Opinion
Searching for opinion based articles? Below we'll share opinion news articles on a wide variety of topics.
OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
FREE SPEECH: Right belongs to all
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, an…
CDA LIBRARY: A quagmire for kids
Per Idaho statute, the Coeur d’Alene Library and Community Library Network (CLN) are separate entities with separate boards, funding, administration and materials collections. Coeur d’Alene’s Library Board is appoi…
UNIMPRESSED: By sheriff candidate’s announcement
Just read Mr. Wilson’s announcement to run for Kootenai County Sheriff.
EDITORIAL: Going forward, here's a backward suggestion
Start year off with an old exercise that might improve your life
A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: For us all
As we start this presidential election year, may we all consider how to cooperate in seeking the betterment of our nation.
BOOTHE: Argument lacks merit
Regarding Ron Booth’s Jan. 5 letter citing multiple topics expressed in two letters to the editor. Just a few comments. Letters to the editor are generally considered opinion. Guessing you would prefer that these o…
EDITORIAL: Missed some facts
The editorial in the Jan. 5 Press is valuable for mentioning the health issue in wildfire smoke, but it ignores the fact that most long-duration fires result from the present-day “lock it up and let it burn” misman…
MEETINGS: Firsthand experiences encouraged
I am new here — like 18 months new. And to learn more about my new home, I’ve started attending meetings. A lot of them. Here is a list of some I’ve observed: Hayden City Council meetings — 11, North Idaho College …
GEORGE WASHINGTON: On political parties
Unsurmountable obstacles caused by time and space cause us to ignore the wisdom of our Founding Fathers. Our first President George Washington is an example.
EDITORIAL: Work now for cleaner skies this summer
Senators on right track seeking more prescribed burns to avoid catastrophic wildfires, rampant smoke
OPINION: Why not fix Social Security?
It is widely understood that by 2035 the Social Security system will be unable to provide the promised benefits. Social Security and Medicare account for the greatest and growing part of the federal budget, and the…
OPINION: Vital importance of The Rule of Law
Here is a quiz: You are in court trying to vindicate your rights. What kind of judge would you like to decide your case? One who is unbiased, neutral, and nonpartisan? Or one who has the financial support of any po…
POLITICS: Time for a change
I read so many letters that say the people disagree with the governor and the president, the trustees at NIC and all of that, but then when the time to vote comes around these same people are voted back into the sa…
FALLACY and OPINION: Often the same thing
Two letters in The Press contained false statements I would like to emphasize. These are from the first letter: 1. Biden has devastated our economy. 2. Public schools are indoctrination camps. 3. Teaching our child…
RATED/VETTED: A scam
If rated/vetted Assessor Béla Kovacs spent less time recording employees, would we have received our tax notices on time?