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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.
REALITY: Who do you trust?
In response to “Don’t Waste a Thing,” when John or others come into contact with the virus because they need to go to their bar of choice, don’t bother going to the hospital. The state and local officials tried to …
IGNORANCE: Bridging stupidity
The remedy for “ignorance” is education. No remedy for “stupid.”
A glimmer of light for local businesses
We’re going to cross a line here, slip under (or jump over) the invisible wall separating the newspaper’s editorial department and advertising department.
SHERIFF: Consider some facts
Reading about the reasons for electing Kim Edmondson for Sheriff, I have to react.
EDMONDSON: Right for the job
I have read with concern the support for one of our sheriff candidates coming from various city and county police and fire employees. I served three terms as a city councilman, two of which were as Police Commissio…
DOUG O: Support Trump supporter
I’ve known Doug Okuniewicz roughly 13 years. In the time that I’ve known him, Doug has proven to be a hard-working and honest man. He supports Republican values, including protecting life from conception through na…
FILLIOS: A proven leader
Chris Fillios deserves to be re-elected to the Board of Kootenai County Commissioners. He has proven to be an exceptional leader with a reasoned approach to problem solving.
NORRIS: Meeting is believing
I am writing in support of Robert Norris for Sheriff. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with him on a few occasions and he has shown himself to be open and transparent. He is not out to limit growth but b…
KASTNING: Qualities that matter
Integrity, honesty, Christianity and a desire to reduce the size of government are all important to me. It is crucial to elect honorable representatives who will have virtues that align with mine. Tim Kastning is j…
BROOKS: A vote of thanks
There has been a lot of talk about a prison release facility being placed in Kootenai County. No matter if you’re for it or against it, the chance for you to voice your opinion is on the ballot in the May 19th prim…
DELAVAN: Been here, can do that
The upcoming county commissioner election is crucial for the future of Kootenai County, especially district #2. I heartily endorse fourth-generation resident Greg Delavan. His qualifications as a Navy vet (medical …
RESPONSIBLE: Right thing to do
“With rights come responsibilities.” This saying is beyond dispute. Also beyond dispute is the Constitutional right of “We the People” to peacefully assemble. However, the current COVID-19 outbreak calls on all cit…
MOTHER: Show no mercy
Regarding the woman in Rathdrum who didn’t know she was pregnant and possibly killed her newborn… she should be sterilized. If you kill your baby once it’s born or your baby is born addicted to drugs or has AIDS, y…
GOLF: Teeing off on Spokane
What is going on with the Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Course right now? Why are they letting all of SpoKompton come over here to golf at our course? You can’t even get a tee time within one week right now!
VIRUS: Blame China, Obama
Justin StormoGipson is off on another liberal rant. As he was bashing Brietbart News and Mr. Abbott, he either forgot or was acting as an uneducated voter. In 2015 during Obama’s tyrannic reign, a $3.7 million gran…