Sunday, December 14, 2025

ARTICLES BY SHIRLEY THAGARD/GUEST OPINION

BearCat vs. packed jail: Here's one alternative

It's been a few years since I served on the Kootenai County Jail Commission so I Googled a few questions about criminal recidivism. Purpose was to get a handle on new studies influencing whether spending $300K+ for the Bearcat was a better decision than funding a full blown Restorative Justice …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stupidity no aid to responsibility

Last Sunday's editorial, "Accountability - anyone?" brought a resounding, "The Truth and the Whole Truth" to mind.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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