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.
EDITORIAL: Thankful for the gift of gratitude
Thankful for another year together
OPINION: Count the blessing of a cheaper Thanksgiving feast
This Thanksgiving, pile on an extra helping of sweet potatoes and enjoy a third round of turkey because the total cost of the meal is cheaper than last year’s …
LAUNCH IDAHO: TV ad misses the mark
Has anyone other than me noticed the poor planning for the TV ad for Launch Idaho program? I assume it was meant to further the education paths for the people of Idaho.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Do not deter from U.S. founders’ intention
This is an open letter to the Community Library Board. The following quotation is from the Treaty of Tripoli (1796) between the U.S. government and the Bey of Tripoli.
TRANSLATORS: Strongly disagree
The statement from the article on Spanish translators said “lets approach it as an opportunity to embrace diversity and ensure inclusivity for all residents.” I say bull.
DRUGS: Kill more than guns
This is in response to the article in The Press about drug use in this country. It stated that over 100,000 deaths by drug use a year.
EDITORIAL: Standing O for batter at school's plate
Morrisroe helped guide CDA School District through historic storms
KUDOS: For ‘well-done’ Veterans Day publication
It was inspiring and exciting to read your Coeur d’Alene Press Veterans Day edition. This year’s Press edition was superlative. Outstanding is the word and in U.S. Navy jargon, “Bravo Zulu,” the translation to this…
FOOD DRIVE: Many families will be helped
Last week, the Kootenai County Democrats’ Community Outreach Committee put out a call for our annual food drive — and the community answered with an overwhelming response.
THANKS: For care and support
My husband, Donald Ziegler, passed away Oct. 12 and I want to give thanks to all of the many people who cared for him during his illness, and for me and our family, too. The staff at Orchard Ridge Assisted Living, …
VETERANS: Don’t support politicians who don’t support them
The love of my life was a disabled combat veteran. All veterans hold a special place in my heart, especially combat veterans and veterans who suffered as prisoners of war.
SOUPORT: Successful event will keep homeless warm
Predictions? They’re hard to make, whether forecasting the weather or predicting how many people would attend Souport 2023.
EDITORIAL: Bank on online reviews at your peril
The scourge of social media strikes at pocketbooks yet again
OPINION: Independents drive political change
Independents get short shrift in Idaho. And that’s irksome, to say the least.
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS: Don’t let economy depend on illegal labor
Although I am not fluent in Spanish, I speak it well enough that approximately 25% of my medical practice consisted of individuals from Latin America. Through years of experience, I noticed differences in attitudes…