Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
BILL: Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform
I looked forward with some trepidation to Dr. Stark’s article. As a surgeon he sees Medicaid from the provider’s side but as a doctor his patient concern provides an important perspective. As a person associated wi…
CDA: Left with love and appreciation
To the wonderful people of Coeur d’Alene’… the families and friends of both John Morrison Jr. and Frank Harwood stumbled into your city full of shock, sadness and yes, for some of us, anger. But something wonderful…
OPINION: Identity politics
What is the first thing you want people to notice about you?
EDITORIAL: Dave Tysdal on road to recovery
Dave received a hero's send off at Kootenai Health this morning with hospital staff and local first responders lining the hallways as he started his transfer to the rehab hospital that will continue his care which …
DONATION: Money well spent
Maybe now! There are many organizations asking for monthly donations for all sorts of worthy causes. Which do you choose?
REGAN: Why did he need a Segway?
I love it when KCRCC Chairman Brent Regan goes to the trouble of defining in detail the tactics he uses to deceive his readers, then pretends “the other guy” is the only one who uses them. It has been demonstrated …
LEGISLATURE: Stand up and exercise power
Where oh where have our senators and representatives gone? Please stand up and do your job. Once again, the president has lowered the tariffs after having raised them.
FIREFIGHTERS: Thanks for your support
I have been a firefighter for over 33 years. During my time in the fire service, I have attended countless funerals for our fallen firefighters. I know that presence is an important part of the culture within the f…
E-BIKES: Trail rules need more defined
In response to the submission by Wayne Meucci, titled “E-bikes: Some should be forbidden from riding on the trail.”
FLAGS: Thanks for displaying
On my walk this morning, it was heartwarming to see so many American flags flying from household flag poles. And they were not only the traditional stars and stripes, but flags with blue, green, and red stripes hon…
OPINION: Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
President Trump recently signed H.R.1, aka the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," into law. The basis of the bill is an extension of the 2017 tax relief. Also included in the new law is the first substantial reform to t…
EDITORIAL: City fees hikes are reasonable, necessary
City eyes fees increases, will consider them on Tuesday
E-BIKES: Some should be forbidden from riding on the trail
To the editor. This is in response to a letter in today’s edition of The Press from S. Robinson entitled, “FIREWORKS: “E-bikes push through crowd.”
COMMUNITY: A heartfelt thank you
It has been a challenging week for our city and our community. As we mourn the tragic loss of Battalion Chief John Morrison and Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, and as we continue to pray for the recovery of Coeur d’…
OPINION: One Precinct at a Time: What I have learned as a Republican Committeeman in Kootenai County
As traditional Republicans, we believe in the values that built America: freedom, limited government, and strong communities. But in today’s noisy political world, it is easy to feel powerless. The truth is that re…