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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 …
ELECTION: Back the Blue
We have a primary election May 21 where four key races will have a direct effect on the immediate future of whether or not the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office keep pace with the g…
NIC: Accreditors raise suspicions
NWCCU, the accrediting agency for North Idaho College, is a DEI supporting and embedded organization. Just look at their website.
PROTESTS: Something to think about, kids
After reading about the recent shutdown of various roadways and bridges around the Bay Area by domestic economic terrorists, and the attacks on innocent rental car visitors to Oakland Airport, I cannot say I’m surp…
ABORTION: Here’s the real choice
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a book that dramatically changed attitudes toward slavery in the 1850s. It illustrated to Northerners, who had no personal experience with slaves, what it was like to be a slave in the South.
HOUSING: Inflation blames goes to Joe
A lot has been said about how we can get affordable housing which of course would tie into affordable rentals. It’s certainly a fine and noble endeavor. The American dream has always been to own our own homes, rais…
PLASS: Does not rhyme with class
I have been hesitant to write this letter, but I believe it is important for the citizens of Kootenai County to hear my story about the Community Library Network. Last year in July, a friend of mine posted on a pop…
TOLERANCE: Consider meaning of that word
As newer arrivals to Kootenai County, we are discovering that there are many here who are not as welcoming and tolerant of others’ beliefs and ideals as they espouse we all should be.
DRUGS: Letter doesn’t represent reality
As I read (and re-read) Steven Reynalds letter published April 19 “Drugs — Time to Nationalize Them” I couldn’t decide if Mr. Reynalds was trying to be sarcastic or not.
INFORMATION: Don’t trust ‘corrupt media’
Great synopsis on Communism April 17, Keith. Thank you!
HERNDON: In one word…ick
One of the creepiest exchanges in Idaho history occurred in January 2023 and Idaho needs to know about this before the primary election: Idaho State Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow asks Scott Herndon (curren…
HEADLINE: Reader takes issue with wording
Words matter. The words chosen for last Tuesday’s headline “Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce transgender care ban” makes it sound like the big bad Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to abandon the care of children who…
ARTICLE: Key questions unanswered
On April 12, The Press published an article based on a press release by Panhandle Health District. The article states that in 2023 PHD tested 292 individuals for lead in the bloodstream “that live within the bounda…
POLICE: Thanks for being here
Dear Coeur d’Alene Police, It’s us again, Children’s Village. Dispatch said we need you, again. I know what you’re thinking that it’s annoying. We completely agree but thank you for showing up again.
CONVENTION: Call for true conservatives
Idaho is supposedly a conservative “Red State.” Thus many non-conservative folks run as “Republicans” but vote very differently.
EDITORIAL: More like an ad for NIR
Was this “Editorial” entitled “Before you vote, please do this” [Sunday, April 14] in reality a plug for the North Idaho Republicans?