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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 …
COLLEGE: Matter of forced diversity
I go to a secular university, where — whether I like it or not — my tax dollars support all the organizations on campus. Bible studies and gay pride clubs alike. Already, my tuition is supporting relativism. Call i…
HAZEL: Many reasons for support
I am writing to express my support for Christa Hazel in the upcoming Zone 1 school board representative. I am a parent of two children in the school district, one at Canfield Middle School and one at Bryan Elementa…
REGAN: Why I'm not voting for him
I had Brent Regan knock on my door Saturday. He said, “Hi, I’m running for District 271 School Board.” I said, “Yep, and I’m not voting for you.” He turned around and walked away. Nothing more from him.
LOGGING: More than cryin' shame
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, with the complicity of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, believe that they can improve on the magnificent mix of old growth Douglas fir and pondersoa pine forest a…
VISITOR: Cd'A made a great impression
We had the pleasure of visiting your city for several days last week. We wanted to let your readers know how impressed we were with the service we received. The service was awesome — from the staff at our hotel, th…
MAYOR: No tears over departure
Thank you, Mayor Bloem. Sorry to hear that our mayor isn’t running for another term. It saddens me because there is so much of Coeur d’Alene left to tear up and spend money we don’t have to appease the rich and eli…
GUNS: They can cut both ways
As a use of force instructor I wish to respond to a variety of comments by readers regarding firearms usage, especially in light of recent shootings. “Guns kill, and guns are only for killing” is a gross oversimpli…
RELIGION: Needs a break from state
In reference to the 501c3 churches that LBJ pulled on the churches in 1954 to muzzle them, so they couldn’t talk about gay rights or abortion, or they would lose their tax break and become taxable entities:
SCHOOLS: Election liberal v. conservative
A superintendent once said to me that it’s not good for big government to come in and take away the right of the parents and taxpayers of local school districts to make their own decisions. The words of this true c…
HEARN: Kids are his only concern
Tom Hearn is running for school board in the Coeur d’Alene School District. There are some things every voter should know about Tom. He has run a successful business in Coeur d’Alene and has lived here for more tha…
BOMBING: Devices told own story
Is it just me or is there something metaphorically ironic in the term “pressure cooker?”
FLAG: Please, respect Old Glory
On Monday, April 22, my wife and I were driving on Government Way nearing Kathleen Avenue. I happened to notice the American flag flying in front of a store. I noticed that it was really dirty, and most of all, it …
BUILDINGS: Should pass the eye test
I was happy to read in Friday’s Press that the Post Falls Beautification Committee was stepping up to enhance the entrance to our city off I-90. I only wish the committee had put into place some sort of “architectu…
FORESTS: Don't fence me out
Regarding the front page article about Bob Balser in The Press: I agree with Bob’s disdain of the trashing and destroying of property regardless of who owns it. Athol has a similar area where all the target shooter…
MISSING: Beware word implications
I was shocked to read in Thursday’s paper that the behavior of the husband of missing woman Joan Gundlach was “odd.” That implies guilt before all the facts of the case were in. Just imagine how that word caused ev…