Opinion
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TREES: Corps at root of the problem
Do I have this right? The Army Corps of Engineers wants us to cut down all the trees on the dike road to prevent erosion.
MORMONS: Easy to love them
I'm 77 years old, have known and loved Mormons since I was 12 years old growing up in L.A. The girl I married was a Mormon-in-training when we met. She was 17 and I was 19 when we married and that lasted for more t…
SHERIFF: Choose your leaders wisely
I just completed reading the article about Adam Johnson throwing his hat in the ring for the position of Kootenai County Sheriff. After I wiped the tears of laughter from my eyes I felt compelled to add my two cent…
URA: Here's a road to nowhere
The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency is discussing a plan to construct a short road connecting East Seltice Way with Spencer Street. The connection would involve a roadway less than 1,200 feet in length, but would i…
SHERIFF: Yes, it sure is political
In the hope of explaining to Mr. Riddle regarding his question, "Sheriff: Why does party even matter?" It's pretty simple.
CARIBOU: Here's a science lesson
Much has been made about the "Science" behind the current Caribou debate, now raging in North Idaho.
IMPACT: Balance is what's needed
There have been many letters to the editor lately on the topic of impact and sewer cap fees in the city of Hayden. I feel that we should all look at this very closely. Ask yourself a few questions. Where are proper…
PAUL: Why he's what U.S. needs
"The average age of the world's greatest civilizations from the beginning of history has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, nations progressed through the following sequence: From bondage to spiritual fa…
SHERIFF: Letter couldn't be clearer
In response to Mr. Cliff's letter of Feb. 5 regarding Adam Johnson running for election as sheriff. Your letter stated your opinion on this matter quite clearly.
AIDE: There's more to story
In response to your "Coming to his aide" story I have to express disbelief at how poorly researched this article was. I wonder how the Parrett family gets so much attention from the Coeur d'Alene Press. This family…
MORMONS: Find out for yourself
Recently, Pastor Paul VanNoy wrote that he's concerned about the "blurry lines being created by LDS members" in presenting their views of the gospel. This implies that there's a new and sophisticated attack to bewa…
Let Dunlap legacy live on
All the stories being told of John Dunlap won't come close to filling the void left by his death last weekend.
CHARTER: Pssst: It's a great school
I don't know if everyone is aware of it, but one of the top ranked schools in the nation is located on Kathleen Avenue. It is the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and it is not only ranked nationally in academics, but…
RELIGION: Stow the personal attacks
Funny, but I don't remember reading anywhere in the Bible that if you don't agree with someone's beliefs, you're supposed to disparage those beliefs and their adherents.
FLAG: Burning up over protest
Every time I open a newspaper or see on TV, a foreign national burning OUR flag, I become incensed. But when I see OUR own citizens desecrating the flag, I want to express my Second Amendment right.