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.
INITIATIVE: Check it out for yourself
An unsolicited political tabloid that arrived recently in my mailbox contains the claim that the organizations promoting the Open Primaries initiative have not posted the text of the initiative on their websites. T…
ELECTION: Cheers for these volunteers
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many community leaders who have stepped up to run for Kootenai County Republican Precinct Committeeman positions.
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited
Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance
EDITORIAL: May 7 a big day for veterans — and for commissioner
Bill Brooks intends to lead Veterans Town Hall despite major surgery Wednesday.
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?
Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.
BORAH: Not just a matter of numbers
I have four kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District. Two of them are at Borah Elementary, the school on the chopping block. We are deeply saddened that the school might close. This would be a huge loss to the stu…
SAFETY: Stop these illegal turns
I am writing this letter for the benefit of the entire community. For about 15 years now the people running the Lakes Highway District have ignored the welfare of the public by bowing to political pressure from bus…
NIR: What do they stand for?
Jack Riggs, M.D.’s opinion piece from April 26 left me wondering whether any of the North Idaho Republicans have ever criticized the policies and ideology of the Democrat Party. Also, I have read opinions from Mich…
COLUMNIST: Pot, meet kettle
Babette Banducci’s My Turn column of April 27 is another excellent example of KCRCC and Brent Regan sycophants intentionally spreading misinformation and exposing their blatant hypocrisy.
OWL CAFE: A treasure, not a travesty
This is in response to Ron Dayton’s ridiculous letter regarding the OWL CAFÉ. You obviously do not know the Owl Café was a gathering place for friends and families from the time it started until it closed. Could it…
NIC: Fiscal insanity continues
The dysfunctional North Idaho College board is poised to provide millions of dollars for athletic scholarships for out of town and/or foreign athletes. Insane.
SHERIFF: Norris doing superb job
Sheriff Norris has done so much for our community. It saddens me that people overlook the many achievements he has done during his tenure.
OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded
When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses l…
EDITORIAL: Cd'A schools spring another leak
Superintendent creates doubt over leadership commitment
OWL CAFE: Don’t erase local history
This letter is in regard to Ron Dayton’s letter to The Press about demolishing the Owl Café.