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.
CDA SCHOOL LEVY: A student’s perspective
Hi, my name is Annie Wilson and I am a junior at Coeur d’Alene High School. Throughout my time at CHS I have been enrolled in honor classes, dual enrollment classes and AP classes. I can say, without a doubt, that …
REGAN: Second Amendment should also be flexible
Brent Regan’s April 21 opinion column suggests protecting children is justification for First Amendment constraints. His reasons for flexible interpretation of the First Amendment are also reasons for flexible inte…
EARTH: Deserves our attention and care
My name is Elsie Lochelt. I am a sixth grader at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy. I used to live out in the woods and have had numerous opportunities to explore and appreciate nature to its fullest. I see nature’s be…
CONTAMINATION: Lead cleanup not complete
In the Silver Valley, we continue to fight for environmental cleanup that is not complete.
FOX NEWS: Exposed as partisan propaganda
False claims that Dominion’s voting machines were knowingly rigged to help President Biden defeat former President Trump failed in court on this Tuesday, April 18. When media companies lie and do so knowingly, they…
CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Rally around the students
I’ve been a teacher for 21 years in Coeur d’Alene No. 271 district. I began at old Hayden Lake Elementary where I daily heard the beautiful sound of creaking in the old wooden floors. I’ve consistently taught third…
CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Which would you rather do?
Look Brent Regan in the eye and say, “I’m with you regarding the Coeur d’Alene School District levy. I voted no to save my money and force the school district to function on significantly less.”
LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Judy Meyer
Judy Meyer is the epitome of a selfless community volunteer and deserves to be re-elected to the Board of Trustees of the Community Library Network. Judy’s resume is impressive and includes serving on the NIC Board…
CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes
I asked my youngest son, who graduated from CHS in 2018, what it would have been like if there hadn’t been any sports or activities when he was in high school. His answer was simple, “It levels the playing field mo…
CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes
Some of us look back to 2019 with nostalgia. Before the pandemic, everyday items like groceries, clothing and household goods cost a lot less than they do now.
EDITORIAL: PRESS ENDORSEMENTS: Support these candidates, vital issues
Elect those qualified and committed to serving community, not a political group
DEAR Cd'A: Vote yes so my school stays open
I want my school, Borah Elementary, to stay open.
LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Meyer and McCrea
I am writing to urge voters to re-elect Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea to the library board.
LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Plass and Hanley
Your decision on May 16, voters, determines the direction of our children’s lives.
LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Plass and Hanley
According to the Idaho Family Policy Center in a survey published in December 2022, 74% of Idaho voters believe public schools and community libraries should keep sexually-explicit materials away from children.