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.
CAMP EASTON: No need to clear old growth
My property adjoins Camp Easton east of their property. For years my husband and I have heard the scouts having fun on the property. I feel very bad that the old growth will be gone forever because of greed. Once a…
YOUTH SPORTS: And character development
There are 6.5 million youth sports coaches in the U.S. Many of these coaches will have lifelong positive influence on the young people they teach. It is important that along with teaching the fundamental skills of …
EDITORIAL: The pill that could preserve your hospital
Trustees will be qualified, not radicalized
OPEN PRIMARIES: Risks becoming a one-party system
Recently there has been much discussion regarding the open primary initiative. There are several things to consider: our country is based on the multiple party system for the exchange of ideas to provide what is be…
TRANSPLANTS: Some thoughts
I have no problems with thousands moving to Idaho. Nor do I care if they identify as a member of the GOP. What I refuse to believe is anyone is focused on trumping socialism.
NIC: Praying for better news in 2024
I have lived all over the country but I have never lived in as beautiful a town as Coeur d’Alene. Once upon a time, the homes were affordable, the people all got along, and NIC was the crown jewel of the community.…
JUDAS GOATS: Judgment of the gods
Judas goats were trained to lead sheep to their deaths in slaughterhouses. Goats were also fitted with transmitters to find feral goats which hunters eliminated.
PLUNGE: Showed good in people
I live in Sanders Beach and just witnessed thousands of people descend on our neighborhood and beach to celebrate the New Year by participating in The Polar Bear Plunge. My wife and I sat on our front step and wave…
MOVIE: Type of entertainment country needs
Saw the movie “Boys in the Boat.” Outstanding. Previously read the book. Also outstanding.
EDITORIAL: Dare to think of a better 2024
Critical thinking must overcome destructive emotions
OPEN LETTER: To the president of the United States
Mr. President: The Mexican Government is totally corrupt; from the president and his administration; to the legislature; to all law enforcement agencies and the army.
DIVIDED: Nation could lose ‘democratic ideals’
A serious split in our nation is reflected in all of our media forms and at all levels. The split seems to be between groups that oppose change and those who see change as a form of growth or improvement. That spli…
NORRIS: Never stole books
Someone shouted out an insult against the sheriff at the last Community Library Network board meeting. The word-warpers (those who twist words to mean things they were never intended to mean) and societal destroyer…
DAYTON: Presidents not so different
Dear Mr. Dayton of Athol: Everything you said about the president can be said about the current president, only his ill-gotten wealth came from foreign countries and not from business profits. He has several mansio…
MORE ENLIGHTENMENT: In the freezer aisle
It was with great enjoyment I read the Christmas Eve letter from Bob Holliday regarding his recent shopping experience at Costco. I have a similar story to share, although mine is from a hot July day in 2022. I was…