SHOPPING: Local is best way to go

All around our area you will find towns that are home to independent businesses or restaurants. We are the places you go when you want to feel at home.

TAXES: Wealthiest should pay fairly

The Bush tax cuts for the wealthy must expire. Those tax gifts do cause deficits because they are not paid for. They bring in only 15 percent of the GDP, which is the lowest since WWII, and that added $2.6 trillion to the deficit, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

'Clean Me Up' with Biofeedback

Quantum Biofeedback is a process of voltermetric comparison of the body's reaction to more than 11,000 known components. In these reactions we can determine areas of stress in the body. Stress can be caused by being out of balance. Our bodies have an amazing capacity for adaptation, but stress left unresolved may cause the body to create a "bypass" of energy to function "normally." With a new injury it can produce increased pain but over time that pain may dull and become constant. Our bodies adapt, but with consequences.

ABORTION: Need justice for all

In recent weeks we have been treated to numerous Press articles in praise of certain individuals covering themselves in glory for their efforts to ensure that “Equality applies to EVERYONE,” “justice for ALL,” etc. Christie Wood and Tony Stewart, speaking for the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations Board of Directors, on June 1: “As members of the human race, each of us is constantly in the process of establishing our legacy when we are no longer here. We will be remembered and judged by future generations based on our respect and fair treatment for each of our sisters and brothers.” Mayor Sandi Bloem was moved to issue a formal proclamation honoring this sentiment.

Suit against Boy Scouts dismissed

Judge John Luster has dismissed Camp Easton Forever's suit against the Boy Scouts Inland Northwest Council.

MILITARY: Serve proudly and sacrifice

I am writing this letter to the young Americans who graduated from high school this year.  Congratulations on your accomplishment! You have the right to be proud, and I know you are looking forward with excitement to the next phase of your lives.  Now I have a challenge, and an opportunity, for you.  I challenge each one of you to make a small sacrifice for our great nation — join the military.

Playground equipment for Children's Village

Coeur Group, Hartford Hope Foundation donate money and labor

The kids at Children’s Village will soon have new playground equipment thanks to the efforts of the Coeur Group and a $10,000 donation from the Hartford Hope Foundation.

Coeur d'Alene Inn receives Director's Award for superior quality service

COEUR d'ALENE  — The Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn has been awarded the Best Western Director's Award for superior achievement in quality standards.

JUDGE: Mom's verdict unflattering

Honorable Watson, NO honor in your decision! Judge Watson was the presiding judge over our son’s divorce. Divorce is never easy. However, they have no real property or children and both were amicable on what they wanted and agreed upon. Her attorney from day one has been non-responsive to our son’s attorney or the courts. This easy divorce has taken almost four years (again no children or property). Finally, last summer the divorce decree was signed by Judge Watson, and my son’s retirement which is not much was divided amongst them as agreed.

BINGHAM: Man of action

Bob Bingham is a servant leader who cares about our community. For the last several years, he has invested his time and energy for the betterment of our county. Bob is a man of action. While most of us just complain about issues, Bob actually DOES SOMETHING. When a storm hits and trees block the road, Bob rolls up his sleeves and clears the road for his neighbors. When electricity is out, Bob loads up his truck with supplies and helps those in need.

ADDIS: For state House

This Tuesday I’ll be voting for Jim Addis for State Representative in District 4 Seat A. I’ve known Jim personally for the past 20 years. During this time Jim has been active in our business community, helping provide hundreds of high paying jobs, quality healthcare, and prosperous futures for our citizens. Jim has also been active serving our community, supporting numerous non-profits. Jim’s combination of business experience and community service will serve us well in Boise.

Intermax and Thompson Communications merge

Intermax Networks announced Wednesday that it is merging with Thompson Communications of Coeur d'Alene.

Resolution to (cough) even the score

WHEREAS, the state of Washington in general and the city of Spokane quite specifically have hoisted upon Kootenai County the highest water quality standards on Earth because they’re afraid of a little extra fizz in the Spokane River once it crosses ye olde state line headed west,

DALTON: Traffic trouble ahead

In response to The Press article of Jan. 26 titled “A road runs through it.” I was at the Jan. 24 meeting at Dalton Gardens City Hall. I observed our mayor was present and two city council members were also present at the completely packed house with very concerned residents of Dalton about this unpopular Fourth Street project.

NIC: Encourage legislators to pass bill

A few days ago I felt like there was a beam of sunlight cutting through the dark cloud that has been hanging over our beloved community college for far too long. Rep. Lori McCann R-Lewiston and a member of the Idaho House Education Committee introduced a bill that could resolve the horrific situation that currently exists.

Preserving our beautiful natural resources

Reserve your seats for the September Upbeat Breakfast

The area’s ecosystems provide essential services that support human well-being, from clean air and water to food production and climate regulation.

SOUPORT: Successful event will keep homeless warm

Predictions? They’re hard to make, whether forecasting the weather or predicting how many people would attend Souport 2023.

FAMILY VALUES: Democrats don’t have them

I keep reading with amazement how our Democrat, and some Republican residents, just can’t vote for Trump because he lacks their “high family values.” Where have these people been living these past four years under a Democrat president and Senate? Have they not noticed what the Democrat leadership “high family values” are and what’s happening in our country?

Christa Hazel: The state of local education

IN PERSON

Christa Hazel is halfway through the second year of her first four-year term as a Coeur d'Alene School District trustee.

Effects of Vietnam War still felt today

The recent article from Uyless Black titled “The Bureaucrats of War” caught my attention and I felt compelled to write a follow-up response. First of all I would like to thank Uyless Black for his service to our nation, for his article, and for openly discussing something that is understandably difficult for our nation’s veterans to stomach. Perhaps that is why this subject is so rarely discussed.