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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 …
OBAMA: On wrong side of law
President Obama and his administration are allowing illegal alien criminals to run rampant in our country, committing all sorts of crimes, then hiding out in sanctuary cities.
STORM: Saw a lot of courtesy
My husband and I would like to second your editorial in the Friday morning Press! Both of us have some difficulty walking, and Tuesday afternoon, as the storm was really winding up, my husband was literally blown o…
ELECTION: Where were you?
I’ve hesitated writing this for a while because I don’t want to irritate people or cause bad feelings, or anger. But, what were you doing Nov. 3 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.?
VETTING: Question its effectiveness
The former Idahoan (Dr. Taylor) who now lives in Seattle may have a different feeling someday if only one jihadist decides to take up residence in Seattle.
DEMENTIA: Story was very moving
I enjoyed the article on Jim Hoogland and Alzheimer’s. It was very touching.
PRESS: A light in storm's darkness
The Coeur d’Alene Press produces a new product every day which I look forward to reading. I must say I was very surprised to receive the Coeur d’Alene Press at my door on Wednesday morning, Nov. 18.
REFUGEE: A case of eternal hope
In just over a month, Americans will celebrate the birth of a Middle Eastern baby, born to poor destitute parents who were on the road with only the possessions they could carry.
HALLOWEEN: Event a joy to behold
Our Candyland group was set up at Sixth and Sherman in a Trunk-or-Treat portion of the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association’s celebration of Halloween. Costumed kids were invited to visit the downtown merchants and o…
CLIMATE: What to accept, reject
To quote Anne Nesse (Press Nov. 18) “The world’s temperature is increasing, CO2 levels are increasing, deserts are expanding and shortages of fresh water are occurring. All of these effects are related to human’s i…
ISLAM: Bloodlust is its nature
In the coming months and years, no issue will divide America like the schism we face involving Islam. I have never seen such ignorance in any area of political debate so complete as the utter and total lack of desi…
CRISIS: Handled with great care
Wednesday morning, the day after the severe storm hit our community and left many people without power, I witnessed something absolutely awesome. My husband and I decided to have breakfast out at Coeur d’Alene IHOP…
VETERANS: An inspiring performance
Kudos to the Coeur d’Alene LAM (Lutheran Church of the Master school) for their Veterans Day performance. It was in honor of military veterans (servicemen and women).
GUNS: Tongue-in- cheek agreement
I have to give my complete support to Reid Harlocker’s opinion in Friday’s “My Turn.”
CLIMATE: Geer got it right
A letter published in the Coeur d’Alene Press on Friday, Nov. 13 written by Geddie Fredy failed to represent correctly the facts about the Northwest Climate Conference held here at The Coeur d’Alene Resort a few we…
GUNS: Protection God-given right
Re: My Turn — “One Way To Avoid Gun Control” — Mr. Harlocker, we already have THE way to avoid gun control, the Second Amendment. The writers were smart enough to see that people like you and Maloney would demand h…