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.
THANK YOU: Lake Middle School was wonderful
Lakes Middle School is evolving and raising to the top in a dynamic community growing so rapidly. This year about 188 kiddos are leaving Lakes’ halls to walk into high school next school year, and to quote the scho…
COMPANIONS: Abandoned dog met with compassion
The story of Loomie in Saturday’s Press moved me to tears. And I’m not even a dog person — I’m a cat lover. But, my heart went out to that little fur baby that someone would so heartlessly abandon and such a cruel …
GOOD OLD DAYS: They lacked basic human rights
Thank you, Susan Crowe, for your “My Turn” submission. The question you asked about “the good old days” is exactly what I also ask, “For whom?”
GRADUATION: Where was the coverage?
I find it hard to understand why there was no Press coverage of the local high school graduations in our area. This is a big deal!
HIGHWAY 54: Where are the promised improvements?
Well folks, here we go again! Another Idaho Highway Dept. BLUNDER. Awhile back they promised to start work to improve Highway 54 later this summer.
CHURCH: God’s love is for all
In response to the letter from James Seeley in the June 5 edition of The Press, he is certainly entitled to his opinion, as we all are.
NO LEAVES: Don’t worry just yet
What’s wrong with my tree? It’s June and there are no leaves, some leaves or sporadic new growth. Don’t be in hurry to remove it.
EDITORIAL: A united Idaho GOP? We'll see
Summer convention will put Kootenai County's peaceful precedent in perspective
FIRST AMENDMENT: Christians need it, too
Christians need to remind themselves of the importance of the First Amendment. If we get rid of it, we’ll regret it. The First Amendment states “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion o…
OPEN PRIMARIES: More voters could participate
Mr. Strong, James, thank you for your response regarding the Idaho Open Primaries Initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue open.
KROC CENTER: Love your neighbor
We are deeply troubled by the racial harassment recently experienced by Tribal school children at McEuen Park. We fully support the message Chairman Allan conveyed in response, emphasizing that “respect for all peo…
ELECTION: Project 2025 would be catastrophic
Reading the Ethel Steinmetz Marmont guest opinion, “Project 2025 — The Presidential Transition Project,” sparked a recall of Albert Camus’s The Plague, his “allegory for fascism that creeps into a place and takes o…
TRANSGENDER: School district missed a teachable moment
I cannot remain silent. Tears flowed as I read Lisa Arnold’s letter. Lisa is Lakeland’s school district superintendent. My chest ached as though my heart had been squeezed letting all the inclusiveness of celebrati…
CIVIL RIGHTS: Small acts add up
I am proud of human rights efforts of citizens of Coeur d’Alene. This 80-year-old human rights candle is burning bright for equality.
EDITORIAL: Back your favorite Idaho business gems
These small businesses enrich us all.