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.
TIMBERLAKE FIRE: Crew saved property
I am extremely grateful for recently experiencing astounding fire service.
ANCIENT TREES: Bristlecone pine and sequoia
Standing majestically over the mountains in some isolated areas are bristlecone pine, Fritzroya (a cypress) and giant sequoia. Some of these trees, about 5,000 years of age, were seedlings as the ancient Sumerian, …
EDITORIAL: Not all tax 'savings' are responsible
Public officials have responsibility to provide services constituents need - and sometimes even what they want.
WILDFIRE: Thanks to firefighters, friends
I would like to thank the firefighters that kept the fire away from our homes on W. Riverview.
TOURISM: North Idaho families tired of negative impacts
The Coeur d’Alene Press gives a one-sided view of tourism in North Idaho, as if were all unicorns and rainbows, with no downsides. Well here’s a little secret for the editors: Most working families in North Idaho a…
BIDEN: Does not control the economy
Recently Mr. Olson, wrote to blame President Biden for inflation. That is like blaming the fire department for arson.
TESH: Staff left due to hostile work environment
I wanted to weigh in on the very slanted article written by Bill Buley in regard to the problems facing Tesh. First it starts with a happy picture of the Tesh CEO. Mr. Buley cites a letter written to the families i…
TEACHERS: Salaries are not a priority
Median salary for a Coeur d’Alene teacher is $56,500 after five years. Salary for a UPS driver after five years is $170,000.
VIOLATORS: Too many motorized vehicles on trails
I’m writing in complete support of today’s piece from Anne Sedgwick, “VEHICLES: A danger to bicyclists, pedestrians on trails.”
DEBATES: How would former U.S. presidents respond?
Debates these days will never reach historical measure. What we routinely watch is Jerry Springer Lite. A narration of opinion dressed up to look substantial.
OPINION: Pride wrap-up: Gratitude, growth and anticipation
As Pride season draws to a close, we, at the North Idaho Pride Alliance take a moment to reflect on what the last year has meant for us. Established in 2016, N…
EDITORIAL: Now showing: North Idaho Spirit
Parkway Fire response is something to celebrate.
HAAGENSON: Argument a fallacy
The recent Guest Opinion by Dean Haagenson deserves a response. He states that the destructive behavior by the right-wing, extremist Republicans in North Idaho is somehow justified by the “Left-wing propaganda.”
VEHICLES: A danger to bicyclists, pedestrians on trails
I am writing about the plethora of motorized vehicles on the Prairie Trail, which prohibits them. Now I’m not talking about the city trucks/workers that are allowed, but I have seen many motorcycles of late on ther…
IDAHO: Don’t fear new arrivals
As a refugee from California and having lived in Coeur d’Alene for almost two years, I am occasionally amused at some letter writers and contributors to internet social media sites who blame us “immigrants” for ris…