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HAYDEN: Holiday parade is Dec. 3
The city of Hayden will hold its 6th annual "Hayden Lights" Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way on Saturday, Dec. 3. We invite the public to enjoy this tremendous…
ELECTION: Voting speaks the loudest
It was very surprising and disappointing to me when the recent voting turnout percentage was 29 percent. The remaining 71 percent of registered voters in Coeur d'Alene that didn't make the effort to vote on City Co…
Launching leadership
Consider a possible day in your life: Someone teaches your child; someone flies your airplane; someone plays your favorite piece of music; someone refills your prescription; someone drives a fire engine to your hom…
FLAG: We need more like Sciascia
I am writing to thank Mr. Sciascia (Press, "The right thing," Nov. 17). First, thank you for serving our country. Your sacrifice insures our freedom.
MADD: Beware impaired drivers
An Nov. 19 Press news brief featured the Kootenai County Sheriff Department's Thanksgiving week impaired driving emphasis. MADD Idaho supports law enforcement efforts to identify and remove impaired drivers from th…
A Veterans Day to remember Guest Opinion
Patriotism is alive and well in North Idaho. Evidenced by numerous Veterans Day assemblies and ceremonies, our community fully supports America and what she stands for, and especially for those who serve her unself…
KHS: Writer points to bigger picture
There could to be the possibility that Ms. Nissen had access to my "dismissal letter." I don't mind if KHS releases all original correspondence to her or anyone else.
PRESIDENT: Two men, little difference
There is very little difference between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. They both say the "right things" to the voters during election season, but, the reality is that a Romney administration would be so similar to a…
McEUEN: In layout, don't hide lake
As an outsider who still spends 70 percent of the family budget in Coeur d'Alene, I offer a few brief comments relative to McEuen Field.
Better days await
These "be thankful" Thanksgiving editorials are getting harder to write.
A Veterans Day to remember
Patriotism is alive and well in North Idaho. Evidenced by numerous Veterans Day assemblies and ceremonies, our community fully supports America and what she stands for, and especially for those who serve her unself…
MEAL: Payment deeply appreciated
The Marines from the Marine Corps League would like to thank the person who paid for our breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Blue Plate Cafe in Hayden.
PENN ST.: Here's a bigger problem
All this phony surprise about the Sandusky/Penn State child abuse case would be funny if it weren't such a tragedy. And so many people knew what was going on for so long. But while we're gasping in shock that such …
Bruning, service just go together
There's a groundswell of excitement over the election of Dan Gookin and Steve Adams to the Coeur d'Alene City Council, and there should be. Whether or not the existing council is actually guilty of routinely applyi…
FRUIT: Don't buy misguided blame
Good grief! The news media, politicians, and citizens continue to confuse an apple with an orange, blaming Social Security and Medicare insurance programs for our $15 trillion national debt.