Opinion
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MACKAY: Sharing wisdom weekly
As an avid reader of the Coeur d'Alene Press for the past eight years, I would like to thank your newspaper for running the regular feature article by Harvey Mackay on your Business page every Sunday. I look forwar…
IB: Information lacking with some
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is the current hot button among those who both support IB and those who oppose it. Based on conversations with friends I strongly suspect that most citizens living in Sc…
IB: Too little for too few
Over the past few months I have been watching the discussion regarding the IB & PYP programs in our "PUBLIC SCHOOLS."
AMERICA: Dream isn't dead - yet
I guess I must have gotten lost somewhere along the path of life, because I certainly can't understand how our society has come to signify popularity and stardom as a sign of the ability to govern, without much con…
Speak out or pay up
Washington state is forging ahead with its insistence that Idaho cities meet a more difficult standard of wastewater discharge than do Washington dischargers.
TEXTING: Please don't text and drive
About 300,000 people are injured each year due to a car crash caused by texting while driving. Obviously, texting while driving plays a significant role in the number of deaths and losses each year from a car crash.
SIGNS: Theft can't silence supporter
Our republican form of government is based upon the principle that candidates for office have the right to seek their chosen office and the electorate has the right to be informed about the candidates for office. …
COFFEE: Stands must stand taller
Over the last few years CDA has sprouted a new coffee stand on just about every corner. As a born and bred Northwesterner, I appreciate a good cup of coffee and I love the option of grabbing one on the go. All this…
CATS: They're out of control - again
I read with interest about dogs leaving their gifts and the owners responsibilty of picking up after them. Now for the same question that comes up year after year. What about the neighbors’ cats? Who picks up or cl…
PIAZZA: Conflict on paving issue
Before every Kootenai County Commissioners hearing the commissioners are asked if they have any conflicts of interest. What if a commissioner accepts the maximum donation allowed for a re-election campaign? Does th…
GOP: Oil stains on its canvas
Republicans deregulated the banking, health care, mining, and oil industries to prove to us that when private industries are left alone, America will prosper. Let us see who has actually prospered.
BENCH: Much ado from 'porcupines'
I’m writing to comment on Tuesday’s story about the “Bring back the bench” demonstration of protest at Farragut State Park.
FEDS: Sending a mixed message
The ignorance (or is it arrogance) of our federal government never ceases to amaze me.
SENIORS: Projects show their passion
On Wednesday evening, I joined two LCHS teachers and evaluated six students presenting their senior projects. The projects were as diverse as the students presenting them -- a hobby, a passion, a future career, a p…
CAR SEATS: Officer responds to crisis
I want to thank Cd'A Police officer Bill Tilson for coming to the rescue of my granddaughter in the midst of her car seat installation dilemma...he stepped up to the plate and offered expert advice to her, respondi…