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AD: Disgusting and insensitive
I was going through the ads on Craigslist Wednesday and came across a post that just sickened me. It started off by saying “Okay, so the last guy had a drinking problem… Jimmy’s Down The Street is (still) looking f…
WOLF: More on Mr. Mize
I read with interest the Jan. 14 article regarding the wolf shot on Rathdrum Mountain by Forrest Mize and the subsequent letters to the editor by other interested people. Clearly the newspaper is a valuable method …
RALLIES: Give readers both sides
Concerning your detailed coverage of Saturday’s “add the words” rally, where was the legitimate opposing views or statements in this one-sided, emotion-ladened article? And really, since when is 40 attendees a “cro…
Jacklins plant seed for successful bid
If the drive to build a home for veterans in Post Falls needed that one last, big push in the right direction, it came from a familiar quarter: the Jacklin family.
PF: Look at scoreboard, Cd'A
Boooooring?
ARTICLE: The way it should be done
I just read Brian Walker’s story from Jan. 13 on the front page of The Press, “Arrest of boy, 9, a mistake.” I wanted to compliment Mr. Walker on the writing of this article.
EVENT: Thanks for the help
The Best Hand Fun Ski was a great success and there were 68 participants. Everyone had a good time and the Panhandle Nordic Club raised $751. Another $500 was offered through an organization. This will help with ge…
PICTURE: And now, an amazing story
Two months ago my son and I were driving back to Coeur d’Alene from the Silver Valley. We are both avid dumpster divers. We stopped at the dumpsters at Wolf Lodge. I looked in one and found a picture, 14-by-20 inch…
ELK: Cause of their problems
Regarding the rescue of two elk by volunteers in Boundary County, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game typically refused to help. Let them drown. “Let nature take its course.”
MLK: Refresher on civil rights
As we approach the birthday of MLK Jr. it’s a good time to pause and look back at the time we’re celebrating. The most powerful but little recognized element in the Civil Rights movement was television. Before Rosa…
Add the words, Idaho
Invoking the wisdom of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while encouraging the Idaho Legislature to "add the words" won't win praise from everybody.
SCHOOLS: Here's a 'no' vote
I can’t believe they are raising the taxes again for the schools. Last time this happened the schools were supposed to get brand new computers and upgraded system and everything else they told us. Let’s stop the pa…
Well said, mayor - and chief
In his State of the City speech Tuesday, Coeur d'Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer mentioned the names of family members, City Council members, fellow regional mayors of Post Falls, Rathdrum, Hayden and Fernan Lake Village…
ARREST: Own up to the mistake
I watched a daytime talk show and one of the top stories was the arrest of a 9-year-old for stealing a pack of gum in Idaho. OK, that sounds like a good topic for discussion and the hosts started going back and for…
CORE: Reasons for common worry
The Idaho State Department of Education website informs us that “Common Core Standards will transform the educational future of generations.” This appears to be well underway in Coeur d’Alene schools.