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HUCKLEBERRIES: Ordinance for peace and quiet
“Ordinance” is a fancy word for a law imposed by cities and counties.
Chamber: The gathering place
I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.
MY TURN: The good old days
I was shopping in a local store a couple of weeks ago when I overheard two women talking about how they wish we could go back to “the good old days” when things were so much better. I have heard that same mantra ex…
OPINION: GOP celebrates Trump convictions
Forget about Nikki Haley coming out of the woodwork at the Republican National Convention to rescue the party from a bad situation.
MY TURN: Standing against hate in our community
The recent incident at McEuen Park, where students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe were racially harassed, is a stark reminder of the work we must continue to do …
OPINION: Multiplication of division
America is divided. Ask most anyone and they would likely agree. However, you may not get consensus on the reason for the division, or where the fracture actua…
E-biking to work with Dr. Walsworth (and friends)
Speaking of cost, several factors affect how much you might spend including class of e-bike, range and battery type.
MY TURN: Project 2025 — Presidential Transition Project
I see from Mr. Regan’s most recent article that he thinks the Coeur d’ Alene Press should be a mouthpiece for his perspective, rather than a voice for the broader views of the community. That doesn’t surprise me. T…
OPINION: Attorney General Labrador needs a crash course on legal ethics
Despite what many people may think about lawyers, the legal profession sets high standards of ethical conduct for licensed lawyers.
MY TURN: Tribe exemplifies 'kindness, generosity and stewardship'
I realize that people are different and that they have different views and beliefs. I respect the fact that they are entitled to their opinion. That being said…
OPINION: Future graduates, have hope for a more perfect union
All over the country, people are emerging from high schools, colleges, and universities carrying a freshly minted degree.
Graduates, look around the room
In recent years I invited my village of friends, many of whom are actual long-ago classmates of mine, to give sage advice to the new crop of high school gradua…
Sholeh: Here's how you can spot fakes
Skill becoming a requirement these days
Airline turbulence
With all of these wild weather patterns across the globe, it should be no surprise that we’re hearing more about airline turbulence. Most of us heard about the…
HUCKLEBERRIES: Indignity and etiquette
After he hung up his sneakers, basketball hall-of-famer Bill Walton was known for his offbeat, and sometimes caustic, commentary as a sportscaster.