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TRAIL: An economic boost
We recently traveled to Whitefish for a family reunion. Upon arrival, we headed to a bike shop. We asked the owner about bicycle trails in the area. His response? If it was bike trails that we wanted, we should go …
A breath of fresh North Idaho air
For a mental health tuneup, sometimes you just have to turn away from the political conflagration that’s consuming our nation.
TRAIL: Its bright future
Dear County Commissioners,
SENIORS: Work ethic lessons
As a senior seeking help at my house, I wish The Press could do an article related to people like myself who would like to hire high school students for snow and yard work. I have contacted TWO area schools and hav…
TRAIL: 'No' vote an epic fail
It has been a longstanding goal of bicycle/pedestrian advocacy groups to rebuild the existing trail along the east side of Highway 95 to current standards for non-motorized use along this corridor.
It's Time for a Fresh Approach & New Ideas in the Governor's Office
Idahoans, including myself, appreciate Governor Butch Otter’s 12 years of longstanding service to the State of Idaho. His efforts are truly to be commended. As we look to the future of our great state though – it’s…
LEGISLATURE: Praise for Scott
The governor called a “special session” last year to deal with a bill that did not pass the 2016 Legislature. It dealt with international child support enforcement. Sound good? Well, thank goodness, nine members of…
HITLER: A history lesson
In the course of studying history, I judged that Hitler’s general intelligence was not superior. I also thought that his monstrous biases were due to his experiences in life.
LITTLE: Takes correct stand
Over the past year, when I hear the words “health care,” the next words that come to mind are: “Rising premiums, increasing deductible, 300 percent price increase for the same service, loss of choice, no cross-stat…
TICKET: A positive view
Friday, I made a donation to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. I really can’t think of a more worthy organization to receive my $90 donation, and here’s why.
CANADIAN: Christmas praise for Cd'A
I recently spent a wonderful two weeks in Coeur d’Alene. It was great to see Christmas celebrated so openly in your city. This doesn’t happen in my town anymore. It’s not politically correct to say CHRISTMAS anymor…
OBAMACARE: Little delivers blow
It’s been eight long years since President Obama and the Democrats in Congress passed Obamacare. Since then, prices have increased dramatically, yet it looks like we’re finally going to get some relief.
POLITICS: Let's play then and now
Then: Schumer/Pelosi predicted with the Trump election, the world as we know it would cease to exist — stock market crashing — world turmoil — total chaos — pronouncing Trump is dumb, dangerous and incompetent.
Put porch thieves out of business
No, it was not “just” a blanket that was stolen from a Coeur d’Alene family last weekend.
SNOW: Plates full of opinions
It’s a snowy morning (Thursday), temperature right at the freezing point. I’m sitting at a morning traffic light after dropping my daughter off at school.