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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 …
INFLATION: Deceit behind 'zero' figure
For two years the federal government has insisted that there is "0" inflation in the U.S. economy, all the while cognizant that the insidious effect of "weight-out" (the deceitful practice of food packagers removin…
PETS: Here's how you can help
Thank you to all who shared their concerns about the poor dog that was featured in The Press on Jan. 19. For all of those who feel a need to help the animals, one of the simple things you can do is donate some supp…
ABUSE: Abortion problem far worse
I must comment on a few items I've seen recently in The Press.
RISK: It's part of our freedom
To all policy makers: It should be obvious to anyone brave enough to think that the public is screaming for reduced government spending and more personal freedom (the principles on which this great REPUBLIC prosper…
McEUEN: What to do, where
Keep the boat launch. Lose the parking lot to the remodel plan. City condemnation of the properties north-side of Front Street from Third Street to Fifth Street (possibly to Sixth Street) and develop all this area …
BUDGET: You get what you pay for
In Friday's issue of The Press on the front page is an article Idaho's budget deficit grows. Our elected officials in Boise are working hard on that. BUT in Thursday's paper was an item on how there is a bill comin…
EDINGER: Now he wants a vote
Ron, did it finally set in that you were needing votes pretty soon? I think the time to ask the voters of Coeur d'Alene about the McEuen Field project was before the mayor poured all that money into the big study, …
BOOK: Sports story appeals to all
I would like to recommend a well-written story about life and sports: "46-40 Forever," by Darren Taylor.
MEDICAID: Cuts unfair, devastating
The Idaho Legislature is contemplating cutting Medicaid services. Not only is this a bad idea because of the harm it will do to the most vulnerable members of our society, but because it is fiscally irresponsible t…
McEUEN: Keep Tubbs Hill natural
The Tubbs Hill Foundation commends the many creative ideas in the McEuen Field conceptual plan. However, our principal desire is to preserve the beauty of Tubbs Hill in its natural state.
LEVY: Some good - and bad
Regarding the March 8 M & O Levy for the schools, the election practice seems to have improved. Now the entire public is made aware of these levies prior to the vote. Not just those involved within the schools dire…
HART: Innovative if not exactly ethical
I see where Rep. Hart is getting a lot of press lately. Now he held a fundraiser to get OTHER people to pay his back taxes for him. I give him credit for being innovative about things.
CAROUSEL: Home could be City Park
I have been following the activities of Coeur d'Alene since we moved here in February 2009.
FOX 28: Send them a message
FOX 28 has no cost basis for seeking a 600 percent increase in fees from DIRECTV, one reason they refuse arbitration. DIRECTV provides viewers who may not otherwise be available, raising Fox's ad revenue.
HEALTH CARE: So much to improve
This is in reference to the article front page Thursday (David's hope). This is a very sad incident but what saddens me more is our for-profit health care in this great country the U.S. of A with our quote (best he…