Opinion
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VOTERS: Say it ain't so, Ben
Open letter to Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State, State of Idaho: Bring your ID and VOTE! Indeed!
PROPOSAL: No thanks, high-rise
Am I the only one who thinks high-rise and Coeur d’Alene should not be in the same sentence?
PROPS: Teachers deserve answers
Imagine this. You have finished college, and are now ready to begin your new career as a teacher. So you get a job in a great school district in Idaho. Naturally, you start asking some basic questions about what yo…
STOLEN: Valuables lost, friends found
My name is Betty Turner. Last week my house was robbed and some disgusting person kicked in my back door during the middle of the day and took my husband’s wedding ring, my wedding ring, my diamond tennis bracelet …
Here comes the crud
We've had so much sunshine, some people have actually started to complain about the monotony of blue skies and warm temperatures.
Resist the recall itch
Recall the recent recall effort? That one, aimed at Coeur d'Alene city leadership, ultimately failed but lessons were learned along the way.
SOCIALISM: On one-way street
I came to this wonderful country as an immigrant 50-plus years ago from a country that embraced socialism. I see the writing on the wall in this country.
BELL: Three cheers for writer
Kudos to Shane Bell for his recent writings in The Press and especially the recent special section, “North Idaho Family!” As a recent emigre from Alaska, returning to my natal state, I found great welcome here over…
SCARY: And rated R, too
Our local family-friendly theme park has taken a left-turn and I thought you should be aware. This time of year, Silverwood turns into Scarywood, which is a great idea to earn more revenue in the fall season. They …
REFORM: Penalties for high performers
Tom Luna said that “Disruptive change is not easy.” I can agree with that. In fact I am not averse to change, if in the end you end up with a better product. It will be years before we can assess whether our studen…
PARK: Not a fair trade
How in the world can anyone justify removing a ball field for kids, and then partially replace it with a one-acre dog toilet? It’s truly unbelievable. McEuen Park is considered by many to be the highest valued real…
SCHOOL: IB a heavy loss
As a 1992 Coeur d’Alene High School graduate, I was concerned to read that the district has discontinued the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. I’m not sure what is more discouraging — the action itself, or …
HJR2: More than meets the eye
If HJR2 were simply a restatement of what is already a right of Idahoans, then it is unnecessary at best. But it is not as harmless as it may appear.
FEDS: Short-selling America
This is our home. We took it as a house, my husband brush painted the whole outside. We put in hardwood flooring, painted inside and rejuvenated the landscape. It has a new roof, dishwasher and water heater.
SCHOOL: Closed minds a big risk
History tends to repeat itself, but never had I imagined it would occur in a school board.