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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 …
WEATHER: Or is it politics?
Oh for a little global warming!
TRUMP: Right about Biden
Trump’s conversation with foreign leaders about the potential criminal activity of the Bidens has been getting a lot of press. How dare he use a diplomatic conversation to discuss past issues of diplomacy between h…
PRICE: Reasons for support
City Councilman Edinger announced his endorsement of Christie Wood months ago, long before Edinger could have known of or had a simple discussion with any other candidate seeking City Council Seat 1. Absolutely an …
CDA: Ode to beloved town
Coeur d’Alene, where have you gone?
ERROR: Impact is catastrophic
Dear PPP Commissioner Patrick:
MUSIC: Heaven in his hands
Coeur d’Alene is a town that boasts many of nature’s greatest gifts. Just walking our streets and paths is testament to that.
DEPUTIES: Pay headed right way
Based on the recent news coverage over the Kootenai County detention deputies pay, the Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff’s Association would like to express our gratitude toward the Kootenai County Board of County Com…
FOREST: Public denied access
The Panhandle National Forest department has just designated electric bikes as “motorized vehicles.” This means that the forestry department has met their goal of completely blocking public access into the back cou…
PRESS: Insider/outsider bias
In one short phrase, Friday’s headline, “Outsiders vs. incumbents,” The Press established that anyone running for City Council who is not an incumbent is an “outsider” and that makes all incumbents the “insiders.” …
CDA: Good options in election
I applaud everyone running for Coeur d’Alene City Council. Having more than just incumbents on the ballot generates discussion and will no doubt drive voter turnout. Let’s strive for at least 20%.
HAYDEN: Public safety kudos
Dear Mayor and City Council,
TOURISM: Bayview isn't for sale
In response to “Bayview introduces small-town charm to big-league tourists…”
HEALTH CARE: Lack of local service
After calling Idaho Lung, which is contracted with Kootenai Health, the earliest appointment I could arrange in mid-September was four months away (end of January). Having to go out of state, I finally got an appoi…
SHRINERS: Another success story
What a joy to see another Shriners Hospitals for Children success story in Friday’s paper.
EDINGER: Makes his endorsement
Beautiful Coeur d’Alene has been my home since 1955. My lovely wife and I raised our family here and we are fortunate that our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have chosen to live here.