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OPINION: The chickens and the eggs
This week, a legislative committee held a hearing on a bill that would have allowed more Idaho families to raise b…
EDITORIAL: Easing the child care burden
In Kootenai County, the struggle of working families is exacerbated by the astronomical cost of child care. So far this year, local and state leaders have taken modest but meaningful steps to address this issue, of…
REDMAN: Doesn’t listen to constituents
REDMAN: Doesn’t listen to constituents
KNOLL: Letter speaks for many of us
KNOLL: Letter speaks for many of us
CARTOON: Response to March 26 edition
CARTOON: Response to March 26 edition
SOCIAL SECURITY: Not a Ponzi scheme
SOCIAL SECURITY: Not a Ponzi scheme
CARTOON: Response to March 26 edition
CARTOON: Response to March 26 edition
OPINION: Fiscal responsibility means doing the work
“In these times of economic uncertainty and political distrust, it’s easy to fall into the trap of reflexively saying "no" to every dollar spent. After all, the federal government is drowning in debt, and many Idah…
UNIVERSITIES: Shouldn’t give them tax dollars
Confused, All this talk about suspending money to some of these woke colleges, ever wonder why tax dollars are given to them?
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: Release is extremely serious
I served as a special agent in military Intelligence in Vietnam. Regardless of your political persuasion the unintentional release of classified information must always be regarded as extremely serious. Remember an…
TRUMP: The irony of it all
It is pretty ironic that the richest man in the world tells some of the poor that they have or are spending too much money. He’s chainsawing the veterans’ health care and social services in Idaho while our state le…
EDITORIAL: Honoring Vietnam veterans
Tomorrow marks Vietnam War Veterans Day, a chance to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served during one of the most challenging and controversial conflicts in American history. For too …
LEGISLATORS: Don’t actually represent us
So Idaho, how are our legislators doing? Are they making our lives better? Here are a few things that I, and a majority of Idaho residents are concerned with.
DESTRUCTION: What will take its place?
Destruction requires little more than impulse. But to build something of value demands patience, foresight and care. It takes time to lay foundations, to reinforce, to design with wisdom. Too often, what is lost ca…
HOSPICE: Crest deserves recognition
Last Sunday The Press ran a story about Hospice of North Idaho and yes, they are a wonderful organization. I want to also give credit to Crest Hospice of Coeur d’Alene.
HAYDEN: Time for new leadership
There’s a saying that feels more relevant than ever: You can take the politician out of California, but you can’t take the California out of the politician. That’s exactly what we’re seeing with Councilwoman Sandy …