Opinion
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SPAIN: No vacation for the taxpayers
Michelle Obama should thank the hard working American people for paying $242,000 plus additional expenses for her vacation in Spain. Her daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, her personal staff and vari…
FORESIGHT: Had it then, need it now
I would like to talk about foresight. The foresight that the residents of Kootenai County (about 25,000) had 40 years ago when they built a new Cd'A High School way north of downtown. When they then built Lake City…
KTEC: Covers education gap
We have three school boards who are planning to cover a long-standing gap in high school education. The plan (KTEC) would provide a wide array of job skills training in health occupations, construction trades, weld…
INTERNET: Investment in regional businesses
Washington watchers have spent past months scrutinizing a federal plan to bring better Internet links to areas like ours. That's important. For without that necessary infrastructure we will fail to retain, expand a…
FAIR: Bottom line isn't families
The Fair Board's recent decision to shift from charging $0 to charging $5 per person for every man, woman and child in combination with the decision to change from allowing alcohol in an isolated area - the "beer g…
CONFESSION: We all love Lucy
I was saddened to read that Lucy Dukes is leaving The Press. I am happy for her taking the next step in her journey, but part of me is selfish in a way and will really miss her articles and influence on other featu…
FAIR: Cooked up recipe for disaster
I am appalled at the North Idaho Fair's REQUIREMENT this year to include a recipe for ANY baked/canned good entered.
HORSESHOES: Pitching praise to parks people
In regard to the Dead Ringers story printed Aug. 17, 2010, thank you from all of us in the Kootenai County Horseshoe Pitchers Association (KCHPA). This whole entity would not be possible without the cooperation and…
Hit hard? Fight back
Maybe we're headed for double-dip recession. Then again, maybe the economic roller-coaster ride will smooth out in 2011.
KTEC: Job market needs it
On Aug. 24, 2010, the residents of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts can provide new opportunities for students. They propose to create a joint vocational training facility, KTEC (Kootenai Tec…
Small town, big thinkers
Fernan Lake Village might be tiny, but it's a giant of an example when it comes to fiscal responsibility.
MARRIAGE: One big mess of an issue
I am confused; maybe someone can enlighten me about same-sex marriage.
KTEC: Cheaper than you think
Aug. 24, 2010, is the day when we can make a huge leap forward in the Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts.
GOVERNMENT: It's forgotten its role to the people
What is the government's role in our lives? This is an ongoing debate that appears to be fueling the oncoming November elections.
FAIR: Can't toast grandstand fee
I'm trying to understand how it can be a good idea to have beer sold and consumed all over the county fair. When I read that the grandstands would be reserved seating, I thought this would be interesting. There wil…