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SPORTS: Score one for Northwest
In the Pacific Northwest we have three states: Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We also have three sports: Football, baseball and basketball. Who cares about villanohoo back east. Let’s have more college scores from t…
A lesson in compassion
Seems like somewhere, a long time ago maybe, someone wrote something about not judging people.
WRITER: Attack mode doesn't fly
Why is it if you disagree with a Democrat they go into attack mode? Right wing hypocrisy — ruthless contempt for the poor — tea party supremacists — pathetic hypocrites — and the list goes on …
KROC: Swim times unsuitable
I understand that the Kroc Center needs to make money and serve the community … the Aquatics Center is getting out of hand with scheduling lane closures at peak swim hours for working swim patrons.
WRITER: Shades of communism
If you find yourself champing at the proverbial bit for more Jimmy Pappas opinions and you just can’t settle for waiting on The Press to publish another letter, do yourself a favor and go to the local used bookstor…
POEM: Who is this special child?
As I came upon a Christmas scene
PRESS: Puzzling political priorities
Our local Press never ceases to amaze. A recent issue included a front page story with a picture of Matt Roetter, discussing a resolution he was scheduled to present to the Kootenai County Central Committee at thei…
ART: Testament to high taxes
On my way to work recently I had the surprise of driving past the “Umbrellas Gracilis” sculpture in the center of the traffic circle on 4th and Kathleen. Whose bright idea was it to spend $28,000 on this ridiculous…
HEALTH: Sick over this policy
I work for a local, seasonal company and get laid off in winter time. This company has a health insurance plan for full-time employees that only covers nine months (April-December), and does not include vision or d…
DAM: A story of government
The government built a dam and upon completion they hired a dam operator to control water flows and power output. Since they now had a payroll, they hired a secretary to do the time cards, etc. Because they now had…
How it all began
By donating to Press Christmas for All, you'll continue a sweet yet sad story that began more than three decades ago.
VETERANS: All join in to help
Recently on 11/16/13 the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 889 held a spaghetti dinner and auction. The proceeds will go to local veterans and their families in our community. At Christmas…
UGM: Tour an 'enlightenment'
The Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children hosted the North Idaho Retired Educators recently with a luncheon and tour of the new facilities.
JFK: Media, just sing along
On Nov. 22, and just before, there appeared on the tube one or two well-done documentaries on John F. Kennedy’s life. But on the subject of his death, it was dull repetition of the same ol’ story: Lee Harvey Oswald…
COLUMN: A word comes to mind
Well Doug Miller! Your Nov. 17 “My Turn” spin made you sound suspiciously like an elitist. Oatmeal, juice and broccoli at the check-out stand as opposed to Red Bull and cigarettes? My, my. Be careful Doug, we all k…