MARGASON FAMILY: Thank you for support during difficult time

The family of Rich Margason would like to thank everyone who called, stopped by and sent cards during our difficult time.

LIBRARY: CleanBooks4Kids is grassroots

I must correct assertions from Theresa Birkett’s May 29 My Turn. Perhaps Ms. Birkett needs a dictionary because “dictates” are from dictators. CleanBooks4Kids is a grassroots group of concerned Kootenai County citizens. As such, our influence is focused on community education — as our website attests. Regarding “concrete evidence,” if we encased these sexually explicit books for minors in concrete frames, it still wouldn’t be enough “concrete” evidence for some. Nevertheless, undeniable evidence is available at CleanBooks4Kids.com. Keep in mind that these examples are only a subset of what’s available and far from a complete listing.

Souza to run for Idaho GOP chair

Mary Souza will run for the Idaho Republican Party chairmanship at the state convention next weekend in Coeur d’Alene.

MY TURN: Regan’s his name; divide and conquer is his game

Kootenai County has become a microcosm of growing delusion, deep community division and a rapid dissolving of ties that once bound us together. Unchecked, this status promises an era of political instability and civic anarchy.

Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure

The closure affects the one-mile radius from the base of Chief Mountain and is in effect for everyone except Blackfeet people who use the area for cultural and spiritual practices.

TRUMP: Trial was rigged

Stalin would be pleased! Andrey Vyshinsky, Stalin’s favorite Show Trial Prosecutor, would be proud of the proceedings in N.Y. vs. Trump. Every technique employed by Vyshinsky except depriving the accused of his belt was used by Judge Juan Merchan to ensure that this People’s Court arrived at the predestined verdict.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Clos Apalta: A legacy of passion and excellence

With June off to a fast start, we are over the moon with excitement as we jump right into our Sommelier Club month. For this release, we are thrilled to share the iconic Clos Apalta wine with our members. There is plenty of deep-rooted history in this wine, so let’s take you on a journey to Chile as we share what Clos Apalta is all about.

Baker retires from Hecla

Cassie Boggs, board chair, named interim president, CEO

As contemplated by Hecla’s existing management succession plan, Ms. Boggs will be assisted in managing the affairs of the Company by a committee comprised of Russell Lawlar, Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer, Carlos Aguilar, Vice President – Operations, and Mike Clary, Senior Vice President – Chief Administrative Officer.

Marcus Alan-Martin Williams, 57

Our hearts are broken with news of the death of Marcus Alan-Martin Williams on April 14, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.

PRIDE: You ARE loved!

While reading the newspaper, I see opinions stating that pride doesn’t represent them. I felt the need to share my view of pride from an ally and mother of a queer kid.

PRIDE: $5K raised in less than 24 hours

Dear Pastor Van Noy, I wanted to personally reach out and extend my sincerest gratitude, and congratulate you for earning yourself the prestigious title of Premier Sponsor for the 2024 CDA4Pride season!

Milestone Announcement

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Black bears in the Wood River Valley find food reward from unsecured residential garbage cart

Residents must work to keep bears from becoming habituated to garbage and other attractants at campgrounds, cabins and residential neighborhoods.

Residents must work to keep bears from becoming habituated to garbage and other attractants at campgrounds, cabins, neighborhoods.

Northwest Notes June 18, 2024

Sanders-Frison played professionally for nine seasons overseas, and most recently served two-year coaching stint at the University of Oregon under head coach Dana Altman.

PRIDE: Biblical love is unconditional

Authors of recent LTEs expressing outrage about members of this community who support the Coeur d’Alene Pride event were apparently encouraged to do so by Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Fellowship. The Coeur d’Alene Press has done a great service to the community by publishing these LTEs because they demonstrate important tendencies in our community; ignorance and hate exist, and we need to work on this together.

Norman Edward Meyer, 96

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Norman Edward Meyer, on June 15, 2024.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Keys to understanding your hormone balance

We often talk about balancing hormones. Some automatically think of sex hormones, or maybe thyroid hormones, but there are over 50 main hormones that regulate our health. The main categories of hormones include: Sex Hormones, Stress Hormones, Metabolic Hormones, Growth Hormones, Thyroid Hormones, Neurotransmitter Hormones, Gut Hormones, Reproductive Hormones, Cardiovascular Hormones, Immune Hormones, Mineralocorticoids, and Glucocorticoids.

Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?

Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.

MY TURN: Political 'clickbait'

In a genuine effort to maintain a balanced political understanding and to keep my vision from becoming myopic, I made some time to peruse the most recent and unsolicited volume 2, Issue 14 of The People's Pen that I found in my mailbox.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes outslugs Coeur d'Alene U17

Caleb Mason had two hits, two runs scored and three RBIs for Northern Lakes (5-0), which travels to the Howard Rein Tournament in Bozeman, Mont., on Friday, facing the Sheridan Jets and Bozeman Bucks.