ALL ACCESS
With a Forever Rate.
Unlimited access to all the journalism we offer, plus the full digital experience. Secured peace of mind that your rate plan never increases.
ALL ACCESS
With a Forever Rate.
Unlimited access to all the journalism we offer, plus the full digital experience. Secured peace of mind that your rate plan never increases.
My Turn
See the latest My Turn columns here!
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…
Patriotism isn't what it used to be
Today for some reason I found my mind reminiscing about some of the changes I have witnessed in my lifetime, particularly concerning changes in the attitudes o…
World War I: The 100th anniversary of its cessation
Today, November 11, 2018, marks the centennial of the cessation of World War I. In the early hours of November 11, 1918 (just after 5 A.M.) the warring nations signed an armistice agreement. Immediately thereafter,…
The lighter side for our veterans
Veterans Day is here again. It’s a day to honor those who have served and suffered. But there is a lighter side in serving, and I choose to address this here f…
Everyone can afford this gift
A true gift … the gift of time
Perspective after the election
When I relocated to Idaho more than two years ago I was surprised to see the total dominance by one party, the Republican Party, even though there are two main parties and a couple of lesser parties. The 2018 elect…
The value of local elections
As we headed to the polls this week I was reminded of a local election 25 years ago that set the stage for many of the improvements we see in Coeur d’Alene today. With all the growth that continues to challenge our…
A Democrat's message to Republican friends
I have just completed my first personal foray into the political process and did so as a Democrat in Coeur d’Alene. It was an eye-opening experience in some wa…
Overturning abortion law won't be so easy
Republican candidates over the years, including those running in Idaho, have done a good job steering away voters from basing votes on a single issue — specifically abortion rights.
Hayden: It's all about the citizens
Here are some important points about Hayden’s levy increase request.
Step up and make hatred back down
Last week once again we witnessed horrific acts of violence and murder in the United States that targeted members of the African American and Jewish communitie…
A big thanks to Home Depot
I would like to use your newspaper today, if you don’t mind, as a platform to heap praises and accolades upon the Coeur d’Alene Home Depot Store #1803.
Hayden voters, reject this tax increase
While city officials have recently recanted their desire to pass this legislation, it is still on the ballot. We encourage you to vote no on Nov. 6. We also encourage you to read the following information as this i…
Ybarra says schools on the right track
State School Superintendent Sherri Ybarra has said many times that she is an educator, not a politician. So, it’s not surprising that she doesn’t pay much attention to political norms, even after almost four years …
Prop 2: There are actually 3 choices
The people of Idaho will soon be voting on whether to offer the medical care available under Medicaid to the 62,000 fellow citizens who are not eligible now fo…
Prop 1: A threat to tribal self-reliance
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe opposes Prop 1 and I want Idahoans to understand why.