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BROOKS: Consumer columnist cheers
I just want to tell you that Bill Brooks offers a great service to people. So many times he is able to help you cut down the red tape and solve a problem that has been difficult. I know he has helped me. I am sure …
HEALTH CARE: Hypocrisy on display
George Eskridge and Craig Smith maintain that the important consideration when discussing health care is whether it is mandated and governed by the state or the federal government. This thinking dismisses compassio…
Help is on the way, employers
Headline: 42 percent of current jobs going away. — Front page Cd’A Press, Jan. 19
AHLQUIST: Best for business
Coeur d’Alene is home to many thriving businesses that need skilled labor. We need a bold new leader in the governor’s office with a fresh approach to creating a climate in which industry thrives. As an owner of se…
CENTER: The very best care
They are the healers, givers, and even soldiers who fight on behalf of their patients’ well-being and ensure the integrity of their patients’ emotional and physical health. They are beloved mothers, aspiring studen…
Transparency takes a kick to the groin
Thanks, Vito, for keeping the lights off.
PLOWING: Citizen suggestions
Why do people shovel or snowblow their driveways/sidewalks back into the freshly plowed streets? Why park your car on the street (and have to dig it out later) while your garage is filled with junk? The county/city…
RIGHTS: Support Marsy's Law
Five years ago, my teenage daughter was raped. The trauma of that crime, the offender’s subsequent behavior and living through the trial and sentencing phases of the case have profoundly and irrevocably changed my …
CLUBS: Make sweet music
Ramsey Magnet School of Science recently received two grants from two fantastic local organizations: Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene and Sunrise Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene. Rotary funded the purchase of 15 clarinet…
TRUMP: Enough, already
Everyone is talking about whether the president of the United States of America is mentally competent to hold office. I have an idea, a really great idea to test him. After all, Mr. Trump was once a reality star. W…
MLK EVENT: Gratitude galore
On behalf of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations Board, we wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the Coeur d’Alene Press for your outstanding and in-depth coverage of the Dr. Martin L…
ART: Local is better
Read in Friday’s Press dated Jan. 12 that the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is looking for artists to create bike racks for the library. To me this is demeaning to our local artists. It is my understanding that not…
POLITICS: Everyone's an independent
The deep divide in our country between Democrats and Republicans seems to be getting deeper. I’m not sure if coming together on most issues is possible. My suggestion is to dissolve both parties and instead call ev…
GIZMO: Rest of the story
Matt Roetter, it seems very obvious that you did not do any research about Gizmo prior to publishing your article. If you had, you would find that the Muellers donate their time, to the tune of about 60 hours a wee…
IMMIGRATION: This has merit
President Trump allegedly said that Haiti and African nations were “s***hole” countries. While some of us were shocked by the vulgarity of his comments, others may have thought it was just Trump being “politically …