This Thanksgiving, choose happiness

The 5-year-old looked up at her mother, tears clouding the little girl's eyes.

REFUGE: Should become monument

The new Congress sure has some crazy ideas for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the American people have been keeping it wild for generations. The 50th anniversary of the Arctic Refuge on Dec. 6 presents an…

CHINA: Great lessons learned

I have always enjoyed having the last word. Let me try to do it here regarding the recent Chamber of Commerce sponsored trips to China.

THEATER: Rude was on display

One of the things I have always loved about living in North Idaho from the moment we arrived is the general level of gentility we find here. People still hold doors for others, say please and thank you, give up wai…

BUDGET: Doesn't pass smell test

In a recent Press was an article which stated one third of doctors will refuse new Medicare patients due to more proposed cuts. WOW. Couple that with the AMA estimate that nearly 40 percent of doctors will either r…

THANKS: Express yours properly

Thanksgiving Day - what it should mean to all Americans:

General Thanksgiving

By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America

THANKS: A poem for your pleasure

It's that time once again,

So what do you think of all this snow?

AUTUMN: Chase away the blues

Stress: a feeling that takes away my comfort. On this cool and chilly day in November as I sit inside looking out into my yard, I feel melancholy sweeping over me like a flood. I find comfort in my yard and flowers…

EPA: Unfair use of taxpayer $

Those who have taken a special interest are aware of the EPA's plan for a cleanup of the upper Coeur d'Alene River Basin planned to cost $1.3 billion in today's dollars and extend for 50 to 90 years.

STUDY: Crossing not safe at all

I recently read your article regarding the lights being removed from Fifth Street and Sherman Avenue. In the article it was mentioned that Fifth was similar to Sixth with very few people crossing and very few accid…

KENNEDY: Great man, bad request

I have the privilege of knowing both Jim Brannon and Mike Kennedy. I have great respect for both of these men and have learned much from them. Habitat for Humanity really hurt their credibility in the community whe…

ELECTION: Being conservative pays

Although we're past the terrible campaign ads, the traditional liberal letters chastising voters and attacking the voters' choices are coming out.

Faulty laws cost us all

If you're looking for a fair resolution in the Coeur d'Alene city council election challenge, you're going to be disappointed.