SHOOTINGS: You can't fix stupid

Doesn’t this just paint a picture of the problem? According to Fox, Lt. Col. Ben Garrett, an Army spokesman, said Mercer was in the service at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, starting on Nov. 5, 2008. But by Dec. 11, 2008, he was discharged for failing to meet the minimum administrative standards. What this means is he couldn’t pass the Army’s screening, including physical and mental health, and the ability to score reasonably on math and reading comprehension, and mind you “multiple-choice” answers.

TARIFFS: Hold on, folks

If you think Trump’s tariffs aren’t going to affect you, think again. The price of a new car could increase $5,800. The cost of washers, dryers and dishwashers already have increased 17 percent and televisions 25 percent. His tariffs on aluminum will even increase the cost of a Coke and a beer.

Avista seeking comments on procedures

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is taking comment through March 14 on an Avista Utilities application to revise procedures for entering into power sales contracts with small, independent energy developers.

FREE WILL: ‘Nothing to do with freedom’

Interesting how free will has nothing to do with freedom these days… We watched the nation burn through money buying Chinese fireworks to celebrate independence. We blame Biden for a bad economy, Hunter for a China connection and socialism for insurrection. We call doctors murderers, public servants traitors and slimy politicians saints.

STUDENT: Press demeans families

I had to take exception to your Jan. 10 article by Devin Weeks of a counselor giving advice to an 11-year-old on the transgender topic without the parents/guardians input or being notified of such conversations.

'The Color of Conscience'

Idaho Public Television to air Aryan Nations documentary on Wednesday

COEUR d'ALENE - In a new, hour-long documentary, Idaho Public Television's Marcia Franklin explores the story of North Idaho activists who mobilized to oppose a white supremacist/neo-Nazi group that set up a compound near Hayden in the early 1970s.

Locals fall at soccer regionals

PHOENIX - All three local teams lost Monday in their first-round games at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships on Monday.

Black Sheep gets big new location

Government Way facility offers 50,000 square feet of space

COEUR d'ALENE - After 20 years just off U.S. 95, Black Sheep Sporting Goods has moved to a larger building that was most recently occupied by Wholesale Sports.

Idaho appellate court upholds drug conviction

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man who said misconduct at an Idaho State Police laboratory would have changed the outcome of his case.

Wolf People seeks review

SANDPOINT - Counsel for Wolf People filed a petition for review Thursday in a bid to overturn its pending license suspension.

Sheriff: BearCat better fit for department

CAMERON: The truth prevails

I would like to congratulate Steve Cameron and The Press for their great work in printing the truth. We never heard of “fake” news until we had a fake president. I also agree with everything Ron Dayton and Mort Kraus said, especially the fact that none of the Trumps have ever served their country. Trump never mentioned anything about the 17 sailors who died in the last two months, never wished a real hero, Senator McCain, good luck with his cancer recovery. Instead, he just badmouthed him for voting no on a lousy health care bill.

IMPEACH: Look at the facts

The House has voted for impeachment along strict party lines; the Senate will undoubtedly vote to acquit along strictly party lines. The public is likewise deeply divided.

U.S.: Negotiate and succeed

In response to Bill McClure’s criticism (Coeur d’Alene Press, Dec. 8) of my article urging America to stop withdrawing from the world’s ongoing affairs. (Dec. 4): On points one, two and four, he substantiates my contention that the U.S. cannot exercise leverage if our country is not a participant in these activities. They may be distasteful as they presently exist, but our absence at any negotiations guarantees they will remain distasteful. We cannot use our formidable power to leverage the issues toward our way if we are not present.

Avenues for Hope to benefit St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho

Avenues for Hope

Deadheads: Don't rename Garcia venue

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Deadheads are uniting in opposition to a proposal to rename a San Francisco venue named in honor of the Grateful Dead founder.

Protestors circle Capitol

BOISE (AP) - Hundreds of teachers, students, parents and union activists circled the Idaho Capitol in Boise in a human chain to protest education reforms now progressing to Gov. Butch Otter's desk for signing.

Scott A. Bradshaw, 63

Scott Bradshaw passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 with his wife, Mary Jo, by his side.

Otter to speak at Nov. 9 luncheon in Coeur d'Alene

Gov. Butch Otter will address the business community at a Nov. 9 luncheon hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

Gov. Otter to preview legislative session Nov. 9

Gov. Butch Otter will address the business community at a Nov. 9 luncheon hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.