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.
REMINDER: Rules for candidate endorsement letters to the editor
As we head into the home stretch of the runup to the Nov. 7 election, here’s a reminder of our rules for letters endorsing or opposing candidates.
GOOKIN: Observations from a luncheon attendee
I was one of the 100+ lucky people in attendance at the KCRWF luncheon on Oct. 5, where eight candidates running for positions in the upcoming local elections, accepted an invitation to speak. Yes, eight candidates…
GRATITUDE: Garden Club generosity goes far
A huge shout out to the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club for their continual support of the Hayden Meadows Greenhouse. Their generosity contributes to all 500+ students who actively grow vegetables and flowers for the loc…
LIBRARY BOOKS: Hanley, Plass need to be held accountable
On Oct. 11, Tom Hanley, newly elected Trustee for the Community Library Network, wrote in support of/solidarity with Sheriff Norris, who recently removed books from the library which he, in his unrelated capacity a…
RESPONSE: To ‘RELIGION: Archaic decision-making denies rights’
I agree with the opinion that women do have “rights” over their body and decision making. However, I completely disagree that such a decision has anything to do with “Religion.” It is a matter of “timing” with thei…
VALUES: Don’t let hatred, fear, indignation be your guide
Civil rights of Coeur d’Alene Jews and Coeur d’Alene Muslims must be protected. Violence abroad should not become violence on the streets of Kootenai County.
OPINION: A Message from Your Sheriff - Time to Stop the False Library Information
I understand that the below subject is very controversial and uncomfortable. There is a lot of misinformation on this subject. The recent “My Turn” columns and…
EDITORIAL: Hayden candidates mislead the voters
The plague of high-density housing is a myth two candidates are trying to sell you.
REBUTTAL: And an endorsement for Alan Davis
This letter is rebutting a recent video posted by Luke Sommer and Tom Shafer criticizing me and other donors to Alan Davis’ campaign implying some sort of undefined “pay back.”
VOTE FOR DAVIS AND SATERFIEL: Don’t let Hayden go the way of NIC
Hayden voters, please don’t allow the disaster at NIC to take over the city of Hayden. Please vote for qualified candidates whose focus is the citizens of Hayden and not political groups.
HANLEY and SHERIFF: Parents should decide what’s proper
Community library trustee Tom Hanley’s recent LTE applauding sheriff Bob for stealing public property he considers offensive is another example of authoritarianism promoted by the KCRCC.
KCRCC: Look at their track record before voting
I have read with some interest the recommendations for the election in November. It appears the KCRCC has one slate of candidates. All the other groups that look at experience, past public service and time living i…
ELECTION: Vote for Tenbrink and McAndrew
As a proud employee of the Coeur d’Alene School District, and the mother of two current Coeur d’Alene School District students, I urge you to vote for Heather Tenbrink and Jimmy McAndrew in the upcoming school boar…
CONGRESS: All Communists
To all the political party people, Congress has been taken over by the Communists. Years back Joseph McCarthy tried to expose them and he was overrun by them. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed into law the Anti …
EDITORIAL: Putin's pals paint fake funding picture
Beware disinformation campaign to kill U.S. support for Ukraine