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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.
Magic wand solutions to complex problems
Pointy-headed scientists make life in these United States way too complicated. They always want to study a problem to death and, once they have reached a consensus on how to fix it, they want to spend tons of money…
The cuckoo nest
Carrie: It’s June and time, once again, for the Idaho state Republican Party to hold their annual convention.
TRUMP: See him in new light
A plea from a former Marine, former police officer, in other words, just a regular guy who really loves his country. A challenge to all Americans who think they despise our president.
SENTENCE: Possible turning point
I read the Coeur d’Alene Press article regarding Levi Grassi’s situation, and have a personal message for him.
SCHOOLS: Face the facts
Bamboozle: To fool or cheat someone. Let me explain.
NAACP: Coming to Kootenai County
I am writing to express my appreciation for a dedicated group of people working to make our community stronger. James McDay and his team at The Other Choice Diversity Resource are in the process of creating a chapt…
NORMANDY: A visit remembered
When we visited Paris, April and I made it a priority to set aside a day trip to Normandy. Both of our grandfathers served in the European theater during World War II.
THOMPSON: Great publisher, better man
In 1979, I was working for Pete and Dellie Thompson as wire editor/occasional editorial writer for The Daily Bee.
AGREED: Honor free speech
I am writing this in response to Friday’s huge headline and accompanying photos and captions.
PELOSI: Not friendly to God
I would like to add a footnote to Friday’s letter by Mr. Vieselmeyer regarding Pelosi praying for President Trump.
TRUMP: The rankings aren't kind
Recently letters to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press have either glorified or vilified President Trump. What’s the truth? Let’s look at independent rankings.
DUI: One driver's nightmare
We read in The Press how Idaho State Police boasted that they arrested 62 DUIs. Here’s what we went through.
ROADS: Plea for prevention
I sure wish local government highway and county and city roads maintenance crews did a better job crack sealing, patching and slurry sealing local asphalt roadways. I’ve only noticed limited road projects doing suc…
DRIVERS: Summertime blues
Summer drivers come shooting out of the City Hall parking lot, flying past my children and me like a bat out of the fiery depths. Put a stop sign on Young Avenue and stop them from launching through downtown withou…
TRUMP: Criticize at eternal peril
So now we’ll hear all about Trump and the hiding of the name of the destroyer USS McCain. Who, besides the usual fanatical liberals gives a care? But then — we could compare the multiple incidents at Notre Dame Uni…