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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 …
WARMING: It's just a swindle
In his letter of Sept. 1, Mr. Rittenbach states Cliff Harris and Anthony Watts’ main claim to fame is to discredit global climate change. Dr. Thomas Sowell, senior fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford Univers…
SHOOTING: Don't judge just yet
I’m commenting on the shooting that took place a few weeks ago that resulted in the death of Eric Johnston. I’ve read letters to The Press from the residents in Coeur d’Alene and how they support the decision that …
DEMOCRACY: Don't miss this meeting
Last week, President Obama proclaimed in a speech that we are “the oldest Constitutional Democracy.” He went on to use the term “Constitutional Democracy” again in the speech. This speech was prepared and read by t…
WIDMYER: Will unify community
The minute I read that
COUNCIL: Different strokes - and counts
After reading the article on the front page of The Press on the 12th, I find myself wondering where staff writer Tom Hasslinger learned his math. His claim, made in his article “Sex and the City (Government)” that …
GAS: Plea for help at pump
Hopefully you will print this plea for a real live attendant to pump gas for senior drivers during this forthcoming winter.
WARMING: A tale of two extremes
The “man-made” global warming nuts don’t like people like me. I have a memory.
WIDMYER: Will unify community
The minute I read that
SHOOTING: Don't judge just yet
I’m commenting on the shooting that took place a few weeks ago that resulted in the death of Eric Johnston. I’ve read letters to The Press from the residents in Coeur d’Alene and how they support the decision that …
DEMOCRACY: Don't miss this meeting
Last week, President Obama proclaimed in a speech that we are “the oldest Constitutional Democracy.” He went on to use the term “Constitutional Democracy” again in the speech. This speech was prepared and read by t…
COUNCIL: Different strokes - and counts
After reading the article on the front page of The Press on the 12th, I find myself wondering where staff writer Tom Hasslinger learned his math. His claim, made in his article “Sex and the City (Government)” that …
GAS: Plea for help at pump
Hopefully you will print this plea for a real live attendant to pump gas for senior drivers during this forthcoming winter.
WARMING: It's just a swindle
In his letter of Sept. 1, Mr. Rittenbach states Cliff Harris and Anthony Watts’ main claim to fame is to discredit global climate change. Dr. Thomas Sowell, senior fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford Univers…
SYRIA: Walk slowly, U.S.
As a former Air Force officer, I am proud that our senior military leaders have advised slow-walking any active involvement in the mess in Syria; unlike the usual chicken hawks and pseudo-patriots (“don’t send my s…
BLIND: Two Moose inspire
I read Saturday’s article about Moose the Lab who is not only blind but also has no eyes. It’s a great animal interest story.