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Putting a lid on all that noise
There’s an appropriate time for fire-breathing, smoke-belching, eardrum-shattering cars and trucks to wreak auditory havoc and send bystanders scurrying for cover.
SPLASH: A dog's-eye view
Bev Moss recently wrote a My Turn column on the proposed acquisition of the Stimson Lumber site along the Spokane River. The city of Coeur d’Alene is considering the purchase of this land. Bev brought to our attent…
POLITICS: More work needed
We see the same old whining about religion and politics, the losing party blames their loss on everyone, first one and then the other. Congress and the House gets $174,000 and spend all their time accusing each oth…
TRUTH: Starts with facts
Whereas I agree with the tenor of Mr. Cameron’s article, “Poverty puts potent clamps on kids,” I feel it must be pointed out that once again he has violated his own tenets as put forth in his “Is Truth Too Much to …
TRUMP: Alternative sickening
I am amazed to see the various letters complaining about Donald Trump — the latest from Mrs. Gressler on June 11. My answer to all those who dislike Trump is: Think of the alternative i.e. Hillary Clinton. If that …
TRUMP: Critic off base
WOW! Mr. Kelly.
TRUMP: Proud of him
I like President Trump — a non-politician and a businessman who has an objective view of the USA. Like us, he may have been told as a child, “You could be president someday.” And he is president with all his abilit…
TRANSIT: Consider alternatives
Regarding the “Mass Transit Hub,” Kootenai County citizens should know it is a bus station which is “a done deal” to be built at Riverstone, thanks to newly elected Commissioners Bingham and Fillios. Commission Cha…
LAWSUIT: Are you serious?
Four jailbirds in the Benewah County Jail want to sue for $20 million alleging their civil rights have been violated. Dumoura destroyed jail property and violated two federal probations (heaven knows why he was inc…
FLAG: Fly it with confidence
Many pieces of fabric, unfurling in the wind. Show your colors to the world. Be proud to be an American.
NEWS: Fake vs. manipulated
To Steve Cameron: Regarding “Is truth too much to ask?” and “fake news.” Steve, you contributed to the public’s negative feelings in your article right from the get go. I can deal with fake news; it’s “manipulation…
When half is the right amount
Ironman Coeur d’Alene has been racing against an opponent it can’t beat.
LEAKS: Play it straight, media
Reference Steve Cameron’s column, “Haylie: ‘Is truth too much to ask?”
HEROES: D-Day remembered
Amen to John Minden re: D-Day in Friday’s Press. These brave souls who landed on Normandy beaches should never be forgotten nor should we forget how many American men were lost to be forever left on French soil ten…
BLUE: Here's my splash
Thanks to Bev Moss and her “My Turn” column highlighting the “Splash of Blue” campaign by Friends of The Spokane River Corridor group. Raising public awareness of our water is the first step in proper planning to p…