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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: Homeowners exemption program needs an update
As a trustee on the District 271 school board in Coeur d’Alene, I spend substantial time thinking about how to lower the property tax burden in our district wh…
MY TURN: Keyboard experts, go home
I would like to thank and commend the CDA Press for not jumping on the national media circus wagon coverage of the tragic quadruple homicides in Moscow. Solvi…
MY TURN: Revisiting sending hate mongers packing
After reading “Opinion: Idaho must once again send the hate mongers packing” as offered by Jim Jones and published in the Friday, Dec. 2 Coeur d'Alene Press, I…
MY TURN: The hidden cost of state and federal administration on our public schools
I hope that I speak for a large percentage of our local citizens, when I say that our community supports excellent educational opportunities for our children, …
MY TURN: Trump: For Whom the Bell Tolls
The death knell is sounding. It was heard when the GREAT RED WAVE splashed timidly on our shores.
OPINION: The troublesome, increasing cost to fuel food production across our region
Harvest and fall groundwork are concluding for western farmers, and tractors and equipment are finally resting for the season — a much needed relief to farm fu…
MY TURN: Public lands disposable at any price
Why was a $250,000 study of federal lands paid for by our legislature?
MY TURN: Discernment
Do you cultivate discernment? I discovered many don’t when a group of “liberty” minded people on a Facebook page stated how they decided who to vote for in …
MY TURN: The Idaho Legislature should invest directly in Idaho students
On Sept. 1, the Idaho State Legislature wisely set aside $410 million in a lockbox for education.
MY TURN: More Idahoans now have access to affordable health coverage
Health insurance allows you to live in the moment and be prepared for the unexpected.
MY TURN: Workforce housing — getting past the brick wall
What has for decades made Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake so desirable to call home was a living and lifestyle that allowed all inc…
OPINION: Clarifying a few things about urban renewal in Hayden
As the chair of the Hayden Urban Renewal Agency, I feel that I need to respond to clarify and respond to several items in Mr. Regan's opinion column published …
MY TURN: Restoring some faith in K-12 public education won’t be easy
The results from Tuesday’s election continue to ripple through state legislatures and school boards across the nation.
MY TURN: Bars and Stars
When you fly the Bars and Stars it means you support these ideas that every person has the freedom of their life and the liberty to pursue happiness. And if happen to see Old Glory out in the wild, then you know th…
MY TURN: Voters, don't be fooled
Kootenai County residents. Beware and be smart. Please.