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Opinion

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Updated 1 month, 1 week ago

OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?

Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for levies, Marano, Prop 1, Hearn

Accounting 101 — school levies — why we must vote yes.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
BUS SERVICE: Citylink is essential

I am writing in support of Citylink public transit. This is a necessary service for many in our community. I have been using it and training young adults with disabilities on how to use Citylink for 15 years. Cityl…

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
PROP 1: It’s a plan to get more liberals elected

Prop. 1 is a plan to make it easier for liberals to enter office in Idaho. As we know, under our current voting system in Idaho that has been very difficult for them, hence the push for Prop. 1.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft

It was disappointing to receive the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s (KCRCC) “misleading” mailer last week. There’s already been so much concern around the KCRCC’s lack of transparency and trust in th…

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
EDITORIAL: Temple will be blessing to community

Members of LDS faith see big dream being realized

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano

Candidates who reflect my values and those of our community are my preference. The best way to know what a candidate believes is to learn about them. Paula MARANO is a longtime resident of Kootenai County. I know P…

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
PRESS CARRIER: Thanks, Tammy

Compliments to our Coeur d’Alene Press carrier, Tammy.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano

If you are thinking of voting a straight party ticket consider this…

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
FIRE LEVY: Vote yes

A recent letter asks if a NO vote on the proposed override levy for Northern Lakes Fire District will drastically reduce the protection of one’s home.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen

I just got the KCRCC postcard from my precinct committeeman. The first thing on it is a blue box asking me to vote for Lyons, McKenzie and Angiletta as NIC trustees. Then it says “Make NIC great again.”

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
VOTING: People of faith should cast their votes

You could decide! Research conducted by the “Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University said that 104 million people who fall under the category of people of faith, of which 41 million are Christians …

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano

A vote for Paula is a vote to support the return of CIVILITY and BUILDING of COMMUNITY! Let’s look at the comparisons of Paula’s positions and those of her opponent, Elaine Price.

Updated 1 year, 12 months ago
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano

It is time our votes reflect our values. Candidates who do not represent the citizens and create division won’t get my vote. I am voting for candidates who TAKE ACTION to benefit the community. I am voting for Paul…

Updated 2 years ago
COUNCIL SEAT: Austin is the best choice

Based upon the Coeur d’Alene Press article today, it should be apparent who the most qualified replacement would be.

Updated 2 years ago
PROP 1: Voters should decide how Idahoans vote

ELECTED OFFICIALS IN CANYON COUNTY as well as various other counties in Idaho are not representing the will of the people.