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BALLOONS: Show firefighter support
I’ve seen a few red balloons flying but we need to see a lot of them thanking the firefighters for all the hard work they do putting their life on the line to help those in need.
FLAG: Lessons we should learn
Ms. Fletcher, as well as the many sitting around you, offend me. You liberal politically correct “PC” local people or those who have moved in want the rest of the community to kowtow to your offended feelings over …
COLUMN: Lost another vote
Mr. Purtee’ s My Turn rant drones on and on. A couple of questions…
COLUMN: America is sick and dying
Jim Purtee beat me to the draw with his column in the July 11 Press. I have a half drafted one on basically the same subject.
Tough talk aside, kids come first
The three largest school districts in Kootenai County have all been to the bargaining table multiple times since the school year ended, and none has yet come away with a negotiated agreement. Sometimes there's outr…
DRISCOLL: Time to return favors
I just wanted to let our citizens know that there is a GO FUND ME account for Robert Driscoll. He has done so much for this community as an employee of Health and Welfare and other organizations. Please consider Go…
TRUMP: Why he's got this vote
I am so thankful that we finally have a presidential candidate with backbone who is NOT politically correct. Donald Trump has my support and vote. I hope the silent majority in this country become vocal before it’s…
OBAMA: Friend of our enemies
How embarrassed, angered and disgusted I am with our so-called Chief Executive and Commander in Retreat.
BAYVIEW: Let's fireproof town
The frenzied cry to log Farragut State Park is at a fever pitch. I fear precious Fire Smart dollars that should be used to fireproof the town of Bayview will instead be used to continue tree farming Farragut, creat…
FLAG: It's an emblem of evil
The Confederate battle flag is the symbol of a society that was founded on, and maintained by, slavery. The suffering caused by that society was extreme.
FLAG: Consistency not much to ask
I never thought I would quote a Democrat: Sen. James Webb of Virginia made the following remark about the so-called Confederate flag controversy:
FIRE: Thanks to the firefighters
Thank you does not seem adequate for the great effort performed by the firefighters who battled the Cape Horn fires.
RESCUE: Praise Power of the Paw
A huge shout-out to local rescue Power of the Paw. This small organization, operating solely on donations and the efforts of its hard-working, dedicated volunteers, has rescued hundreds of animals over the past few…
FLAG: Banning a historic banner
I truly hope that The Press is slammed with responses to Grace Fletcher’s letter to the editor concerning the display of the Confederate flag on one of the vehicles and how she and those around her were “extremely …
BAKKEN: Beware crude dangers
As oil prices rise, the number of Bakken crude-carrying trains in North Idaho is predicted to increase from about three per day to as many as 25.