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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 …
RECALL: Group backs the targets
The Board of the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association unanimously declares its support for Mayor Sandi Bloem, and council members Woody McEvers, Deanna Goodlander and Mike Kennedy. These four individuals have worked …
RECALL: Find a middle ground
I have been reading and following the debate over McEuen Field and the surrounding area project in Coeur d’Alene for some time. I agree with Jack Riggs that to recall our City Council members for offering and suppo…
RECALL: City should listen to citizens
Coeur d’Alene, the “beautiful.” Please keep our McEuen Park free of commercial, money scams and tourist traps. We the people of Coeur d’Alene have stood up for our rights. Our voices heard, we live here and love it…
RENEWAL: Here's who foots the bill
John Austin had an interesting article about Urban Renewal in the Press for Sunday, April 1. The article is actually “opinion” though not labeled as such. Much of the article is true as it stands, but leaves the re…
RECALL: Look for hidden agendas
I wanted to make you aware of a communication I had with our City Council member, Dan Gookin, April 10 in regard to the recall.
HOSPICE: A key alternative
As Idahoans watch the future of Medicare being debated as an election issue this year, we are reminded that we need to enhance care for a growing number of our older citizens — especially near the end of their live…
RECALL: Already have a big park
I have some questions for current council members and mayor that are surprised at the recall effort. Isn’t there a huge park in downtown Coeur d’Alene already? How does another park generate more revenue? Who says,…
HEALTH CARE: Our system is sick
Congressman Raul Labrador wrote in his December Health Care Update that “our health care system is the world’s best.”
RECALL: No, it's not destructive
If you count yourself a citizen of Coeur d’Alene you likely know about the recall effort being waged against Mayor Sandi Bloem and her key central planning accomplices.
CEO: Salaries tell many stories
With the Obama bailout to the many large American corporations using our taxpayer monies, and the many billions still not paid back, the executives of three of those were ordered to take a pay cut. Of these three c…
ISLAND: Answer questions first
A floating recreational island on Lake Coeur d’Alene? Sounds like fun. A few questions though.
HEALTH CARE: Time to catch up, America
The United States is a bit behind the times when it comes to national health care. One hundred twenty-nine years, in fact.
LAUNCH: Here's a new suggestion
For the seemingly hundreds of boaters who feel the distance is too far, how about a Third Street launch valet service? So convenient for the hundreds of boaters who feel the distance to the proposed alternate parki…
KROC: Chamness offers his thanks
As we approach the third anniversary of the Kroc Center, and my final days as the Kroc Administrator, I have begun to reflect on what a privilege I have had these past eight years being involved with the Kroc Cente…
LETTER: I second that sentiment
Amen! to the letter from Jesse Laudahl. If this administration gets four more years, the America as we all know it will not be the same, or not be at all!