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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 …
TRUMP: Bad for business
Another MAGA rally; another possible devastating blow to small business.
CARLSON: You'll be missed, Chris
I was sad to read your “Farewell” opinion article, Chris Carlson, in the Monday, July 30 edition of The Press. Your political insight made an interesting read and I will miss it tremendously!
THANKS: Batman saves the day
My husband and I took our little one to McEuen Park on Saturday, July 28. My husband took the first shift watching our child play on the equipment while I stayed somewhat cool in the shade.
TRUMP: The bottom line
REALITY: Donald J. Trump is president.
TRUMP: A call for reason
Marvin Miller’s letter of July 22 to The Press coincided with a quadrennial report from more than 1,700 prominent American political scientists. Not only do they consider Donald Trump the most polarizing president …
TIMBERLAKE: Grateful on the gridiron
First, Mr. Parker, we sincerely thank you for donating another vehicle to be given away in our car raffle this winter. Our program has benefited from your generosity these past years. The success of our program dep…
MARSY: Glaring Idaho omission
When I moved to Idaho from Arizona two years ago, I was surprised to read stories about the struggles in the Capitol to get changes to Idaho’s Victim’s Bill of Rights passed. As a curious person, I looked at the ch…
KAEPERNICK: Been there, done that
To AP sports columnist Paul Newberry:
DEATH PENALTY: The bottom line
For those who have an aversion to capital punishment, may I offer a suggestion or two. If you were willing to sacrifice a portion of your own financial assets along with like-minded individuals, perhaps you could p…
CLASSIC: Rod Run smash hit
The North Idaho Classics Car Club would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support for the Rod Run on Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, at Tedder Industries in Post Falls. The show was a tremendous s…
HORNET: A historical note
Regarding USS Hornet’s position for the Apollo recovery of July 24, 1969:
TAX: Speeding toward Idaho
Washington state is doing a pilot program of pay by the mile to drive. They say that in 10 years they could eliminate the gas tax. Fat chance.
COLUMN: Jordan wrong target
I waded through David Lyons’ guest column Saturday, July 21, to see why he thought Brad Jordan isn’t best qualified to serve another term on the ignite cda board of commissioners.
SWASTIKA: Perspective needed
Hate speech? Not in my opinion. A bad idea to use a swastika? Absolutely, but let’s not be to quick to jump on the hate part.
COUGARS: Prowl through this
For a fascinating read about cougars, see “The Beast in the Garden: The True Story of a Predator’s Deadly Return to Suburban America” by David Baron. The author carefully documents the true story of a cougar who tr…