press reported on something called the “Opportunity Zone” in Post Falls, a stretch of development-ready properties along the south side of I-90 from Spokane Street east to Highway 41. It was d…
I was there — at that prayer rally!
It was so encouraging after being separated from worshipping together with other believers in Christ in our churches for several weeks, to be among people who …
OPINION: LUKE MALEK — Lieutenant governor abdicates her duty to protect Idahoans
Our lieutenant governor is blowing it.
OPINION: SEN. MARY SOUZA — Behind the scenes on Idaho COVID orders
As the State Senator from District 4, which is basically Coeur d’Alene, I’ve been receiving many phone calls and emails from individuals and businesses upset w…