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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
EAGLES: Friends of local charities
The horse that is The Eagles’ Charity Barbecue is far from dead so I will give it another kick. Being a member of the Eagles community is a great thing. As an Eagle it is our responsibility to effectively support t…
THEATER: Why I remain a fan
I, like Don Phelan (Letter, Aug. 18), have regularly attended the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre for the past 12 years. However, unlike Mr. Phelan, I’ve chosen to remain a season ticket holder.
WALL: Veterans hit it repeatedly
Last Wednesday I was driving along I-90 to one of my many appointments at the Veterans Administration hospital in Spokane and saw the procession escorting the “Wall that Heals” and the “Wall of Remembrance” to Hayd…
LOST: Civic pride and venues
Gone, gone, gone:
WASPS: Don't confuse with bees
I am a beginning beekeeper. I have only been keeping bees for about five or six years. I believe the Press article Tuesday may have contained some misinformation that could lead people to confuse honey bees, which …
ISSUES: Writer shares several
I have a few issues I would like to bring to public attention. I have thought about these for awhile and think now is the time to speak up.
THEATRE: Why we bid farewell
The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre has fallen on hard financial times according to a recent Press article. Attendance is markedly down and there are less season ticket sales. The situation has become so grave that th…
LEVY: Be proud and vote yes
On Aug. 27 the Plummer-Worley community will make a choice for future generations of local children. Both Lakeside Middle and High School have received a 4-Star Rating from the state of Idaho, with Lakeside Element…
CODE: Look through local lens
Let me see if I have this right: The Kootenai County commissioners hire a big city, urban-focused firm to prepare a land use code revision for our rural county and are surprised when the firm provides an urban, big…
HOPE: Port is wrong target
I just want to say that I think that this community that we live in (Kootenai County) may not be looking at the Port of Hope realistically. The Port of Hope has been helping this community for many years and now it…
POSTAL: Show appreciation
In 40 years I think I lost maybe one or two pieces of mail. I don’t understand the people complaining about the post office. I always found it amazing that your letter could be sent across the country for under a d…
POLITICS: Double standards appalling
So Oprah didn’t get to see a $38,000 handbag at an exclusive boutique, while vacationing in Switzerland. She assumes (and is probably right) that it’s because of her race. While I think it’s incredulous that a stor…
WAGE: Minimum pay, maximum jobs
To the community, minimum wage is the most hurtful thing to economic stability that has ever been purported for reasons of gaining political power. It is a concept created to get votes, not to benefit the working c…
SKY: Something's wrong up there
Have you taken a good look at the sky lately? I have been seeing huge trails being sprayed by jets constantly passing through our sky. These trails then spread into huge, fake clouds. I have compared these to contr…
RUN: Do it for Scott and others
I would like to bring your attention to an event that is taking place this Sunday, Aug. 18. It is the SCOTT DORMAN Memorial 5K Fun Run. Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Fedora Pub and Grill (next door to the car wash at …