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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.
Veterans Day takes on special meaning at Idaho National Laboratory
On Oct. 1, 2015, I became director at Idaho National Laboratory. I’m grateful for so many things associated with this unique opportunity, including a heightene…
Gun safety is really what MOMS is about
Recently, the North Idaho Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America (hereafter called MOMS) has received unjustified criticism from some fervent supporters of unfettered gun ownership. I want to set th…
Transit center decisions are not a surprise
Interesting article for any Sunday Morning quarterbacks when the discussion had continued for about a year. The Cd’A Press covered numerous meetings (see below…
NIC's 'inclusion' policy excludes common sense
The Children’s Center at North Idaho College will no longer celebrate calendar holidays, including the recently canceled Halloween parade.
Task force: Racist postcards will only unite us
By TONY STEWART
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…