MASTERSON: Deep roots in community

Yes the competition for Dist. 1 commissioner is keen this year. But there is one shining star in that race and that is Bat Masterson.

BORAH: Not just a matter of numbers

I have four kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District. Two of them are at Borah Elementary, the school on the chopping block. We are deeply saddened that the school might close. This would be a huge loss to the students and our community.

VIGIL: Invitation to all residents

We are writing to invite the community to a vigil in response to the racial incident involving the University of Utah women’s basketball team. As a group of concerned citizens, we feel a larger response from our community is needed to let the team, as well as people in our community, come together in support and love to combat the hate that was directed toward them.

OPINION: Gaining ground in our uphill battle

Democrats standing up for office, not giving up

CDA Chamber: Crucial role of precinct committeeman and their impact on business

This important precinct committeeman race is coming up on the May primary ballot. T

THANKS: To our favorite weatherMann

In reading “Forecast Calls for 20-Year Celebration” on Monday (April 15) in the Coeur d’Alene Press, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to Randy Mann for his years of dedication and service to providing accurate weather for our area. Mann’s commentaries on the weather, along with Cliff Harris, provide the bright spot to my days.

POLICE: Thanks for being here

Dear Coeur d’Alene Police, It’s us again, Children’s Village. Dispatch said we need you, again. I know what you’re thinking that it’s annoying. We completely agree but thank you for showing up again.

OPINION: Trying to see world through clearer lenses

Focus is better when not wearing political spectacles

Community Water Dance at 10 a.m. Saturday in Post Falls

A free Community Water Dance performance will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the grand pavilion in Q'emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls.

My Turn: One simple step to reverse the slide

Support these GOP precinct committee candidates: northidahorepublicans.org

ELECTION: Time now to do your research

We have corruption in all walks of organized people-controlled society. This corruption is within our religious churches, libraries, school boards, medical boards, city councils, county, state, federal governments and etc.

INCIDENT: Can’t have too much coverage

Thank you for the continued coverage of the incident of the blatant harassment of a group of basketball players visiting Coeur d’Alene. This is a moment that we all need to pay attention to and unfortunately is not an isolated incident as validated by tribal members who gathered last week for the Shawls in Solidarity March.

BORAH: Don’t take away ‘our kids’

I couldn’t believe my eyes Saturday! Close down Borah School? Borah is not just a school; it is central to a close-knit neighborhood.

OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more.

BORAH: Closure would be tragic

As a Coeur d’Alene resident of 40 years, the changes in our once tightknit community saddens me enough to consider leaving it all behind.

ISSUES: One superb, the other a monstrosity

I would like to make two comments that have been on my mind.

Monteith joins Press as managing editor

Veteran journalist experienced in leading newsrooms through periods of transformation

It takes a village — of police officers

CEO thankful for help

Children's Village thanks police

OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state. Hocker, who has led the Coeur d'Alene School District since July 1, 2021, is one of two finalists vying for the position of superintendent in the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. He was in Boise attending the Idaho Law Conference with three school board trustees earlier this week, but will travel to Pueblo for the final interview today. In a Monday letter to families, Hocker said he expects the Pueblo trustees to select the superintendent shortly after the final interviews.