Opinion
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McEUEN: A chance to rethink stance
I read in the paper that our mayor said the voting won't sway her. Well, Ms. mayor, I think if you want to be re-elected, you better think about it first. The people want the park to stay as is. Don't you understan…
VERDICT: Rejoice officer's innocence
Praise God! He brought out the truth regarding Dan Dixon and his innocence. I pray that God continues to reveal the real character of the leadership in the city of Coeur d'Alene and the Coeur d'Alene Police Departm…
MCEUEN: Election clarified opinion
Without question it came out loud and clear in the vote: The people who pay taxes in Coeur d'Alene and others do not want to spend their dollars, $40 to 50 million, on a remake of McEuen Field that would take away …
TREATS: Religion can be tasty
My letter is in response to Jackie Katz's Halloween article. When I read this last Sunday, I said to my husband, "she's talking about me." Yes, I did make up baggies filled with balloons, crayons, scratch paper, a …
PROGRESS: Halted in Cd'A on Tuesday
I was completely surprised as I followed the local election returns as they came in Tuesday evening.
DEBRIS: It's headed our way
With the upcoming presidential election, people are asking the candidates what they would do about jobs, the economy and the environment. No one is asking the question about the looming disaster floating in the Pac…
SPEED: It's going to kill someone here
I live in the area of Silverwood Theme Park and I am at a loss as to why the speed limit is still 65 mph considering all the Highway 95 construction up this way. Usually in the Coeur d'Alene area, the speed limit i…
McEuen Mandate
Some 45,000 people call Coeur d'Alene home. Within the city's borders, 21,433 were registered to vote in this week's municipal elections. And of those, 6,299 actually did.
MEDIA: No friends of Grand Old Party
Has the news media declared war on the Republican Party? It wouldn't be the first time. Remember when the Speaker of the House made a "Contract with America" and the voters nationwide said yes! The Speaker made too…
INCUMBENTS: Key to nation's woes
Good Grief! Here we go again. Another tirade in The Press about our dysfunctional political system. Former President Reagan was only half right when he said that "Government is the problem." Here is a news flash, f…
VETERANS: No time to celebrate
It's Veterans Day and I am reminded of the USMC. For myself, Veterans Day isn't a time to celebrate. Me and many of my friends, from Desert Storm, wish it would just go by.
GULCH: Beware of the hunters
If you own property on or near Cougar Gulch, please put up No Hunting signs for the safety of all of us in that area.
VETERANS: See you today in Hayden
Today at 10 a.m. the city of Hayden will be honoring all the veterans of America. They will start the early morning with a parade to honor two men who sacrificed all, Sgt. Nathan Beyers and Spc. Nick Newby. Both of…
CHARITIES: Begging goes too far
Will the lack of a better word, begging, ever cease? The latest solicitation now includes soap. Not just any soap, but unwrapped, plus toiletries, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
LES MIS: Cast earns big ovation
I've been living in Coeur d'Alene for the past five years. Besides my family in North Idaho, I was also attracted to its beauty and the fact that there was great theater! I attended both Friday and Saturday night p…