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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.
Plan to vote? Then read this
The season of free advertising for political candidates — otherwise known as candidate endorsement letters to the editor — is under way. As previously noted, we’ll make way for as many of these letters as space per…
KASTNING: A vote for integrity
Usually, I will write in support of my favorites, but this time one stands out far above most legislative candidates. Tim Kastning is running for Seat 2B. He has already filled in there for John Green and did a gre…
DOUG O: Solutions, not malice
I’ve known Doug for many years. We met at a local gun club in Hayden. While we share a love of competitive shooting, it was through our conversations about conservative principles and our support for President Trum…
DELAVAN: Dedicated to the job
I’ve been on the Coeur d’Alene Lakefront Homeowners Board for about five years. I’m always amazed by the hard work that Greg Delavan puts in for all of the Coeur d’Alene residents who enjoy the lake, as well as the…
FILLIOS: Keep leader in office
Although I live in a municipality in Kootenai County, I understand how important the county government is and how it impacts my life. Many of the usual municipal services are provided by the city where I live. Howe…
Teachers deserve thanks
The closure of schools during the pandemic has had one unexpected consequence: a new realization that teachers have special skills, do important work, and are …
Let science guide lake management
Imagine our community without a thriving Lake Coeur d’Alene.
CEOs: A leadership challenge
Since 1978 the typical worker compensation has risen 12%. Since then, CEO compensation has risen an astronomical 940%. The low worker-to-CEO pay ratio shouldn’t be the benchmark for quality of equality, though.
KASTNING: Integrity every day
I have known Tim Kastning for approximately 10 years. We became friends on the golf course before we each became active in local politics.
LETTER: Flunks fact check
I could not help but respond after reading Ms. Ann Seddon’s letter of April 7.
EASTER: Something to reflect on
Today is Easter Sunday. Christians celebrate this as the holiest day of the year. This year is going to be different. Most churches will be empty. Why is this happening?
LAKE: No need to wait
In response to the recent articles and editorials, we do not need another study for two to three years for a report on Lake Coeur d’Alene/Bunker Hill Superfund. Actions need to be taken NOW.
ADDIS: An ideal legislator
I write in enthusiastic support of Jim Addis for District 4 Seat A Representative in our Idaho Legislature. Jim has deep North Idaho roots and brings his extensive business background, common sense thinking and dem…
A word of hope, and caution
Good Friday gave us a glorious glimpse of what lies ahead.
LEADERS: Doing their jobs well
There was a recent letter to the editor calling out elected officials for not being the out-in-front leaders the writer expects. It’s important to note city and county leadership have done exactly what they needed …