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My Turn
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MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was…
Only one approach to tackle growth
Is growth out of control? If you ask most any candidate seeking election for the various city council seats in Kootenai County, the answer is a resounding yes.
Bursting myth bubble on neighborhood mental hospital
This is to rebut the My Turn column titled “Beware for-profit mental hospitals.”
Let's all invest in Idaho
Idaho’s Secretary of State made it official last Friday. The “Invest in Idaho” citizen’s initiative is certified and ready for signatures. The people of Idaho …
Civility is not criminal
I am always glad to see political engagement. As someone who is heavily invested in Idaho politics, I pray for the day when we have 100 percent voter participation in our elections. Having civil discussions about t…
Soon now, the bells will ring
In July, The Press published an article written by Harvey Mackay titled, “The Importance of Volunteering.” Within the article he wrote, “One of my favorite vol…
Clerk tells his side of salary story
The story titled “County Commissioner Critical of $32K in Last-Minute Bonuses” in The Coeur d’Alene Press on Oct. 20 paints a misleading picture of the compensation situation in Kootenai County.
If My Life Was a Hallmark Movie
Sometimes, I wish my life was a Hallmark movie. No problems would exist. In “Hallmark Land” everything is practically perfect.
Impeachment Theater won't change President Trump's future, but it will change ours
Progressive Democrats have been calling for President Trump’s impeachment since election night. Apparently unable to process the fact that their candidate lost, progressive Democrats seem to be permanently stuck in…
Physician recruitment: Slow but steady growth
In a recent issue of The Press, JoAnn Lokken pointed out a critical problem we face in Idaho; a severe deficit in physicians. This is also a national problem that is challenging in North Idaho. Nationally, the Asso…
Reach out to those who would divide us
I applaud our newcomer (three months) to Coeur d’Alene, Charlene Baron, for her desire and willingness to get involved in politics at the local level, and I ag…
A pitch for pets in local businesses
I would like to add to Sholeh Patrick’s excellent column, “Research: Do pets really make us healthier” in the Local section Thursday, Oct. 10.
Don't fall for every homeless vet sales pitch
Wednesday’s Coeur d’Alene Press pictured a veteran placing a $100 donation into an ammo box adorned with American flags used by the nonprofit America’s Homeles…
Pleasant and peril converge without H2O
We have a pleasant view but many of us don’t have the extra water to wash the windows.
Truth and transparency
It is sad to see an angry retired blogger pen an attack column repainting the past with glorious colors, while ignoring the severe lack of governmental transparency which infected our city at that time. Those in po…
Success of Cd'A projects proves naysayers wrong
The pounding of hammers and buzz of power saws greet visitors outside the Coeur d’Alene library.