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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 …
IRONMAN: Right way to do it
With regards to a few negative remarks about the Ironman triathlon ahtletic event recently held here in Coeur d'Alene, say what you want. At least Ironman 1) pays its bills, 2) gives back to the community (this yea…
OBAMA: That's not dew in your eyes
In the 1960s, Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev declared that Americans were so naive, the Russians could "Spit in their eyes and they would call it dew." I see that Mr. Dan Gressler has yet to wipe the dew from his e…
RULING: Here's another view
Hobby Lobby reality, not fiction.
FACILITY: Local legislators failed
Regarding the front-page article “Mental health facility goes south”:
RULING: Blow to American women
On Monday, June 30, the Supreme Court ruled against American women and families — giving bosses the right to discriminate against women and deny their employees access to birth control coverage. This ruling establi…
KHS: Where there's smoke ...
As a lifelong volunteer for various nonprofit agencies, my heart broke to read the ‘My Turn’ article in today’s paper (Friday, June 27th).
DEE: Issue isn't going away
The public needs to be aware of what is going on at the Department of Health and Welfare.
IRONMAN: Press was single-minded
I wanted to thank The Press for allaying my concerns for all the issues, strife, or news of the outside world.
FLAG: Old Glory is upside down
Both my wife and I are honorably discharged United States Navy veterans. We love God, this country, our flag and what it represents, dearly. When a child faces expulsion from school for being honest, and government…
IRONMAN: Use energy for race
I recently had the unpleasant experience of witnessing a man berate and verbally abuse two employees of the Hayden Walmart.
FAN: Access woes at Thorco Field
I am a senior citizen who moved to Coeur d’Alene a year ago and enjoy attending high school sporting events and have done so. I have also attended a few Lumbermen Legion games at Thorco Field, and as I have a bad b…
POLITICS: Party isn't the answer
Ignorance is not bliss! How an intelligent person can neglect to familiarize themselves with the issues prior to entering the voting booth is beyond me. The political environment of Idaho is not acceptable to the m…
PICKLE: Player returns the volley
I would like to respond with some facts regarding Richard Corsini’s view of the incident recently between the pickleball players and tennis players.
OBAMA: Deserves praise, not scorn
The stock market is at an all-time high. The housing market is going strong. Unemployment is lower than it has been in years. All you rightists can do is whine about a few so called scandals.
PROBLEMS: Try love and respect
I’ve read much in the Coeur d’Alene Press about the multiple shootings in the Coeur d’Alene area recently. Along with that, I’ve read the articles related to the local ministers suggesting voting choices for the pe…