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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
CELLPHONES: A civil rights issue
The Coeur d’Alene School District had better be very careful about banning or restricting the use of cellphones at school. In the early 1980s SCOTUS ruled that the ownership and use of electronic communication equi…
EARTH’S AXIS: Which way will the planet fall?
The Earth’s axis tilt, or obliquity, causes the seasons, which affect the weather. The phenomena he mentioned, coronal mass ejections (solar flares), gravity (moon), and plate tectonics (magma) are just a few eleme…
EDITORIAL: Take heart, your health is in your hands
Your heart works tirelessly for you every moment of every day — isn't it time to return the favor?
BROOKS: One of the best
I would like to thank and congratulate Commissioner Bill Brooks for a very excellent six years as Kootenai County Commissioner. I would rate him as one of the best we have had in years alongside of Dan Green and fo…
DEI BAN: A step backward in equality
Idaho’s DEI ban is a devastating blow to fairness and inclusivity. As someone with tribal heritage, I find this decision heartbreaking and infuriating. Senator Ben Toews of Coeur d’Alene claims the initiative will …
CHAOS: ‘California Dreamin’
Despite the selfish and incompetent leadership in Sacramento, Calif., there is hope for the “Golden State!”
CELLPHONES: They have become a crutch
Regarding the Cellphone Petition to ‘allow’ them to be used at lunch, on breaks, etc., just not ‘in the classroom’ as opposed to NOT AT SCHOOL.
FEDERAL CUTS: Many veterans will be affected
Last Tuesday, civilian federal employees received a letter asking them to resign through the deferred resignation scheme. If they do not take this offer, they can continue working with no guarantee they will not be…
SCHOOL CHOICE: Fund existing schools first
I am urging the Idaho House to vote NO to HB93. Idaho’s public schools are not fully funded; can we please fund our existing public schools first before considering vouchers or a tax credit?
EDITORIAL: Idaho House makes right call on public notices
The Idaho House State Affairs Committee's recent decision to shelve House Bill 33 demonstrates a clear understanding of what true government transparency means.
OPINION: Idahoans deserve more freedom, not less
The will of the people is clear: we want more freedom, not less. The federal government ought to keep up.
BIBLE VERSES: Do not cherry pick them
In “Marriage Equality: Do Not Judge,” Ellen Maurer states her objection to a letter she read in The Press that said marriage “is to be ONLY between a man and a woman.” She then references several scriptures that sa…
HOUSING: Leaders are out of touch
It amazes me so many in a position of power are SO out of touch with reality.
WEATHER: How does the Earth’s axis affect it?
Coeur d’Alene Press if possible I would like your weather writers to write an extensive article on how much effect the Earth’s axis has on our planet. I understand it takes 10,000 years for the Earth to do its comp…
EDITORIAL: A stumble in the right direction
However, buried within this poorly executed policy was a kernel of wisdom worth preserving: the notion that federal spending deserves rigorous scrutiny.