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Women letter riles readers
BASQUES: Column was terrific
In Sunday’s edition of the Cd’A Press, Syd Albright wrote a wonderful historical explanation of the Basques! So much information that I hadn’t heard before.
EVICTION: Find better way
I know the folks that are being evicted in a Post Falls mobile home park. Good people living on a very fixed income. I had already heard about the other elderly vet being evicted. It is very shameful to treat disab…
HELP: A call to seniors
Now that the holidays are over, and the hustle and bustle has simmered down, you may be looking for something new to do with your time. Volunteering to help children succeed in school is a wonderful option.
The giant is kicking David's butt
Today marks the conclusion of an insightful 10-day series on the Internet, penned by local author Uyless Black exclusively for readers of The Press. The series will become part of a book Uyless is writing, and we’l…
GUNS: It's about the money
I recall the Preamble, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and se…
LABRADOR: Lands o' plenty
So Mr. Labrador went to Washington, and let the country know how not very bright he is. To quote Raul: “The issue in the West that people here in the East don’t understand is that we have, in Idaho it’s over 65 per…
GOOKIN: Letter was 'appalling'
On 1-5-16 Councilman Dan Gookin attended a special meeting of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. He was so appalled at what he witnessed, he was compelled to write about it. His letter to the editor …
CORRIDOR: Public, private together
Regarding Sandy Emerson’s My Turn Jan. 9 about the Spokane River corridor, he’s 100 percent right. We do need to have both public and private sectors working together for the benefit of everyone. Keep up the good w…
GOD: Smiling on Carson
Anything Big Brother can do, We the People, working together, can do much, much better.
LETTER: An ugly impression
Freedom of speech is the pillar of our American values and part of what makes this country great. It’s easier than ever to voice our thoughts, which is evident by the number of opinions posted on online publication…
CONGRESS: When duty calls
Mr. Obama has attacked the rights of Americans through his disregard for the Constitution. He has spied on Congress and committed any number of misdemeanors throughout his time in office, many of which have been in…
LETTER: Writer needs help
Dear Ekko: Step away from the video games! Please persuade your parents/counselor/clergy to help you secure professional help immediately. PLEASE!!! This is from one of many men and women who do care about you.
Let's get Idaho off the sick list
With a new year freshly arrived, it’s time to assess our health. Thanks to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Trust for America’s Health, we’ve gotten a little help in that regard.
LETTER: Shouldn't be printed
A very bizarre letter you printed from “Mr. Ekko V. O’Key in Wednesday’s edition. It is seriously concerning that the Press would print this. Why would you do this, Coeur d’Alene Press? He seems to be a deranged, w…