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No, it's not a new tax
The Supreme Court has taken a sideline seat in the fight between traditional and online retailers. Perhaps ironically, the high court's decision to essentially allow states to pursue online sales tax dollars came o…
KROC: Share and share alike
I would strongly disagree with Eric Peterson’s recent letter about the Kroc pool times. I have been swimming at the Kroc since it opened. I swim when my kids are at swim practice with CAST. I have never had any tro…
PAPPAS: He's in too deep
Regarding the My Turn column by Jimmy Pappas on Nov. 27, I can only assume that Jimmy has finally gone ‘round the bend. He has the unbelievable gall to refer to Doug Miller’s excellent column as “scathing” only to …
GRINCH: Can't grin and bear it
Another sad theft story. Thursday night someone stole my lighted polar bear. He is about 2 feet tall and has a jaunty little Santa hat. If you see him in someone’s yard at night and he is not lit, he is my bear as …
POEM: The value of a true friend
In the lands of money
Rain on art umbrella
Another day, another art controversy.
ART: Testament to wasted funds
“Umbrellas Gracilis” is what the sculpture on the Fourth Street and Kathleen roundabout is called. I’d call it the Fourth Street Folly. It will be an everlasting monument to the Coeur d’Alene City Council’s waste o…
GOVERNOR: Ours is the real deal
On Thursday, October 17, 2013, I boarded a crowded, noisy Southwest flight from Boise to Las Vegas. The flight was completely sold out and it was uncomfortable, so I was surprised to see Idaho’s Governor, Butch Ott…
THANKS: Blessings flow on reflection
At this time of the year when one might begin to contemplate the things for which they are thankful for, I have begun to count my blessings and in the tally found that they are many.
BORAH: Hats off to these kids
BORAH: Hats off to these kids
OTTERS: Giving thanks for event
Thanks to Governor and First Lady Otter and the whole ensemble of “Hymns of Thanksgiving” for an enjoyable, uplifting, Thanksgiving evening. We should all join them in giving thanks to God for all of the blessings …
ART: Tribute to wise city planning
What a delightful surprise, coming upon the cheery umbrella-like flower sculpture in the Kathleen and Fourth roundabout on a gray winter morning! What a colorful and fun choice to plant these “flowers” so near the …
TAXES: Take toll on Cd'A seniors
The letter said “Merry Christmas and Seasons greetings from your Kootenai County Treasurer’s Office.” Not so sure.
ART: It can't trump the basics
This is in response to the “Readers Write” page of last Sunday’s paper. It’s about the “sculpture” that’s in the middle of the roundabout on Fourth and Kathleen. I couldn’t believe it when I saw it, crazy. Ms. Cutl…
CHRISTMAS: Don't forget the savior
Dear Jesus,