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MY TURN: Support for preserving downtown Cd'A
On Jan. 31, 2024, City Council member Dan Goodkin wrote an opinion piece regarding the recent approval of a Marriott Hotel contemplated for downtown Coeur d'Al…
Golf-specific fitness
I tend to agree with Mark Twain who famously quipped that "golf is a good walk spoiled." Nevertheless, in the spirit of being open to new things, I met up thi…
MY TURN: Idaho GOP caucus ignores voices of men and women fighting for freedom
As a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who dedicated over two decades of my life to serving in the military, I find myself deeply troubled by recent developme…
OPINION: Labrador bets heavily on abortion in his gamble to win higher office
During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher office. He has been a…
OPINION: Lincoln put the union above personal interest, and we should too
Lincoln's eloquence resonates with us in this present time of peril to our democracy. We should honor Lincoln properly by heeding his message.
Feeling the love every day of the year
It’s Valentine’s Day! If you’re treating your love to flowers, candy, a romantic dinner or beautiful card, you’re in the majority.
No gift? Write a love letter
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for young lovers anymore, nor lovers for that matter. It’s for love. And love thrives on words.
MY TURN: Stormy CLN Trustees
Burst pipes during January’s freeze caused significant flooding at Athol and Post Falls libraries. The buildings are closed while staff members assess and document damage to facilities and collections.
El Niño's effects are here, but they may not last
The 2023-24 snowfall season has not been one to remember in North Idaho and other parts of the U.S.
HUCKLEBERRIES: Penney's earned its place in Cd'A history
When J.C. Penney manager Ernie G. Meyer handed Mayor Marc Souther a symbolic key to his new store 60 years ago, it was a big deal.
MY TURN: Think resiliently, Kootenai
We live in interesting, unprecedented times. A cursory review of recent Coeur d'Alene Press archives reveals an array of concerning headlines: The Rules of War…
OPINION: Simpson, Fulcher say Mayorkas must go
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher doesn’t watch much of the network newscasts, and generally he doesn’t think that he’s missing much. Since he lives and breathes …
MY TURN: 'Relationships are not built by political parties'
This country was built by immigrants. Some were forced here. Some came of their own free will. But with the exception of our Native American population, our descendants all pretty much showed up on a boat. That inc…
Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes
Marty sits down with local lender Alisha Neff to discuss some of the pitfalls that first-time buyers routinely fall into.
OPINION: The new Republican Party
Kootenai County is the home of the most successful, respected and emulated Republican Central Committee in Idaho, the Kootenai County Republican Central Commit…