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OPINION: GOP’s outrage is Trump’s gain
Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon is fired up, and for good reason. At least, that seems to be the co…
HOUSING: Can’t pin blame on Joe
One letter writer blamed the housing inflation on Joe Biden. It’s ridiculous to blame one man for especially our local housing costs. It’s not just that folks are moving here in droves. It’s that very rich folks ar…
ARTICLE: Key questions unanswered
On April 12, The Press published an article based on a press release by Panhandle Health District. The article states that in 2023 PHD tested 292 individuals for lead in the bloodstream “that live within the bounda…
TRUMP: Getting to soul of the matter
Sandy Patano, in her recent column “Saving Republican Soul,” tells us that “we will obviously support the Republican nominee” because “to be a true Republican…is based on allegiance to a specific individual…or a st…
NORMAL: Let’s hope Bruce Reed is right
Bruce Reed, Coeur d’Alene’s own son of Mary Lou Reed, Idaho’s great former senator, said what I hope is truth: “We live in abnormal political times…American people are still normal people…given a choice between nor…
SMC: Family grateful for kindness, care
Thanks to Shoshone Medical Center for your kindness and excellent care of my husband, John, during his recent hospitalization. We’ll never forget your kindness.
LETTER: Logic seems to be absent
In a recent letter, Ralph K. Ginorio bemoans environmentalists' belief in man-made climate change. He states, "Science does not deal in truth. Truth is a matter of judgement. Facts never speak for themselves."
BORDER SHENANIGANS: ‘Appalling and immoral’
I have just read in the Coeur d’Alene Press, Jan. 27, that Idaho’s Gov. Little is planning to send two teams of state troopers to the Texas border in the coming weeks. This to help secure the open border which he b…
FALLACY or OPINION: Often the same thing
Two letters in The Press contained false statements I would like to emphasize. These are from the first letter: 1. Biden has devastated our economy. 2. Public schools are indoctrination camps. 3. Teaching our child…
YOUTH SPORTS: And character development
There are 6.5 million youth sports coaches in the U.S. Many of these coaches will have lifelong positive influence on the young people they teach. It is important that along with teaching the fundamental skills of …
SPORTS OFFICIALS: Deserve respect, gratitude
All three of the schools in our wonderful community have excellent sports programs. All of the coaches, parents and players get a lot of recognition for their support and hard work, but the real heroes of every gam…
RICH and RICHER: Big difference between millionaires and billionaires
It has recently been pointed out to me by a physicist that many people do not realize the vast difference between a million and a billion. A million seconds is only 11.6 days. A billion seconds is 31.7 years. By hi…
IDAHO: Housing inflation a crisis
In reference to the Saturday Press article “Idaho is Running Hot,” I would like to point to some statements by Sam Wolkenhauer of the Idaho Dept. of Labor. Comparing Idaho’s economy to the rest of the nation’s, he …
REGAN: ‘Common nonsense’
Again, Mr. Regan has given his opinion, this time, as a “fact check.” “Progressives are mystified when Republicans work together?” We’re also mystified by the KCRCC and the true Republicans that have not accepted R…
COACHES: Teach mental skills as well
Students return to school soon. Fall sports begin, and millions of kids nationwide will be participating in fall sports programs. Coaches are busy teaching and refining multiple athletic skills necessary for their …
CULTURE CANCER: Is not Marxism
Brent Regan’s “common nonsense” goes too far with his conclusions that our liberal versus radical far-right “culture war” is a “Marxist revolution.” So much of his common sense is common imagination based on altern…