OPINION: Principle or power

“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” — Alexander Hamilton

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

'Silent, but Deadly' opens May 16 at Lake City High

Student-run production will play through May 25

Lake City High School's Troupe De Wolfe will present "Silent, but Deadly" at 7 p.m. May 16-18 and May 24, as well as at 2 and 7 p.m. May 25. The production of "Silent but Deadly" is not only entirely student-run, but its script has also not been officially published yet.

'Gallery '24' student art show Tuesday at McEuen Park

Student artists in Cynthia Chapman's painting classes at Lake City High School will present their works to the public during the “Gallery ‘24 – Beauty in the Dark Places, and Running Out of Time” show from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday ujnder the Avista Pavilion in McEuen Park, 420 E Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

Jean (Reagan) Lucy, 92

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean (Reagan) Lucy, who peacefully left us on May 8, 2024, at the age of 92.

Law enforcement: Kids stay cool when not in school

The possibility of the Kellogg School District transitioning to a four-day school week has sparked numerous discussions, both in-person and online, many of these concerning what the kids will do with the additional day off.

PRECINCT: Tale of two candidates

I don’t care whether a local candidate supports “Sleepy Joe” or “Defendant Don.” I want to know what he or she has done for this wonderful community.

INITIATIVE: Reasons to vote it down

Idaho currently prohibits (HB 0179; passed March 28, 2023) Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), but some of our more liberal friends are trying to change that fact.

ELECTION: Something to believe in

I guess I’m proud to be a RINO or at least the way the current leadership of the KCRCC defines it.

RATING: Look at the bottom line

I am grateful to S. Schad for describing the KCRCC “rating and vetting” process. It seems very thorough, and I commend KCRCC for going to the effort. It is a fine thing that KCRCC works hard to identify conservative Republicans.

FOOD: Leave a bag by your mailbox

Bless the letter carriers who are having their annual food drive this weekend. I hope people will hang a bag of food by their mailbox to be given to our local food banks.

HOUSING: Can’t pin blame on Joe

One letter writer blamed the housing inflation on Joe Biden. It’s ridiculous to blame one man for especially our local housing costs. It’s not just that folks are moving here in droves. It’s that very rich folks are moving here in droves. They’re rich enough to pay high prices, in some cases, “name your price” amounts, to get land on the hills, build expensive houses/mansions, pay the prices.

Barn burns down in Coeur d’Alene

Barn was a total loss.

Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases

The ordinance takes effect immediately, and enforcement is set to begin in the coming weeks, Mayor Ted Wheeler's office said.

Netanyahu says Israel 'will stand alone' if it has to after threatened US arms holdup

Israel says that Rafah is Hamas' last stronghold in Gaza, and Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed to invade the city despite widespread international opposition due to concerns over the more than 1 million Palestinian civilians huddled in the city.

OPINION: The courage to lead differently

Good leaders use moral compass, not fear

MY TURN: One voter's guide to choosing wisely

Good research won't let you down

ELECTION: KCRCC needs major change

The Friday, May 2 opinion by KCRCC chair Brent Regan is yet another hit piece that is short on facts but long on misinformation.

ZAO: We need a doc in the house

Every once in a great while, a candidate emerges who is head and shoulders above the field, and especially above her opponent. That candidate is Cheri Zao, an Idaho native, reared in Alaska, received her medical training in Texas, and returned to Idaho decades ago to practice medicine.

ELECTION: Time to grab the handle

In all my 50 years of voting in Kootenai County, I’ve never seen precinct committee signs out.