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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…
50: Yes, it's a big deal
So what’s up with the number 50? Have you ever contemplated that question? Am I the only person quirky enough to consider this? It is sort of a cool number.
When police cross the line
When I was a little girl, I can remember my kindergarten teacher telling us that if we were ever lost or afraid to “go find a police officer and they will help you.” Indeed, I taught my children the same, that ther…
Call for better markets before fire season hits
Before another wildfire season heats up, I hope Senators Risch and Crapo, and Representatives Simpson and Labrador, don’t miss an opportunity in the Farm Bill …
Veteran sees need for Honor Flight verification
In regard to the “On your honor flight” (May 20), a follow up article written by Devin Weeks, I would like to commend Devin for following up and looking into the Mike Dunham issue based on a phone call to the paper…
Another take on Timberlake Fire, BWSD
Editor’s note: Bayview resident Sheryl Puckett has reproduced a column by Colleen Dahlseid and supplied her own views on Dahlseid’s statements.
Huge project on river would be traffic nightmare
I am writing to oppose the City’s MOU, as written, for an exchange of City land with the River’s Edge LLC development corporation. Some terms of this MOU are not in accordance with City Resolution 14-049, which req…
Urgent goal: Keep guns out of schools
In the United States, as in all of western civilization, children of certain ages are required by law to attend public schools. Because of this coercive factor, public school systems have the highest possible duty …
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
I started traveling just fresh out of diapers. My mother has photos of me at the age of 3 in a harness attached to a cable that ran from our house to the garage so I wouldn’t wander off. I started hitchhiking aroun…
Crossing the lines of safety
I read with interest the Cd’A Press story regarding the male and female arrested at the hospital after fighting with local police last August. My first thought…
How will the future of Coeur d' Alene look?
Beautiful Coeur d’ Alene. The lake, green scenery, and surrounding countryside make it exquisite. It’s no wonder CDA is cited as the 11th fastest growing metro…
Memo to GOP: We need Idaho primary runoffs
Lt. Gov. Brad Little’s victory in the Republican primary must mean that Idahoans basically are satisfied with the general direction of state government.
Improving civil dialogue in the November election
The end of the primary season in Idaho affords an opportunity for candidates and voters to catch their breath before we plunge into the general election campaigns. It affords as well time for reflection on the ugli…
Bottom line: Make growth pay its way
Those arriving to enjoy the good life in rural Idaho may celebrate escaping from taxes and regulations. Local regulations in the areas they left probably insured that development at least helped pay for itself, and…
Timberlake Fire at critical crossroads
I sat in solemn disbelief last week at the Timberlake Fire District Commissioners meeting, as Commissioner Robyn Edwards voiced her “agenda” to outsource our EMT services.
Vietnam War made real to student
I realized recently that a student can’t get the real picture of history from the pages of a book. My eyes were opened to the realities of war when I interviewed Lon Renolds, a Vietnam veteran. He was able to help …