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.
LETTERS: Hate speech, the debate, the gospel
I read the letters regarding the new restriction on hate speech, the debate and muzzling the gospel. The two about speech are both reliant on the U.S. Constitution specifically the First Amendment.
OPEN BORDERS: What could go wrong?
Let’s see, if we take prayer and the Ten Commandments out of school, remove Christian morality from society, prevent parents from using physical discipline, teach that guns and self-defense are evil, and just slap …
FAIRGROUNDS: Keep it in Coeur d'Alene
I would like to voice my support for enhancing our fairgrounds and ensuring it stays in the beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene.
MARANO: Campaign sign offensive
At a time when most are saying to calm divisiveness, what does Democrat Paula Marano’s election caravan do?
VOTING: ID/DL/SS should be required
Can we please all agree, if only this one thing? Photo ID requirement to vote. Period.
NIC: Banducci is still in denial
A July 7 Coeur d’Alene Press article addressed the NIC accreditation issue, a huge decision looming before us. President Swayne’s optimism is reassuring. Unfortunately, he isn’t on the Board of Trustees, which is t…
BREWFEST: Great turnout, thanks to sponsors
We would like to thank everyone who came out to our 2nd Post Falls Lions Club Brewfest & Sausage Tasting held on June 29. We had a great turnout and based on the participation and attendance we are looking forward …
EDITORIAL: A brighter future built on lemonade
Let's get our kids involved in Kootenai County's first Lemonade Day.
LIBRARIES: Please don’t shutter this resource
As a returning native resident to North Idaho, 2017, I was so thrilled to discover such a vibrant wonderful community library system. After spending 30 years in a small community, Buhl, Idaho, and as a high school …
IDAHO: Provide for the children
The Coeur d’Alene Press posted an article that states the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing. I have also seen an article highlighting that Idaho is among 13 states that chose not to particip…
FOURTH OF JULY: Creating a new treat
Hello, if you’re looking for a little local story from the 4th, I have one for you. My 4-year-old daughter Talea Ledford has been asking me for a couple months to make a summer pie. I asked her, “what is a summer p…
FIREWORKS: Why isn’t the ordinance enforced?
Another Fourth of July war zone in Coeur d’Alene. You don’t have to go to The Resort for a fireworks show. Just drive around the city for plenty of ILLEGAL fireworks shooting in the air for hours. Shadduck Park was…
END TIMES: Kings and charlatans have come and gone
I think it’s time we check our Trump approved Constitutional Bible for clarification on end times and doomsday scenarios. Back in the day when crazies were consigned to “the end is near” posters, optimism was at Gr…
NIC: Culprit is the board majority
In an article on July 7, Kaye Thornbrugh writes, “Trustee Greg McKenzie expressed reservations about turning to the University of Idaho for temporary control [of NIC] and initially said he would prefer for NIC to e…
FAIRGROUDS: There already was a plan
These days I’m never amazed at the lack of memory our citizens display. Regarding the fairgrounds, a little while ago, then Sheriff Watson had the vision that made great sense both in the public safety sector, and …