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.
VOTE: Yes on Prop 1
It’s all about choice. The Open Primaries Initiative comes down to this simple idea. Would you like to have input on who is elected to represent you in government, even if you are an Independent voter not recognize…
GROWTH: Less freedom for citizens
The more the U.S. government grows, the less freedom the citizens have available to enjoy.
EDITORIAL: Pull back curtains on 'rating, vetting'
Local GOP should tell public why it supports candidates it endorses
OPEN PRIMARIES: Vote yes on Prop 1
Why? Because it opens participation in the primary and gives us all more real choices. And it reduces the machine political influence of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC).
PROP 1: Isn’t consistent with Idaho Code
In regard to Proposition One, I looked up Idaho Code Title 34 — Elections, Chapter 18 — Initiative and Referendum Elections.
ELECTION: Vote is for more than just Trump
I’m not voting for Trump. I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. I’m voting for individual opportunity and against communism as Harris put it “equal outcomes for all.”
SCHOOL THREAT: Time for common sense gun control
Well, here we go again. When is it going to end? In my opinion, any threat to do harm to anyone in schools, businesses, or any place should result in a minimum of 5 years in prison with no chance of parole.
WOLF LODGE: A true North Idaho landmark
On Sept. 2 around 12:15 p.m., Kootenai County first responders were called to the scene of a fire at the iconic Wolf Lodge Steakhouse. As the flames grew, additional resources were quickly dispatched.
PROP 1: It could have changed history
Many seem to be against ranked choice voting. Without ranked choice, and with more than two candidates, frequently someone who doesn’t have the support of the majority wins, and that may lead to them believing that…
ENDORSEMENT: Havercroft is what NIC needs
I am extremely pleased that Mary Havercroft is a candidate for North Idaho College Trustee. During my tenure as a school administrator, I had the opportunity to work with Mary in numerous capacities. As an educator…
DEMOCRATS: Can’t afford their spending
Thank you, Bill Smith! For saying what needed to be said, articulately and succinctly. This nation, and the American people cannot afford the profligate spending of the Democrat party on policies that make no sense.
EDITORIAL: Getting through the parent trap
Help can come through many sources - including you
TRUMP: Policies not personality
TRUMP: Policies not personality
DEMOCRATS: What ticket’s really about
DEMOCRATS: What ticket’s really about
CDA: Election signs are allowed
CDA: Election signs are allowed