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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 …
CHRISTMAS: Staging true spirit
Due to the kindness and generosity of Laura Little Theatricals, my wife and I were blessed with free admission to experience “Traditions of Christmas” at the Kroc Center on opening night, Dec 13. As usual, the wond…
TRUMP: Truthful 'maps' needed
Citizens considering President Trump’s impeachment rely upon congressional representatives to provide information. Their comments should, like a good map, accurately describe the territory. The territory here is Pr…
HOUSING: Headed toward crisis
Spokane has a homeless problem. One of the reasons Spokane has a homeless problem is that rents are going up at an alarming rate and middle class families are being forced out of their apartments and cannot afford …
ELECTION: Imagine a socialist America
Let’s imagine: Democrats (socialists) just won the 2020 presidential election, also the Senate. So what can we, in my opinion, expect under socialism?
COLUMN: One-sided, lacks research
I was amused at the one-sided view of Chuck Malloy’s Guest Opinion on Dec. 13.
RE-ENTRY: Reveal actual facts
It makes no sense to me that two equally credible people could come to opposite conclusions on the recidivism issue. Both cite statistics. Who’s right? Sounds like a job for investigative journalism.
MARINE: Lake services needed
The hearing for North Idaho Marine’s application to rezone a property on the lakeshore from Restricted Residential to Commercial was standing room only. Area residents and environmental groups were strongly opposed…
RE-ENTRY: As seen from above
It seems to me that Deborah Rose has a severe case of NIMBYism. All one has to ask is WWJD? Obviously, he wouldn’t condone her opinion. Her “facts” are the polar opposite of the facts presented by Dan English. Most…
U.S.: Deadly invasion species
A 3-foot invasive Florida Burmese python may be cute to some people, but once the silent ambush killer gets to be 12 to 18 feet long, your “pet” can crush you.
ECONOMICS: A political query
I read with much optimism the piece about what Dr. Mitchell sees as the financial future of America and its continued growth. I have one question that he didn’t address.
AMAZON: Outgrown its britches
Jeff Bezos owns Amazon and the Washington Post. Amazon failed selection for a $10 billion Cloud computing contract. Jeff now complains that the decision should be revisited because of substantial and pervasive erro…
CONCERTS: Singing some praises
On behalf of the 3Cs Coeur d’Aleers I would like to offer a big thank you to the members of our community who came to our free Christmas concerts at Trinity Lutheran Church on Fifth Street on Tuesday afternoon, Dec…
ACCIDENT: A tragedy compounded
On Nov. 24 my wife and I were driving north on Spirit Lake Cutoff Road when we encountered a horrible accident. As we approached the car, we were slipping on the road and almost fell twice. There was black ice in t…
LIBRARIES: Now read this
I read The Press article on Dec. 6 regarding Miss Bowman’s promotion as Hayden’s Library Manager. Congratulations Miss Bowman.
POEM: Miracles of Christmas
How I love our Christmas music