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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.
EDITORIAL: The Press informs, a community responds
The day the story was published, people started delivering bags of dog food. The next day, even more. And over the weekend, the floodgates burst open. By Monday, about 30,000 pounds of pet food and more than $20,00…
OPINION: Western states like Idaho are drowning in legislation
Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed?
OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the state’s family lawyer” because the AG is lega…
EDITORIAL: Don't lock the press out of Kohberger trial
A group of news outlets covering the Kohberger case, including the Coeur d’Alene Press, recently sent a letter to the judge asking for better access to the upcoming trial. Our requests are simple and reasonable: Le…
OPINION: Sheriff Norris: Resign
We, the undersigned, express our deep concern over the conduct you exhibited during the February 2025 Republican Town Hall at Coeur d’Alene High School, where citizen Teresa Borrenpohl was forcibly removed.
OPINION: Idaho’s Medicaid Reform: A path toward sustainability
Idaho has entered a pivotal phase in its stewardship of public health. Through House Bill 345 and the formation of the Medicaid Review Panel, we are preparing to guide our state’s Medicaid program into a more coord…
INSULTS: Confused being insulting with being straight-forward
I’d like to thank Kaye Thornbrugh for her excellent article, “After nasty note, veteran raises awareness of invisible disabilities.” I’d also like to thank Bethany Stanley for her service, and for the trauma she’s …
ILLEGALS: Send them home
The Clear Facts and law enforcement at all levels, who took an oath to uphold and enforce The Constitution of the United States, no matter what.
TAPPER: Lost all respect
TAPPER: Lost all respect
GAME: Time to reduce predator numbers
GAME: Time to reduce predator numbers
OVERPOPULATION: The last memorial
OVERPOPULATION: The last memorial
VOTING: Apathy has become detrimental
VOTING: Apathy has become detrimental
EDITORIAL: You're invited to a 'Garden Party'
Today, the city will celebrate the recognition of the Garden District to the National Register of Historic Places. It's a worthy party, one that was years in the making.
OPINION: The Doge, the deficit and PBS
As a taxpayer, I say "hooray" to eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. As a father, grandfather and former political official in a state that balances its budget every year, I abhor the fact that our nearly $37 trill…
EDITORIAL: The 100 Deadliest Days are here
Summer has arrived, which means we are now entering the most dangerous period on America's roads. The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day — aptly named the 100 Deadliest Days — claims more lives in traffic a…