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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 …
CANCER: Beware these dangers, too
Thanks for your excellent series on the local cancer treatment centers and various forms of these deadly diseases. I do have a couple of suggestions and additions to the articles.
U.S.: All hell will break loose
Altered reality is a very difficult subject to present to people who assume they are free. A well thought out manipulated strategy and altered reality is impossible to fathom, when comprehension commands “self-refl…
CLIFF: What goes around
During the past several years our society loved to party, dine and dance. Everyone “ducked out” and the bills were not paid. Therefore, the bills ended up on the national debt tab.
CANCER: Reader appreciates series
I just wanted to say thank you to Press staff for your recent articles about cancer and some amazing people who are cancer survivors and the others who are still battling this monster.
CLIFF: It's a long way down
Watching the news over the weekend, retailers are very happy with the money spent over this time period, I guess some records were broken. I guess most of these people that were trying to be the first in the store,…
CLIFF: It's your move, GOP
Common sense tells us that the decision to create more jobs does not depend on whether the individual top tax bracket is increased back to 39.6 percent.
LETTER: What about Republication Party?
I recently read a letter to the editor about some people’s blind loyalty to the Democratic Party. The letter went on to complain about the George Soros donations to the Democratic Party and the liberally biased med…
SD 271: Very happy with board
To all of the residents of SD 271, PLEASE read. In the Nov. 17 issue of The Press, there was an article by Maureen Dolan “Coeur d’Alene Education Partnership goes public.” I hope that you read it. This partnership …
SHOW: Tolerance of 1 faith limited
Thanksgiving evening PBS aired “Hymns of Thanksgiving” hosted by Governor and Mrs. Otter. It was uplifting and very obvious the singers truly believed their Christian message.
TRAIN: It's not worth your life
ow do you get hit by a train? It’s almost an impossible feat if you think about it. The train crew are not on their cell phones, they are not texting, don’t have the radio on, not playing with iPads and have not be…
WORLD: Will suffer in untold ways
It is a rare occasion when I find myself agreeing with a liberal Democrat!
TOWED: No, we're not thankful
What a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. I went downtown with friends and family, watched the parade and enjoyed the fireworks. It was a great way to spend the evening and take part in a community traditio…
HOLIDAY: Lost in the cash grab
Thanksgiving 2012 exposed the greed of corporate America. By using a holiday that originated from Abraham Lincoln’s attempt to unite the American family giving thanks for the year’s prosperity, corporate greed has …
ELECTION: Who did what for whom
Here’s an election analysis for you.
NIC: Tribute to volleyballers
Congratulations to both of the Scenic West Athletic Conference representatives for their recent performances at the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament in West Plains, Mo. North Idaho’s eighth-place finish and CSI…