TRUMP: Your taxes will go up

Trump will not take taxes from corporations and CEOs so the burden of paying our nation’s debts will fall on us — individuals.

DEMOCRATS: Facts say otherwise

DEMOCRATS: Facts say otherwise

A1 VETERANS PRESS: Thank you for your service

For many veterans, these five words of gratitude are difficult to receive. A recent survey found that nearly 70% of service members and veterans feel uncomfortable or awkward when people tell them, “Thank you for your service.” Over the years I have friends communicate that they are genuinely thankful and ask why veterans feel uncomfortable with this heartfelt sentiment. Each time I have struggled to explain that the phrase doesn’t convey an understanding of the sacrifices and experiences we’ve had in the military.

OPINION: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth

Over and over again, we hear community leaders say, “North Idaho is not racist.”

Kootenai Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine marks milestone in women's health care

Jason Pates, M.D., Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, emphasized the clinic's mission

OPINION: Privatizing North Idaho College is a misguided approach

A few months ago, I highlighted the crucial role federal funds play at North Idaho College (NIC). Now, the Idaho GOP, with Trustee Todd Banducci's support, aims to defund higher education across Idaho, including NIC.

SNR awarded $5K Kiwanis Club of Couer d'Alene grant

SNR and Kiwanis have similar visions

HUCKLEBERRIES: Road rage

Car d'Lane has smoothly cruised since '99 burnout

The Coeur d’Alene Press headline read: “Riot in downtown Coeur d’Alene.”

FAST FIVE Stu Cabe reminds us to be nice to each other

Meet Stu Cabe, founder of The Ovation Company, a Coeur d'Alene-based school resource organization focusing on positive school climate and improved student achievement. Stu has been a professional presenter and trainer for over two decades. He travels North America to work with students and teachers to help build strong school communities and improve campus culture and climate. The Ovation Company's motto: Stand up for what is good. Info: ovationcompany.com

COUNTY: Study group voted for no change

The Optional Forms of Government Study Commission was not discontinued due to persuasive testimony by any one group. The study group worked for a year and heard many public comments. No commenters were ever asked to identify their affiliation.

LIBRARIES: Blank’s resignation was a true loss

Community Library Network Trustee Katie Blank resigned — a true loss of leadership and institutional knowledge. She’s been a protector of the free exchange of ideas and information and a shining example of citizen participation. Ask why.

MY TURN: The good old days

I was shopping in a local store a couple of weeks ago when I overheard two women talking about how they wish we could go back to “the good old days” when things were so much better. I have heard that same mantra expressed many times over recent years. And I have always had the same internal reaction…good old days? For whom?

LIBRARIES: Blank did so much for our libraries

LIBRARIES: Blank did so much for our libraries

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OPINION: Insurrection Day

We celebrate our independence by waving flags, holding parades, barbecuing meat and lighting off fireworks. Meanwhile our liberties, our freedoms are being eroded by well-meaning oppressors and the very same government established to protect those rights.

OPINION: Birthday reflections

As the United States reaches its 247th year, the joints are getting a little creaky and we are collectively experiencing some pain in the posterior.

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.

Coeur d'Alene City Council to consider hate crime ordinance

The city has had two reported racial incidents this year.

FAST FIVE Briana Francis is piecing together the perfect Fourth of July Parade

Introducing Briana Francis, a dynamic 26-year-old who is rapidly advancing in her role as program coordinator at the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber.