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KAEPERNICK: Just say no
Mr. Kaepernick recently received an award from the far-left group Amnesty International. In his acceptance speech, he had nothing nice to say about the USA. Among other things he accused this country of “systematic…
LITTLE: He knows Idaho
I was privileged to serve in the Idaho Senate with Brad Little. In our time working together, I can tell you that no one understands this state or the issues facing us better than Brad. His knowledge is simply unpa…
YATES: Bringing us together
Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to work directly with Steve Yates in his role as Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party. What I found was a man of character and integrity. When Steve was elected…
LITTLE: Experience counts
In this upcoming election, there is only one clear choice for the next governor of Idaho. Brad Little is far and away the most qualified candidate in this race and will provide the leadership Idaho needs moving for…
CANDIDATE: A clarification
I want to thank Mr. Hagedorn for his military service as described in Mr. Crosby’s letter. However, it is important to clarify that Kristin Collum, a U.S. Army Veteran, served as a signal officer platoon leader in …
Questions in District 2 need answers
John Green isn’t quite the spitting image of Phil Hart, but the two North Idaho candidates for Idaho Legislature bear some uncomfortable, if not untenable, similarities.
BANQUET: Let's step up
I had the pleasure of attending the 21st annual Human Rights Banquet on Friday evening. As Tony Stewart identified donors who had purchased tables, he mentioned several tables where donors sponsored local high scho…
America's message to the world -- we don't want your huddled masses
Ever since the Statue of Liberty raised her torch in New York Harbor, she has welcomed the “homeless, tempest-tossed” masses from foreign shores. Those masses have played a central role in making America the powerf…
POWER: Doesn't add up
My husband and I went to visit my parents in another state a few weeks ago. Both my husband and I are experienced in maintenance and construction. Before we left the house, we did everything to save electricity and…
THREAT: Consider our debt
America has problems — let’s look at just two examples.
Community stuck on U.S. 95
As you drive the stretch of U.S. 95 between the Spokane River and Prairie Avenue, dear motorists, let’s see a show of hands of happy drivers.
GIVE: So many options
Each month 20 to 30 nonprofits get together to share ideas, hear presentations, and plan collaborative events like Idaho Gives — a 24-hour day of online giving to benefit Idaho nonprofits. I am incredibly proud to …
ELDERLY: The forgotten patients
The aging population is running into road blocks when it comes to long term care. Not only are there not enough “beds” available, but the ones that are available are only open to those who are the ideal candidate. …
FACEOFF: Echoes of Civil War
When I was a teenager in 1957 the Governor of Arkansas used the police and even threatened to use his National Guard to stop black students from integrating the segregated schools of his state. President Eisenhower…
PRESS: We look forward to it
We’ve been Press subscribers for many years and look forward to receiving the Press on a daily basis. We are also fortunate to have the best newspaper delivery person in the world - Gary who delivers in Post Falls.…