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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 …
REGAN: A testament to need for change
The Press has gifted Brent Regan with a weekly column. Rather than using this privilege to benefit our community with trustworthy and valuable information, he uses it for benefiting himself, trying to bully us into…
KROC: Wouldn’t be here without these leaders
On May 11, 2009, The Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene opened its doors to the community. However, its beginnings date back to 2004 when Sue Thilo and former Mayor Sandi Bloem joined the Idaho Kroc Initiative Task Force…
NEWS: Garbage in, garbage out
As a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, I think I speak for many when I say, I wish I could flip back the calendar a decade or two. A time when people held doors for each other, visited in line at the DMV and made…
FLOTATION: Devices can save lives
I have been fishing for 67 years. I have been fly fishing for over 55 years. In those 55 years, I have learned from personal experience that wearing a Person Flotation Device is required when I go fishing…or any ot…
CDAPD: They’re friends in deed
I want to say “thank you” to our police department. I had called them regarding our neighbor behind us.
COSTCO: Plea for more electric carts
I happen to be an older disabled senior, but this issue affects all customers of any age requiring an electric shopping cart. Sadly, many times in visiting Costco CDA, I cannot stay to shop as there are NO electric…
KCRCC: Will you pay the piper?
To the KCRCC and Beverly Guenette of the Gem State Heist: Whoa! What an ugly surprise to see Donald Trump’s mugshot in the KCRCC “rated and vetted” ad in the Coeur d’Alene Press the morning of May 1. What a way to …
TRUSTEES: Spending spun out of control
It is hard to consider the North Idaho College Trustee majority as fiscal conservatives.
THANKS: Press election videos essential to voters
My husband and I relocated to Coeur d’Alene from Montana 10 months ago. Everyone we have encountered has been welcoming and extremely friendly; it’s a great place to live.
ELECTION: Be this type of voter
The May 21 primary is looming. What type of voter will you be? I envision four types.
INITIATIVE: Check it out for yourself
An unsolicited political tabloid that arrived recently in my mailbox contains the claim that the organizations promoting the Open Primaries initiative have not posted the text of the initiative on their websites. T…
ELECTION: Cheers for these volunteers
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many community leaders who have stepped up to run for Kootenai County Republican Precinct Committeeman positions.
BORAH: Not just a matter of numbers
I have four kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District. Two of them are at Borah Elementary, the school on the chopping block. We are deeply saddened that the school might close. This would be a huge loss to the stu…
SAFETY: Stop these illegal turns
I am writing this letter for the benefit of the entire community. For about 15 years now the people running the Lakes Highway District have ignored the welfare of the public by bowing to political pressure from bus…
NIR: What do they stand for?
Jack Riggs, M.D.’s opinion piece from April 26 left me wondering whether any of the North Idaho Republicans have ever criticized the policies and ideology of the Democrat Party. Also, I have read opinions from Mich…