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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 …
CANDIDATE: An introduction
I am W. Scott Howard, and I am running for U.S. House of Representatives District 1.
CONSTRUCTION: Lend a hand
This is in response to Michael Murphy’s Sunday, June 17, letter to the editor on construction. You must be from California, because construction in North Idaho cannot be done during the winter months. That is why t…
PLAID: You'll be glad
“FOREVER PLAID” is a MUST see show that is being put on by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre now through July 1. The music, the costumes, the set and THE ACTORS are all wonderful! You will come out feeling on top of the…
INCIDENT: Wait for verdict
On June 15, Tina Bothwell authored an opinion piece in the Press called “My Turn: When Police Cross The Line.” Hmm, when criminal suspects cross the line, they are reported as “allegedly” crossing the line. I guess…
SEPARATION: Stop the inhumanity
I have been watching the news, reading the paper and reading magazines with mounting horror at the cruelty we are inflicting on children of illegal immigrants. I do feel that people of the world who wish to come to…
DOWNTOWN: Show Fido love
Attending yet another Car d’Alene reminded me of a letter I have meant to submit every year but never thought of until the morning of the event.
CARS: Classy lady honored
Last weekend’s Car d’Lane was bigger than many people realize. Most of the spectators who took in the show and shine don’t know that the Father’s Day weekend tradition started over 20 years ago in my parents’ livin…
TURNOUT: Wait for Independents
The pundits and your paper need to go easy on voter turnout numbers during primaries. There are untold numbers of voters who do not take part in primaries because we/they are registered Independent and there is no …
CHARTER: State flunks out
In a June 3rd Press article titled “Too Good To Count?”, we learned that Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy, which in previous years was ranked in the top 100 high schools in the country, suddenly dropped out of the run…
RUFF!: Dog park predicament
The rumors are flying! As all good things must come to an end, so shall the Central Bark Dog Park off of Atlas Road. This beautiful stretch of green grass used by those with two and four legs 365 days a year will s…
FLAG: An inspiring work
I would like to thank you for Thursday’s wonderful article on our flag by James F. Burns. This should be sent to every American so we remember what an honor it is to stand with your hand over your heart and give re…
PRESS: Slighted our president
This week, Tuesday and Wednesday, our president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, met with the “president” of North Korea in Singapore, to stop the possibility of a nuclear holocaust, and what does our…
POLICE: They're the heroes
I back law enforcement 100 percent. Geez, after reading how many times the police asked Robert Johnson to put his phone DOWN, to sit DOWN — I wanted to punch him! What do people expect the police to do — ask please…
CONSTRUCTION: Traffic terrors
Ahhh. Once again road construction has slammed Kootenai County. As we know it has turned U.S. 95 into a rolling parking lot and developed Government Way into a similar mess with construction both north and south an…
LIBERTARIAN: Duopoly alternative
To the people of North Idaho: The Region 1 Libertarian Party of Idaho (Idaho Panhandle) would like to inject itself into the consciousness of political thought for our neighbors here in North Idaho. The Idaho Liber…