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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 …
QUALIFIED: And can't get a job
Discrimination is alive and well in the state of Idaho and its communities. Age discrimination and disability discrimination, that is. How do I know this? Because I have been applying for work via the state of Idah…
EVANS: Good man, fine leader
Governor John Evans was a most down to earth and considerate man.
ARFEE: Share the police records
Granted when someone reports a suspicious vehicle the police should investigate, but to what extent? Let’s ask Arfee: Wait, we can’t, he’s dead.
GUNS: Campuses won't be safer
Open Carry of loaded semi-automatic rifles and pistols as of July 1 is allowed on the campuses of Idaho universities.
CRISIS: Let's build our own center
Two articles in the Cd’A Press highlighted the fallacy, short-sightedness, deafness, and pure mental laziness of certain Republican politicians. In their ideological pursuit of no spending, they have cost Idaho tax…
SWIM: Remember your rest strokes
On two different occasions I’ve had the privilege of helping young men who called for help after finding themselves in trouble trying to swim across the river at Corbin Park.
ROBOTS: Laws stifle innovation
These newly proposed laws regulating robotics are going to stifle growth in the robotics industry.
Kootenai County THANKS: And pickleball for all
I would like to share my appreciation, and thank the city of Coeur d’Alene for a wonderful fun filled day; also, for the pickleball players who came out to volunteer, play, teach, and support our efforts to grow th…
GAME: Thanks for nothing, St. Louis
Now we have more reason to despise the Saint Loses Cardinals:
DOG: Water guns for officers
Our police officers in Coeur d’Alene and some in Spokane seem to have a lack of backbone when police officers fear for their life when barked at by a black lab in a truck with a window rolled down halfway. They are…
RESPONSE: Schools hurt most at home
In response to Mr. Hollingsworth’s letter about our schools, your argument doesn’t make any sense. Why would the teacher’s union be opposed to “more highly paid teachers”? And, if there are more teachers, then pres…
OTTER: Stand up to big oil, railroads
Governor Otter:
OPINIONS: Men can have them
Two recent pieces in The Press call for comment: A letter from Dan Gressler and a My Turn column from his wife. Ladies first.
WRITER: Waiting on an apology
How dare you insinuate I am a racist! Now I know what type of person you are. My black family members do not think that of me. I instructed at-risk black children who, no matter what their abilities or height, want…
COLUMN: Too far to the right, Dean
I discovered a column last month by Dean Haagenson. One bizarre idea he expressed was withholding citizenship until a person completes some kind of term of service.