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.
ELECTION: Drain the swamp; vote for Cleveland
I get sick to my stomach every time I see a Mike Crapo ad for his seventh, six-year term for the U.S. Senate from the Great State of Idaho.
KOOTENAI HEALTH: Thank you
It is with deep gratitude I want to thank all of the EMTs and caregivers at Kootenai Health that were fully committed toward saving my life and restoring my health during my recent, unexpected, 19-day inpatient hos…
STUDENT LOANS: Drive up cost of college?
Let’s think about who was given loans with no way out of and no assets only debt on future jobs which their schooling may not qualify them for.
SEDDON: No friend of NIC
Ann Seddon alleged in her Oct. 12 letter that the Friends of NIC are a “gang” of lawbreakers and scammers.
KCRCC CANDIDATES: There are other Republicans on the ballot
I would like to thank Mr. Hollingsworth for encouraging voter turnout.
EDITORIAL: Finally, some good financial news
Social Security benefits expected to increase about 8.7% next year
IMPACT FEES: Another idea
Perhaps there is a more appropriate target for impact fees.
PARKING GARAGE: Other solutions needed
I know we are growing and the crush is on to park downtown now that we have a bustling and vibrant destination that attracts locals and visitors.
GUGGEMOS: Name Sherman Square after him
Chris Guggemos was a great asset to our community, bringing thousands of people together to enjoy the music of local bands and the beauty of our city parks, year after year.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Check your plates
Are the tabs on your car expired?
ELECTIONS AFFECT ACCREDITATION: Vote for Broschet, Corkill, Zimmerman
On Sept. 28, NIC Trustee McKenzie asked NIC President Swayne, “Do you believe the election affects accreditation?”
IMPACT FEES: Keep vehicles out of it
In response to the editorial of Friday, Oct. 7, regarding an Idaho vehicle impact fee, I have to vehemently say “Hell no!”
NIC ELECTION: Vote for Hartman, Sheridan and Waggoner
I was shocked the other day when I got a mailer from “Friends of NIC” that looked just like the traditional mailers the Republican Party send me.
ASSESSOR ELECTION: Write in Bob Scott
As a conservative, I typically agree with the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s recommendations.
NIC ELECTION: Vote Broschet, Corkill and Zimmerman
North Idaho College plays a critical role in beautiful Kootenai County.