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.
OPINION: Moving Idaho’s finances into the future
Today, for the first time, Idaho’s payroll, budgeting, procurement, and accounting systems operate in one integrated, cloud-based platform built for clarity, security, and accountability.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Medical Freedom Act irresponsible
This Medical Freedom Act infringes on our right to a healthy environment, allowing vaccine opponents to expose us to illnesses formerly contained for decades.
GOOKIN: Further fuss over flannel fashion
The mayor exhibited disrespect, arrogance, and an extreme lack of judgement.
STUDY: Spend the money at home
$55,000 for this survey and add to that an $185 hourly fee if more is needed to complete it. Do you know anyone who makes $185 an hour? Certainly not anyone in Coeur d’Alene.
TRUMP: Ruination of the country
We’ll be very fortunate if we can regain the “democracy” part of our Constitution after these years of autocracy.
SENTENCING: “Cruel and unusual” to whom?
It’s my understanding that the original rationale for incarceration for a crime was to make the stay so unpleasant as to make the prisoner never want to offend again.
OPINION: The Gaetz Divide — Why I’m opting out of Lincoln Day 2026
Does inviting Matt Gaetz to headline the local Republican Party fundraiser represent traditional Republican values?
What Idahoans want from their legislators
The 2026 Idaho Poll, released on January 12 by the Mountain States Policy Center, surveyed 600 registered Idaho voters and provides a clear snapshot of public priorities heading into the session.
GREENLAND: Respect our friendship and treaty
Respect and friendship can lead to other beneficial opportunities for all parties. Why is that so hard for some to champion?
GOOKIN: Mayor did not dress to impress
A flannel shirt?
Art Spirit reflected the downtown spirit
The Art Spirit Gallery, like many small businesses, faced challenges that reached a point where owner Blair Williams could no longer commit to keeping it open. Finances, declining sales, C0VID-19 pandemic, broken p…
TRUMP: Oligarchic doctrine is counter to Constitution
I cannot believe that our great country is doing something like this that is so contrary to our Constitution and our beliefs.
LETTERS: Nothing but talking points
Recent letters are "classic Democrat/far left talking points" and "emotional, unspecific, and simple, very factually sparse."
PUBLIC HEALTH: Recent failures hit close to home
We deserve better leadership grounded in evidence-based public health. County commissioners must exercise greater care when appointing members to this governing body.
THERAPY: Cuts to services harmful to Idahoans
Leaders often say they care about Idaho’s people — but restricting access to essential therapy and mental health services tells a different story.