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OPINION: Free speech at the KCRCC? Not so much.
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) met last Tuesday. I was there as the Precinct Committeema…
UNIVERSITIES: Shouldn’t give them tax dollars
Confused, All this talk about suspending money to some of these woke colleges, ever wonder why tax dollars are given to them?
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: Release is extremely serious
I served as a special agent in military Intelligence in Vietnam. Regardless of your political persuasion the unintentional release of classified information must always be regarded as extremely serious. Remember an…
TRUMP: The irony of it all
It is pretty ironic that the richest man in the world tells some of the poor that they have or are spending too much money. He’s chainsawing the veterans’ health care and social services in Idaho while our state le…
EDITORIAL: Honoring Vietnam veterans
Tomorrow marks Vietnam War Veterans Day, a chance to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served during one of the most challenging and controversial conflicts in American history. For too …
LEGISLATORS: Don’t actually represent us
So Idaho, how are our legislators doing? Are they making our lives better? Here are a few things that I, and a majority of Idaho residents are concerned with.
DESTRUCTION: What will take its place?
Destruction requires little more than impulse. But to build something of value demands patience, foresight and care. It takes time to lay foundations, to reinforce, to design with wisdom. Too often, what is lost ca…
HOSPICE: Crest deserves recognition
Last Sunday The Press ran a story about Hospice of North Idaho and yes, they are a wonderful organization. I want to also give credit to Crest Hospice of Coeur d’Alene.
HAYDEN: Time for new leadership
There’s a saying that feels more relevant than ever: You can take the politician out of California, but you can’t take the California out of the politician. That’s exactly what we’re seeing with Councilwoman Sandy …
SCHOOLS: Everyone should be welcome
By now, we all know the story. A sixth-grade teacher in Meridian is ordered to remove two signs from her classroom saying, “Everyone is welcome here.” One showed hands of different skin tones. School administrators…
EDITORIAL: Fire department building bond support
It is being as informative and as transparent as possible. And as they are the experts in this field, we ask residents to listen closely.
OPINION: Bold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage
Idahoans are increasingly aware that Idaho ranks last in the nation in physicians per capita, and that our acute and growing shortage of physicians and limited access to medical care leads to sicker and less health…
EDITORIAL: A second chance to do things right
Recent events at our local town hall meeting were disappointing, to say the least. When citizens and elected officials gather, there's an opportunity for meaningful exchange that can strengthen our democracy. Unfor…
NAVAJO: Code talkers should be honored
You have got to be kidding me!
RATHDRUM: Aquatic center is a great idea
I want to echo the recent letter that voiced the need for a swimming pool in Rathdrum. Rathdrum is the fastest growing city in the county and, together with the surrounding area, has more than enough population to …
WILDLIFE BOARD: Unnecessary bureaucracy
When livestock producers in Idaho experience a possible predation event involving wolves, mountain lions, black bears, or grizzly bears, they typically contact the USDA’s APHIS-Wildlife Services. Within 48 hours, a…