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Opinion

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Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago

OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?

Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
MESSAGES: Question the intent

In 1949, the Broadway musical South Pacific premiered and was an immediate success.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
LEADERS: Subjects of discontent

Increased funding of universities in spite of their defiance of the directive last year to eliminate all CRT agenda programs.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
SLOGANS: Missing the Donald

Do we miss those Trump greatest hits and those catchy phrases?

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
WASDEN: Returning some respect

When I was the Democratic candidate for governor in 2006, I took quite a liking to Lawrence Wasden, the Republican Attorney General, when we appeared at joint events.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
One simple way to avoid incompetence

Picking poor leaders is a virus that's spreading.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
COMMISSIONER: Lost this vote

I read in The Press that Mister Bill Brooks calls his constituents who don’t want his government expansion push “punks.”

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
COUNTY: Frustration isn’t optional

I’m frustrated that the Optional Forms of Government Study commission has removed the opportunity for me to have a vote on the Kootenai County administrative structure!

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
NEWS: How to keep up

North Idaho politics and the situation at NIC: These are important concerns in our community. Voters must inform themselves — and vote.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
COUNTY: ‘Hoodwink’ bid fails

Mr. Brooks, in response to your characterization of the citizens of Kootenai County who attended the meetings of the Study Commission as THUGS bemoans your credibility and understanding how our government works.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
NIC: Understanding the crisis

I would like to respond to Chris Sullivan’s April 14 letter to the editor.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
McGEACHIN: Should lead Idaho

Servants of progressive activists, BLM, Antifa and other anti-American groups, Christie Wood and Wood and Ken Howard survived the Recall, but it took the genius of Todd Banducci and Greg McKenzie to force their sur…

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
BIDEN: Buck stops there

The White House is trying to convince us that a) inflation and cost of gas is all due to “Putin Price Hikes” and; b) that the southern border is closed.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
HIGHWAYS: What a mess

To all the so-called educated folks who run the state highway department, the Lakes Highway District and the county highway system, I guess that’s why they carry their diplomas on their dashboard — so they can park…

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
Op-Ed: And the winners are…

Carrie: After 81 days of political theater, the Idaho Legislature has adjourned for the year.

Updated 4 years, 6 months ago
Op-Ed: Skipping debates is the new fashion trend

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson appeared to be getting himself into hot water with his recent refusal to debate his opponent, Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith, …