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.
Op-Ed: Uniformity transparency committee update
In our local elections our voters decide who serves as our local leaders…mayors, city council members, school board members, fire district commissioners, etc.
PUBLICATION: In a word, trash
I want to shout out loud how grateful I am for my PUBLIC EDUCATION right here in Coeur d’Alene!
SPACE: Waste of resources
So what, you can spend billions of money sending people to the moon and Mars? What about our first responders here on Earth?
MADNESS: Five clear examples
Our school board is attacked by an aggressive, loud group of concerned citizens resulting in the resignation of two dedicated board members who felt it was unsafe to continue to serve on the board.
PUBLICATION: Peddling fear in print
I received in the mail over Halloween week, by the Kootenaigop.org, a publication called The People’s Pen — A Battle for Coeur d’Alene 2030 A.D.
Election over; now the work begins
Winners, keep this in mind: You answer to the citizens, even those who voted against you.
CRISIS: Andrus, we miss you
Dear citizens of Coeur d’Alene, I write to you out of concern for the current political crisis we are under locally as it reflects what is going on in our state and nationally.
COVID: Mandate vaccination
To prevent further spread of the coronavirus, we should require everyone to get fully vaccinated (including a possible third dose) — unless exempted by a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition.
INFLATION: Thanks, government
People are pretty excited because the government is promising them more from the stimulus money.
Support those who've proved their mettle
Beware the ideologues backed by KCRCC extremists.
WORK ETHIC: Made in America
I evaluate America, I observe work is being replaced by cravings for free stuff.
PRESS: Digital made easy
Thank you Press management for the ad “newspaper available online,” which clearly explains how to access the digital edition of the print newspaper.
THANKS: CAP to the rescue
My husband and I loaded up our pickup truck, with difficulty due to our age and infirmities of the moment, with refuse and recycling to take to the Ramsey Road Transfer Station.
CRONYISM: A concern at NIC
North Idaho College is an incredibly vital part of a vibrant and growing community in North Idaho.
Op-Ed: Truth will help keep us free
What do Thomas Jefferson and Jesus have in common?