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.
CDA: Dystopian picture off base
In reading K. Buechner’s post in Sunday’s Coeur d’Alene Press, I felt almost depressed at the picture that was painted of the current state of Coeur d’Alene, the activities available, and the businesses that were n…
HOUSING: Invest in taxpayers instead
Whenever The Press’ readers are exposed to something Kiki Miller thinks is smart, it is worth reflecting on her belief in the power of masking during the time of COVID.
HOUSING: Hear what people want
Commissioners want more “affordable housing.” As a young adult growing up here in the service industry, most are single and don’t want the tie-down or responsibility of homeownership, just a small AFFORDABLE studio…
ECONOMICS: Paint an accurate picture
In the May 2 article “Little touts support for education…” our governor continues to display his willful ignorance of the true economic condition of our state.
HIGHWAYS: Officials taking wrong route
Well, here we go again. The infamous engineers of the Idaho Highway Department have again got their priorities completely our of order. Maybe they should go back to school and learn about traffic surveys and the li…
SOUZA: Right on with political views
Every Republican, every Democrat and every Independent should read and absorb the most recent column by Mary Souza. It is both accurate and alarming.
OPINION: Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting Democrats essential
Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving d…
EDITORIAL: Just what schools don't need now
Massive federal funds from pandemic have expired; so now what?
CAMPAIGN: Lamenting all the lies
I am fed up with all the smear and outright lies being propagated by the current KCRCC and its minions in our beautiful North Idaho! The latest being a large ad placed in the Coeur d’Alene Press paid for by one Mon…
AD: Where politics, religion mix
In Monica Mohn’s May 17 ad, she states that her No. 1 item in the list of desires to uphold is “a community based on a Christian world view.”
AD: Didn’t let facts get in the way
I appreciate that Monica Mohn was able to afford the half-page ad in the Opinion section of the paper. She might have been better off reading the editorial regarding the two opponents running for the same precinct …
CDA: A quiet cheer for noise abatement
Kudos to the city of Coeur d’Alene for addressing the downtown noise problem. The new city ordinance will increase fines to $300 and give city police more grounds for policing noisy vehicles. Enforcement of the new…
SCHOOLS: Questions require smart answers
In the May 11 Press, Shon Hocker announced that he will not take a superintendent job in Yakima. Another finalist was chosen and Hocker is not exploring further positions elsewhere.
TECH HUB: Getting liftoff from senators
Idaho is fortunate to have Senators Risch and Crapo representing us in the U.S. Senate. As our country faces unprecedented challenges, meeting market demands with local manufacturing growth is the best way to suppo…
OPINION: U.S. agriculture needs farm workforce modernization
Act favors work solutions over monetary bandages