Opinion
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MATHESON: No innuendo here
Steve Matheson was recently criticized in a letter to the editor for “making innuendo assertions lacking follow up substance.” I am not certain what she considers “follow up substance,” but had she done her homewor…
THOMAS: Honest and competent
Laurie Thomas, Republican candidate for Kootenai County Treasurer, has served as Deputy Treasurer for the past 13 years. These years of hard work and dedication have prepared her well to be the next Kootenai County…
ARMS: Rights of individuals
This is in response to Bruce Hansen’s letter in The Press on April 30, where he attempts to perpetuate the notion that the right to keep and bear arms noted in the Second Amendment was somehow meant to be a collect…
GOP: More on central committee
Hank Martin writes an excellent letter, and his sentiments are in the right place. It is just unfortunate that he did not take time to check his facts.
LCDC: Helped get this business going
I am a new business owner in downtown Coeur d’Alene. “The Way Back” at 213 N. Fourth St. is a co-op shop selling vintage and antique items, as well as art and local handmade wares. I’m ever so grateful to Lake City…
Here come the candidates
Not everybody knows who's running for what this spring, let alone why it even matters. We hope to help clear up both those points.
HEALTH: Help the region get healthier
As a Registered Dietitian with the Panhandle Health District, I recently attended the Creating Healthy Communities Summit. The summit brought together people from industries and organizations statewide to find ways…
FORUM: New ideas needed
On May 1, I attended the legislative candidates forum at North Idaho College. It was an interesting format and all the candidates seemed comfortable in the living room setting. Several topics were discussed from lo…
Magnetic McEuen
You could ask, but you wouldn't get anything better.
IDAHO: Time for enlightenment
Idaho is becoming the laughing stock of the nation.
WAGES: Another side of the issue
Regarding the April 27 editorial on low wages:
U.S.: Nation's image diminished
A Pew Research study of 2011, taken in seven Muslim nations, asked six questions relative to their thoughts regarding the moral character of the citizens of the United States. The following are averages of their co…
McEUEN: Visitors praise the park
Well done Coeur d’Alene! The reconstructed McEuen Park is a true treasure in an already beautiful city situated on a beautiful lake, surrounded by beautiful mountains, and home to warm and friendly people. We trave…
ALBRIGHT: Brings history to life
I love Syd Albright’s history articles. They are interesting and tell great stories. When I read them, I find myself drawn within the story and delighted in the way he lays it all out. It flows so smoothly. His mos…
VAGRANTS: A matter of need
Re: Shelley Williams April 23 “Readers Write” letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press: