Avoid friction with diction

A sergeant in charge of the new recruits ordered: "Soldiers, when I blow the whistle, I want you to shoot at will."

SNYDER LAKE: More articles like this should be published

I just read the Snyder Lake article by Bill Buley. As a lifelong outdoorsman, fellow mature runner, writer and avid reader I was truly impressed at his ability to put a reader there. Out on the trail, legs whacking underbrush, thinking about bears, a couple near falls and then taking a hefty spill. Particularly of note was hearing the dialog in his head — similar thoughts many of us have that are unremarkable until put in context like Bill did. Bravo!

NIC ATHLETICS: Focus should be on education

Athletics at a junior college level is at best of minimal value to the college or the athletes that compete. As you describe so well, it is beyond reason and comprehension to even consider supporting any junior college athletic program at the level suggested. To even suggest, let alone support, this as a good investment for our local junior college by the Board of Trustees is ludicrous at best and can’t be supported by facts or reality!

FIREWORKS: They threaten our homes

When we started reading the editorial “It’s time to snuff illegal fireworks,” dated July 31, we were at first pleased that you would be taking a stand in supporting the law and common sense regarding the use of illegal aerial fireworks. When we read further, we were very disappointed with what you propose as a solution. Do you actually think that the solution to let people break the law a little bit is the way to go?

BIDEN: Not honorable either

Reply to Dave Walker’s My Turn: I loved and respected both my mother and father, both who have been gone for decades. My mother taught me manners, courtesy, love and kindness to all no matter their religion, birth, clothes, etc. Besides these they both taught me the value of life character and respect of another one’s opinions. Both our accolades to our parents I am sure go on. At the top of your list honesty, integrity, credibility and ethics — you’re right, without those traits one should always be guarded of their encounters of a new acquaintance.

TRUMP: Lacks family values

The Press featured a guest opinion by Dave Walker. Dave spoke of the family values that he lives by. I read his article and reread it.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: What's new is old, or brand new for some

Rivalries are rivalries. Even in some cases, they’re a little newer than others.

Coeur d'Alene's tripleheader weekend

Hot start for Street Fair, Taste of Cd'A, Art on the Green

Despite the heat, with 90s in the forecast today and Sunday, more people are likely on the way for one of the biggest weekends in Coeur d’Alene, as the Street Fair, Taste of Coeur d’Alene, and Art on the Green kicked off on a triple-digit day.

Cd'A council to consider tax increase

Finance director says it doesn't mean residents will pay more

Ebner wrote that traditionally, revenues from growth have contributed between 2% and 3% to the city’s levy revenues annually, “providing vital support for the needs of our expanding community.

Money matters: Kootenai schools bolster financial education

Schools, banks gearing up for another year of financial literacy for students

The Coeur d'Alene School District's High School Graduation Requirements Policy is out for public comment through Sunday. The proposed policy under review would officially add financial literacy to the district's economics requirements.

The Exhausted Dad: A Squishy family reunion

Get ready for some family drama. My oldest son turned 11 last week. Prior to the birthday he made an exhaustive wish list for his parents’ buying consideration.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ an entertaining-enough cash grab

As Ryan Reynolds openly says in his new mega-blockbuster, “Deadpool & Wolverine” enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe “at a bit of a low point.”

FAST FIVE Josh Parsons: Art on the Green is his scene

Meet Josh Parsons, a member of the Citizens’ Council for the Arts and volunteer for Art on the Green, a free outdoor fine arts festival held in Coeur d’Alene each summer. The 2024 festival is happening this weekend.

Mental health fair returns to Silver Valley

Mental health resource fair takes place Saturday

When Silver Valley CARES proposed the idea for a mental health fair last year, residents had been rocked by tragedy. Going into the second year of the event, organizer Jenna Grant-Arthun felt though many of the same overarching needs remain, the immediate concern level for the mental health across the community has emerged from a higher crisis level.

Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says

Harris is poised to be the first woman of color at the top of a major party’s ticket.

Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire

Suppression crews working on more than 200 miles of active fire front gained 24% containment by early Friday, Cal Fire said. Temperatures were expected to range up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The hype is nice, but now up to Geno to prove it for Seahawks

It’s all a bundle of sunshine, flung out into the world so that this career backup QB and his teammates can believe dreams are possible.

Kootenai County commissioners eye $131M budget

Includes property tax hike

Kootenai County commissioners agreed Thursday to publish a $131 million budget for fiscal year 2025, about $10 million lower than the previous year’s budget, and signaled they intend to take a tax increase just shy of 2%.

Kootenai County man donates $10K to Shoshone County sheriff

Russ McLain recently moved his mother into an assisted living facility after years as a resident of the city of Wallace and after spending some time in the community, McLain decided that he wanted to give back to a department that he believed has served her well.

OPINION: Harris gives Dems a needed wake-up call

What a difference a single decision can make in a presidential election.