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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…
Kroc's Chamness in L.A., but heart's in Cd'A
John Chamness has come a long way since he held a Salvation Army flag at the bottom of an old Coeur d’Alene gravel pit, claiming the site for a proposed Ray an…
A golden opportunity - if we take it
The former National Guard building on Ramsey Road belongs to Kootenai County at no cost to citizens. County commissioners can choose a long-term benefit or sho…
Democrat: Our party isn't smart enough for U.S. win
Say what you want about President Trump — and there are plenty of strong opinions on both sides — but this much is clear. He’s the president that the Democratic Party so richly deserves.
Vision for 'health corridor' isn't 20/20
You thought your BEAUTIFUL downtown park was expensive, wait!
President's press attack is darkly unpresidential
The historical, sometimes grudging respect that two centuries of American presidents have paid to the essential constitutional role of the press has been abandoned by President Donald Trump, who has waged an ongoin…
Still miles to go on educators' pay
Progress? Absolutely. However, Idaho cannot afford to rest on its laurels regarding compensation for our professional educators or thinking that we have adequa…
Consider this in race for Congress
The Coeur d’Alene Press takes its job seriously to inform citizens about those candidates running for political office. It is an essential and critical job for…
Soft isn't helpful for drug offenses
The events (Friday, July 27) causing many lives to be put into danger by the “alleged” drug user, who rampaged on the freeway from Washington to Idaho, has brought to my attention exactly how big of an issue drugs …
Jordan in spotlight - just not in Idaho's
Kyung Lah, a senior national correspondent with CNN who recently talked to me about the Idaho governor’s race, has worked on countless political campaign stories during her career.
Americans, warm up to need for I.C.E.
As the president of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association, I have the privilege of representing sheriffs from 16 states west of the Mississippi River on a variety of issues. One of the most predominant issues fa…
What to do if you encounter a cougar
The Press article July 25, “Cougar sightings put agencies on alert,” was nice coverage by staff writer Brian Walker. However, I’d like to provide some perspect…
Two critical appointments to be made
District 271
Ignite cda
Will “good ol’ boy” cronyism make a comeback, and local government openness take a big hit, at the Coeur d’Alene urban renewal agency?
Writer takes a vacation, and we leave him there
The advantage of a good work ethic is that you’ve earned your dream vacation, even if you can’t afford it this year. Some people dream of fine sand beaches in exotic locales. For others it’s an adventurous safari i…
NATO had our back; we mustn't turn ours
The United States is at our strongest and safest when we stand alongside our allies. With last week’s North American Treaty Alliance summit in Brussels and thi…