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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 …
GM: Right way forward
Clint Bower’s letter “GM: Survive then profit” made some good points, especially about the need of the U.S. government to become aware of the costs of being over-employed. They also need to recognize the need to li…
EAR: Long may you run
I’d like to comment on the Nov. 24 article, “The legendary, long lasting Long Ear” by Devin Weeks.
RED KETTLE: Warm returns
Ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Saturday at the Walmart store in Hayden was a life lesson in humility, tolerance, empathy for one’s neighbors and the necessity for lined gloves and wool socks in December…
DRIVERS: Washington beatdown
I would like to expound on Steve Adams’ letter (Dec. 2) “Drivers: Beware white plates.” Approximately 30 percent of the license plates I see driving around the Coeur d’Alene area are from Washington. And that’s all…
PRESS: Delivery a plus
I would like to thank The Press for the positive and timely response provided to ensure my newspaper is delivered to my front porch. Inclement weather and physical limitations can make it rough on senior citizens t…
DRIVERS: Beware white plates
Could someone tell me why during my travels throughout the Rathdrum Prairie, nine times out of 10, the cars and trucks I see that tailgate, weave in-and-out of traffic, and speed faster than the flow of traffic hav…
PROP 2: Lawsuit slaps citizens
We, the Kootenai County Democrats, are disappointed with the recent lawsuit against Proposition 2 Medicaid Expansion that has been brought to the Idaho Supreme Court by the dark money group known as the Idaho Freed…
PRESS: Food for thought
Picking up the paper at The Resort, I realized it was better than any TV I had been watching. Your story about the Morris family, Dr. Burns’ article on “Dear Lord,” and Twitter War were all so very well-written and…
DINNER: Delightful gift
I would like to thank the owners and helpers of Freedom Burrito in Post Falls for the nice Thanksgiving dinner. It was such a wonderful way they shared the day.
GM: Survive then profit
As of late, the news reports the large layoffs at General Motors. It appears they are trying to put themselves in the survival and profitable mode. We are for sure in changing times and times that are not easy to c…
PLANNING: High-rise anxiety
I was alarmed to read Roger Smith’s Guest Opinion (Nov. 24) about a developer seeking to double his Atlas Mill site land density from C-17 to a huge C-34. Smith warned that these 21 high-rise apartments (2,200 rent…
OBAMA: Two can play
If there are current military or veterans who still support Donald Trump, then they are hypocrites.
CDA: A URD proposal
Urban renewal is urgently needed in northeast Coeur d’Alene. Dairy Queen, Burger King and Taco Time are all closed now. Government Way to Best Avenue and Fourth Street to I-90 has empty buildings, a large empty lot…
CRITTERS: Tale of 2 columnists
I’ve got to tell you… It’s A Brand New Day for me when I read Christian Ryan’s Critters of North Idaho column. Quite informative and enlightening especially to hear how the fisher, a close cousin of weasels, strate…
CAMERON: Brand new yay
“A Brand New Day” with Steve Cameron: WORTH THE INK!