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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
MY TURN: A City & ignite cda Vision for the Atlas Mill Site
ignite cda held a workshop with the Coeur d’Alene City Council and the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission to provide an update on the Atlas Mill site project, and to refresh memories regarding the City’s and ignite …
MY TURN: Standing by Pastor Paul
I’d like to take the opportunity to respond to the Jan. 17 editorial, “Who knew reconciliation is evil?” The editors took aim at my friend and fellow pastor Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Christian Fellowship. While t…
MY TURN: ignite cda and Atlas Mill
The ignite cda pledge “We want what You Want” was holding its own on the Urban Renewal Districts for the Lake and River. We certainly received a balance of Pub…
MY TURN: Human rights task forces urge legislators to vote no on bills
The Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai and Latah County Human Rights Task Forces in North Idaho, with a combined membership of over 1,500 people, stand united against two dangerous bills currently in the Idaho State Affair…
MY TURN: Winning the race, losing the gold
A couple of friends asked if I would join them to watch the movie “Boys in the Boat.” Having spent most of my life on the East Coast, this movie was not partic…
MY TURN: IDGOP Presidential Caucus: Shindig or Shenanigan?
Are we ready for the State Republican Presidential “firehouse” caucus held one day only, March 2, 2024? Some Idaho republican citizens think it will be a fabulous shindig. Others worry it may be yet another far-rig…
MY TURN: Warning to potential land donors
In response to the Jan. 11, My Turn column by Mike Aagesen, I would suggest the information he is presenting as “fact,” is easily provable as inaccurate and un…
MY TURN: Is This What’s Best for CLN?
Last June, Rachelle Ottosen, Tom Hanley and Tim Plass elected themselves officers of the Community Library Network board during the same meeting Plass and Hanley were sworn into office. Days later the Board interv…
MY TURN: Response to Pastor Van Noy's guest column
Pastor Paul Van Noy has chosen the public forum to weigh in on my statements in The Press story “Leaders Look to 2024.” In the original article I indicated tha…
MY TURN: League of Women Voters suing state of Idaho
For the first time in its 75-year history, the League of Women Voters of Idaho is suing the State of Idaho. We have many years of cooperation with and respect for Idaho election officials and we believe deeply in t…
MY TURN: Camp Easton, Safety first
First and foremost, Camp Easton is a privately owned property that can be done with at the discretion of the owners which just happens to be the Inland Northwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America. While stunning…
MY TURN: An open letter to Dan English
Dear Councilman English, I recently read the Jan. 1, 2024. Coeur d'Alene Press article titled, “Leaders Look to 2024.” Within the piece you suggest that you are concerned about the deteriorating relationship betwee…
MY TURN: Response to Marvin George Miller
America is not slipping away … possibly your vision of your America is changing … which is a positive. I cannot argue with your values regarding our National Debt, the Border Crisis, or the Illicit Drug Trade and i…
MY TURN: Be aware of citizen journalists on the prowl
I am a professional writer with nearly three decades of experience, including working as a journalist for over 15 years. My parents were both longtime journali…
MY TURN: Internet, social media and smart phones are hurting our kids
My letter is inspired by Debbie Critchfield's Dec. 20 letter and the follow-up Press editorial. As a mother of young Gen Zers, this topic occupies my mind regularly. As a young Gen Xer, I am part of the last genera…