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.
HOLIDAY ENLIGHTENMENT: In the freezer area
Recently, to gather a few needed items I ventured into Costco; I had company. I parked where the old Black Sheep building used to reside and took the shuttle to the front door. Taking a deep breath, I looked both w…
REGAN: No freedom of speech?
A recent opinion column by Brent Regan opened with “the freedom of speech is dead.” If this were true, why would a newspaper that he characterize as “progressive liberal media” allow his opinion to be printed in th…
RCV, NO THANKS: Supported by moderate GOPs, Dems and against right-wing extremists
Regarding Ranked Choice Voting, I learned all I need to know from an annoying text I received from some outfit that continues to send me texts, always addressing me as Linda, and despite my repeated attempts to “De…
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Cd’A planning for Post Falls
Good News Post Falls has been chosen by Coeur d’Alene for the first effort of affordable housing. Gosh Gee whizz aren’t we lucky.
RCV: Rebuttal
Traub says that by flooding the election with “a plethora of Democrat candidates,” all the votes from “losing Democrats” go to the top Democrat. This is a significant untruth about Ranked Choice Voting.
RCV: Removes voter choice
I’ve been watching and reading the letters to the editor and articles about this Ranked Choice Voting which is in the bill to go back as a Primary Voting system. One Person, One Vote.
EDITORIAL: All we want for Christmas is…
A 10-item wish list to the Jolly Ol' Elf himself
PETERSON: Reinstatement raises question
I’m writing to ask if there is anyone else who is concerned about the esteemed Judge Peterson getting a six-month paid vacation and being reinstated to the bench after committing no less than three offenses that an…
SMALL DWELLINGS: Don’t let them become Airbnbs
Allowing small dwellings to be built on large existing lots behind the original home is a good one as long as these aren’t allowed to become short-term rentals.
RAND PAUL BOOK: ‘Amazing’
Guilty, I just finished Rand Paul’s book “Deception, the great covid cover-up,” 423 pages. This was an amazing book.
DISINFORMATION: ‘Hidden within shreds of truth’
Have you ever wondered about the phrase “a shred of truth?” I have read many letters written to our local newspaper submitted by a few amateur writers seemingly promoting themselves as journalists. I am continually…
DEMS’ LETTER: A different opinion
In reading the KC Dems Exec Committee’s letter to the editor Friday, Dec. 15, I find a need to fact check their statements.
CHARITIES: Stop asking for help
I’m sick of the commercials for Wounded Warriors, the Humane Society, Shriners Hospital, kids who need help. Stop tugging on people’s heartstrings who don’t have the money to give but do so anyway because they feel…
TAX STATEMENT: Charged a late fee
Having not received my tax statement by the 14th I went down to the treasurer’s office and paid my taxes. By the next day, I received my statement and the totals were different.
EDITORIAL: Christmas gifts for strangers — and all mankind
And they don't cost a thing