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.
Idaho's budget picture not so bad after all
JFAC co-chair Rep. Josh Tanner acknowledged as much, saying the numbers — and recent upticks in corporate tax revenue — show the state has “ample room” in its budget. His statement stands in sharp contrast to the g…
REGAN: Climate claims undermined by local evidence
Mr. Regan is correct that our climate is complex, but it’s easy to see that Coeur d’Alene is warming.
AUTHORITARIANS: Look for the real threats overseas
If anyone wants to be concerned about REAL authoritarianism and its current and potential threat to America and the world, look no further than the nations of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran...
ELECTIONS: Ranked choice is the right choice
Although Ranked Choice can’t be described as perfect, it does eliminate the possible need for runoff elections.
OPINION: When government becomes a weapon
Good governance requires leaders willing to say, “The same rules apply to me.” It requires recognizing that public office is entrusted by the people, not owned…
PROTESTERS: Civil immunity in effect?
If the incident didn’t spiral into a federal case, I think our local judiciary and law enforcement would handle things lawfully…in our “normative” state.
TRUMP: Greenland distraction helps Putin
The Russian war quest for Ukraine will remain in high gear as long as Donald Trump keeps shooting his mouth off about acquiring Greenland.
Unity tested
ELECTION: Majority vote is needed
ELECTION: Majority vote is needed
Centennial Trail deserves support; annual meeting Thursday
The public is welcome to hear from the foundation's board and leaders regarding what's happening with the trail that runs 23 miles from the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgens Point at the end of Coeur d’Alene L…
GOOKIN: Procedural objection to election
It should not matter whether one voted with the KCRCC or the NIR; being elected with 50-percent-plus-one has long been an American standard.
GREENLAND: Oppose annexation
America is better than this.
CEMETERY: Coeur Terre solution?
If it changed to a Veterans Cemetery would mitigate the huge impact of the 440-acre, over-dense, traffic bound portion already approved east of Huetter.
AFGHANS: Paid a high cost as our allies
Most Afghan allies were left behind and now visas are denied should others escape. There have been threats of deportation. They will likely not see family or friend again and are scattered with little appreciation …
GIANT: Remembering Harold Wadley
Goodbye Harold and God bless your family; it was an honor serving with you.