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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 …
CHURCH: Did not join protest
On Sunday, July 27, three community members and I staged a protest against the war in Gaza that has trapped millions of civilians into a — literal — cage where they are being deliberately starved, designated humani…
HOUSING: Get back the ‘heart’ in Cd’A
Len Crosby summed up our challenge in the local housing market. When investors purchase homes as a commodity to build wealth with no concern for the social fabric of a community we lose.
VEHICLES: Step up enforcement
Having lived in Coeur d’Alene for 11 years, I have noticed a marked change in not only the volume of traffic on our streets but also a decibel busting increase in the acoustic volume of all those cars, trucks and m…
TRUMP: More Republican folly
Idaho’s Representative Mike Simpson has proposed changing the name of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to honor Melania Trump. This would end the bipartisan tone of the theater adding to the political divide…
McCREA: Appointment and recognition
Based on merit, not connections, Governor Little appointed Regina McCrea to serve our community as a District Court judge. Given McCrea’s exemplary background and exceptional character, this appointment will prove …
ABUSE: What is a child’s safety worth?
Time and again, we see survivors come forward, often after years of silence, to report abuse that has left lasting emotional, physical and psychological scars. The courage it takes for a child, or an adult survivor…
LIBRARIES: Get along for programs
I have been a patron of the Hayden Library and the Coeur d’Alene Library for decades and have enjoyed the many services offered by both. Strong work! It is clear that the Boards can no longer coexist peacefully as …
LIBRARIES: Leadership is lacking
As a former Community Library Network employee, I watched the dissolution of the CIN with heartbreak but no surprise. This collapse was the inevitable result of poor leadership and political theater by CLN’s board …
ICE: History repeats itself
History is a mirror that reflects our past, allowing us to learn about ourselves if we are willing. In ancient Rome, people were entertained with bread and circuses to distract them from current social conditions. …
E-BIKES: Too easy to blame
It is the rider not the device. Some can only ride with pedal-assist, but anything going 15 mph on a narrow trail can be dangerous whether e-bike, manual bike or scooter.
IDAHO: Column was worth it
In The Press on Saturday, July 19 in the local C section I enjoyed reading “What I hate about North Idaho.”
U.S.: Are you ready?
Starting with FEMA; there’s so much destruction going on throughout our nation. Fortunately, the northwest states haven’t had major flooding, fires, high temperatures and tornados like the other states. You can als…
CHURCH: Time to stand up, show up
On July 25 Mikyl Swoboda wrote that it’s time to take politics out of faith. I would submit to you that the fact that the faithful have been bullied into silencing themselves and huddling together in their churches…
REBUTTAL: ‘Let’s get real about Medicaid Reform’
Phil, you say Dr. Stark’s perspective is “slanted” because he’s associated with a conservative think tank; then base your entire rebuttal on your own selective sources. That’s not critical thinking. That’s confirma…
POOR PLANNING: Hayden Lake at peril?
On Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. Kootenai County leadership will decide if “Poplar Estates at English Point” (MSP24-0003) should be approved.