My Coeur d’Alene Idaho is a wonderful town. Everything you hear about it is true but like a David Lynch film, there is a darker side although I have no idea if we have our very own Frank Booth.
As in all towns in America, there is a power structure here which, if you aren’t part of it, you will have no idea it even exists. They control everything of consequence that happens. These players are the scions of families who have been here for generations. They were children together, they went to school together, their parents were friends. Their parents were friends and when they were in their prime, their parents ran things. You might be able to guess who some of them are. You might be right, you might be wrong. Most likely, you would be wrong. Most likely were they to be identified, you would exclaim, “Him?”
The purpose of this website is to give voice to some of the things which happen in this town but are never talked about. Things you will NEVER read about in the Coeur d’Alene Press but might read about at Chuckleberries Online. Stories about how certain things are persecuted, others overlooked; it all depends upon the most desirable outcome for those in power.
We wish to remain anonymous for reasons which shall (hopefully) become obvious. This town has a way of making the embarrassing feel unwanted and the unwanted wanting to leave. If you have a story you would like us to run, by all means submit it. A word of caution. Journalistic integrity is important. Public records stand by themselves. One person’s word w/ supporting documentation works too but the person will have to go on record. If you don’t feel safe going on record, corroborating testimony with direct knowledge in support of your story and those documents work. Best stay away from rumor and innuendo; gossip & vague associations. Editorial opinion will be labeled just that.