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PEDESTRIAN: Making Cd'A walk-friendly
The City of Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee recently received a letter from a resident who expressed concerns about the developing problem and the several near-misses she had observed betwee…
RELIGION: Column biased, disturbing
I would like to comment on one of your staff writers, Sholeh Patrick. I have often wondered what her purpose is as she seems to have an agenda in her column at times.
EASTON: Camp should never be sold
After reading the story re: Idaho superior court clears way to place Camp Easton for sale, I felt a sense of disgust at the obvious play leaders of the BSA council in the area to be manipulated by commercialism ver…
Protecting lake, just good governance
We all know there is a physical and sometimes philosophical gap that exists between the state capitol and Idaho's northern counties. An insider in the political and legislative scene in Boise recently said - during…
BODY-CAM: Should have been on
OMG! How convenient that the body-cam was not turned on or could it have been erased? Even so, from what I’ve read, it should have been turned on because he was investigating a suspicious person or vehicle. This of…
150TH: Photo is backward
I’m sure I’ll be among a few that notice that on page 3 of the “Kootenai County 150th Anniversary” publication included in Tuesday’s paper, the picture is backward. I noticed because our boat is on the G dock and m…
SERVICE: UGM will be beneficiary
Sept. 12 will be the beginning of ACES Community Services, a division of Providence Human Services, annual tradition of giving back to the community, in our first International Day of Service Event. Union Gospel Mi…
CRITICISM: Words, not their writers
My, my. I seem to have struck a nerve. I refer to Fiona Gressler’s letter of Aug. 3.
Look what Dane's done
It's here. The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo opens today, marking the high point of the summer, if not the year, for climatologist Cliff Harris.
BULLIES: Here, there, everywhere
I wanted to address the issue of bullying. Nothing new as far as I can see. Since I started school in 1959 and finished in 1971, bullies were the norm. In reality, bullies are everywhere, and anyone who believes th…
THEATRE: Earns a standing 'O'
This season I had the pleasure of attending both musical productions offered by the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre with my family at the Kroc Center. They were fantastic! In a time where many of us see loads of video…
KHS: Get behind organization
With the recent terrible incidences of animal abuse in our community, it is more important than ever to support our local Humane Society. It is comforting to hear that under the leadership of Andy Smith and his boa…
Teachers, take that fair offer
Great teachers are worth their weight in gold.
SUICIDE: Here's what we need
I just read Friday’s editorial. My great niece, Cassie Payne of Euless, Texas, wrote a post about her father (my nephew) who took his life — 15 years to the day — before Robin Williams did. She has become a compass…
4-H: Party does so much more
WOW! What an amazing evening I had at the Ron and Shelley Rosenberger “Rocking R” Ranch in Hayden to raise awareness and donations for the 4-H Livestock Booster Club.