EDUCATION: Keep politics out

I went to both legislative town halls last weekend. Luke’s and Paul’s was very active; Redman’s, not so much.

Free advocacy presentation tonight

Free event is at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center

POST FALLS — Lisa Maatz, national vice president of government relations for the American Association of University Women, will speak on "Advocacy can Change the Course of Public Policy" tonight at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center.

SCIENCE: Under biblical assault

The Idaho Legislature is assaulting public schools on two fronts, attempting to replace modern, evidence-based science with a collection of stories written over 1,900 years ago.

Kerry in India to push commercial ties with US

LIARS: Show gets villain right

This is in response to the article in the Entertainment section about ABC Family’s portrayals of the gay and lesbian community from Sept. 5. While I would be the first to give a yippee to the progress the TV networks have made in giving a voice to the LBGT community, I feel GLAAD I missed the point of the “Pretty Little Liars” season finale.

Medicine Man Pharmacy honored with achievement award

Medicine Man Pharmacy was the recipient of the 2019 Bob Dominguez Achievement Award, which recognizes an outstanding community pharmacy, defined by the ability to go above and beyond in helping patients and the communities, become better business owners and provide innovative care.

GUNS: Training is the key

A recent “My Turn” column on safe gun ownership validates some recently expressed concerns. The motto expressing the right to own a firearm coupled with the responsibility to use it wisely and safely is valid, if truly accompanied with the rigorous training advocated by the editorialist. This high level of education and lack of screening, unfortunately, is not required for gun ownership or even for those who carry concealed weapons in the state of Idaho.

WOMEN: Grateful for choices

This is in response Jim Valentine’s letter to the editor on Feb. 12. Mr. Valentine describes what he sees as the ideal time for women, the 1950s.

Pronghorn plan still open for feedback

Fish and Game extends deadline for pronghorn sheep management plan

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Pronghorn Management Plan 2023-2028. Due to a minor website issue, the deadline has been extended to April 16.

GROWTH: Group’s leaders applauded

Since I am part of the Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership advisory group, I would like to weigh in on David Lyons’ Aug. 4 Letter to the Editor.

JEOPARDY: Excellence eroded

In the June 11 issue of the Coeur d’Alene Press is an article about The TV quiz show “Jeopardy.”

Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change

Must support consensus

NARCISSISM: A final word

I am responding to the critics of my article on narcissism within the Democratic Party of today.

DISAGREE: But let’s talk

I participated in Kootenai County government for 13 years, seven as a volunteer and six as an elected official.

ABORTION: Do more to battle overpopulation

I told a neighbor I wasn’t interested in global warming; I was only interested in overpopulation and pollution. He right away exclaimed; “are you trying to say pollution is causing global warming!”

Purtee named trustee

Commissioners fill vacancy on Cd'A School Board

COEUR d'ALENE - After two hours of interviewing and an hour of discussion, all in front of a crowd of more than 100, the Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday evening to select James Purtee to fill the Zone 1 trustee seat on the Coeur d'Alene School District board.

Jack Fullwiler: Dentistry's new dean in Idaho

IN PERSON

One might assume that when Jack Fullwiler was growing up near Sanders Beach, he probably wasn't allowed candy. After all, his father Richard was a dentist in Coeur d'Alene.

Pain pills

Soaring generic drug prices draw Senate scrutiny

WASHINGTON - Some low-cost generic drugs that have helped restrain health care costs for decades are seeing unexpected price spikes of up to 8,000 percent, prompting a backlash from patients, pharmacists and now Washington lawmakers.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a pig on a leash?

Long Bridge Swim breaks attendance record