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SCHOOLS: BNI says yes
According to Idaho Ed News, since July 2007, school districts have backfilled their budgets with more than $1 billion (that’s not a typo) in supplemental property tax levies. And in fact, Idaho property taxpayers w…
CLOSING: But memories live on
The Sports Cellar is closing and with it, fond memories of my family well served and cared for.
TRUMP: Scorpion in Chief
You won the presidential election but lost the popular vote by almost three million votes. If you had an iota of compromise you would know you are a minority ruler and act accordingly picking your cabinet and in go…
War of the words reaches new depths
One week ago, the American news media went to DEFCON 1, attack imminent.
TRUMP: Is he sane?
I know that there are many opinions about Donald Trump’s effectiveness as president. So, here is my take after one month. This is what I have noticed from listening to the words from Donald Trump’s mouth and readin…
MEDIA: Just tell the truth
Watching President Trump’s press conference yesterday brought back memories of my dealings with The Press 27 years ago. I was serving in the Idaho Legislature. The hot issue being debated in the Legislature was the…
MEDIA: AP and liberals
The dishonesty of the mainstream press (not the Coeur d’Alene Press) is a serious problem in the governing and safety of our country. An example is the release of a story by the AP that the government was planning …
SCIENCE: Much liberal noise
I read with interest your editorial “Science stymies Idaho” of Feb. 19. Your call for a little calmness and intelligent conversation by both sides of the climate change debate was spot on. However, I have yet to se…
DINNER: Lincoln Day alarmists
After reading this letter in its entirety, what I find most disturbing is the blatant fearmongering language used to elicit unnecessary fear amongst the attendees. Language like “significant nationwide violence,” “…
BOND: Reasons for support
I am writing in support of the $35.5 million bond to be voted on in March. It is critical for the community to understand this bond does not cost most taxpayers any more money than they’re paying now. Our schools e…
SCOUTS: It's only science
In response to M. Dornquast of Post Falls… “Keep Stupidity Out?”
PROMOTION: Price too high
Mr. Novak, $3.99 for 16 pages seems a little steep. You might consider dialing back your pricing a little bit. If your pamphlet wasn’t 25 cents a page, you might not have to plug it in the “Readers Write” section. …
CATS: What about abortion?
Anyone who would treat a cat as you have detailed has an obvious psychologic problem. Reminds me of the kid I grew up with who enjoyed tying two cat tails together and putting them over a clothline. Yet, he got ove…
CAT: Cover the cost
I would ask all readers who were horrified by this awful act to step forward and help out on something they might not have thought of. This was an awful act and I hope the person is caught. But I am asking all to p…
Listen to the music - and vote
The 10 best-selling singles since the mid-’50s are: