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Opinion
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OPINION: Privatizing North Idaho College is a misguided approach
A few months ago, I highlighted the crucial role federal funds play at North Idaho College (NIC). Now, the Idaho G…
TRUMP: Pierced ear joke not funny
Steve Kelley’s political cartoons usually provide a good chuckle when they appear on your Opinion page. My chuckle turned to disgust on Wednesday, June 17.
AGGRESSIVE DOG: City shows no concern
We unfortunately lost our beloved pet yesterday due to an aggressive next-door dog that entered our property and took the life of our little Luna. She passed in my wife’s arms on the way to emergency.
HANDICAP: Keep things more accessible
I am writing in response to the article entitled “Misuse of Spokane River Ramp May Force Removal.” I can relate to the frustrations of Ms. Burdett, who is wheelchair bound, when everyone but the mobility impaired a…
BIDEN: He had more than a cold
The response by Ms. Ford has so much misinformation it is a shame it was printed.
EDITORIAL: Tune up the town halls and forums
Important ballot issue must be vigorously analyzed and debated
DEMOCRATS: Practice civility before lecturing others
By God’s grace, history is shaped. Human free will plays a role, but there are certain moments where I believe that divine providence intervenes. The driver of Franz Ferdinand’s motorcade took a wrong turn towards …
GUN VIOLENCE: Elected officials should take it seriously
Does anyone else find it disturbing that all our politicians are up in arms about there being no place in politics for violence? How about there is no place in our COUNTRY for violence? They were appropriately appa…
HIGHER EDUCATION: Lack of funding means China will win
I realize this AP article is intended as a fire starter. It is a dangerous shift when the advanced education of our populace is strangled by ignorance and politics. Other less wealthy nations like India, Turkey and…
VANCE: Who is this bearded man?
Like many people, I did not know who Mr. Trump’s V.P. was. I know Mr. Trump said he should be someone who could step in to be the next President, should something happen to him. Wikipedia here I went.
PARASAILING: Veteran’s dream comes true
Today, I was pleased to accompany Jim Waddell from Post Falls on an excursion with CDA Parasail. Jim has been dreaming about this for over one year. Today his dreams came true. One of the souvenirs he got stated: “…
EDITORIAL: This ray of hope reached the heavens
Day of Hope a shining reminder that life is beautiful, no matter what most headlines tell you
CAMERAS: Ticket the people running red lights
Isn’t it about time we install cameras at major intersections and fine the careless red-light runners?
OPEN PRIMARIES: Many Republicans support them
One person, one vote. Except in Idaho where the Idaho Freedom Foundation controlled Republican Party tells you to vote for people they have screened and selected. The voters don’t even get to see or talk to other p…
OPEN PRIMARIES: Party should select candidates
Politics in America have always been contentious. An 1804 political ad read, “Down with the Tories…before they…enslave you…reducing your families to distress through taxation…”
LIBRARIES: Situations reminds me of song lyrics
Pat Raffee’s My Turn column, “CLN Decisions and Finances Being Hidden from the Public,” plus numerous letters to the editor regarding current board actions, brought to mind the lyrics from the 1996 song by Rage Aga…