Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
EDITORIAL: In search of a voice of reason
However, his actions at the town hall meeting on Saturday that led to a woman being forcibly removed, literally dragged kicking and screaming from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium, were wrong.
OPINION: These politicians are not looking out for you
If you think Idaho politicians are looking out for you by pulling a requirement that they publish public notices with the state’s independent newspapers, we’ve got some Florida swamp land to sell you.
FOREIGN LABOR: Follow the law
It is very simple for those dependent upon foreign labor.
HAYDEN COUNCIL: It’s time we demand better
When the people of Hayden elect a city council member, they expect someone who comes prepared, understands the complexities of local governance, and works tirelessly to represent their interests. Unfortunately, San…
WWAMI: Designed to provide doctors for rural communities
I am disheartened that HB 176 is being brought to the Idaho House floor seeking to defund the 53-year-old medical education partnership for Idaho students between the University of Idaho and the University of Washi…
HB 93: Please veto it
Gov. Little: As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of a public Charter School in Coeur d’Alene, I strongly encourage you to veto House Bill 93, which has been passed in both Houses of the Idaho Legislature, but not …
HB 7: It wastes taxpayer dollars
I strongly oppose HB7 because it misallocates law enforcement and court resources, much like Prohibition did with alcohol. Criminalizing low-level marijuana possession diverts attention from serious crimes while bu…
SENATORS: Blowing on the flames
When a raging fire erupted and began to burn down the pillars of our democracy, did you blow on the flames, or did you join the bucket brigade?
OPINION: A letter to the governor from Idaho public school superintendents
On January 6th, you delivered a strong message to our citizens and to our legislators that “doing things right” in Idaho starts with “KEEPING PROMISES.” You delivered a clear and unequivocal statement that expandin…
EDITORIAL: Do no harm
In the realm of public policy, there's a timeless adage that serves as a warning to overzealous reformers: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
ONE NATION: We are not enemies
Idahoans have been strong independents for many years. We like our freedoms, and we display our “Don’t Tread on Me” flags, high and proud. There is nothing wrong with that. But what is wrong is that many have been …
CLN: Provide access to information
I am alarmed by the statements made by the Community Library Network board trustees in their January meeting in regards to controlling what library patrons can check out and limiting access to information and mater…
EDITORIAL: Don't miss ITD's open house March 5
As it stands, ITD has come up with four options with a goal of improving traffic flow at the congested area on U.S. 95 between Ironwood Drive and Appleway Avenue. Its top choice calls for a bridge over Appleway. If…
PUBLIC LANDS: Don’t sell them
About every 20 years or so, there is some governor or state representative in the Western United States who proposes selling off public lands for development or resource exploitment. Lands that were originally set …
MAGA: Wants to destroy public education
The euphemistic term “school choice” is MAGA’s attempt to dismantle public education in the United States. The ultimate aim for the MAGA movement is to destroy public education and to do it using taxpayer money tha…