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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…
You don't need to know; just sign!
The Reclaim Idaho Town Hall meeting this past Tuesday evening was an eye-opener. I was honestly stunned when the crowd said it is not important to provide clea…
Education narrative dangerous to Idaho
A troublesome narrative has emerged in our state that is increasingly critical of postsecondary education. If this narrative takes hold, we risk endangering th…
You asked, Dave, so here are the answers
In answer to Dave Walker’s questions (Press Letters to the Editor, July 21), North Idaho Life has about 60,000 members. It’s one of the few places on the inter…
Do the initiative and referendum harm rural voters?
During the 2019 legislative session, numerous lawmakers made the claim that the initiative and referendum had to be severely restricted in order to protect rural Idahoans. This argument overlooked the fact that Ida…
Momentum rising for history in high schools
One year ago I began to work to make the history of western civilization a graduation requirement in Idaho’s high schools. I am proud to say that the effort ha…
Stop 'up-zoning' Cd'A's heritage neighborhoods
Kudos to Ms. Thruman for working to save the historic home on Government Way from destruction (Coeur d’Alene Press, July 2). How many of these heritage homes will be lost before measures are taken to preserve these…
Elder abuse: A big ugly secret
Here’s a statistic that’ll chill your bones. It’s estimated that one in 10 Americans age 60 and older has been the victim of elder abuse. It’s difficult to get…
Google-ites gone astray in anti-military move
“Don’t be evil” was a motto used in Google’s corporate code of conduct when it was founded in 1998. Many soon-to-be employees were drawn to the company because…
Look at truckers from this perspective
In reference to your Business section article Sunday, June 30, “Truckers, slow your roll” in RED script by AP writer Tom Krisher. A good example of politicians…
Public hearing needed for big Hayden Lake decisions
Many of the lake front property owners on Hayden Lake believe we have a right to protect our shoreline property and docks from damage and erosion, help the kayak and paddleboard users needing a safe zone on the lak…
Living for Logan: Answers in face of death
It was and still is every parent’s nightmare. The call you fear from the police notifying you that your child is in very serious condition and is being worked …
Idaho Dems say socialist agenda won't work
Former Idaho Democratic congressmen Walt Minnick, Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings are not on the front lines of this presidential campaign. But they have better thoughts about what it will take for a Democrat t…
Schools: We need to share the costs
We all agree that growth creates a problem for our schools. Each additional student requires exactly what the other students need, a desk, books, a means to ge…
Treeport: Writer crashed in land of fake news
I just read Bob Costigan’s “My Turn” column, “Treeport: What it is (and isn’t)” and feel compelled to respond. I’ve lived at Treeport for over 15 years and can…
UI: Delivering on our brave and bold mission
I am thrilled to be back in Moscow to take the helm at the University of Idaho. To be in this role, after my childhood years roaming campus with my grandfather…