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.
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The Bernie Sanders (Bernie the Commie) attraction I lay at the feet of the group of adults age 40 through 55 years old. This is the group of parents that supported the concept that every child is “Special,” no one …
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When I read Craig Northrup’s article in The Press, I asked myself, is Steve Matheson the only county official to recognize he works for all citizens of Kootenai County and not just the city of Coeur d’Alene? Like T…
Whew! There's some sanity in the statehouse
Legislators currying favor with North Idaho’s broad base of conservative voters are hitting all the “right” notes, railing against abortion and for gun rights. Those are givens not just in election years, but every…
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It’s great to get the public interest on the music conservatory proposal for the Hamilton House on Government Way and Garden. Have you ever walked into a music conservatory, or a music school? I have and it is insp…
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Ramsey Road and Northwest Boulevard desperately need repaving/repair as the summer vacation season will soon be upon us and a new school year begins in six months. Ruts, potholes and other hazards, i.e. drain cover…
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A Feb. 15 Wall Street Journal titled “We’re from the government and we are here to build a bike path” pretty much describes the conspiracy between our local urban renewal districts (URD) and the Eminent Domain grou…
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People like Barb Crumpacker, Joan Baune and others need to find a new strategy. Continuing to resort to intimidation and name calling like minions, lemmings and questioning the I.Q. of anyone who didn’t vote for yo…
Distracted drivers, do not pass go
Drivers have always faced distraction.
VIRUS: Questions unanswered
I must say this coronavirus reporting sounds like WHO talking points. Did you not ask the five basic questions of journalism who would ever subject any area here with that on this population, what was the thought p…
SOCIALISM: Not the answer
Whoa Whoa Whoa! Responding to the Guest Opinion of John Strobel (Coeur d’Alene Press Op/Ed page A5, Feb. 14) “Socialism: Not what you might think it is.”
WAKES: Rational solutions
Since there has been considerable comment as to the wake boarding and water skiing incidents on the Spokane River, I’ll add my two cents worth.
URD: Kudos to treasurer
The last time I checked there were three county commissioners. I was really disappointed with the coverage of the Advisory Vote in your article Tuesday, Feb. 25.
BARRON: Stronger through hardship
It is time for change. I support Alex Barron for Idaho state senator.
GOVERNOR: Hard on taxpayers
Thanks for nothing governor. $225 million to raise top tier teacher salaries and boost entry level salary. This is a nice idea over the next five years, however you are not funding it with excess tax dollars or hig…
MISSING: Tragedy in waiting
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I’m sure Lori Vallow’s kids, JJ Vallow and his sister Tylee Ryan, are dead.