Opinion
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EDITORIAL: Pack away the excuses and hit the road
You'll return knowing the country isn't as fractured as you might believe.
DEMS’ FOOD DRIVE: Great community response
Last week the Kootenai County Democrats’ Community Outreach Committee put out a call for our annual food drive — and the community answered with an overwhelming response.
REPUBLICANS: Not all against absentee voting
A letter from Mr. Chad Lawson accused all Republicans being against absentee and early voting.
EDITORIAL: Tomorrow, let's all groan together
A sense of humor is among our greatest blessings.
UNITED AGAINST HATE: ‘Gross overreach’
My takeaway from the “United Against Hate” event at the Coeur d’Alene Casino on Nov. 17 was that under the claim of protecting vulnerable and/or traditionally oppressed groups, which surely must be done, the feds...
REGAN: Stop undermining election process
I had to chuckle while reading Brent Regan’s “Opinion: Election Confidence,” and not just because he’s quoting the author of Dilbert as an authoritative source for how to run an election.
BLOEM: Something missing from column
Dave’s column said a lot about Sandy Bloem’s achievements but left out the one major very lasting legacy that will stick for the life of the Coeur d’Alene we all loved and that is the towering blight she left beh...
KUDOS: For empathy-driven, practical approach to helping our neighbors
We don’t dabble in politics, yet recognize jobs well done.
GROWTH: Cities and counties should explore solutions
“Tackling Growth Together” was interesting to read but left me wondering about solutions and when they might be implemented.
DOCK FUNDS: Money needed to synchronize lights on U.S. 95
The funding for the proposed boat dock project on your Tuesday morning Coeur d’Alene Press front page probably came from a different, non-fungible state pocket, but that $500,000 would aid a lot more of our resid...
EDITORIAL: Hospital steps up for urgent need
Kootenai Health's new detox unit will save lives, strengthen community
JIM JONES: Surprised by info
I always look forward to the column by Jim Jones because I often figure I may learn some fine point of the Constitution, or the law.
THANK YOU: Veterans Recognition event a success
Rathdrum American Legion Post 154, the Northwest Guardian Riders and the city of Rathdrum wish to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the success of the 2022 Veterans Recognition Event.
EDITORIAL: Press should have covered forum
If you wanted to dispel the “ugly rumors” about Kootenai Health and its BOD, you should have had one of your “Journalists” attend the forum last Saturday, Nov. 12.
CONSTITUTION: Does not afford equal rights
My letter is more about accuracy and truth than the actual forum.
VOTERS: Thank you for support
I would like to thank all the District 4 voters that cast their vote to support me and my candidacy for Idaho State Representative.