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HATRED: Take a deeper look
Every year at this time, wealthy organizations alleging themselves anti-hate institutions launch massive media efforts that generate hate against others.
Wishing upon many stars
Something good to eat, and a present to open.
SS: Plenty of cause for concern
I have several comments regarding Andrea Wassner’s (AFGE Local 3937) letter of Dec. 7 about Social Security. I am a retired federal attorney who specialized in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid law during my l…
MOOSE: Hunting is the answer
Here is one more example of how the Idaho Fish and No Game has mishandled wildlife management in Idaho.
RATES: Get the whole story
In response to rates in Coeur d’Alene, as an ex-water resource division manager for a medium size operations I feel your frustration. Your frustration is based upon the lack of information and as an owner of the op…
PEARL: Don't let memory fade away
Seventy-one years seems to have diminished the importance and the memory of a fateful day for our nation. The coverage of the event, although of significance to Mr. Emory mentioned on page nine of the Coeur d’Alene…
Step right up, LCDC
Property owners along Front Avenue should ante up for improvements that will increase their property values, but city officials need to put a reasonable lid on their request.
CARRIER: Thanks for the vigilance
My wife, Darlene and I want to very much THANK your Press delivery person for what happened about 3 a.m. Saturday. It seems while delivering The Press to our house, the front door had blown open before their stop. …
Go local on health exchange
If they're successful, the forces that most ardently oppose Idaho forming a state health insurance exchange would get what they hate most: More federalism right in their faces.
DOGS: Better parks, happy barks
I am happy to hear that plans are under way for another new dog park here in our area. The need for such parks has been long overdue. Coeur d’Alene has been voted Dog Town USA and yet, up until now, there was not a…
WUSSES: Well, tell it like it is
Recently Sarah Palin chided some of her Republican colleagues, calling them “wusses.” Later she apologized for her remarks; she believes she might have expressed herself more diplomatically.
BUS: Keep district behind the wheel
The recent article regarding the bus drivers and busing of our district’s students is a huge concern. Our superintendent stated the effects of possible cuts should be farthest from the classroom, well those cuts wi…
RATES: In Cd'A, they only go up
What again is going on with our glorious city of Coeur d’Alene and its managers? I read an article in The Press stating they are in the process of STUDYING why us city dwellers should be paying higher water rates c…
EXCHANGE: State should be in charge
Health care’s biggest catchphrase today is “Health Insurance Exchange” and mandatory health-care coverage. Most Idaho residents wonder what and how health-care exchanges will affect insurance options, pricing, pres…
CARRIERS: Bless 'em, one and all
Nice editorial on Friday regarding paper carriers. We should appreciate their service. More importantly, the Coeur d’Alene Press, as the employer, hopefully will show their appreciation with a good Christmas bonus …