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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.
Anne Frank: Why her memory matters
After the tree in memory of Anne Frank at G.O. Phippeny Park in Coeur d’Alene was vandalized and a new Japanese stewartia tree and the original plaque were rec…
Opportunity Lost in Post Falls
Back in February, the Press reported on something called the “Opportunity Zone” in Post Falls, a stretch of development-ready properties along the south side of I-90 from Spokane Street east to Highway 41. It was d…
I was there — at that prayer rally!
It was so encouraging after being separated from worshipping together with other believers in Christ in our churches for several weeks, to be among people who …
OPINION: LUKE MALEK — Lieutenant governor abdicates her duty to protect Idahoans
Our lieutenant governor is blowing it.
OPINION: SEN. MARY SOUZA — Behind the scenes on Idaho COVID orders
As the State Senator from District 4, which is basically Coeur d’Alene, I’ve been receiving many phone calls and emails from individuals and businesses upset w…
Wakes on waterways should be managed
Waves are created by the temporary displacement of water. Once displaced, water rebounds above its static level and eventually, after a few or many oscillation…
OPINION: CARRIE AND JERRY SCHEID — Giving freedom a bad name?
Jerry: Looks like you’ve added to the uproar over the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF.)
COVID-19: ‘Lord thy will be done’
I am in the age group most affected by COVID-19. I remain in relatively good health and plan to be a centurion. Over the years, I have had a few bouts with bronchitis, so, I practice distancing, wear a face mask, a…
OPINION: Political incivility in the time of coronavirus
COVID-19 has revealed daily heroism all around us, extraordinary and everyday heroes who care for our sick, deliver necessary goods, stock our stores and keep …
Civility suffers in political pandemic
The vast majority of Idahoans, in my experience, are drawn to civil conversation and respectful interactions with other people as we acknowledge and work throu…
Constitution, Covid have a good talk
COVID-19: Wow, I’m really giving you a beating, aren’t I?
Failing where it matters the most
“I can’t stay sober living on the streets, Dr. H. I’ve tried and failed so many times!”
OPINION: Unsung heroes at scene of a shooting
To the citizens of Coeur d’Alene,
OPINION: LUKE MAYVILLE — The many forgotten Idahoans
Four thousand, two hundred, to be exact. That’s how many Idahoans are being shut out from Idaho’s health care exchange, according to a new study.
My story of life in North Idaho
During my first visit to Coeur d’Alene in the summer of 1975, I felt as if I’d stumbled into a time warp of simplicity, beauty and wonder. I saw a community fe…