Opinion
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JETS: Exposing warts on fly-in
On July 22 the Idaho National Air Guard flew two A10 “Warthogs” into our local airport. One A10 was dedicated to the city of Hayden and the other to the City of coeur d’Alene.
WILDLIFE: Don't cripple programs
Coeur d’Alene has a wonderful resource for children of all ages in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Wildlife and Nature Center at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and especially in the Center’s Wildlife Educ…
THANKS: Kindness isn't alien concept
My granddaughter and I were at the Coeur d’Alene Exchange Friday, July 24, when my granddaughter asked the cashier how much a little stuffed alien cost. She was told 25 cents and we told the cashier we would be bac…
Invoking the 'G' word on equality
The drive to protect all Americans from discrimination is inexorable. What's in doubt is how long it will take before we all get there, and how many bumps, bruises and claims of being wronged we'll have to endure a…
POEM: Politics - the name of the game
Another day, another year —
RETIRED?: Help school kids grow
It is time to start thinking about getting ready to go to school.
THANKS: For free breakfast
To the person who bought breakfast on July 22, 2015, at a cafe in Hayden: The members of the Marine Corps League who were there that morning would like to thank you. It was much appreciated.
MEDICARE: Keep vital program strong
As Medicare celebrates its 50th year, it’s the perfect time to reflect upon the difference Medicare has made in the lives of retirees. When Medicare was signed into law on July 30, 1965, only about half of our nati…
BERRIES: Picker hits sour patch
For 15 years my husband and I have enjoyed picking huckleberries at our “secret spot” on Fernan Saddle. We have picked alongside other families and there has ALWAYS been plenty of berries for everyone. We were so u…
POLICE: Kudos to PF officers
I would like to commend the Post Falls Police Department. Detective Troy Moss and Officer Brian Harrison were very helpful and couldn’t have been nicer in the home death of a friend of a mine.
TRUMP: Turn focus on NBC
This is in regard to the article “NBC to Donald Trump: You’re Fired.” While NBC is trying to be “politically correct” they are setting themselves up for quite a lawsuit that they cannot win. Everyone is entitled to…
TRUMP: Tale of a true hero
Your editorial Wednesday concerning Donald Trump’s criticism of John McCain’s heroism was spot on. Trump’s snide remarks are way out of line.
LETTER: Worth a rare reply
I seldom write letters to newspapers, but felt compelled to answer the letter in the Guest Opinion column on July 21 by Gene Webb.
NOISE: Put a lid on it, Cd'A
I am becoming more and more concerned about the excessive noise in downtown Coeur d’Alene at night. Do you know there is an existing noise ordinance in Coeur d’Alene? It’s 65 dbs from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dbs f…
THANKS: And we'll pay it forward
On Sunday, July 19 we stopped at a Carl’s Jr. near Appleway to have a quick breakfast while traveling home. When we reached the drive-up window to pay for our meal, the server informed us that our meal had been pai…