CANADA: The pipeline to nowhere

Canadian Peter Robitaille (July 1) should realize that the America he once new is all around him in Alberta. As a Canadian born, naturalized U.S. citizen while serving in the U.S. Army, I feel qualified to comment.

PARADES: Tough downtown impact

I was very surprised and a bit unhappy to attempt driving to one of my favorite coffee spots, Bakery by The Lake, on the morning of Friday, July 1, to find the downtown corridor of Coeur d'Alene closed off and a bi…

NIC: Editorial makes sense

Your editorial on Friday June 24 caught my interest on a few points. The first, which you very well made, concerned the previous expenses incurred by the college of $64,642 in paying a firm to search for a replacem…

OBAMA: Sadly, a fan of robots

I really need to laugh at the article in the Business section, "Obama pushes for high tech manufacturing." This is a person who has never produced, manufactured or created.

A 4th of July to remember

When those two A-10 Thunderbolts soared overhead, east to west above Sherman Avenue, to bring a roaring charge to the start of the parade, you just knew it was going to be a great day.

McGEE: Standards should fit everyone

I am writing out of concern over Sen. McGee’s recent DUI and grand larceny arrest. I’m also deeply concerned with published colleague responses which claim that their main concern in this matter is for “Sen. McGee …

CANYON: Just more California

I am writing about a serious concern that I have for our community. Glen Lanker, an architect transplanted Southern Californian and his Pennsylvania financiers are attempting to build a high-density (9.64 units per…

JULY 4: The real meaning

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked …

JULY 4: Another vital anniversary

Independence Day is always a proud day for Americans, but July 4 also marks another milestone in our democracy — the anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). FOIA is a federal law signed by President L…

United we stand for a strong USA

IRONMAN: Third time still charming

Just wanted to send a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press to say thank you to your city for another fantastic Ironman event.

IRONMAN: Kudos to the community

To the citizens of the Coeur d'Alene area: Thank you so much for your hospitality during the Ironman event. The volunteers and supporters over the entire 140.6-mile course was beyond belief. After I finished I had …

UNIONS: Standing up for workers

Your response that the firefighters were selfish, according to the Coeur d'Alene Press - really, you, the Hagadone Republican propaganda paper find people standing up for their union right, to be sniveling? The rea…

GOLF: Don't buy into stereotypes

Golf is a viable high school sport just like football, baseball, softball, volleyball, etc. The golf kids are not all "rich country clubbers," as David Sheridan mentioned in his letter printed June 26.

DADS: Moved by 'Boys of Summer'

I just read The Boys of Summer... again. I HAD to write you to compliment this Father's Day tribute. This story was the most moving Father's Day column that I have ever read. Please let the writer, Thomas Dean Kell…