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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.
KOCH: Disagreement about Dems
In response to Evan Koch article re: “Democrats Deliver” on June 21. I initially chuckled but then immediately realized that it’s no laughing matter, Mr. Koch informed us of all the great things the Democrats have …
OPINION: Erasing Idaho’s Republican women?
“I do everything the man does, but backwards and in high heels,” said famous dancer Ginger Rogers.
OPINION: Try putting ‘science’ to these politics
It doesn’t take a college professor to realize that former President Trump was in a heap of trouble politically after the mid-term elections.
EDITORIAL: Important words for letter writers
Letters Policy has been updated.
VERNE BLALACK: Passing of another hero
This year, a hero, Ed Pommerening, responsible for heroic efforts which improved the environment of our valley, passed away. Now, another man passes who I think is equally heroic, as he improved the living standard…
CULTURE SHIFT NEEDED: Back to conservative guidelines
Well, the inevitable result of our nationwide free-for-all mindset has happened here in our little Silver Valley. A family of four, dead and the shooter’s family left without a father. I don’t know all the details.
SENIOR PROJECTS: Participation an investment in students
A few weeks ago, I was asked to join other community members in judging Senior Projects at Lake City High School. I also mentored a student at Coeur d’Alene High School for her Senior Project. Both experiences were…
WESTBORO: Go home
Yes, you are entitled to freedom of speech, but so am I. In my opinion, there are a lot of North Idaho residents that want your religious “cult” to take your hate-filled, divisive rhetoric back where you came from.…
RESPONSE: To Souza June 21 guest opinion
Dear People of Coeur d’Alene, I feel I can no longer be silent as JBS continues to be used as a political football. At the very least, everyone should be allowed to set the record straight when clarity is in order,…
BAYVIEW: Doesn’t need more fireworks
In regard to “Bayview Aims High With Fireworks Fund,” some carpetbagger, developer or misguided newbie always comes along, sees Bayview and wants to make it into something bigger and better. Can’t you just be happy…
EDITORIAL: Inspired by a super school applicant
Thanks go to pacesetter Branden Durst
OPINION: It’s a small club, and you’re not in it
Dear Idaho Republican citizens, So sorry to interrupt your summer activities, but you need to pay ATTENTION to some scary Rules and Resolutions designed to tak…
OPINION: Reflecting before ID GOP summer meeting
This week is the annual IDGOP State Central Committee summer meeting where the direction of the party and rule changes are voted upon. There are some consequen…
PRIDE MONTH: A shame it’s seen as ‘too much’
Perhaps George Silva, in all of his concern and support for the military, forgot that the entire month of May is dedicated to honoring our military, both past and current.
WHALEN: Views sound familiar
I know and respect people who consider themselves traditional Republicans. That description distinguishes them from RINOs (Republicans in name only), the current Republican leadership’s term for those with whom the…