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LEGISLATORS: Don’t actually represent us
So Idaho, how are our legislators doing? Are they making our lives better? Here are a few things that I, and a majority of Idaho residents are concerned with.
DESTRUCTION: What will take its place?
Destruction requires little more than impulse. But to build something of value demands patience, foresight and care. It takes time to lay foundations, to reinforce, to design with wisdom. Too often, what is lost ca…
HOSPICE: Crest deserves recognition
Last Sunday The Press ran a story about Hospice of North Idaho and yes, they are a wonderful organization. I want to also give credit to Crest Hospice of Coeur d’Alene.
HAYDEN: Time for new leadership
There’s a saying that feels more relevant than ever: You can take the politician out of California, but you can’t take the California out of the politician. That’s exactly what we’re seeing with Councilwoman Sandy …
SCHOOLS: Everyone should be welcome
By now, we all know the story. A sixth-grade teacher in Meridian is ordered to remove two signs from her classroom saying, “Everyone is welcome here.” One showed hands of different skin tones. School administrators…
NAVAJO: Code talkers should be honored
You have got to be kidding me!
RATHDRUM: Aquatic center is a great idea
I want to echo the recent letter that voiced the need for a swimming pool in Rathdrum. Rathdrum is the fastest growing city in the county and, together with the surrounding area, has more than enough population to …
WILDLIFE BOARD: Unnecessary bureaucracy
When livestock producers in Idaho experience a possible predation event involving wolves, mountain lions, black bears, or grizzly bears, they typically contact the USDA’s APHIS-Wildlife Services. Within 48 hours, a…
MY TURN: Response to Kriz U.S. Forest Service letter
I am responding to the Letter in the March 16, 2025, Press regarding the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Ron Kriz sent you a letter against the U.S. Forest Service and its employees. I must admit I am shocked by his tone …
ANARCHY: Tragic consequences
The book of Judges in the Old Testament is filled with frightening stories about how Israel descended into anarchy. In that state they were easy prey for their enemies to successfully attack.
FOREST SERVICE: Cleans and maintains trails
This in reference to Ron Kriz that wrote about the forest service in Sunday’s paper.
CITY LINK: Expand service west of Spokane Street
Federal funding for public transportation in urban areas is based on a statutory formula set in law to support transit. Kootenai County was allocated $2,870,350 USD last year. Post Falls alone contributed $41,000 U…
IRS: Cuts benefit the wealthy
Trump just cut the number of IRS agents, making them unable to continue collecting billions in back taxes from wealthy tax slackers. Those IRS agents were bringing in a lot more revenue than they were costing in wa…
LIBRARIES: First Amendment rights are not being infringed
Words matter. Spoken or written, words are derived from thought/idea and promote further thought. Thoughts and ideas often become action. That said, some words are inappropriate, especially for the young, innocent …
AMERICA’S SAD STORY: We are sick
Our public communications have descended into a Hell of sorts.