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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 …
NORRIS: Has First Amendment right, too
While I wait for the wailing and gnashing of teeth, the rending of garments, and the exploding heads of the usual “Woke” suspects, I would like to remind The Press readers of something: That pesky First Amendment t…
TRAFFIC: Time to expand ‘Idaho Stop’
We should formally change the state law to apply part of the “Idaho Stop” for all vehicles, not just bikes.
SASQUATCH: Stories, research and reality
The mountains of the Pacific Northwest are ideal for Sasquatch or Bigfoot.
VAN NOY: Love requires hatred
As a writer, I try my best to ensure that the words I choose have precise meaning.
VACATION RENTALS: Enough, already
Three months ago I picked up a report from the city of Coeur d’Alene that had addresses and names of all “permitted” vacation rentals, and I was SHOCKED!
JUNE 11: Love won
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many phenomenal community members, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits and agencies who stood on the right side of history at Pride in the Park and other CDA4Pri…
TWO VIEWS: On unrelated subjects
Elective abortions and electric cars
BIG TECH BILL: Consumers beware
Citizens should oppose S. 2992
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Grid isn't ready for them
Infrastructure needs major investment
PARADE: Wrong place for protest
Great celebration otherwise
PARADE: Another disappointment
Numb to wickedness?
ABORTION: Not a constitutional right
SCOTUS got it right
IRONMAN: Thank you, Coeur d'Alene
Sports commission gearing up for 2023 event
PATRIOT FRONT: Send message via prosecution
Strong stand with weight of the law called for
FOURTH OF JULY: A special day
Many reasons to celebrate