Opinion
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ELECTION: Ready, set - vote!
Hello friends, it's Julie Clark here. What could have been a fun community project has now turned into a campaign issue: McEuen Field. It will be a happy day for Coeur d'Alene when some improvements are finally acc…
TROOPS: Girl, donors pitch in
In this time of unrest, unemployment and just plain despair, I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our community. Our 8-year-old daughter, Faith, decided to have a fundraiser for troop care packages by havi…
GOP: Taking blame for Dems
Two letters appeared in Wednesday's Opinion section. In one, the Republicans are blamed for advocating taking away Social Security benefits from seniors. That's pure nonsense, being used to scare people.
9/11: I fly the flag for good reason
Two words to guide us
If history's lessons are lost on us, in the wash of too much pain or plain forgetfulness, there is no hope for the future.
ILLNESS: Help girl fight back
Hello. My name is Caitlyn Conner. I am 15 years old and battle many medical issues not many normal 15-year-olds battle. Today I am writing a letter to ask for your help.
BIKE: Let's not forget the thief
A wonderful story illustrated our community's support for Kristian Parrett as a result of some low life stealing his new bike. I couldn't help but be reminded of a similar incident that happened to me many years ag…
THANKS: Area well-represented
This letter is to say Thank You to all of the residents of the Inland Northwest; not just beautiful Coeur d'Alene, but to Post Falls, Hayden Lake, Spokane Valley, Spokane and all of the other great small towns that…
KVNI: Decrying doo-wop's demise
An interesting article appeared in last Saturday's Press concerning KVNI's shift to a larger sports format and eliminating its oldies music.
RAISES: Here in the real world
Hmm. I read the article in the Sept. 2 Coeur d'Alene Press regarding the pay raises for some officials and, while I have refrained from voicing my opinions because I like to keep my privacy, I need to comment on th…
KVNI: Changes aren't welcome
Congratulations to all of the management at KVNI. You have taken the last bastion of local Coeur d'Alene radio.
REUNION: It's on; apology requested
The Wednesday morning edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press has a letter to the editor so full of errors, misinformation and a serious misconception about the Park Ranger Staff at Farragut State Park as to require a r…
OBAMA: My kind of Superman
What has President Obama done for me?
JOBS: Less talk, more action
The news media and national TV have probably had at least three major speeches by Mr. Obama every week, outlining how very important jobs are for our economy. All we hear or see are speeches - but no action. It pro…
BENEFITS: Fit for all the feds
Do you know that our first president took no wages? Did you know that Sen. Larry Craig will retire on close to $1 million a year for the rest of his life? All the rest of our people in Washington, D.C., are bleedin…