Editorial
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together
Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…
EDITORIAL: In search of a voice of reason
However, his actions at the town hall meeting on Saturday that led to a woman being forcibly removed, literally dragged kicking and screaming from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium, were wrong.
EDITORIAL: Do no harm
In the realm of public policy, there's a timeless adage that serves as a warning to overzealous reformers: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
EDITORIAL: Don't miss ITD's open house March 5
As it stands, ITD has come up with four options with a goal of improving traffic flow at the congested area on U.S. 95 between Ironwood Drive and Appleway Avenue. Its top choice calls for a bridge over Appleway. If…
EDITORIAL: RAT-ical success
The recent meth lab bust in Pine Creek demonstrates exactly why Shoshone County's investment in its new Rapid Action Team was not just prudent, but essential. After a full year of intensive training, the team's fir…
EDITORIAL: The government wants another expensive, less effective program. What else is new?
The Idaho Legislature is reviving a bill that would fundamentally alter how public notices reach citizens – and not for the better. House Bill 166, sponsored by Representatives Jeff Ehlers and Josh Tanner, proposes…
EDITORIAL: Backers of Northwest tech hub have vision
The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center recently announced that the test bed and training center will become a reality through the U.S. Department of Commerce Tech Hub award and industry commitments o…
EDITORIAL: With Citylink, county is veering off the road
The Kootenai County Commission's reluctance to accept federal transit grants reveals a disconnect between commissioners and regional transportation needs.
EDITORIAL: Presence in an always-connected age
There's a quality to teenage life that seems unchanging across generations – that feeling of being suspended between childhood and adulthood, where every moment feels both fleeting and endless.
EDITORIAL: Strengthening our state while honoring veterans
Idaho has an opportunity to honor our veterans while strengthening our workforce. House Bill 40, sponsored by House Speaker Mike Moyle (R-Star), would expand income tax exemptions for military retirees – a move tha…
EDITORIAL: Take heart, your health is in your hands
Your heart works tirelessly for you every moment of every day — isn't it time to return the favor?
EDITORIAL: Idaho House makes right call on public notices
The Idaho House State Affairs Committee's recent decision to shelve House Bill 33 demonstrates a clear understanding of what true government transparency means.
EDITORIAL: A stumble in the right direction
However, buried within this poorly executed policy was a kernel of wisdom worth preserving: the notion that federal spending deserves rigorous scrutiny.
EDITORIAL: Recognize the Centennial Trail for the asset it is
The nonprofit North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation does a wonderful job of managing the 35-year-old trail, planning, carrying out improvements, and raising money through grants, memberships, sponsorships and eve…
EDITORIAL: Fire department bond deserves support
If Fire Chief Tom Greif says it is necessary to have new equipment and new fire trucks and vehicles to protect homes and battle blazes, we believe him.
EDITORIAL: The news you help create
At The Press, we pride ourselves on bringing you the stories that matter. But what many of our readers might not realize is that we don’t just sit around waiting for the news to find us — we rely on you, our commun…