Opinion
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McEUEN: One way for 2 wins
I believe that the opportunity to have a first class, two-field baseball complex in Coeur d'Alene would be a win-win situation for our community.
BULLIES: Who's the victim here
When you walk into most elementary schools today you are likely to see posters or other literature referencing an anti-bullying campaign. Anti-bullying campaigns encourage children to report hostile treatment. They…
PF LEVY: Roof about to cave in
I have just received the February Community Newsletter from the Post Falls School District. The "Board of Trustees" approved a supplemental levy election for next month. The intent of the newsletter is to inform th…
TEACHERS: Praise community heroes
The Idaho legislature and Tom Luna are not being honest about our school funding and budget.
McEUEN: Save field of dreams
As a fellow American Legion player and a lifetime resident, I am very disappointed in the approach the city has taken with McEuen Field. I know the City Council wants to try and make the city "more appealing" but C…
SIGN: Not funny to this customer
Driving by in my car I saw such an inappropriate large sign, hanging in front of a restaurant here in Post Falls, White House Grill stating:
LAWSUIT: Cheering non-union stance
In response to the article about the non-union school employees in Harrison disapproving of the lawsuit, KUDOS to them. I commend those school employees for taking a sacrificial position, putting the good of the co…
TRIP: Teacher asks for help
Hello citizens of the greater Coeur d'Alene community. My name is Karen Coughenour. I teach civics at the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and have sponsored five eighth grade spring break trips to Washington, D.C. I …
Oh, Henry!
It comprised one of the most impressive donations we've ever seen.
PREVENTION: It actually costs less
Drug addiction treatment programs WORK!
HART: IRS is the extremist
In regard to the Feb. 2 editorial on our elected and patriotic congressman Phil Hart, at least patriotic as far as the income tax battle. Congressman Hart was willing to sacrifice his time and money for his beliefs…
MODESTY: Kids set the standard
What a breath of fresh air to read the story of our local teens organizing a modest prom. Perhaps the teacher from Betty Kiefer Elementary that was on the front page of The Press (Sunday, Feb. 13) should take a cue…
HART: Not a real folk hero
The Idaho House Committee reviewing the ethics complaints against Rep. Phil Hart has decided to drop them after his resignation as vice-chairman of the Transportation Committee. This "slap on the wrist" by that Rep…
McEUEN: Feds set bad precedent
It comes as no surprise that the onerous and arrogant attitudes and policies of our federal government wouldn't take long to trickle down to our local governments. I am speaking in regard to the proposed radical ch…
CHOCOLATE: Press missed great event
This event was one of the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association's best events with a lot of local support. Thanks to all who came out after hours to make this a huge success. The contest for Best Chocolate was a great…