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CORBIN: Deadly, disturbing trend
A month ago, after a long day working at the Columbia Generating Station, I walked into my RV and turned on the Tri-Cities local news. “There have been 19 deaths here in the last 19 years,” the reporter said. The c…
Education: One teacher suggestion
"Educational-reform efforts," writes Malcolm Gladwell in his book What the Dog Saw, "typically start with a push for higher standards for teachers - that is, for the academic and cognitive requirements for entering…
DONATE: And keep it local
There are a lot of thrift stores in North Idaho and they all do a lot of good serving our community. For instance, Hospice of North Idaho has one that helps provide a better quality of life during your last days, H…
JOBS: Legal, but not ethical
I see the new Senate immigration bill is a giant nod to big business. It’s about bringing cheap labor to America. I guess it’s gotten dicey exporting American jobs to those messy third world countries. So, let’s br…
PIZZA: Politics on those pies
I was saddened by the article on July 4 describing how Mr. Jim Hightower, the owner of four local Domino’s Pizza franchises, was potentially impacted by the upcoming Obamacare.
FERRARI: Press missed the boat
So the Ferrari Club has an event in Coeur d’Alene; it’s promoted across the Pacific Northwest and receives media coverage from Spokane broadcast media and NWCN and even The Press. Come to the free Ferrari show at C…
Education: It starts with the teachers
If you were asked what was the single greatest reason for any educational success you enjoyed, how would you answer?
FORE!: Kudos for free golf
What a magnanimous gesture on behalf of Darrell Hull and his staff to offer free golf from July 1 through the 7 for all veterans, police, sheriff, firefighters and EMS persons. It was greatly appreciated by myself …
EXCHANGE: Yes, positives exist
I’m writing to give some feedback on Idaho’s Insurance Exchange. As an appointed member of the exchange board of directors, as well as a Representative in the Idaho House (District 28), I feel that I can speak to t…
COUNTY: 'Big plan' offers little to like
When I was growing up I heard it said we would be destroyed from within, not from without. The way things are going in our country today makes me wonder. If you are in the military, politicians will get you killed.…
RINO: The 'real' party isn't GOP
I’m writing in response to the Friday editorial entitled, “Real RINOS show selves.” I take issue with the editor’s description of what a “real” Republican looks like.
SCHOOL: To-do list for education
I am responding to Sunday’s editorial about education. I do agree that there is much work to be done. We must improve the public education system as these kids are the future leaders of tomorrow and our future work…
VETERANS: Let us sin no more
Over the Fourth I was watching a commercial about a charity called “Wounded Warriors.” I remember thinking this is a charity I will send money to, but the more I thought about it the madder I got.
HONOR: This just isn't right
While our borders lay wide open, our military is scattered over the globe minding everyone’s business to make profits for international bankers. When one of them comes home in a box, his service is attended by most…
OBAMA: Not so independent
On July 4, 1776, we declared our independence, and then when Obama was inaugurated, we gave it up.