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FAREWELL: The final salute
Tossing and turning in our cots, 4 a.m. and not a wink of sleep around the base as thoughts repeating the week’s attacks raced through our heads. Giving up on sleep, one by one we sat up and prepared for the day.
A tale about taxes
Of all the states where one might choose to become a tax collector, Idaho probably isn't an ideal selection.
MEMORIAL: Deserved newspaper coverage
As I read The Press Tuesday, I was inspired by the many Memorial Day ceremonies conducted in our area. It struck me, however, that there was no coverage of Hayden’s ceremonies which included a flyover by two A-10 “…
CANDIDATE: A big thanks to all
I would just like to express my deepest thanks to all of the voters, constituents, citizens, businesses and organizations who supported me in my campaign for the Idaho House of Representatives, Seat B for the 2nd L…
OBAMA: Economy woes predate him
A lot of people are somehow blaming President Obama for our sluggish economy and lack of new jobs. They just refuse to look backward BEFORE he was president, in 2006 and 2007 when the real estate market was startin…
PAVING: Not OK here, either
It has become clear to me that Coeur d’Alene Paving and the Kootenai County Commissioners, Green, Tondee and Nelson, are putting business/money and PROFIT before the health of the citizens of Idaho and Washington. …
CRAPO: Coalition sings his praises
The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence applauds Sen. Mike Crapo for his unwavering national leadership as a co-sponsor of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and Representative Mik…
MOOSE: Reader critical of story
I was very disappointed in your story about the accident involving a 14-year-old driver and a moose. This was not the fault of the 14-year-old. This same thing happened a couple years ago to a man in his late 40s a…
RECALL: Too much for a parking lot
I signed the
When down is up, Vandals
This is not an argument for the University of Idaho to drop its football program from the highest level in intercollegiate sports to the next highest level.
RECALL: Visit sheds some light
On Friday, May 25, I visited
LEVY: Failure isn't good news
After reading Peter Ward’s letter May 23, “LEVY: Voters deserve applause,” I have to respond. Mr. Ward gloats at the Fire Levy failure. He wants an all voluntary fire department, is against any pay for them and aga…
DUMPED: Pets can't fend for themselves
“Dumping” a domesticated pet is wrong on so many levels. Contrary to anyone’s belief, a domesticated cat or dog cannot survive on its own. These animals either end up as a coyote’s dinner or on someone else’s doors…
THINK: Honoring independent thought
America, the land of the free, the home of the brave.
HOLIDAY: Take time to honor them
Memorial Day is a legal holiday in honor of those who died in war. Let us not forget our men and women who gave their all for us.