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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 …
McEUEN: Playground for the year 'round
I have the perfect plan for McEuen Field. Let's make it a summer/winter haven for our kids. Let's put in a huge skating rink on the field for winter! How beautiful with the lake and Tubbs Hill in the background.
KIDNAP: Crime was committed
In regard to the letter written by Hendrik Mills and published Feb. 23, 2011: What Ms. Ward did was KIDNAPPING. You don't have to drag someone kicking and screaming to be guilty of kidnapping. Ms. Ward's actions we…
APPAREL: Teacher dressed just fine
I am writing is response to Pam Nilges' letter depicting Ms. Ridley's low cut top as "date apparel." Give me a break! Is this all that you people have to do with your time is pick apart a photo in the newspaper, no…
REFORM: Union view not pervasive
Not all teachers agree with the IEA's position on the education reform bills, but you'd never know it. Many teachers are afraid to speak out for fear of harassment.
FIRED: Punishment beyond the 'crime'
Personally, I was appalled upon reading the article regarding the termination of a 15-year veteran of the Post Falls Police Department - a former "Officer of the Year" yet! The taser incident was an egregious impro…
FIRED: Losing a good cop
Was shocked Tuesday morning to see Officer Johnson had been fired. The city has lost a respected policeman. You could always count on officer Johnson to be courteous, helpful and informative.
COLUMN: Reform explained superbly
I would like to give Kudos to Bob Shillingstad for his "My Turn" column on Saturday, Feb. 18. Mr. Shillingstad did an excellent job informing the public on the needs for educational reform.
McEUEN: Dedicated field is essential
Dear Mayor Bloem and City Council members,
McEUEN: Experience says leave it alone
I have been laid up with hip surgery and not been able to attend the meetings on McEuen Field. So this is what I think: we had some good mayors in the past, from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s and so on but it is differen…
REFORM: Where blame resides
In the Senate Education Committee the other day, a victory was carved out in a 5-4 decision that approved SB1113, a bill that proposes to change Idaho's education policy. This bill approves the requirement of onlin…
McEUEN: Put education first
Times are tough. Money is short. Schools want more and taxpayers want to keep what they have.
McEUEN: Questions must be answered
Public frustration and anger surfaced at the last scheduled public meeting on McEuen Park. People want answers to key questions that have not been adequately addressed.
TEACHER: Other ways to degrade
In response to Meghan Ridley's My Turn column in Tuesday's issue of The Press, I agree that words can degrade the truth, so I will speak only words of truth, as I see it.
McEUEN: One way for 2 wins
I believe that the opportunity to have a first class, two-field baseball complex in Coeur d'Alene would be a win-win situation for our community.
BULLIES: Who's the victim here
When you walk into most elementary schools today you are likely to see posters or other literature referencing an anti-bullying campaign. Anti-bullying campaigns encourage children to report hostile treatment. They…