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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
REGAN: It’s doublespeak
I considered myself to be a reasonably intelligent human being last April when I turned 69. I once completed a B.A. in political science, and later a secondary teaching certification in social studies. I studied hi…
NEWS: ‘Truth hurts’
This is in response to a LTE (June 4) from Sylvia Woodall. When a newspaper does its job and reports the news rather than “fake” news consistently claimed to be “hoaxes” by one person (can you count that high?) and…
D-DAY: Cannot afford to forget
I wasn’t surprised to see no mention of June 6, 1944, (D-Day) in today’s paper. I am grateful that the Peanuts cartoon always reflects this historic date.
EDITORIAL: Press offers eyes on book removals
Service a response to letter writer
PRESS: Too much criticism of Conservatives
I am a subscriber to the Coeur d’Alene Press. Often times, I wonder why? The constant bashing, name calling, finger pointing regarding the NIC situation, Brent Regan, KCRCC, President Trump, MAGA supporters, conser…
REGAN: Common sense
The worst thing that could happen to our community is if Brent Regan suddenly became as smart as he thinks he is.
CATS: Trapping is toxic
Today humans are on the cusp of wiping the cat family off the face of the Earth. Most modern cat species, big and small, are now in grave decline, losing grounds to humans daily, even small domestics. Predator hatr…
BATTERIES: Hang on to your wood-burning stove
I recently purchased a battery powered 40V lithium hand-held blower for driveway and parking areas.
KUDOS: For kindness
I want to thank the kind lady that was in front of me at the grocery line on Memorial Day afternoon at Super 1 in Rathdrum. She paid for my groceries.
STUDENT STATEMENT: Reaction is ‘woke government education’
“Boys are Boys and Girls are Girls, there is no in-between.” This is the statement made by a Kellogg HS student that has embroiled their graduation ceremony as reported on Friday’s Press front page.
EDITORIAL: Hayden turns a housing light on
Decision may impact few, but every step forward in housing crisis helps
TRUMP: Doesn’t understand Memorial Day
On Monday, Donald Trump wished a “Happy Memorial Day” to those who are stopping the threats of the terrorists, misfits, and lunatic thugs who threaten our nation.
NATIONAL MOTTO: Not our practice
Saturday morning errands found me in Coeur d’Alene’s Target and Walmart stores, corporate giants both, where I couldn’t help but notice the prominent promotion of each company’s Pride merchandise in support of an e…
BANDUCCI: Resignation would secure accreditation
A May 26 Coeur d’Alene Press article said the NIC board of trustees voted on a statement regarding its many no-confidence votes. Why? The board’s opinion won’t change the votes, so what’s the point? More striking w…
RESTRICTIONS AND BANS: Many ‘are wonderful’
I am responding to a letter written by Ron Boothe on April 16. There is several problems with his letter. He used to “Respect many Republican values.” Now he sees, “Republicans passing all kinds of restrictions and…