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Updated 4 days, 18 hours ago

MY TURN: In times of division, community unity is a health issue

We often think of health in terms of checkups, prescriptions, and clinic visits. But health is also about the worl…

Updated 18 hours, 12 minutes ago
MY TURN: Truth over spin: Setting the record straight on the KCRCC town hall

I’m writing in response to Brent Regan’s recent opinion piece, “The truth will keep you free.” I read it with a mix of disbelief and concern — not just as a resident of this community, but as the person who recorde…

Updated 3 days, 18 hours ago
MY TURN: Norris should be held accountable for his actions

By now, everyone has heard about the assault on my good friend Teresa Borrenpohl at the KCRCC town hall on Feb. 22. Everyone has heard about the charges brought against the six men who assaulted Teresa and several …

Updated 5 days, 18 hours ago
MY TURN: 'Supplemental' levy?

Public schools are the foundation of our nation’s democracy. Article IX Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution requires the state to “establish and maintain a gen…

Updated 6 days, 18 hours ago
MY TURN: Michelle Lippert’s fabrications and fantasies

In her “My Turn” opinion piece in the CDA Press on April 8, Michelle Lippert leveled numerous spurious accusations against the Community Library Network (CLN) …

Updated 1 week ago
MY TURN: Library metaphysics

On May 20 we are having a consolidated election in Kootenai County.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
MY TURN: Editorial only covered one side

Sunday’s Editorial in the Coeur d'Alene Press is the result of hearing only one side of an argument. Senate Bill 1403, to which the Editorial aims misguided commentary, does exactly the opposite of the author’s arg…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
MY TURN: What happened after the town hall should alarm every honest Republican

The February 22 town hall hosted by the Kootenai County GOP made headlines when a woman was dragged out and charged with trespass and battery — charges later dropped “in the interest of justice.” But what came afte…

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
MY TURN: CLN board is not controlling CIN

I am compelled to respond to the Michelle Lippert opinion published on April 8. As an elected Community Library Network (CLN) trustee, I wish to clarify my int…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
MY TURN: Preparation for Easter

During these days before the annual Easter Holy Week, Christians around the world have been observing the Lenten Season.

Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago
MY TURN: Accountability in law enforcement, Part 2

Reference The CDA Press article of January 16, 2025, front page headline: Illegal fireworks hard to stop. CDA Police Chief Lee White finds humor in saying, “If our biggest issue is fireworks, we’re doing pretty goo…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
MY TURN: The flaw in education

The acknowledged difficulties in education state-wide and nationally may seem impossibly complex, but most are from a fundamental choice gone wrong.

Updated 2 weeks, 6 days ago
MY TURN: Seeking Idahoans’ input to develop affordable housing policy

Access to affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues affecting both employees and employers across Idaho, and it is the number one issue Idahoa…

Updated 3 weeks ago
MY TURN: Tom Hanley My Turn misleading

In a My Turn column published on March 7, Community Library Network (CLN) Trustee Tom Hanley attempted to oversimplify the ongoing conflict between the Coopera…

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
MY TURN: The pros and cons of a Citylink joint powers agreement

“The issue is people look at me because I cast the deciding vote and so, therefore, I’m either the good guy or the bad guy”- BOCC chair Bruce Mattare.