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Opinion

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Updated 2 days, 11 hours ago

OPINION: Donald Trump is bringing law and order to America

I just have to ask: what’s going on with the other party lately? Like you, I’ve been watching the news and shaking…

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
RESPONSE: What can a local representative do?

In his June 11 Letter to the Editor, Mr. Daniel Flores comments on a piece by Mary Souza. Mr. Flores writes the following, I’m assuming regarding the North Idaho Republican group:

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
KCRCC: Brent Regan’s world

Brent Regan asks, “Would you rather live in a society governed by the rule of law or one in which the emotions of the moment govern?”

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
RESPONSE: Cover-ups and women’s sports

Does our local paper side with Democrats bent on insurrection?

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
TRUMP: Respect and responsibility

The purpose of government, according to the Bible, is to keep evil in check and maintain some semblance of justice and care for the oppressed. Every governmental leader has been appointed, arranged or established b…

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
NO KINGS: People were definitely there

I was gaslighted today, June 14, 2025. It was so surreal yet familiar that I needed to share the story. I went to the Sandpoint “No Kings” rally this afternoon.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
AIRSHOW: June 28 in Coeur d’Alene

As a longtime pilot in North Idaho, I was surprised It’s been over 20 years since North Idaho has hosted a full-scale airshow. Now, thanks to Kirk Lauer at Coeur d’ Alene Aviation, locals will be treated to a profe…

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
CHRISTIANS: Comments contain lies

Together in a Bible study with old friends, we meditated on a verse of Psalm 109: “..He stands at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.”

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
WATER: Who is using it all?

To anyone that is onboard with raising water rates. Please explain in detail what impact fees are? Purpose of those? Where dispersed? Now all funds/fees with new building permits? Don’t forget hook up fees etc., th…

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
ONE SITE: Grateful for concern, support

We at One Site for Seniors are so grateful for the outpouring of concern and community support since the article about our temporary closing was published in the Coeur d’Alene Press on May 10.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
BILL: Time to act now

None of us — Republicans, Democrats or Independents — want to live in a dictatorship. That’s what we’re facing, though, if the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passes.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
RESPONSE: Why do we have to celebrate?

George: I understand the perspective you’re coming from.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
EDITORIAL: Reducing fire risk on Tubbs Hill a must

According to the latest forecast from the Predictive Services Office at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, June through September shows a higher potential for significant wildfire developing in North Id…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
DOWNTOWN: Coeur no more

This past Friday, not having been downtown for quite a while, we decided to park by NIC, walk through town, then have dinner.

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
ELECTIONS: Inaccuracies and unlawfulness

INRE Dave Pierson’s Elections Letter June 8, I would refer him (and others who believe as he does that there is “simply no evidence to support” large, serious examples of real and potential fraud inducing actions/i…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
DANGER: Debris at Atlas Mill River Park

This weekend, a large log embedded with rusted bolts and metal plates washed ashore at Atlas Mill River Park — right at the main waterfront steps where people enter and exit the river. The log appears to have come …