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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 …
ANGELS: You can be one
The picture and story on the front page of The Press on Jan. 26 (“Angels welcome baby into world”) reminds me and confirms what I love about living in Post Falls for 45 years. There is “bad” stuff that goes on and …
DEMOCRATS: A dying breed?
“If Mr. Trump is truly successful in improving the lives of working class Americans, he may well deserve re-election.” This quote is from a letter to The Press, Feb. 5, by Paula Neils, who claims to be the Chair of…
STOP: The stupidity
I read, with interest, the front-page story titled “Red means Stop.” Why are seemingly good people COMPLETE IDIOTS when they get behind the wheel of their car? What makes people think they are so much more importan…
COLUMN: North Idaho joy
Thank you, Christy Barton, for your My Turn article on Feb. 4. It was so uplifting and positive to hear. Waking up each morning to the awesomeness of God’s Country brings me joy and I thank Him every day for his wo…
CARRIER: Kudos to Karen
We would like to thank Karen, our paper carrier, for an outstanding job very well done. She delivers both papers in the morning, is never late and is always very kind. We are both disabled and she makes sure that o…
LIBERALS: A civil reminder
In the Saturday Press, I read an article about how Tuevo Orjala was organizing to oppose President Trump by using Tea Party tactics just like Republicans did against President Obama. I was shocked but pleasantly su…
TRUMP: Sound familiar?
“Among his characteristics are fanaticism, mysticism, ruthlessness, cunning, vanity, moods of exaltation and depression, fits of bitter and self-righteous resentment, and what can only be termed a streak of madness…
POLITICS: Keep pastoral tax
Pastors and other religious figures have always been able to voice their political opinions from the pulpit. But unlike ordinary citizens they receive tax-free status. This is a government subsidy, plain and simple…
OPINION: What about America?
Everyone has an opinion, so do I. Without a doubt America is the greatest country in the world.
SCHOOLS: Vote 'yes' twice
I’d like to encourage our community to vote YES on March 14 in support of our schools. We are being presented with a tremendous opportunity to invest in our schools WITHOUT raising current tax rates, which are alre…
LEVY: Do much more
In response to Jim Hollingsworth’s letter to the editor, levies don’t necessarily pay for teachers’ salaries. So what are you asking for? Do you want teachers to be poor like the rest of us or not get raises like t…
WARMING: God's not happy
I have some questions about “global” warming, and I am aware that the polar caps are melting, so I am not disputing that the world’s temperature is rising.
LIBERALS: Killing our country
I am terrified at the degradation of the centuries old basic foundation of our country, namely freedom of speech, religion and elected government. The liberals are trashing those fundamentals. In college now if one…
PLAYHOUSE: Next act promising
I had a very productive conversation with Sarah who is on the board of Lake City Playhouse. We (the season ticket holders) were individually contacted by phone which was very much appreciated in light that it had t…
TRUMP: Rules of engagement
As Chair of the Kootenai County Democrats, I have waited to make a public statement about our new president, at least, until he has taken office. Now he has.