Opinion
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FOOD: Rathdrum bank needs space
The Rathdrum Thrift Store and Food Bank served 500+ families in the Rathdrum, Hauser and Hayden area last year. Unfortunately, the thrift store and food bank have to share a facility. They operate from a tiny, dila…
LOSS: Community helped ease pain
Losing a loved one leaves you in shock and dismay. And after the reality of it all, you start to think about people who helped you travel through the trauma of the moment.
POEM: Merry Christmas to all
St. Nick’s Touch
REALTORS: Don't enhance photos
Attention Kootenai County House Real Estate Agents:
Last call to assist all
As we sprint toward the fundraising finish line for Press Christmas for All, we hold out hope that this year's goal of $190,000 will still be reached. That's the magic number to meet the needs of all 9,200 Kootenai…
HOSPICE: Counselors bid fond farewell
As former bereavement counselors at Hospice of North Idaho we would like our bereavement clients to know that we are concerned about your well-being especially during this difficult holiday season.
MUSLIMS: A path toward salvation
As president and founder of Salvation For Muslims, I would like to comment about the letter written by Pat Henkin last Sunday. I am happy to hear you have noticed our office headquarters in Hayden. We are a nonprof…
ACA: Its time has finally come
We know that some of the readers of this paper have mixed feelings about the Affordable Care Act, but following the old adage of making lemons out of lemonade, let’s consider what the Medicaid Redesign portion of t…
HEADLINE: Did not fit opinion
Headlines to articles can set a tone for that article, and if they do not accurately reflect the content of the article they are headlining, they can incite inappropriate responses. I recently submitted an article …
SHOOTING: Here's rest of the story
The recent shooting incident at Centennial Colorado High School was cut short, stopped from any further harm to students/teachers due to the immediate reaction by an ARMED member of the police department who was at…
ACA: But I have insurance
I redid my wife’s insurance in August and the monthly cost went up $150. I called my agent, and he said your deductible is only $500. What else can you offer me? Well you can increase the deductible to $5,000 and i…
This servant truly served
Quick: What's the last big Post Falls city controversy you remember?
RIGHTS: Fine line of racism
A smile crossed my face while digesting the article quoting history professor Ken Faunce from the University of Idaho addressing the almost 30 attendees at a recent gathering of the Human Rights folks at NIC. He co…
NEIGHBOR: More like a nightmare
I have a great neighborhood. We have a bonfire Saturday nights where everyone comes except for one lady. This one person has made life miserable. She takes pictures of people, she follows people to work, and she ha…
COUNTY: Raises raise hackles
Giving themselves a raise: