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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.
America, stop withdrawing from the world
Since the ending of World War II (1945), America has been, unquestionably, the most powerful nation on Earth. It has served as a model for many countries. Our power, coupled with our democratic and republican found…
Post Falls creating its own train nightmare
In the Nov. 23 Press story about train noise, Post Falls said its primary responsibility in considering housing projects near railroad tracks is public safety,…
The case for a robot for Christmas
This year’s Kootenai Health Foundation Festival of Trees will be raising money to help fund a second da Vinci surgical robot at Kootenai Health. While surgical…
Suicide prevention starts with knowledge
Sunday’s front-page article on suicide was daunting and disappointing. Daunting because of the sheer numbers here in North Idaho. Disappointing because the cau…
Eyes open, let's see beauty of American quilt
As Thanksgiving 2019 becomes a pleasant memory, it is a good time to reflect upon the significance of this important holiday. Families and friends gather to br…
Corridor could kill local businesses
Dear Ms. Miller and Mr. McEvers (Kiki and Woody), Ms. Evans, Dan English, Dan Gookin:
Tree Festival bears gifts to community
With the Kootenai Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees just days away, this seems a perfect opportunity to offer some information on the Foundation and the Fe…
Open letter to Kootenai County commissioners
Good Day:
MY TURN: Hope for Idaho forests
The Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership (IFRP) wishes to thank Idaho Governor Brad Little for appointing us to the state’s Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee, which will hold its first meeting in Coeur d’Alene …
Human Rights group condemns hateful symbol
Over the weekend we learned about the art piece on public property in Riverstone displaying the symbol of the hammer and the sickle.
Hammer and sickle symbol for hypocrites
At long last Coeur d’Alene has a monument to Hypocrites, celebrating their irrational and selective outrage at perceived random offenses.
Tree Festival fundraiser far from a masterpiece
I was 12 when I attended my first Kootenai Health Foundation “Festival of Trees” event at the newly constructed Coeur d’Alene Resort. I returned each year with…
Toys for Tots in dire need of help
The Pappy Boyington Detachment of the Marine Corps League is in dire need of your help for our Toys for Tots Program (T4T). Donations of funds and toys are nee…
Veterans: A quieter salute to service
In the last few editions of the Coeur d’Alene Press, several articles and pictures have been published praising America’s military veterans and extolling Veterans Day. I am one of many who have been so-lauded. Part…
Analysis: What impeachment is, and isn't
Despite what the talking heads and others may say, an impeachment is not a garden variety criminal trial. The Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution does not apply to an impeachment proceeding. The confusion may b…