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.
FULCHER: Answer Syria questions
Last week the U.S. House voted 354-to-60 against Trump’s sudden withdrawal of troops from Syria (see govtrack.us, H.J. Res. 77, Oct. 16). I was surprised to find out that our Representative, Russ Fulcher, was one o…
ROETTER: 'An exemplary leader'
I am writing to support the re-election of Matt Roetter to the Hayden City Council. Having grown up in Hayden, I reflect on the best memories gained there. Matt is an exemplary leader and individual that I hold in …
CDA: Price is right
Do you want a City Council Member who stands for small government? If yes, than vote for Price. Price has been a long time resident of CDA, she connects well with people and recognizes what challenges every day peo…
WOOD: Vote for public safety
It is vitally important to elect someone to City Council who will consider crime rates when they analyze “growth studies” or consider zoning changes. Christie Wood is the only candidate with a street perspective ru…
WOOD: We're sick of her
On Sunday, Oct. 27 I purchased a Coeur d’Alene Press, opened to the letter to the editor section and read Tom Cronin’s jaded view of Christie Wood (AKA Liberal, hetero-phobic, Anti-gun Democrats).
WOOD: You can trust Christie
I am supporting Christie Wood for the Coeur d’Alene City Council.
ROETTER: Earns vote after vetting
Candidate vetting is vitally important to obtain an accurate history for any candidate. I’ve seen it happen time and time again where a candidate makes claims that prove untrue through a thorough vetting process. S…
Trump's View of Presidential Power Shreds the Constitution
President Donald Trump’s radical assertion on July 23, 2019, that Article II of the Constitution gives him “the right to do whatever I want as president,” is an affront to the fundamental purposes of the Constituti…
PRICE: Spelling out support
An Acrostic to Elaine Price, Candidate for Coeur d’Alene City Council.
WOOD: It's all about trust
To be a successful public servant, the community must have trust in you. Trust that you will make the very tough decisions for the entire community and for all the right reasons. And nobody develops trust overnight…
Misinformation sandwiches ruin a good appetite
Say “cheese” all you want. When people react and overreact to mere bites of information from a full meal story, nobody ends up smiling.
SERINA: Health care, where are you?
Regarding Thursday, Oct. 24; Serina, rough go.
HATRED: Silence is not golden
What do the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and Christchurch Mosque in New Zealand have in common?
NATURE: Enjoy your gift
Earlier this spring, I noticed how lush the hardwood tree and shrub leafy growth was. This was, no doubt, due to the abundant rainfall and some warm weather. I was very optimistic of another magnificent fall leaf c…
ELECTION: Candidates' best traits
Ah, yes, election time in Coeur d’Alene. Lots of forums, lots of articles and lots of letters. Here’s one more.