Opposition to tuition idea is downright un-American

My father was apt to say that “opinions are like backsides, everybody’s got one.” That was never truer than in Sunday’s opinion section letter by Miss Patty McEwen.

What we’ve learned from COVID-19

Now that we’re starting to reopen local businesses and are looking forward to gathering in small groups again, you may be eager to get back to the life you were living before COVID-19. But before you do, take a moment to reflect. While many of us have experienced losses or sacrificed privileges by staying home, there may also be some good things we’ve gained over the past months. What new habits or insights can you take with you as you move forward?

'Good enough' doesn't cut it

There’s a good reason why Debbi Fields of cookie fame is so successful, and she summed it up in an aphorism I’ll never forget: “Good enough never is.”

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What’s new?

For many of our regular customers this is the first question they ask when they arrive, “What’s New?”

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Local real estate carries on… carefully

Like nearly every professional in every industry, Realtor Jackie Suarez is adjusting to the new normal. An associate broker for Century 21 RiverStone based in Sandpoint, Suarez has 20+ years in the industry. Nothing remotely compares to these early stages of COVID-19 pandemic life.

Local real estate carries on… carefully

Like nearly every professional in every industry, Realtor Jackie Suarez is adjusting to the new normal. An associate broker for Century 21 RiverStone based in Sandpoint, Suarez has 20+ years in the industry. Nothing remotely compares to these early stages of COVID-19 pandemic life.

Cruz, Rangers snap losing streak at five

Local licenses and tags to be temporarily unavailable

Residents are encouraged to buy these items before or after Dec. 1

Winemaking talent

Over the past five plus years we have had the honor and privilege to work with some of the most talented winemakers from many of the North American Appellations. We have done tastings and winemaker dinners with these creative geniuses from Oregon, Idaho, Washington state, and many of the growing areas of California. During that time we have had winemakers up for repeat appearances only a handful of times, and this coming week we will be welcoming back not only one of the true winemaking talents from Walla Walla but also one of the most generous and genuinely nice people in the wine business.

Housing stimulus produces desired result

The news is out. Housing sales are up across the country. According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly half of recent home sales are due to the tax credit incentives offered to new and even to existing homeowners. The true test of housing recovery then will be after the credits expire this coming Friday, April 30.

Stinger Welding gets $17 million for new Libby plant

Expansion means 100-plus jobs

LIBBY, Mont. - Stinger Welding will get $17 million to complete its new fabrication plant in Libby, the Montana Community Development Corporation said.

Judging completed - on to the tasting

This past week the four judges for the North Idaho Wine Rodeo, Eric Cook, Jill Kausen, Chris Cates and I completed the evaluation of over 200 entries to this year's competition. As always with this event and frankly any blind tasting or judging of wines, some familiar faces as well as some newcomers emerged from the fray. There were surprises and predictability at the same time and all in all we tasted some fabulous wines from appellations in Europe, Australia and New Zealand and many growing areas here in the United States.

COMMUNISM: Scary shadows remain

Over the years I’ve seen many references to socialism and communism in letters to the editor with pejorative intent.

How many votes can a million bucks buy?

Someone on the Coeur d’Alene City Council may end up getting an unexpected — and perhaps unwanted — Christmas bonus this year.

Yes, Cd'A has acted responsibly

A regular online Press troll recently asked another contributor with respect to the Coeur d'Alene Mayor and council members, "do you understand the meaning of accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility?" After some contemplation and a refreshing beverage, this seemed like a challenge worth closer examination, but rather than slugging it out in cyberspace in an endless self-righteous tug-of-war, what a great question to ponder in a My Turn column to Mike Patrick.

Collectors group seeks rare coins

Cathie Haas was toting a lot of hope at the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn on Thursday.

About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds

Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.

Newspapers gearing up for critical Black Friday

This is shaping up to be one of the most critical holiday shopping seasons in recent memory. Due to a quirk in the calendar, Thanksgiving arrives less than a month before Christmas. With the economy looking to rebound, this year's Black Friday has drawn even more attention.

Low prices, quality new construction in Post Falls' Crown Pointe

POST FALLS — Crown Pointe continues to boom in Post Falls. Fresh phases, recently dedicated park space and some of the lowest prices in the area for new construction explain the area’s flurry of activity.

Charlotte Ann Printz

Charlotte Ann Printz, a beautiful heart, was brought back home on Valentines Day, 2021. She was