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Opinion

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Updated 1 day, 10 hours ago

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…

Updated 6 days, 10 hours ago
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?

Updated 6 days, 10 hours ago
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…

Updated 6 days, 10 hours ago
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…

Updated 6 days, 10 hours ago
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 …

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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…

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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 …

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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…

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
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.

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
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…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
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…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
NAVAJO: Code talkers should be honored

You have got to be kidding me!

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
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 …

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
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…