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OPINION: Protecting Idaho’s business community from federal overreach
In Idaho, we take immense pride in being the least regulated state in the nation, which has led to unprecedented e…
THANKSGIVING: It’s a myth
The Thanksgiving myth. The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag DID NOT have the first Thanksgiving.
EDITORAL: If you're truly blessed, prove it
Gratitude is a gift best shared
VETERANS PRESS: Eligibility for VA disability benefits
VA disability compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. If you have a service-connected condition, you may be eligible for compensation. A service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caus…
EDITORIAL: One-week ban on criticism starts today
Readers might be grateful for lighthearted commentaries
OPINION: Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the highest total voter turnout in state history. T…
NIC: Policy over propaganda
The Straw Man strikes again. It’s hard to beat a narrative that’s been projected and promoted for years. Take the North Idaho College trustee race. The mantra Save NIC has been repeated over and over in The Press, …
LETTER RESPONSE: Election was a blowout
How your letter was even posted is beyond me.
LIBRARIES: Is this what voters wanted?
At the Community Library Network Board meeting in Athol on Nov. 21, the board members decided to choose Tony Ambrosetti to be the new trustee. Ambrosetti is far less qualified than Michelle Lippert, the candidate p…
ELECTION: We’re all Americans
My Turn today by Caroline Griffin may be true in many ways, however, there were many untruths on both sides.
EDITORIAL: Fairgrounds future is boosted, not guaranteed
County's memo of understanding is encouraging enough, apparently, to reassure potential donors
KOHBERGER: What about the families’ rights?
Here I go again. Where are the rights of the families of the children that were murdered. Seems he is getting all the breaks.
FAIRGROUNDS: Thanks to commissioners
I would like to thank the commissioners personally for deciding to keep the fairgrounds where it is.
EDUCATION: Crusade against ignorance
There’s a Reason Why Idaho Ranks 50th in funding for education. You just need to ask yourself what can i do about it! Idaho has a rainy day fund of approximately $1.3 billion, yet they will not fully fund our publi…
ARTICLE: Please report with care
I am writing to you in grief and in anger.
HATRED AND FEAR: Work together instead
I need to respond to the hatred and fear coming from the local Democrats. Donald Trump was elected by the majority of the American people. Every poll taken for the last 6 months before the election said Americans b…