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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.
KIRK: May he inspire communication
KIRK: May he inspire communication
MACKAY: ‘Seven Rules’ spread positivity
MACKAY: ‘Seven Rules’ spread positivity
SCRIPTURE: A question for America
SCRIPTURE: A question for America
KIRK: Conservative martyr
Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking on a Utah college campus, doing what he loved. His vocation was to engage meaningfully in substantive discussions with students who have been indoctrinated within the Woke c…
ENVIRONMENT: Fulcher’s water and energy bill
Extractive industries are subject to global market fluctuations. Passing this bill under the guise of economic independence is misleading. Also, Rep Fulcher doesn’t mention our environment in his explanation of sup…
OPINION: When politics turns to violence, we all lose
This week, America was shaken, yet again, when conservative leader Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. Despite doctors’…
SHERIFF: Hayden 'deal' a dud
KOVACS: Vote him out of office
I saw in Sunday’s Sept. 7 Press that our “esteemed” assessor, Bela Kovacs has adopted a “political policy” designed to preclude “his” employees from politically opposing him or supporting those who oppose him. Talk…
PRIVATE SCHOOLS: No more public funds
Last year you likely saw hundreds of headlines about Idaho’s lawmakers and debates about education policies. If you’re like me and don’t have school-aged children, you may have thought that education funding, schoo…
KCTFHR: Condemns Kirk assassination
We join millions of Americans in condemning the horrific violence that resulted in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and we extend our deepest condolence to his family.
TOWER: Save this Post Falls icon
It’s a shame the iconic Post Falls water tower is being considered for demolition! Just the sight of it harkens back to a simpler way of life that I believe many people yearn for. Although we can’t return to the 20…
OPINION: Suggestions welcome
Your property taxes fund our schools, roads, and safety services. But who decides how that money is spent? The November 4th local elections give you the power …
EDITORIAL: Honor and respect are due to Charlie Kirk
If you ever listened to him during his discussions and debates, he was quick, bright, intelligent and respectful. He did not try to belittle anyone for their point of view. Rather, he argued his point of view. And …
SIMPSON: Received generic letter back
In an effort to understand Mike Simpson’s attempt to steal the living memorial of JFK, I reached out to his office. I asked them to ask him how he would feel If he went to the grave site of one of his loved ones an…
SCHOOLS: Vouchers equal freedom
The National Education Association teachers’ union projects Idaho public schools will spend about $10,000 per kid in 2025. We give $5,000 to lower-income private school kids through the new voucher program and some…