Opinion
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OPINION: Idaho Fish and Game must evolve for the future of wildlife conservation
The challenges of modern wildlife conservation are far more complex than anything managers faced when the Idaho De…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
We live busy lives, taking our community libraries for granted. You may never attend a monthly Community Library Network Trustee meeting, where important policy decisions are made by FIVE elected men and women. A h…
BASEBALL: Lake City should be ranked higher
Why is Coeur d’Alene High School seeded higher than Lake City High School? Lake City won two of three against in the District Tournament. Lake City should be a 4 seed and Coeur d’Alene a 6 or 7 seed in the State ra…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote yes for Lakeland levy
I urge the community to vote yes on the upcoming levy for Lakeland School District on May 20. Our schools are the heart of our community, providing students with the education, resources and opportunities they need…
TRUMP PARADE: Just come to Coeur d’Alene
If Donald Trump wants a birthday parade on June 14, invite him to Coeur d’Alene for the day.
NEWS: The truth is critical
I’ve watched the news quite seriously lately. It strikes me that for absolute truth and logical thinking, MSNBC is worth the time. I realize that some of my Republican friends do not watch it, falsely believing it …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
There have been several incidents of “Michelle Lippert for Libraries” yard signs being stolen and vandalized. What part of “Thou shalt not steal” do these small-minded thieves not understand? Do they think they are…
EDITORIAL: Keeping motorcyclists safe
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Idaho. By the fifth day of the month, North Idaho was off to a tragic start with two fatal crashes claiming the lives of the two motorcyclists involved in the collisions.
ATLAS: A lower speed limit won’t work
While I can certainly sympathize with the writer regarding lowering the speed limit on Atlas from 35 to 25, I would like to make these comments.
EDITORIAL: Last call for REAL IDs. No, really this time
Well, after 19 years of "just kidding" deadlines, the REAL ID requirement is finally happening. Today is the last day before they become a requirement for getting through airport security. Sort of. Maybe.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Meditations
This weekend I attended an inspirational and hope-filled celebration of life. Because of Connor’s short life, I recalled the ending to Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations…
EDUCATION: The great teacher inspires
As a retired teacher, I’m thankful The Press includes trends in learning and education. Recent articles, “My Turn” by John Jenson, and a reprint from Idaho Education News caught my attention. Both offered insights …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert, levies
I’m proud to support Michelle Lippert for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote yes for Lakeland levy
As a parent and retired educator, I am writing to express my support for the upcoming Lakeland School District levy and to encourage our community to vote yes! A longtime resident of North Idaho, I’m both grateful …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
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EDITORIAL: 'Never forget K27'
Here's where the community comes in. We would love to see thousands line the procession route, which will begin at Forest Cemetery on Government Way and travel south to Northwest Boulevard. Vehicles will travel eas…