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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.
CHURCH: A burning question
If you can’t go to church in a crisis, where in the hell can you go?
LEADERS: Where art thou?
Citizen Letter: To mayors of Post Falls, Coeur, d’Alene, Rathdrum, Hayden and Kootenai County Commissioners
LOGGING: Save Hanna Flats
I was horrified when I learned that Hanna Flats, a national forest surrounding a beautiful historic old growth forest and recreational area close to Priest Lake, was being considered for extensive logging.
CHILDREN: Thanks to those who devote time
To quote a ’60s song, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”
TRUMP: Haters on parade
I’ve come to a simple but seemingly obvious realization during the COVID-19 virus. Trump haters love to hate. I know I should have seen it earlier, but it’s finally become crystal clear. No matter what Trump does, …
VOTE: Leaders for tough times
We are in rough financial times for our families and state. Voting for the best people for the tough job ahead is our community responsibility. Therefore, I am supporting Nick Henderson for County Commissioner and …
SENATOR: Compassion lacking
Dear Sen. Souza: I read Chuck Malloy’s column regarding the impact coronavirus is having on your business in particular and the economy in general. Let mine be the first email that lauds Gov. Little’s declaration. …
THANKS: Hord-ing is good
In these times of stress, it’s nice to know there are people like Pegg Hord. I was having a problem with a charge against my account. She went above and beyond the norm to help me. She works for US Bank, 1603 N. Fo…
MASKS: Japan sets example
In comparing COVID-19 in Japan to the United States or other countries, it is clear their infection and death rates are dramatically lower. Japan has always had the respectful custom of wearing a mask at the slight…
MASKS: It’s bandana time
In an area population of more than 150,000 ,we have minimal known cases of COVID-19 now, so it seems to be trivial. But with a gestation period of 9-14 days we could easily have hundreds of non-symptomatic folks ru…
COURAGE: Folks of faith
Common sense and courage are important. Despite the promising results of several doctors in treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloquine and azithromycin, the governors of Nevada, Michigan and other states are …
COURAGE: These leaders have it
Big respect to the mayors and governors for taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, hence saving lives, even those not willing to accept the facts.
TOGETHER: Virus common enemy
I would like to thank George Miller for taking last Friday off and showing his softer side. It was a pleasure to read him not writing about communists at our door, lazy misguided socialists, evil Democrats and idio…
SAFE: And looking back
I am always thinking of ways to keep in touch with old friends and family from afar, so I am using this letter to the editor to more widely let it be known I am fine and am not affected yet by COVID-19. Because of …
Two faces of all-mail election
The all-mail primary election next month is a pain in the rear — and pretty darned exciting, too.