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OPINION: When tragedy strikes, we’re not Republicans or Democrats — we’re neighbors
On June 29, Coeur d’Alene experienced tragedy that shook us all when Battalion Chief Frank Harwood of Kootenai Cou…
EDITORIAL: Housing remains high, but there is hope
While the Housing Wage varies by county, renters with low wages from across the state struggle to afford their home. In both Ada and Canyon counties, the housing wage is $35.35, while the average renter wage is $27…
TRUMP: Not happy with president
When I see how ICE goes about dragging the immigrants away, it makes my heart hurt. Sending them to prisons in other countries, which by the way, costs us taxpayers millions of dollars, with no hope, pulled away fr…
FINK: Legacy will live on
On behalf of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations Board, I express our board’s deepest sympathy to the family of Michelle Fink. She was a very successful businesswoman in Coeur d’Alene as well as a rem…
EDITORIAL: Michael Koep hitting all the right notes
Earlier this year, when Koep’s proposal was presented to the Coeur d’Alene City Council, some expressed concerns it might not be financially feasible, and he might end up in the red. After all, the concert promoter…
E-BIKES: Dangerous to pedestrians
On Sept. 6, 2022, my 63-year-old brother was struck and killed by an e-bike while walking on a pedestrian path in Marin County, Calif.
COUNCIL: Protect our pedestrians
Like everywhere else in Kootenai County, Dalton Gardens has become a raceway. I am 81 and retired, so I am home quite a lot outdoors pruning, mowing, and general maintenance, so I see and hear the road all day long…
BILL: Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform
I looked forward with some trepidation to Dr. Stark’s article. As a surgeon he sees Medicaid from the provider’s side but as a doctor his patient concern provides an important perspective. As a person associated wi…
CDA: Left with love and appreciation
To the wonderful people of Coeur d’Alene’… the families and friends of both John Morrison Jr. and Frank Harwood stumbled into your city full of shock, sadness and yes, for some of us, anger. But something wonderful…
OPINION: Identity politics
What is the first thing you want people to notice about you?
EDITORIAL: Dave Tysdal on road to recovery
Dave received a hero's send off at Kootenai Health this morning with hospital staff and local first responders lining the hallways as he started his transfer to the rehab hospital that will continue his care which …
DONATION: Money well spent
Maybe now! There are many organizations asking for monthly donations for all sorts of worthy causes. Which do you choose?
REGAN: Why did he need a Segway?
I love it when KCRCC Chairman Brent Regan goes to the trouble of defining in detail the tactics he uses to deceive his readers, then pretends “the other guy” is the only one who uses them. It has been demonstrated …
LEGISLATURE: Stand up and exercise power
Where oh where have our senators and representatives gone? Please stand up and do your job. Once again, the president has lowered the tariffs after having raised them.
FIREFIGHTERS: Thanks for your support
I have been a firefighter for over 33 years. During my time in the fire service, I have attended countless funerals for our fallen firefighters. I know that presence is an important part of the culture within the f…