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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 …
LEVY: Don't let kids down
Next Tuesday, March 12, the people of Coeur d’Alene have a major opportunity to support the schools of our area and all of the bright young minds being taught at those schools. We are voting on a levy that will hav…
DALTON: Reject the recall
I am a resident of Dalton Gardens, but I don’t personally know the mayor, the council members, or the Streeter family. It is my understanding that the mayor and City Council initially refused the Streeters’ request…
DALTON: Support the recall
Our City Council, knowingly back in 2012/13 gave our community away in the Transportation Plan adopted by them. I quote the 2013 Transportation Plan Page 15, it’s on the city’s website titled Wilbur Avenue Widening…
WHEELER: A good man gone
As the many friends of Dennis Wheeler take this time to remember the life of this extraordinary man, I wish to add my cherished memories of my friend of almost 48 years.
LEVY: Essential to success
Please join me on March 12 in voting YES for the upcoming Coeur d’Alene School District renewal of the M&O Levy. This provides essential funding for our school district and all its services and programs that are no…
LAKELAND: Your time or money
I’d like to encourage voters in the area to take to the polls on March 12! I’m a mom of three kids who attend Spirit Lake Elementary in the Lakeland School District. My kids benefit from the full-time music and tec…
SNOW: A heart-warming story
Every so often I am reminded of why so many of us choose to live in a small town in North Idaho. Last week, I drove my granddaughter to soccer practice at the new indoor soccer facility at Prairie Avenue and Huette…
DALTON: Reject the recall
I have lived in Dalton Gardens for 15 years. We are fortunate to have five intelligent, caring council members and a mayor you can call anytime. We have a friendly and unique community but because of the adversity …
COHEN: A dilemma for GOP
I find it hypocritical how the House Republicans complained vehemently about taking a day to depose Michael Cohen and that it was a waste of their time. Yet they failed to do anything but assassinate the character …
GUNS: Watch this legislation
A recently passed state Senate bill would allow a judge to order the confiscation of privately held firearms without a conviction of an infraction, misdemeanor or felony.
COHEN: Not worth hearing
Hopefully, not many people spent their time watching the Democrats display their total hatred of the president and this country by listening to Michael Cohen. The sole purpose was to try to discredit the president.…
CHART: Yes, people noticed
The Media Bias Chart sure hit a chord’Alene with readers. I wonder, where would The Press land on the chart?
DALTON: The road to recall
The beautiful mature trees and landscaping along 4th Street in Dalton Gardens have always been one of my favorite sights in our rural city.
DALTON: Reasons for recall
An editorial in this newspaper recently asked why voters in Dalton Gardens were pursuing a recall election rather than wait for another eight months until the next regular election.
RIVER'S EDGE: Decision today
Coeur d’Alene City Council members have an important decision today at 5:30 p.m. regarding the proposed River’s Edge Apartments, located on an old mill site parcel that borders the Spokane river corridor near River…